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
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
Featured Content
02:01
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.
UNBEATABLE with Jon & Vinny
July 28, 2016
Two dudes, a fafillion restaurants, five senses.
Where I Go Out
Phở áp chảo dọn
$$, Vegetarian / Vegan, Asian, Vietnamese,
"Crispy noodles. What else do you have to say?"
Diamond Jim Brady Cut
$$$$, Steakhouse, Seafood, Restaurant,
"Once a year, I need a big chunk of prime rib, and Lawry's is my go-to for that. The Diamond Jim Brady Cut is an extra-thick portion including the rib bone. The history of the building along with the spinning salad—you can't go wrong."
Famous French Dip
$$$, Happy Hour, Reservations, 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
$$$$, Sushi, Japanese, Reservations,
"I love the snapper with shiso, lemon, and salt. The combination of all of these items is quintessential sushi."
At My Venues
tuna melt, cheddar, tomato, creme fraiche on rye
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Seafood, Beverly Grove
"🔥 @briannechan"
Onion soup
$$$, French, Full Bar, Hollywood
"This is the best version I’ve ever had. Everything about this classic is perfect."
Churro French toast with cinnamon sugar and Mexican chocolate
$$, Breakfast, Silver Lake
"Did you know that our friends at @TroisFamilia in Silver Lake use our Double Fold Vanilla to top their Churro French Toast? Covered with cinnamon sugar and dusted with Mexican chocolate, it's a perfect illustration of Trois Familia chefs Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook, and Vinny Dotolo's unique mashup of French, Mexican, and California cuisine."
Fish and chips
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Seafood, Beverly Grove
"Finally made it to @sonofagunrestaurant. Everything was killer including this fish and chips!!"
Gem lettuce salad
$$$, Reservations, Breakfast, Italian, Fairfax
"Thank thank you first bite of the day and it’s so good"
