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Chef Jon Shook's Love Affair With Food Began With a Papaya
June 15, 2017
Plus, his favorite spots in Los Angeles.
ChefJon Shook
Los Angeles
About Jon Shook
Los Angeles chef Jon Shook is the co-owner of Animal, Son of a Gun, Trois Mec, Petit Trois, Jon & Vinny’s and Trois Familia. He has been credited with innovating and changing the dining scene in Los Angeles through their critically acclaimed restaurants.
My Venues
- Animal
- 435 N Fairfax Ave
- Los Angeles, CA
- Jon & Vinny's
- 412 N Fairfax Ave
- Los Angeles, CA
- Petit Trois
- 716 N Highland Ave
- Los Angeles, CA
- Son of a Gun
- 8370 W 3rd St
- Los Angeles, CA
- Trois Familia
- 3510 W Sunset Blvd
- Los Angeles, CA
- Trois Mec
- 716 N Highland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Los Angeles, CA
Accolades
- Nominee for Best Chef: WestJames Beard Foundation
- Nominee for Best New Restaurant (Animal)James Beard Foundation
- Nominee for Best Chef: PacificJames Beard Foundation
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Los Angeles
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October 20, 2016
What's the recipe for Outside Lands GastroMagic? Crazy talented chefs, the hottest musicians and comedians in the world, a few pigs, tubs of ice cream, hundreds of beignets, a lip syncing contest, a twerk off, and general mayhem and bad behavior. Check out our recap video featuring all the homies: Jillionaire, Ra Ra Riot, Jauz, Mustache Harbor, Big Freedia, Chris Cosentino, Stuart Brioza, Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, Stephanie Izard, Melissa King, Jane Danger, Maya Erickson, Richie Nakano, BJ Smith, Scott Vivian, Grae Nonas, Matt Jennings, Brenda Buenviaje, Humphry Slocombe, and Woodhouse Fish Co.
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UNBEATABLE with Jon & Vinny
July 28, 2016
Two dudes, a fafillion restaurants, five senses.
Where I Go Out
Chicken pies
$$, Café, Reservations, Modern, Breakfast, Mediterranean, East Hollywood
"LEMONY CHICKEN PIES !!!!!!!!!!! @#kismetlosangeles"
Diamond Jim Brady Cut
$$$$, Full Bar, Steakhouse, Seafood,
"Once a year, I need a big chunk of prime rib, and Lawry's is my go-to for that. The Diamond Jim Brady Cut is an extra-thick portion including the rib bone. The history of the building along with the spinning salad—you can't go wrong."
Famous French Dip
$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, American,
"I am a superfan of the Hillstone Group, and this is something that you can get at any of their restaurants."
White fish
$$$$, Sushi, Japanese, Reservations,
"I love the snapper with shiso, lemon, and salt. The combination of all of these items is quintessential sushi."
At My Venues
YELLOWTAIL COLLAR🐟🐠 • jerk spice • jicama • blood orange • palm sugar •
$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Beverly Grove
"fish collars aren't used enough!"
KING CRAB🦀 • meyer lemon • furikake • potato • chive •
$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Beverly Grove
"just by the looks of it, never would have guessed this was a crab dish!"
RICOTTA GNUDI, CACIO E PEPE
$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Beverly Grove
"anything cacio e pepe is the best"
VEAL TONGUE • pickle • apple • salmon roe • black mustard
$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Beverly Grove
"rare to find veal tongue, and it tastes so good!"
💫•sea scallops • leche de tigre • brown butter • fennel• 💫
$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Beverly Grove
"tremendously fresh"
CHEESECAKE PUDDING • guava • passion fruit • graham •
$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Beverly Grove
"Extraordinary meal @animalrestaurant , been dying to eat here for years!! Great technique, presentation and flavor!!"