‘Vanderpump’ Stars Open One thing About Her, LA’s Hottest Sandwich Store

On Wednesday, Might 22, Vanderpump Guidelines stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney opened the doorways to their long-awaited sandwich store, One thing About Her, at 649 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood. The pair introduced the restaurant in 2022 and encountered a sequence of delays, together with a change in chef and allowing points, previous to in the present day’s opening. On the primary day of enterprise, roughly 125 individuals patiently stood outdoors for hours for a look on the pair and to lastly get a style of its extremely anticipated sandwiches. As quickly because the doorways opened, crying followers surged into the tight quarters, which resembled a ready room for a cafe-themed Disneyland trip.

With the opening of One thing About Her, followers of the Bravo program can now scavenger hunt for actuality stars in any respect the attractive distinctive Vanderpump adjoining venues, together with Sur, TomTom, Schwartz & Sandy’s, and Jax’s, plus a bonus cease at Vanderpump Canine.

Right here’s the scene at One thing About Her on opening day at 9 a.m.

The road: A grey mist hangs over West Hollywood as a line begins to type in entrance of the store. At 9 a.m., there are solely seven or so individuals in entrance of me, however a large crowd descends simply quarter-hour later, stretching down the road and weaving into an alleyway. The primary to reach are settled into tenting chairs, whereas the remainder of us make small speak and lean towards any vertical floor to take the burden off our legs. The store is slated to open at 10 a.m.

Somebody towards the entrance of the road mentions that they’re visiting from out of city and checked out Schwartz & Sandy’s final night time, the bar owned by Vanderpump Guidelines’ different stars (and Madix and Maloney’s exes), Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz. One other individual idly talks about how there wasn’t loads of media protection concerning the opening outdoors of my Eater story (little did they know I used to be proper behind them, reporting one other one). A mom tries to take images of her daughter in entrance of the store, however the daughter strongly rejects the supply. A number of followers are dressed for the event, one sporting a One thing About Her T-shirt, and one other in a Chicago tee plastered with Madix’s face. Most of us are swaddled in coats. Only some followers discover when Madix walks by the road and into the again of the store at round 9:30 a.m.

A flutter of motion from behind the store’s shutters prompts somebody to yell, “I see a physique!” At 10:03 a.m., a random individual walks to the entrance of the road with a loudspeaker and begins enjoying “Judas” by Girl Gaga. The doorways lastly open at 10:22 a.m.

The menu: The sandwiches are named after well-known ladies in movie and are priced between $14 and $19. Every 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 distinction properly with the tzatziki’s tang. The baguette on the Diane is a bit robust, however its Sicilian tuna salad is serviceable and makes the additional effort to tear off a chew worthwhile. The Cameron is a bona fide Italian sandwich with pesto garlic aioli, salami, soppressata, mortadella, and roasted pink peppers. Taking a chew requires nearly unhinging one’s jaw. The Viola, a smoked turkey and chipotle mayo panini on grilled sourdough, is a favourite with its spicy-rich profile.

Maloney’s mom Teri, who helps out on the store, says her favourite sandwiches are the Meg and the Reese, the latter of which accommodates rooster salad. Teri additionally tells me how proud she is of the pair and the way she’s been on “pins and needles” ready for the opening.

The pastry line-up, which incorporates chocolate croissants, cookies, and muffins, takes a supporting function to the sandwiches however is kind of good. The chocolate cookie resembles a crinkly brownie, whereas the croissants stand tall with a golden-brown exterior.

The vibe: The scene is pandemonium inside as excited followers, some in tears, chat with Madix and Maloney who’re strolling the ground. In all places the pair turns, selfies comply with.

The 15-seat Jon Hutman-designed inside seems to be like one thing between a rom-com and Stanford Blatch’s wedding ceremony within the second Intercourse and the Metropolis film. The partitions are coated in ornamental trellises with upholstered benches and chairs beneath. Throw pillows in shades of inexperienced and grey are karate-chopped down the center. Iron sconces illuminate the partitions in a comfortable, candlelight glow that displays off the white marble tables and mirrors. On the opposite facet of the room, work are splayed throughout the partitions, stacked beneath the arched sage trellises. It’s granny-core gone wild.

The decision: One thing About Her is a good daytime possibility in West Hollywood. The amply portioned sandwiches style adequate and are priced decrease or on par with different spots within the neighborhood. The inside is cozy; the window sales space is prime for individuals watching whereas sipping on a glass of rosé. Even with the early-morning rush and a downed POS system, the staff takes the challenges in stride whereas ensuring each diner has a spot to settle into.

On my approach out, I stroll the size of the road, which now extends previous Sur, positioned a full block away. Greater than a decade after first starring on Vanderpump Guidelines, Maloney and Madix lastly have a enterprise to name their very own only a stone’s throw away from the place their friendship started. As soon as the traces die down, One thing About Her can be price testing each for followers of the present and people feeling peckish whereas in West Hollywood.

One thing About Her is positioned at 640 N. Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046, and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

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