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It's okay to be a slob
A slobs guide to the galaxy, except the galaxy is just LA restaurants
Welcome back, take a seat, enjoy. I was thinking a lot about what I like, then I realized I don’t like, I only love. I love two things significantly more than other things. Those things are: appetizers, and being a slob. I swear this isn’t a shit post, I’m very serious right now. But first, a quote!
“If you have schmutz on your face, keep it there, you look cute.”
Ok, now we’re starting.
Be a tasteful — yet, total — Slob
slobbery is an art. Treat it as such. Fill your table with appetizers, make it a sharing affair. Use your fingers, and talk with your mouth open. I’m not joking…
Restaurants are an opportunity for us to authentically connect. Restaurants are one of the purest social experiences. I think that classic dinner table manners serve nobody well, classic table manners are like a finance job. a systematically validated concept to keep us as cogs in the wheel, fuck that.
If you aren’t comfortable enough to be a slob with your closest friends, I’m not gonna tell you to get new friends because that’s wild, but try it out, be a slob. Let yourself enjoy existing without fear of how you’ll be perceived by the world around you. Let yourself go, nobody will love you any less. Let yourself indulge.
Be. A. Slob.
Loreto
Silverlake-ish

The dishes are so brilliantly creative. It’s truly a phenomenal dining experience that fused seafood and Mexican. This rec could very well have landed on many other lists. They have small plates in mass, and for decent prices too. This is an ideal spot to stuff your face hole and laugh about it, don’t hold back. If someone looks at you, they don’t exist, focus on the friends you came with. The opinions of strangers are inconsequential, act like it and literally do what you want whenever you want. Youth is fleeting and life is meant to be enjoyed how you want to enjoy it.
What to order:
Fig ceviche (also has grapes in it, it’s so creative it’s insane)
Mar-esquites (Shrimp, corn, lobster mayo)
Atun Picante (tuna, crispy rice, avo)
Tostada Mixta (a bunch of well seasoned seafood)
If you’re gross, read on
I think that being a slob is a net positive for society. 2 social philosophies that guide the way I interact with the world are: never be too cool, and never be too shy. Being an unapologetic slob is the embodiment of this. Just be you, slop it up girl. Here’s how:
Saddle Ranch
West Hollywood

Jump scare! I know. But seriously, look at it, best believe the shit coming out of this kitchen is utterly fucking gross. There’s a literal bull. Bulls are freak magnets. So, naturally, this is where you want to be. Here’s your guide to utter slobery. Step 1, ride the bull, the fuck? get on! Step 2, order 3 drinks. Because you already paid, you have to finish them all! Don’t let yourself down ;) Now, for the table, go all in, be nasty.
What to order:
Spicy chicken lettuce wrap (the presence of lettuce allows you to write it off as salad)
Mound of nachos (this is literally how the menu reads, slob activity)
Bacon brussels
Then, ride the bull again and make a new friend in line.
Nobody’s above T-bell
I’ve wanted to express my opinions on Taco Bell for the greater portion of my life. I can recall several times that presented the choice of some valuable tangible good or Taco Bell, I would’ve quickly chosen Taco Bell.
Yes, on the surface, each menu item is literally the same thing wrapped differently with a different slightly Mexican passing title like “Quesalupa”. However, TB slander will not be tolderated. I’m very excited to share my rundown, from the perspective of a total slob.
Taco Bell
literally everywhere

Taco Bell is not a sit down, Taco Bell is not a door dash play, Taco Bell is best enjoyed as a solo journey into a meditative state. No, I don’t think I’m crazy... Go in a state of stress or panic, tb is your comfort and guiding truth. Go alone, in your car, and order the following:
They discontinued Quesaritos (shame) and nothing compares. SO, you have to lie a bit. Here’s the line I use.
“hi, how are you, I worked here for 7 years and after the discontinuation of the Quesarito I learned how to remake it in the system, can you please charge me for a beefy 5 layer burrito, add tortilla, add cheese, and add steak and then if you’d be so kind to tell your coworkers to just make a Quesarito, that’d be lovely”
Just be a friendly human being and you can do whatever you want.
Otherwise, get this:
get a taco bell water, their water is so perfectly temeratured and the big cup fits in your hand well. (not a water cup, get a big water)
also get a random combo of freeze flavors, I like to go with baja blast and blue raz
Crunchwrap supreme
Dorritos locos taco (just 1, more than 1 is too many)
Hot sauce (they have multiple flavors, “hot” is the best. They’re all the same spicyness)
I also recommend getting the most random thing that makes the least amount of sense possible.
Sit in your car, put your butt heaters on, listen to whatever music you listened to in high school, and enjoy the journey
Thanks for reading this. Love you!
My best friend and I are making an app for people to share their restaurant recommendations in a way that doesn’t totally suck, and see where our friends recommend. I love it, it’s called Hngr (like hunger but without vowels because fuck vowels this is 2024). The vision is to create the easiest way to journal and share your most fire recs. I’d love nothing more than for you to try out our beta app and give feedback on how we can improve. We have a long way to go but would love to have you be a part of this journey!
Of all the things I love in the world, I’ve found that hosting curated dinners is by far my favorite. I’ve enthusiastically decided to marry that love to Hngr. I’m calling it 3rd Space. A 3rd space is a place of social comfort beyond the home and work. I passionately believe that the optimal 3rd space is a curated dinner, providing a form of intimacy that can’t be replicated elsewhere. I also believe that the best conversations happen over shared meals.
We’re starting with a “dinner for creatives” series. I strongly push back against the concept of networking. Experiencing life as a constant pursuit of meeting people you align with creatively, is more magical. It forces your relationships to be genuine rather than standing on pillars of an implied transaction. The mindset allows your friendships to blossom into something real. Apply to join us. We’re excited to host you.
DM us on IG with any questions or any way we can improve
Love, Jake
slobbing, restaurants, and not gib
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