The Fat Dog Restaurant Review:
This inviting gastropub features an endearing doggie-oriented décor, particularly through multiple images of English bulldogs (even the wallpaper in the bathroom displays the breeds of the American Kennel Association). Items like a beet salad with chèvre and hazelnut vinaigrette suggest a sophisticated kitchen, while a braised short rib French dip and a hefty sirloin burger with manchego cheese...
Sobremesa in Highland Park; Fat Dog's Pig Roast:
HIGHLAND PARK—Sobremesa pop-up is featuring Monica Bloise for a one-night dinner at Manifesto Cafe in Highland Park. For just $20, enjoy a family-style meal of Cuban bites like walnut meat empanadas, picadillos, rice, plantains, and flan. Everything will be vegetarian friendly, which works great for Eastsiders. Pick up a ticket here. [EaterWire]
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The Fat Dog On Track For Mid July in North Hollywood:
The Fat Dog is aiming for its next outlet to open around July 18 in North Hollywood. Remember that while the original in Montrose was replaced by Basin 141, the second locale has been kicking and screaming on Fairfax for a few years now next to Lindy & Grundy and Commissary. At this spot, lots of craft beer and reliable pub fare that should get a nice response for local denizens. A number of...
"Dolled-up", "innovative bar eats" "prepared amazingly well" and "delightful brews on tap" are the stars at these "friendly", late-night Americans in West Hollywood and Montrose; Montrose is "primarily a bar scene" with "dark" narrow digs, but WeHo's canine-inspired decor and Fido-friendly patio make it a "hip little place to hang out", and a "good happy hour" appeals to wallet-watchers.