Cold sesame noodles.
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, Vietnamese, Asian, Downtown
"These cold sesame noodles from Cassia are the best thing in the world. Try them with Crab."
ChefTed Hopson
Los Angeles
About Ted Hopson
Ted Hopson is the chef/owner of The Bellwether. Ask any Italian worth his weight in pecorino what makes a great chef and he’ll respond that it takes love, passion, and family. Growing up in a large Italian household, he developed a reverence for cooking early in life which he now brings to his debut restaurant, The Bellwether.
Accolades
- 10 Most Exciting New RestaurantsAngeleno Magazine
- Top 10 Best New Restaurants of 2015LA Magazine
Where I Go Out
Au Cheval Burger
$$, Burgers, Modern, Full Bar, Diner, West Loop
"Sometimes I just sit back and think about the epic, life changing meals I have had. This was from my first visit to Au Cheval. #lifechanging #aucheval #burger #cheflife #food #latergram #chicago #flashback"
2 slices
$, Outdoor Seating, Pizza, Downtown Los Angeles
"Days that start with pizza are great days!!! Great seeing you @cordvesper @francesco___allegro sorry I missed you @chefstevesamson !!! #pizza #superfine #dtla #cheffriends"
Cocktails
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Food Truck, Full Bar, New American, Zilker
"My mom told me if you are going to do anything, do it right. Stop #14 tonight. #austin"
Pastas
$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Italian, Downtown Los Angeles
"Seriously @rossoblula is making the best pasta in #LA Thank you @chefstevesamson for bringing this vision to life. It was so perfect. I have been telling everyone to get there, now. You deserve every accolade you receive. Sensational meal. #rossoblu #eeeeeats #pasta #yummy #foodporn #jgold101"
Uni and Ikura ramen bowl
$$, Japanese, Modern, Ramen, Hunters Point
"Ok, so the lighting sucked. But this Uni and Ikura bowl at @mu_ramen is one of the best things I have ever had. Good seeing you @harlanestate and thanks for the yummies!!!
#lic #thebellwether #newyork #ramen #hokkaido #uni #ikura #wasabi #foodporn"
At My Venues
Strawberry shortcake with local strawberries macerated in almond-infused cognac
$$, Modern, Full Bar, Restaurant, Studio City
"New dessert! Strawberry shortcake, local strawberries macerated with almond infused cognac (made by @ms_sassafras ) with mascarpone cream, honey biscuits, toasted almonds. #thebellwether #jbf #beardfoundation #strawberry #getinmybelly #illtaketwo #dinela #eaterla #michaelfiorelli #dessert #summer #yummy #food #chef 📸: @valley_without_the_y"
Crispy squash blossoms, fresh crushed heirloom tomato with white anchovy, stracciatella cheese, marjoram
$$, Modern, Full Bar, Restaurant, Studio City
"Another new dish: crispy squash blossoms, fresh crushed heirloom tomato with white anchovy, stracciatella cheese, marjoram. 📸: @valley_without_the_y #thebellwether #summer #squashblossom #italian #dinela #foodporn #latimesfood #zagat #chef #truecooks #yummy #hashtag"
Sautéed bread, époisses cheese, marinated cherry tomatoes, lovage
$$, Modern, Full Bar, Restaurant, Studio City
"New dish starting soon. Sautéed bread, époisses cheese, marinated cherry tomatoes, lovage. #thebellwether #tomatoes #epoisses #cheese #vegetarian #foodporn #chef #michaelfiorelli #dinela #simplefood #yummy #forkyeah #getinmybelly"
Hawaiian soft shell crab and pork belly
$$, Modern, Full Bar, Restaurant, Studio City
"Fooling around with new dish testing with @trochick5 #thebellwether #softshellcrab #hawaii #food #yummy #newdish #porkbelly"
Romesco with braised & charred leeks
$$, Modern, Full Bar, Restaurant, Studio City
"New dish on the menu. We served this at the @beardfoundation and people loved it. Romesco, braised leeks, charred leeks, roasted cippolini, pickled red onion, onion sprouts.
#thebellwether #romesco #leek #spain #food #jbf #onions #vegetarian #vegan #eeeeeats #dinela #foodporn #cheflife #zagat #bestof #eater #truecooks #simplefood #latergram #menu #hashtag"
French fries
$$, Modern, Full Bar, Restaurant, Studio City
"The perfect #frenchfry has been found! @tedhopson figured out how to make crack from simple potatoes!"
