Chef
Waylynn Lucas

Los Angeles

About Waylynn Lucas

Waylynn Lucas is the Pastry Chef/Owner of (fōnuts). A self-described perfectionist, takes joy in marrying the nostalgia of classic sweets with modern and exciting flavor profiles. Laced throughout the fabric of her eclectic background, from young gastronome to fashion ingénue to pastry wunderkind, her culinary style maintains a fresh philosophy of desserts that are delicate, refined and well-balanced.

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My Venues

fōnuts
8104 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA

Accolades

Four Stars (The Bazaar)
Los Angeles Times
Four Stars (Patina)
Los Angeles Times

13 Best Pastries in LA (Fonuts)
Serious Sweets

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Where I Go Out

Clams, chorizo, & tomato

The Tasting Kitchen

$$$, Modern, Full Bar, Happy Hour, New American, Venice

"This is one of my favorite Westside restaurants with great cocktails, atmosphere, and food. This dish is a comforting bowl of goodness. It's simple, hearty, and flavorful."

The Bazaar by José Andrés

$$$$, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Tapas, Spanish, Hotel Bar, Beverly Grove

"This two-bite modern version of a Philly cheesesteak is unforgettable. Filled with warm cheese and topped with wagyu beef, it has a light crunch that will keep you coming back."

$$, Mexican, Tacos, Hollywood

"The mole sauce here is unreal. Smother tortilla chips with it, add a fried egg, and you have a winning combination."

Chef

Waylynn Lucas

fōnuts

Shaved mushroom pizza

Stella Barra Pizzeria

$$, Pizza, Hollywood

"This restaurant is a gem: relaxed, comfortable, simple, good, and consistent. The pizza crust is amazing, thin, and crispy, yet with a surprisingly soft chewiness that is unreal. I add the organic Italian sausage to the mushroom pizza, and the flavors from the mushrooms and sausage are so earthy and so good. Completely satisfying."

Chef

Waylynn Lucas

fōnuts

Brown sugar scotch bonnet short ribs

Sunny Spot

$$, Wine Bar, Breakfast, Modern, American, Caribbean, Venice

"Great food, fun atmosphere. These short ribs are sweet and spicy with a good charred taste. Simple and delicious. With their sweet and salty plantains, it's perfection."

$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Modern, Seafood, Beverly Grove

"The thought of this dish keeps me up at night (in a good way). It is spicy and rich, and it has the perfect amount of texture and sauce. The clams are delectable and so flavorful. I love it, and I always want more."

Chef

Waylynn Lucas

fōnuts