Sang Yoon, the chef behind gastropub Father’s Office and now-closed Helms Bakery, heads to Costa Mesa with his next restaurant, Tiny’s Burger. Located on the first floor of the South Coast Plaza mall, near the carousel, the restaurant serves a menu from
Yoon and chef Nanor Harboyan (Helm’s, Destroyer) that spans updated Americana classics like burgers, fries, and hot dogs. Tiny’s Burger, named after Yoon’s late Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, opens on June 15.
Tiny’s menu opens with a hamburger or cheeseburger made with a 4-ounce dry-aged patty and topped with Tiny’s Sauce, a blend of gochujang, ssamjang, ketchup, and mustard. A classic 10-inch Nathan’s hot dog on a potato bun is available, alongside the Tokyo Dog topped with Kewpie mayonnaise, sweet soy, furikake, and bonito flakes. The menu rounds out with a tuna melt, chicken nuggets, a chili dog, grilled cheese, salt-and-vinegar tots, and pineapple Dole whip. An attached konbini offers refrigerated sandos alongside a lineup of snacks, beer, and wine. In contrast to Yoon’s infamous no-ketchup, no-modifications policy at Father’s Office, Tiny’s Burger will have both.
Where to catch World Cup matches in Los Angeles
The World Cup is in full swing, and alongside many sports bars, some Los Angeles restaurants have made plans to host their own watch parties. In the Arts District, Ditroit will show all three Mexico matches, while Lincoln Heights brewery Benny Boy will stream all U.S. and Mexico matches. In Koreatown, Biergarten has scheduled showings for South Korea matches, while Fuegos LA should be your destination whenever Argentina plays.
A new Palestinian coffee shop heads to Venice
Work is underway at Latieh Coffee, a new Palestinian-owned cafe in Venice that will serve Arabic specialty coffee. Prior to opening its first permanent location, the cafe has been hosting pop-ups around town with drinks such as the lavender orange blossom Heart of Yaffa.
Steak frites Mondays at Matu Kai
Brentwood wagyu specialist Matu Kai will serve steak frites every Monday in June alongside its usual menu of steaks. Reservations are available on Seven Rooms.
