June 9, 2025 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

James Beard Winner Sean Brock to Debut First L.A. Restaurant in West Hollywood This Summer

Acclaimed Southern Chef Brings Live-Fire Cooking and Appalachian Flavors to Restaurant Darling

Acclaimed Southern chef Sean Brock will open his first Los Angeles restaurant this August, bringing his signature live-fire cooking and Appalachian influence to West Hollywood, as reported by Eater Los Angeles.

The restaurant, named Darling, will open across the street from Lisa Vanderpump’s SUR and the sandwich shop Something About Her, owned by Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney. Seasonal California ingredients prepared over an open flame will be its focus, which connects to Brock’s love of heritage cooking techniques. Additionally, a cocktail bar and lounge called Bar Darling will also open, and Brock may well be spinning vinyl occasionally as is his wont in Nashville. 

Now based in Nashville, Brock splits his time between Tennessee and Los Angeles. Chef Brock was one of the featured chefs in 2023’s 8 Nights at Birdie G’s dinner series, and I wrote a review of his wondrous talents and food for The Santa Monica Mirror. I can say, without a doubt, that you will want to get a reservation at Darling as soon as it opens. 

Chef Brock is also well known for his guest appearance on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, when the two chefs got to know each other as Brock introduced Bourdain to the wonders of Waffle House. The 2015 episode set in Charleston, South Carolina, contains one of the series’ most popular segments. 

Brock, a James Beard Award-winning chef and author, is best known for his influential work in Charleston and Nashville, where he helped redefine modern Southern cuisine. He gained national recognition as the executive chef of Charleston’s Husk from 2010 to 2018, later partnering at the celebrated McCrady’s Restaurant. His debut cookbook Heritage became a New York Times bestseller and earned a James Beard Award for best American cookbook.

Over the past decade, Brock has launched several restaurants across the South, including Atlanta’s Minero in 2015 and Nashville’s Joyland in 2020. He followed Joyland with a pair of Appalachian-focused restaurants in Nashville, including Audrey.

Related Posts

Los Angeles Targeted as Trump Deploys Troops, Launches Sweeping ICE Raids

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

Outrage in L.A. as Trump Bypasses State to Send Troops, Escalates Crackdown After a weekend filled with tear gas, rubber...

Egg Recall Expands as Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens, Hospitalizes 21

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

Recalled Eggs Linked to Multistate Outbreak Causing 79 Illnesses August Egg Company has issued a recall for 1.7 million dozen...

Culver City Police Clarify Role Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Chaos

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

Department Reaffirms Sanctuary City Policies, Protection for Residents Amid reports of federal immigration enforcement activity in the Los Angeles area,...

Eight-Story Affordable Housing Project Planned for West Los Angeles

June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

279 Income-Restricted Unit Building Proposed in Council District 5 Plans have been filed to replace a vacant commercial structure on...

Hollywood History for Sale: Brentwood Estate Once Rented by Audrey Hepburn Listed For Sale

June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

Previously Owned by Another Star, it Offers a Rare Connection to Hollywood Legends The fantastic former residence of film icons...

Reality Star Abby Lee Miller Sues Cedars-Sinai Over Catheter Left in Body After Surgery

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Miller Is Seeking $1.5 Million in Damages, Claiming Doctors Failed to Remove a Catheter Abby Lee Miller, the former star...

Peacock Declares ‘BLSH*T Day’ with Free Burgers Across L.A. to Celebrate “Poker Face” Season 2

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Streaming Platform Partners With 13 Burger Spots for One-Day Giveaway on June 7 To mark the return of its mystery...

Culver City Braces for Road Closures During Nike After Dark Half Marathon June 7

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Road Closures Announced for June 7 Nike Race Through Culver City Culver City residents and commuters should prepare for traffic...

LAPD to Conduct DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrols Starting June 6

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

First-Time DUI Offenders Face Steep Penalties and Suspension of License The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint...

Marina del Rey Sportfishing: A Great Day on the Water

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Fishing is a pastime like no other, America’s Most Popular Outdoor Activity for Year in and Year out! You can...

(Video) See How CO2 Laser Treatment Removes Wrinkles and Scars

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

To Book an Appointment, Go to Mirrormirrormedspa.com To Book an Appointment, Go to https://t.co/bRbXYRnypq pic.twitter.com/SrDuMY9K2Q — Westside Today (@WestsideLAToday) June...

Film Review: Dangerous Animals

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

By Dolores Quintana There’s nothing quite like a good shark horror movie, especially since we are heading into summer. With...

Erewhon and LGBTQ Singer Kali Uchis Serve Summer Smoothie for a Good Cause

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

The Sincerely Smoothie Blends Passionfruit, Pitaya, and Malk Coconut Milk LGBTQ singer Kali Uchis has teamed up with Erewhon to...

Levain Bakery and Wanderlust Creamery Team Up for a Sweet Cause This Saturday

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Lily Rosenthal and Chef Mason Royal Host a Cookie & Ice Cream Celebration Larchmont’s Levain Bakery will host a community...

Vietnamese Street Food Pop-Up ‘Little C’ Returns to Crustacean for Limited Lunch Series

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

After a Sold-Out Debut, the Fan-Favorite Phở-Forward Concept Reopens  Following a sold-out debut, the Vietnamese street food concept “Little C”...