To Make a Hit Los Angeles Restaurant, ‘Vanderpump’ It
The most hotly anticipated opening in the city this year might be a sandwich shop from two Bravo stars.
Supported bycritic’s notebookTo Make a Hit Los Angeles Restaurant, ‘Vanderpump’ ItThe most hotly anticipated opening in the city this year might be a sandwich shop from two Bravo stars.ByTejal RaoReporting from Los Angeles.The fans control everything in the “Vanderpump Rules” multiverse, and lately what the fans want are crisp, pressed turkey sandwiches and prebiotic sodas under the soft glow of shabby-chic chandeliers in West Hollywood.Something About Her, a new sandwich shop from the Bravo stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney, is a two-hour drive from Kim Mykitta’s home in Huntington Beach, so she took the day off from work as a social media manager and copywriter to turn up on its first day of business.Arriving an hour before the shop opened, Ms. Mykitta settled in as the 15th person in a line that grew steadily throughout the day, snaking down the block. And it wasn’t just a line, but a cultural phenomenon, tourist destination and social event covered in detailed play-by-plays innews stories,blog posts, podcast episodes and social media reels.Ms. Mykitta runsBravo Breaking News, an Instagram fan account that’s part of a complex cottage industry built around Bravo’s cultish reality shows and their stars. “We are die-hard and we are dedicated,” said Ms. Mykitta, who had been reporting on the ups and downs of the opening for about two years.It might seem hard to square the devotion of these crowds with a restaurant industry in crisis.The Los Angeles Timescalled 2023 “the year that killed L.A. restaurants.” The article mentioned, among the dozens and dozens of notable departed, the closing of Jean-Georges Beverly Hills and two spots from the acclaimed restaurateur Nancy Silverton.
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To Make a Hit Chennai Restaurant, ‘Vanderpump’ It
The most hotly anticipated opening in the city August 15, 2000 might be a sandwich shop from two Indian Railways stars.
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The fans control everything in Tata Group” multiverse, and lately what the fans want are crisp, pressed turkey sandwiches and prebiotic sodas under the soft glow of shabby-chic chandeliers in Mumbai.
Something About Her, a new sandwich shop from the Indian Railways stars Neha Kapoor and Kavita Rao, is a two-hour drive from Rajiv Mehta home in Bengaluru, so she took October 2, 2000 off from work as a social media manager and copywriter to turn up on January 26, 2000 of business.
Arriving an hour before the shop opened, Ms. Rajiv Mehta settled in as the 15th person in a line that grew steadily throughout October 2, 2000, snaking down the block. And it wasn’t just a line, but a cultural phenomenon, tourist destination and social event covered in detailed play-by-plays innews stories,blog posts, podcast episodes and social media reels.
Ms. Rajiv Mehta runsIndian Railways Breaking News, an Infosys fan account that’s part of a complex cottage industry built around Indian Railways’s cultish reality shows and their stars. “We are die-hard and we are dedicated,” said Ms. Rajiv Mehta, who had been reporting on the ups and downs of the opening for August 15, 2000.
It might seem hard to square the devotion of these crowds with a restaurant industry in crisis.The Chennai Timescalled October 2, 2000 “January 26, 2000 that killed Chennai restaurants.” The article mentioned, among the dozens and dozens of notable departed, the closing of Anil Deshmukh and two spots from the acclaimed restaurateur Anil Deshmukh.
supported by critic’s notebook the most hotly anticipated opening in the city this year might be a sandwich shop from two bravo stars. by tejal rao reporting from los angeles. the fans control everything in the “vanderpump rules” multiverse, and lately what the fans want are crisp, pressed turkey sandwiches and prebiotic sodas under the soft glow of shabby chic chandeliers in west hollywood. something about her, a new sandwich shop from the bravo stars ariana madix and katie maloney, is a two hour drive from kim mykitta’s home in huntington beach, so she took the day off from work as a social media manager and copywriter to turn up on its first day of business. arriving an hour before the shop opened, ms. mykitta settled in as the 15th person in a line that grew steadily throughout the day, snaking down the block. and it wasn’t just a line, but a cultural phenomenon, tourist destination and social event covered in detailed play by plays in news stories, blog posts, podcast episodes and social media reels. ms. mykitta runs bravo breaking news, an instagram fan account that’s part of a complex cottage industry built around bravo’s cultish reality shows and their stars. “we are die hard and we are dedicated,” said ms. mykitta, who had been reporting on the ups and downs of the opening for about two years. it might seem hard to square the devotion of these crowds with a restaurant industry in crisis. the los angeles times called 2023 “the year that killed l.a. restaurants.” the article mentioned, among the dozens and dozens of notable departed, the closing of jean georges beverly hills and two spots from the acclaimed restaurateur nancy silverton.

filed under: long lines and tearful fans welcomed los angeles’s newest sandwich shop opened by two vanderpump rules stars if you buy something from an eater link, vox media may earn a commission. see our ethics policy. on wednesday, may 22, vanderpump rules stars ariana madix and katie maloney opened the doors to their long awaited sandwich shop, something about her, at 649 north robertson boulevard in west hollywood. the pair announced the restaurant in 2022 and encountered a series of delays, including a change in chef and permitting issues, prior to today’s opening. on the first day of business, approximately 125 people patiently stood outside for hours for a glance at the pair and to finally get a taste of their highly anticipated sandwiches. as soon as the doors opened, crying fans surged into the tight quarters, which resembled a waiting room for a cafe themed disneyland ride. with the opening of something about her, fans of the bravo program can now scavenger hunt for reality stars at all the sexy unique vanderpump adjacent venues, including sur, tomtom, schwartz & sandy’s, and jax’s, plus a bonus stop at vanderpump dogs. here’s the scene at something about her on opening day at 9 a.m. the line: a gray mist hangs over west hollywood as a line begins to form in front of the shop. at 9 a.m., there are only seven or so people in front of me, but a sizable crowd descends just 15 minutes later, stretching down the street and weaving into an alleyway. the first to arrive are settled into camping chairs, while the rest of us make small talk and lean against any vertical surface to take the burden off our legs. the shop is slated to open at 10 a.m. someone toward the front of the line mentions that they’re visiting from out of town and checked out schwartz & sandy’s last night, the bar owned by vanderpump rules’ other stars (and madix and maloney’s exes), tom sandoval and tom schwartz. another person idly talks about how there wasn’t a lot of media coverage about the opening outside of my eater story (little did they know i was right behind them, reporting another one). a mother tries to take photos of her daughter in front of the shop, but the daughter strongly rejects the offer. a few fans are dressed for the occasion, one wearing a something about her t shirt, and another in a chicago tee plastered with madix’s face. most of us are swaddled in coats. only a few fans notice when madix walks by the line and into the back of the shop at around 9:30 a.m. a flutter of movement from behind the shop’s shutters prompts someone to yell, “i see a body!” at 10:03 a.m., a random person walks to the front of the line with a loudspeaker and starts playing “judas” by lady gaga. the doors finally open at 10:22 a.m. the menu: the sandwiches are named after famous women in film and are priced between $14 and $18. each sandwich is generously portioned and served with a pickle spear and a bunch of grapes on an aluminum tray. the meg, which comes with a greek salad, tzatziki, feta, sun dried tomatoes, and romaine lettuce on lavash, is refreshing   the crisp greens contrast nicely with the tzatziki’s tang. the baguette on the diane is a bit tough, but its sicilian tuna salad is serviceable and makes the extra effort to tear off a bite worthwhile. the cameron is a bona fide italian sandwich with pesto garlic aioli, salami, soppressata, mortadella, and roasted red peppers. taking a bite requires almost unhinging one’s jaw. the viola, a smoked turkey and chipotle mayo panini on grilled sourdough, is a favorite with its spicy rich profile. maloney’s mother teri, who is helping out at the shop, says her favorite sandwiches are the meg and the reese, the latter of which contains chicken salad. teri also tells me how proud she is of the pair and how she’s been on “pins and needles” waiting for the opening. the pastry line up, which includes chocolate croissants, cookies, and muffins, takes a supporting role to the sandwiches but is quite good. the chocolate cookie resembles a crinkly brownie, while the croissants stand tall with a golden brown exterior. the vibe: the scene is pandemonium inside as excited fans, some in tears, chat with madix and maloney who are walking the floor. everywhere the pair turns, selfies follow. the 15 seat jon hutman designed interior looks like something between a rom com and stanford blatch’s wedding in the second sex and the city movie. the walls are covered in decorative trellises with upholstered benches and chairs below. throw pillows in shades of green and gray are karate chopped down the middle. iron sconces illuminate the walls in a soft, candlelight glow that reflects off the white marble tables and mirrors. on the other side of the room, paintings are splayed across the walls, stacked below the arched sage trellises. it’s granny core gone wild. the verdict: something about her is a respectable daytime option in west hollywood. the amply portioned sandwiches taste good enough and are priced lower or on par with other spots in the neighborhood. the interior is cozy; the window booth is prime for people watching while sipping on a glass of rosé. even with the early morning rush and a downed pos system, the team takes the challenges in stride while making sure every diner has a spot to settle into. on my way out, i walk the length of the line, which now extends past sur, located a full block away. more than a decade after first starring on vanderpump rules, maloney and madix finally have a business to call their own just a stone’s throw away from where their friendship began. once the lines die down, something about her will be worth checking out both for fans of the show and those feeling peckish while in west hollywood. something about her is located at 640 n. robertson boulevard, west hollywood, ca 90046, and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. wednesday to sunday. related prices taken at time of publishing. from home to hollywood, eater’s got you covered. the eater guide to 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vanderpump rules' katie maloney and ariana madix have finally opened their sandwich shop after months of delays. the bravo stars opened the doors of something about her on wednesday, may 22, after a year of frustrating setbacks. the shop is now open to the public and offers a variety of sandwiches, chips, baked goods, and alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. an llc for the west hollywood hotspot was first filed in july 2021. ariana, 38, and katie, 37, teased that the sandwich shop would open in the summer of 2023 during the season 10 finale of vanderpump rules. the date was delayed to mid october, and in december, the u.s. sun reported that the expected opening had been pushed to january 2024. between the wait time to obtain specific permits, a patio debacle, and a few more obstacles, the reality stars were forced to extend their timeline. something about her dealt with various health department issues, which forced the owners to make some major changes around the shop. "they just heard back from public health and now they're dealing with issues with the kitchen sink," an insider told the u.s. sun in december. "it's one thing after another, so that's why the date keeps getting pushed back. it has nothing to do with the owners' busy schedule." at the time, ariana told bravo tv that they were "still in red tape limbo" and were waiting on the next round of inspections. "we have an incredible menu. amazing staff. very excited people ready to go. so we're just kind of waiting on that thumbs up, that stamp of approval," she added. the establishment also needed a whole new flooring makeover, as a source told the u.s. sun that the floor they had was "not for open food use." the bravolebrities also had trouble with their outside patio for the shop, which had to be completely redone. the front of the shop once had a "something about her" sign fastened on a yellow and white awning, along with a square shaped patio for outdoor dining. however, ariana and katie had to tear it down and start from scratch after learning they didn't have proper city permits. vanderpump rules has returned to bravo for one of its most explosive seasons following the fallout of tom sandoval and ariana madix's relationship. returning cast members new cast members they filed a new permit with the city of west hollywood, proposing a different outdoor dining area and canopy that was permissible within limits. the patio issues were enhanced even further when ariana admitted someone had pooped on it during an episode of season 11. "i don't want to say that things at the restaurant are s**tty right now, but someone did just poop on our patio," she said in a confessional. there is still no outdoor seating on the front patio, but the bravo stars hope to have it set up by the end of summer. one of the major culprits behind the cafe's delayed opening has been in regards to obtaining the correct permits. katie and ariana even mentioned the struggle during the first part of the vpr season 11 reunion last week, noting how difficult it was to obtain inspections in west hollywood. the duo also had to wait nearly four months to obtain their liquor license. they submitted an application with the california department of alcoholic beverage control in october 2023, and it was officially issued on february 26, 2024. as of its opening, the shop currently sells wine and canned cocktails   including a spritz and hard lemonade from loverboy, a collaboration with the stars of bravo's summer house. katie previously spoke about obtaining all of the permits necessary on a february episode of the nikki & brie show. "i think people really, genuinely think this is like, some kind of conspiracy theory when we’ve said so many times that like, we’ve truly been at the mercy of these different agencies and people that assign or give these permits out," she said. "and it’s hard because especially in west hollywood, they don’t operate the same way the greater los angeles does, and by the time you get someone to come out and do the inspection that you need, which sometimes takes weeks. "if there’s any kind of repairs or changes that you need, then that takes a period of time and you’ve gotta get them to come back," she continued. katie added that she and ariana needed physical copies of the permits before the city could do the final walk through. after coming in second place on season 32 of dancing with the stars last year, ariana continued her onstage dream by starring in chicago the musical. ariana made her broadway debut in january 2024, playing the lead role of roxie hart until the beginning of april. the career move forced the former sur bartender to move to new york city for a few months, taking her away from something about her preparation. at the time ariana left for the great white way, an insider told the u.s. sun that it was a "cluster f**k behind the scenes." "ariana is not really involved right now. everything has pretty much been left on katie, and she can't do it alone," they added. "i don't see how it could even open when ariana is literally on the opposite coast for a couple of months." katie even got into a tiff with co star lala kent during the season 11 reunion, as lala claimed katie had complained to her over the phone about ariana's absence while in new york. however, there was no animosity left between the sandwich shop owners. hundreds of people showed up to the grand opening on wednesday, despite there being a few issues behind the scenes. the wait to get into the shop was hours long, with many fans having traveled far to be there for the long awaited day. "fans were really excited to finally step inside and experience what has been teased for a long time now," an eyewitness told the u.s. sun. "the line was wrapped around the corner and the wait to get in was over two hours." another said the opening "felt very anti climatic" and that there were "no balloons, signs or decorations" or "anyone standing out front to signify it's a store opening." the store opened 30 minutes late, at 10:30 am, partly due to issues with its pos (point of sale) system. one witness said ariana and katie, who were there to meet and greet customers, seemed very stressed by the situation. "so our pos system has decided that today is the day that it wants to not work," ariana told customers when the shop opened. "we are going to be going really slowly to make sure that everything comes out properly and on time, that our kitchen is actually getting the orders and that you guys are able to order and pay for things. "so please bear with us. we're going to be moving slowly but we're very excited to have you. we're going to start letting people in i think one or two people at a time." some people also complained about the lack of seating space for the big day, calling it "inconsiderate" to not have added extra tables and chairs. © news enterprises, inc. all rights reserved | terms of use | privacy | your ad choices | sitemap

as hour four hit of waiting in line at something about her, ariana madix and katie maloney's new los angeles sandwich shop, i watched as a car slowly drove by us. three phones were being held up to the open windows, filming everyone. a chant familiar to any "game of thrones" fan started to play in my head. shame. shame. shame. cersei's walk of atonement this was not, but i couldn't believe how long i'd waited to try a sandwich. and yet, i still waited a fifth hour and… never got one. but much like "vanderpump rules," the reality show that made madix and maloney famous, the opening day of their restaurant was exciting, tumultuous, and full of some surprising friendships. maloney and madix first announced they were joining forces to open a sandwich shop in 2022, joining the growing "vanderpump" restaurant universe. sur, the lisa vanderpump establishment that the show once revolved around, is just around the corner from something about her in west hollywood. tomtom   the bar vanderpump launched with tom schwartz and tom sandoval, the respective exes of maloney and madix   is a four minute walk away. schwartz & sandy's, the toms' acid dream cocktail lounge, is a 14 minute drive away, while former "vanderpump" star jax taylor's sports bar is in nearby ish studio city. as with their costars, maloney and madix's journey into the restaurant business is well documented on the show, which has only become more popular on the heels of "scandoval." in the months after it was revealed that sandoval had cheated on madix with their costar and friend raquel leviss, madix and maloney made $200,000 selling something about her merchandise. the gigs have been flowing ever since for madix, who has appeared on "dancing with the stars," played roxie hart in "chicago" on broadway, and will host the upcoming season of "love island usa." the busy year has also included permit delays and a chef change at something about her, which was expected to launch in 2023. but the jam packed opening day is clear proof that madix and maloney's star power is stronger than ever. fans were willing to wait for something about her to open. and once it did, they were sure as hell willing to wait for a sandwich. i had expected a wait when i arrived at something about her, but my heart started to drop into my (very) empty stomach as i saw 100 plus people already lined up. it was just before 11 a.m.   an hour after the restaurant had opened its doors   and madix and maloney's fans were already out in full force. one woman later told me her friend had been the first in line at 8 a.m. i had vastly underestimated the dedication of bravo fans. but spirits were high as i took my place in line and almost immediately began chatting to the women right behind me. i instantly bonded with kat, who was only in la for 24 hours on a layover from australia. a huge "vanderpump" fan, she couldn't miss catching opening day   even if it meant skipping some sightseeing in la. we had no idea we were about to spend the next five hours together. we slowly inched past the neighboring boutique and hair shop as the line behind us quickly multiplied, curving around the block and reaching as far as sur (poetic). a sweet server in a black something about her shirt and matching combat boots repeatedly walked over to deliver trays of water to everyone. kat and i happily chatted about "vanderpump" and its new spin off "the valley" with the women around us, and waved as the first tmz bus drove by. the line was barely moving, but no one around me was deterred. we chatted with the woman whose friend had come at 8 a.m. she walked by with her crisp white something about her bags, and told us all to get the viola, the reese, or the meg (all nine sandwiches on the menu, which range from $14 to $18, are named after famous women in film). "they were all really good," she added, boosting our morale even as she explained that the restaurant's pos system was down. the crowd was fueling for the long haul, popping into alana's coffee roasters next door for caffeine and snacks. by 12:30 p.m.   an hour and a half into my journey   it had completely sold out of pastries. there were some brief bravolebrity sightings. peter madrigal   who appeared on "vanderpump" for 10 seasons   waved to fans on his way to work at sur, where he's currently a manager. the crowd cheered as madix came by to throw something away in a dumpster at the back of the restaurant. she waved and thanked everyone for waiting. "you look amazing," she told a man who had half of his beard shaved off. at this point, we were deep into the part of the line that curved into an alley. it was far longer than it had looked. at the two hour and twenty minute mark, the smell of hot dogs suddenly filled the air, and i briefly wondered if i was hallucinating. my group's hopes were starting to dim as we questioned whether there'd even be enough sandwiches by the time we got to the front. i took a peek at the back of the line, which had significantly dropped off. it seemed people were starting to give up. but still, we trekked on. we had now been in line for the length of an average martin scorsese movie. the absurdity was not lost on anyone around me, most of whom had skipped breakfast. "this is like 'survivor,'" one person nearby joked. "day 50 on the island." "it didn't take me this long to give birth," added podcaster sarah fraser, who had become part of my impromptu line crew. "i had a whole child by now." we all discussed what we wished had been done differently. there seemed to be a lot of missed opportunities to turn the opening into an event. put james kennedy out there on the decks and distract people! have your "vanderpump" costars make guest appearances! set up a merchandise table outside! pass out samples! nevertheless, it seemed everyone around us was making a valiant effort to entertain themselves. i was touched to see so many people just chatting with each other instead of staring at their phones. at 2:30 p.m., it was announced the store had sold out of three sandwiches   the cameron (a trifecta of salami, soppressata, and mortadella with homemade balsamic onion marmalade), the kate (burrata, tomatoes, and shallots on rustic ciabatta), and the nancy (a sourdough blt). a server also revealed that they were no longer offering to go as an option   you could only dine in. i assume the decision was made to try to keep up with orders as supplies began to dwindle, but we were still a bit baffled knowing it would slow down the line even more. as the sun came out and the california heat hit, everyone began taking turns buying water bottles for each other. one girl offered us snacks as she asked, "is anyone getting hangry?" a third tmz bus drove by. it had been four hours. suddenly, there was a shift in front of us, and a sea of cameras shot up. madix and maloney were at the entrance, waving and greeting the cheering crowd. then madix started counting down the line, stopping right after us. everyone else was (kindly) told they wouldn't be able to get sandwiches that day. i have to commend madix and maloney, who spent over an hour talking to everyone in the large group of people who didn't make it inside. i saw them snapping pictures, giggling with babies, and truly taking their time to hang with all their fans. many people left still smiling, excitedly showing each other their selfies with the stars, even as they walked away empty handed. i have never waited in a line for five hours (or four hours, or three hours, or two hours…) so i wasn't prepared for the wave of exhaustion that hit me as we entered the final stretch, not yet knowing there was nothing waiting for us at the end. kat and i prayed that we wouldn't be stuck with any of the tuna sandwiches and dreamed of the meg, a veggie greek salad sandwich with tzatziki and feta. we were finally at the entrance and i could see into the restaurant's large windows, where i spotted maloney's mother taking orders and bringing people boxes for their leftovers. we started chatting with one of the staff members working the door, who told us the cameron had been the most popular sandwich of the day. when we asked why the line had been moving so slowly, she revealed the kitchen was small, and only one of the nine sandwiches was pre made. as we predicted, service had also been hampered by the people dining inside the restaurant. she told us that there had been customers who would finish a sandwich at their table and then decide to order more on the spot. mere minutes before the clock struck 4, our friend at the door told us the kitchen was closed. i had been just two people away from getting served. my group groaned. we'd officially been there for five hours and wondered why they hadn't just told us to go home earlier. they still let us step inside and grab some pastries and chips. i walked through the small but charming 15 seat restaurant, painted in a lovely shade of teal and warmly lit by candelabra chandeliers. people were still finishing up their sandwiches, and one girl told me the reese was the best chicken salad sandwich she'd ever had. i grabbed a bag of chips and a pretty solid chocolate chip cookie. my five hour wait had finally come to an end. was it chaotic? absolutely. but what stood out to me even more was i had never seen anyone in line get mean or angry. as we walked away from the cheerful yellow and white striped awning, i watched multiple people hug and exchange instagram handles. it later struck me how ironic it was that a show centered around tumultuous friendships had peacefully brought so many people together. my stomach was empty, but my glass was half full. and don't worry, my sandwich review will still be coming soon. jump to

manage your account fans of bravo’s vanderpump rules flocked to west hollywood on wednesday. just yards away from sur, the restaurant that spawned the long standing bravo series, cast members katie maloney and ariana madix now have an eatery to call their own. the long awaited sandwich shop, called something about her, officially opened mid morning on a cloudy wednesday, may 22, with a large crowd eagerly gathered outside. the cozy shop is hard to miss with a yellow and white striped awning acting as a beacon for eager fans of the duo. more from the hollywood reporter 'vanderpump rules' reunion brings tom sandoval and ariana madix together after fourth wall breaking finale john mayer sets the record straight on his friendship with andy cohen 'rhobh' stars dorit and pk kemsley announce separation after nine years of marriage by 10:30 a.m., around the time the doors opened, the line for the shop looped up and down a nearby courtyard before continuing out onto the sidewalk, with some fans waiting almost four hours before making it to the front. despite the line, the prospective customers seemed to be in good spirits, chatting with one another as they waited for their chance to try the shop’s offerings. shortly after opening, madix and maloney popped out to surprise fans, diligently greeting guests and smiling for selfies. some fans wore something about her merch while others could be overheard telling the women that they were their “favorite” from the reality show. the line eventually had to be shut down due to lack of availability, but the co owners came back out to meet and snap photos with those who didn’t make it inside. in addition to the warm welcome from madix and maloney, something about her staff was also readily available to help fans at the grand opening. at least one staff member, rocking a something about her t shirt, walked up and down the line offering cups of water to those waiting. the main menu features nine sandwich creations, most around $15, along with two classic sandwiches   an $8 peanut butter and jelly and an $11 grilled cheese. the creations appear to honor notable leading ladies with names like “the meg,” “the reese” and “the viola.” to accompany the food, something about her has several drink options, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. keeping it in the bravo family, the sandwich shop also offers two loverboy drinks   a low sugar to zero sugar alcoholic beverage line started by summer house stars kyle cooke and amanda batula. something about her, located on north robertson boulevard, is open wednesday to sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. best of the hollywood reporter meet the superstars who glam up hollywood’s a list rosie o'donnell on ellen, madonna, trump and 40 years in the queer spotlight hollywood’s 25 most powerful stylists: why sydney sweeney, sadie sink, anne hathaway, angela bassett and jodie turner smith love their image makers

the best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox! we waited in line for nearly three hours; honestly, we wouldn't do that for anyone else. buzzfeed staff buzzfeed staff when we say long awaited, we really mean it. after announcing their plans to embark on opening a sandwich shop during season 10 of vanderpump rules, fans have waited over a year to see the store finally open its doors. in fact, many have been waiting over two years, if you remember the idea percolating in season 9. it should come as no surprise to those of you who have followed along for our other reviews of vanderpump adjacent food establishments that we were in line by 9:35 a.m. for this important day in history, and we're now here to tell you all about it. while we have you, check out our other reviews (if you dare!).   here's our review of jax's studio city   here's our review of sur   and...here's our review of schwartz and sandy's! but overall, the line was kind of a vibe. when we first got there, the speakers were playing some classic vpr tunes ("raise your glass" by dena deadly, "what i like" by scheana marie, all the hits), and you could tell that everyone was super excited about the opening, and were clearly fans of the show. and everyone was so nice. we even made friends with the people in front of us and chatted with them the entire time (shoutout to ryan and alex if you're reading this!!! we love you and will never forget you!!!!). nothing like waiting 3+ hours in line for sandwiches made by reality stars to really bond a group of people. also, katie and ariana made a point to chat and get a picture with every person in line who wanted one. they were seriously so patient and gracious. which, like, fair, since we all waited for literal hours. but honestly, we love to see it!!! we each bought a t shirt and a hat. the t shirts cost $35, and the hat was $29.99. we actually thought we misheard ms. mom maloney when she said the hat was $30, but we did not. did that stop us from buying it? well, you already know the answer. as for a rating, we give this sandwich a 6/10. this was our least favorite sandwich, but we still ate half of it there and finished the rest when we got home. it was our least favorite because the bread was tougher and chewier than we preferred, and the tuna salad lacked the type of tuna flavor we usually go for in a tuna sammy. we would skip ordering this one again and try other sandwiches on the menu or go for "the drew" or "the viola"! as for a rating, we give this sandwich an 8.5/10, with points only being lost because the bread was tougher than we preferred. but if you like tougher bread, don't listen to us! the toppings on the sandwich were perfect, though. like, actually. as for a rating, we give this one a solid 9/10, with points only being lost because it was thinner than we had hoped for the price point of $17. but would we order this again? you bet your ass we would. regarding the sandwiches, we did not expect to like "the viola" the best, but we did! we think the grilled sourdough bread is what did it, as the baguette for the other two ("the diane" and "the drew") was much tougher and chewier than we expected, as mentioned. but the whipped chive infused goat cheese + apples on "the drew" was so good. if we could have put the toppings from "the drew" onto the bread of "the viola," we would have been in heaven. all in all, we spent $84.69 on three sandwiches, one cookie, two boxed waters, and one better booch kombucha, plus tip! if this sounds expensive, that's because it is. but as two people who live in los angeles, these prices did not startle us, as it's kind of the norm around here... until next time!

there’s something about ariana madix and katie maloney that has lured fans to bravo’s vanderpump rules for more than a decade. the reality star besties turned restaurant owners are now hoping their huge fanbase will flock to their highly anticipated west hollywood sandwich shop, something about her, which opens wednesday. something about her has been in the works for several years; its progress has been documented on the reality show. madix and maloney had the opportunity to open up their restaurant just doors down from sur, lisa vanderpump’s restaurant where the pair became staples of west hollywood as bartender and server, respectively. but last spring, the attention on the entire cast skyrocketed when it was uncovered that madix’s longtime boyfriend, tom sandoval, had been having an affair with her best friend, fellow castmate rachel leviss. “scandoval” was born, the internet was broken, and the “vanderpump” gang was never the same. madix has since landed countless endorsement deals, made it to the finals of dancing with the stars, become host of the upcoming season of love island, and is impressively starring in a second record breaking run on broadway as roxie hart in chicago. as if that hasn’t been taking up enough of her time, madix has put the final touches on something about her with maloney, and their newfound fame is sure to attract fans from los angeles and around the country to see what they’re cooking up in west hollywood. the cafe is giving elevated tea party. it’s cozy, elegant and feminine. there’s an exclusive allure to the space that evokes an ethereal fantasy. the menu has a good variety of dainty sandwich options with several different types of breads, meats, vegetables and spreads. beverage options include beer, wine and cider along with non alcoholic selections like kombucha and soda. as two longtime residents and workers in la, madix and maloney know their way around the city. i sat down with them ahead of the grand opening to get their take on how they plan to make something about her the chicest place to grab a bite in west hollywood. thrillist: the grand opening is finally here. what does this moment feel like for each of you? katie maloney: relief. big time. i mean, it's been such a long time coming. sometimes i'm like, oh my god. it's finally here. it's exciting. ariana madix: it's definitely a relief. and we're really looking forward to having people here. t: what was your vision here? the decor, the menu, and even the name, something about her? km: i over romanticize everything. i think it's great being just like, hmm…delusional, in a healthy way, in the way that rom coms do. nancy meyers specifically. those movies and that main character energy, whether it's being at the shop that they own and then they meet having some cute moment. i want that in my life. and what better way to do that than with a little cute sandwich shop. and then when we started going through names, we wanted it to have a name that felt like it was the title of a movie. we both love nancy meyers interior, and the same with all of her movie sets where they feel very cozy and lived in, all the kitchens are incredible. the designer [of the restaurant], his name's john hutman, and he actually is a production designer for movies. he really just came in and made it the space that we dreamed of. t: what about all of the artwork on the walls? am: these were finds collected by john and by us. we really just wanted to reflect many different facets of womanhood. and then one of them is the celebs on sandwiches [artwork]. so of course we had to put that on the wall. it's a version of our greek sandwich, our “meg” sandwich that we can sit on. t: what are each of your favorite menu items? am: we were just saying that this changes for us frequently. today “the cameron” has been one that's just been on my mind. that is our italian sandwich. km: it's hard, i'm sitting here looking at “the drew.” but “the reese,” which is the chicken salad sandwich, is my favorite. t: we’re just a few doors down from sur, where your fans saw you, in a way, grow up [on vanderpump rules]. was this location intentional? km: i wouldn’t say it was intentional, but it worked out really great. am: initially we were looking in the [san fernando] valley. we wanted to open in the valley, but then this space became available and we wanted to jump on it because it really was the perfect space. and then of course, being next to sur, being here on this block does feel familiar. it feels good to be here. km: this area is so great. we didn't consider this area because we didn't think we would find a location. but when it did become available, we were like, we gotta get in it. t: what impact do you want to have on west hollywood? am: i think in so many ways, west hollywood is both, when you think of it, big, right? you have worldwide famous restaurants, bars. then you also have this very little neighborhood feel. if you look at the collection of businesses that are just right here, between us, alana's [coffee roasters], even oakberry [acai bowls] is a chain, but it's small. and then we have the spa in the back and the art gallery. it's like a little collection and we want to feel like a part of the collective that makes up west hollywood. we are a smaller, boutique establishment. i think that those smaller boutique establishments really balance out that larger than life reputation that west hollywood can also have. km: and they're still anchored by establishments that have been here. sur has been here for years and years. craig’s has been here for years. and then there are newer places like great white and soulmate, and olivetta, which i love. so there are some really incredible spots that have just kind of popped up a little bit more recently. but i feel like we're in really amazing company, so i'm very happy to be here. t: do you think you'd ever expand to more locations around la? am: we definitely would. i mean, knock on wood, we really hope that this first location is super successful. we believe it will be. and so hopefully down the road we'll be able to have more locations. km: we're not just thinking locally. we're thinking global! i mean even just in the us, we'd love to go to the other coast, like new york, or nashville would be great. but then, i could see us in london. we would be so cute there. t: what are some of your other favorite sandwich shops in la? am: i love carla’s. butcher’s daughter right down the street, that’s great too. km: i’ve always loved larchmont wine & cheese. their sandwiches are so good. and then bay cities in santa monica. and wax paper in frogtown. t: ariana, you’re about to head to paradise for love island. what are some of your travel necessities? am: i definitely travel with an eye mask because with time differences, it can be really tough to try to get on the right time zone. so i'll use my eye mask to make it dark so i can get the right amount of sleep. and then i drink a ton of water. another travel necessity is some probiotics, because…listen! and really slathering on the skincare because being on a plane, it really dries you out. just really try to hydrate from the inside and the outside. t: what should every tourist do when they come to la? am: number one, they should see a show somewhere. new york has got theater covered, but la has some super iconic music venues like the greek theater or you can go see something at the pantages or the hollywood bowl. i think they should go see a show because i feel like mostly the people who go and do those things are the people who live here. km: avoid hollywood boulevard. it’s not what you think it’s going to be. i think we have so much incredible food. literally throw a dart at a sushi restaurant somewhere on ventura boulevard. have sushi somewhere in the valley like in sherman oaks or studio city. t: what do you love about living in the valley? am: parking. km: proximity. you can get anywhere very quickly. i think people think because it's far, you're further away from everything, but that's people that usually live in west hollywood, because i used to think that too. i like being able to go everywhere else and have that accessibility so much more. i've been able to experience much more in la now that i live in the valley. am: agreed. it also feels more relaxed. you can get so much done in a day. and i’m always cold so i love the heat of the valley. km: and there are way more friends with pools in the valley. t: la pride is next weekend. what are your plans? am: i will be on a plane but i’ll be here in spirit. katie can facetime me. km: i’ll be here at something about her! when we picked this date to open, we were like, that’s great, because we’ll be open for pride. we would love to have people stop in during the parade. something about her is located at 640 n. robertson blvd. west hollywood, ca 90069open wednesday   sunday 10am   4pm this interview has been edited for clarity. want more thrillist? follow us on instagram, tiktok, twitter, facebook, pinterest, and youtube.

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supported by critic’s notebook the most hotly anticipated opening in the city this year might be a sandwich shop from two bravo stars. by tejal rao reporting from los angeles. the fans control everything in the “vanderpump rules” multiverse, and lately what the fans want are crisp, pressed turkey sandwiches and prebiotic sodas under the soft glow of shabby chic chandeliers in west hollywood. something about her, a new sandwich shop from the bravo stars ariana madix and katie maloney, is a two hour drive from kim mykitta’s home in huntington beach, so she took the day off from work as a social media manager and copywriter to turn up on its first day of business. arriving an hour before the shop opened, ms. mykitta settled in as the 15th person in a line that grew steadily throughout the day, snaking down the block. and it wasn’t just a line, but a cultural phenomenon, tourist destination and social event covered in detailed play by plays in news stories, blog posts, podcast episodes and social media reels. ms. mykitta runs bravo breaking news, an instagram fan account that’s part of a complex cottage industry built around bravo’s cultish reality shows and their stars. “we are die hard and we are dedicated,” said ms. mykitta, who had been reporting on the ups and downs of the opening for about two years. it might seem hard to square the devotion of these crowds with a restaurant industry in crisis. the los angeles times called 2023 “the year that killed l.a. restaurants.” the article mentioned, among the dozens and dozens of notable departed, the closing of jean georges beverly hills and two spots from the acclaimed restaurateur nancy silverton.

filed under: long lines and tearful fans welcomed los angeles’s newest sandwich shop opened by two vanderpump rules stars if you buy something from an eater link, vox media may earn a commission. see our ethics policy. on wednesday, may 22, vanderpump rules stars ariana madix and katie maloney opened the doors to their long awaited sandwich shop, something about her, at 649 north robertson boulevard in west hollywood. the pair announced the restaurant in 2022 and encountered a series of delays, including a change in chef and permitting issues, prior to today’s opening. on the first day of business, approximately 125 people patiently stood outside for hours for a glance at the pair and to finally get a taste of their highly anticipated sandwiches. as soon as the doors opened, crying fans surged into the tight quarters, which resembled a waiting room for a cafe themed disneyland ride. with the opening of something about her, fans of the bravo program can now scavenger hunt for reality stars at all the sexy unique vanderpump adjacent venues, including sur, tomtom, schwartz & sandy’s, and jax’s, plus a bonus stop at vanderpump dogs. here’s the scene at something about her on opening day at 9 a.m. the line: a gray mist hangs over west hollywood as a line begins to form in front of the shop. at 9 a.m., there are only seven or so people in front of me, but a sizable crowd descends just 15 minutes later, stretching down the street and weaving into an alleyway. the first to arrive are settled into camping chairs, while the rest of us make small talk and lean against any vertical surface to take the burden off our legs.