Japanese seafood restaurant Yess is altering its menu format, once more

Arts District restaurant Yess from chef Junya Yamasaki closed with out warning final week after a few yr of operation, leaving some diners who had reservations within the mud. Eater spoke with Yess proprietor and designer Kino Kaetsu, who confirmed the non permanent shutter and stated the restaurant will replace the idea and reopen later this week. Additionally, he plans to open a restaurant in the identical constructing utilizing a separate entrance.

After its reopening on Could 3 and for the indefinite future, the restaurant will solely function from Friday to Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to eight:45 p.m. with an a la carte menu. The à la carte menu returns Yess to its unique format after transitioning to a five-course tasting menu in September 2023. Kaetsu says Yamasaki will finally supply seasonal tasting menus within the omakase room, which seats as much as 10 lunch Lastly, the restaurant might be revamping its non-alcoholic, Japanese tea and cocktail menus as a part of the primary anniversary.

Baseball scorching canine supply, because of IHOP

Some individuals had been capable of benefit from the consolation of Dodger canines and different stadium fare delivered to their properties in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic when followers had been unable to go to the ballpark. These trying to fulfill their scorching canine cravings at residence can try Ballpark Bites. In keeping with the Los Angeles Instances, the brand new Digital Eating Ideas program makes use of IHOP associate kitchens to organize meals round city that may be delivered or picked up at numerous eating places. Choices embody donut holes, fries and a wide range of baseball-inspired scorching canines served on pretzel buns. Apparently, there are not any Dodger canines on the menu, so LA baseball followers will nonetheless have to go to the stadium for these bites.

Modifications at Sushi Sonagi

After about 10 months of serving omakase in Gardena, chef Daniel Son of Sushi Sonagi introduced on Instagram that he has elevated the worth of his 20-course tasting menu to $230, a $30 enhance that he tried to delay so long as attainable. The 15 % soar is because of the high quality of the elements, most of that are sourced from Japan. As well as, Figliolu stated within the publish that Sonagi might be closed from Could 31 to June 2 and that the restaurant will not require deposits, however will put a community of bank cards that may be canceled as much as 72 hours upfront ; those that don’t cancel in time, however don’t attend their meal, might be charged $200 per particular person.

Metropolis once more targets cash-strapped companies

KTLA experiences that three members of the LA Metropolis Council and different officers have renewed a plan to ban cashless companies in Los Angeles that was first initiated in August 2023. The movement, if handed this summer season, might assist Angelenos who’re unable to safe financial institution accounts or debit playing cards and should depend on money to pay for items and providers. By way of the COVID-19 pandemic, meals firms have turned away from money on account of security issues. A press launch from Council members stated cashless companies disproportionately have an effect on communities of coloration, seniors and youth who’ve been unable to transition to digital or paper funds. If handed this summer season, town lawyer should draft an ordinance earlier than the ban goes into impact.

Rise of City Skillet in Minneapolis

Halal burger chain City Skillet, which first opened in North Hollywood and expanded to Santa Monica, Northridge and Houston, has discovered success in Minneapolis, Eater Twin Cities experiences. Franchise operator MJ Mohammed opened the hamburger place within the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis in February 2022 to carry one thing new to his group: “Now we have by no means had a halal place like McDonald's, the place you may have recent meals that lots of people like me can relate to.”

Rising Stars return to Los Angeles

After a multi-year hiatus, Starchefs awarded Rising Star awards to cooks and restaurant professionals in Los Angeles. This yr's class contains Francisco Aguilar of Simón, Nico de Leon of Lasita, Elizabeth Heitner and Nestor Silva of Malli, Rashida Holmes of Bridgetown Roti, Jihee Kim of Perilla, Matt Schaler of Birdie G's, and Alisa Vannah of Mr.

Different Rising Star winners embody Sport Changer Award-winning chef Diego Argoti of Poltergeist, restaurateurs Michael Francesconi and Matthew Glaser of Park Hospitality (Lowboy, Donna's), homeowners Emily Bielagus and Mara Herbkersman of Ruby Fruit, the cafe homeowners Shanita Nicholas and Amanda-Jane Thomas of Sip & Sonder, baker Jennifer Yee of Baker's Bench, and pastry chef Mac Daniel Dimla of Windfall. For drinks, Gianna Johns of Child Gee, Ramsey Musk of Confederate Bar and Max Reis of Mírate had been named rising Star bartenders; Rachael Davis of Dunsmoor and Ian Krupp of Anajak Thai as sommeliers; and Benny Farber and Chelsea Rosetter of Benny Boy Brewing as brewers.