For certain, the response to the restaurant was tepid. But then Eater decides to link directly to PorkyBelly’s review as proof, which was actually positive. Not at all tepid.
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When you have huge LA Times and Eater pieces with interviews announcing your arrival and opening in one month, out of the nowhere, it makes it too obvious, not to mention no American chef is ever really serious about a hotel restaurant. And 2 at the same time in 2 different cities, with 2 different concepts, which is absurd.
I had to smile reading this, which says everything about the whole idea of how these management deals sell these restaurants to the public: Still, in Boka’s eyes, it was Rose’s kitchen with him overseeing day-to-day operations. A spokesperson for Rose declined comment.
That’s a slight exaggeration. I think Nancy Silverton’s serious about The Barish. But it’s rare outside of Las Vegas and maybe New York.
Or Bourse et La Vie