The Misfit (restaurant) explained
The Misfit is a bar and restaurant in Santa Monica, California.[1]
Description
The Misfit is a bar and restaurant in Santa Monica's Clock Tower Building.[2] Focused on American (or New American)[3] cuisine, the menu has included avocado toast with burrata, tomato, and sourdough,[4] [5] lobster rolls, and macaroni and cheese.[6] The happy hour menu has food and drink options. The Jumping Jack Flash is made with ginger, mint, and Buffalo Trace.[7] The Misfit has a patio.[8] Lonely Planet says, "This darkly lit emporium of food, drink and fun is notable for the decent menu and phenomenal cocktails made from craftsman spirits. Set in a historic building decked out with a retro interior, it's busy from brunch to last call."[9]
History
LGO Hospitality opened The Misfit in a space which previously housed Anisette.[10] Chef and LGO founder Bob Lynn developed the opening menu,[11] which included breakfast, lunch and dinner.[12] Bruce Kalman was hired as the opening chef.[13] The restaurant began hiring additional staff in March 2011,[14] and opened on April 28.[15] [16] Lynn has considered opening a second location in Mahnattan's West Village.[17]
In 2011, The Misfit offered fathers select beers for 10 cents on Father's Day.[18] Bob Lynn's son Jordan Lynn became executive chef in December 2011.[19] In 2012, the restaurant hosted a seven-course tasting menu with drinks and a champagne toast for New Year's Eve.[20] The Misfit offered outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]
Reception
Annie Fitzsimmons recommended the restaurant "for gourmet comfort food and signature cocktails" in National Geographic's 2013 overview of "The Best of Santa Monica".[22] Matthew King included The Misfit in Eater LA's 2014 list of "19 Places to Enjoy Happy Hour Right Now in Los Angeles", writing: "One of the most reliable happy hour scenes in Santa Monica, which means discounted drinks, sangria, cocktails, mimosas, beer and wine, everyday from 12 to 7 p.m., which is perfect for tourists, beach bums, and folks who don't have to hit the office at normal hours."[23] The business was included in Time Out Los Angeles' 2014 list of "the best happy hour deals in Santa Monica."[24]
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Notes and References
- Web site: McDonald . Merin . The Misfit Bars in Santa Monica, Los Angeles . 2022-09-21 . Time Out Los Angeles . 21 April 2014 . en-US . 2020-11-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201129045826/https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/bars/the-misfit . live .
- Web site: 2011-05-22 . The Misfit Opens at Santa Monica Clock Tower . 2022-09-21 . Santa Monica Mirror . en-US . 2021-01-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210124131859/https://smmirror.com/2011/05/the-misfit-opens-at-santa-monica-clock-tower/ . live .
- Book: Koch, Jared . Clean Plates Los Angeles 2013: A Guide to the Healthiest, Tastiest, and Most Sustainable Restaurants for Vegetarians and Carnivores . 2012-11-27 . Craving Wellness . 978-0-9859221-2-2 . en . 2022-09-21 . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921232125/https://books.google.com/books?id=nLUWPyXv29MC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA145&dq=Misfit+%22Santa+Monica%22+restaurant&hl=en . live .
- Web site: Vasconcellos . Keyla . 2015-05-14 . 13 Instagram-Worthy Avocado Toasts to Try Right Now in Los Angeles . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130062342/https://la.eater.com/maps/best-avocado-toast-los-angeles-map . 2021-11-30 . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en.
- Web site: Vasconcellos . Keyla . 2017-07-21 . 17 avocado toasts worth eating and Instagramming in Los Angeles . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211123061536/https://la.eater.com/maps/best-avocado-toasts-los-angeles-breakfast-brunch . 2021-11-23 . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en.
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-04-28 . The Misfit's Dark Anisette-esque Interior, Now Open . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160128091527/http://la.eater.com/2011/4/28/6683759/the-misfits-dark-anisette-esque-interior-now-open . 2016-01-28 . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en.
- Web site: The Misfit Restaurant + Bar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200813150240/https://www.thrillist.com/venue/drink/los-angeles/bar/the-misfit . 2020-08-13 . 2022-09-21 . Thrillist . 5 October 2017 . en.
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-04-21 . The Misfit Preps Outdoor Patio Furniture . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221223/https://la.eater.com/2011/4/21/6685385/the-misfit-preps-outdoor-patio-furniture . 2022-09-21 . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en.
- Web site: Misfit Los Angeles, USA Nightlife . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221225/https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/los-angeles/santa-monica/nightlife/misfit/a/poi-dri/1437114/1324615 . 2022-09-21 . 2022-09-21 . . en.
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-01-06 . Anisette in Santa Monica to Reopen as The Misfit . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2021-09-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210927100248/https://la.eater.com/2011/1/6/6702991/anisette-in-santa-monica-to-reopen-as-the-misfit . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-01-11 . Bob Lynn's Inspiration Behind The Misfit's Menu . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2021-09-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210916182108/https://la.eater.com/2011/1/11/6702379/bob-lynns-inspiration-behind-the-misfits-menu . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-02-02 . The Misfit Moves Closer to Opening, Posts Signage . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2021-09-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210927125908/https://la.eater.com/2011/2/2/6699029/the-misfit-moves-closer-to-opening-posts-signage . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-01-31 . The Misfit's Chef, Rolling Stone Hiring Mixologists, MORE! . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2021-09-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210927153115/https://la.eater.com/2011/1/31/6699347/the-misfits-chef-rolling-stone-hiring-mixologists-more . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-03-29 . Looking for a Job? The Misfit Starts Hiring Tomorrow . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2022-01-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220119081959/https://la.eater.com/2011/3/29/6689979/looking-for-a-job-the-misfit-starts-hiring-tomorrow . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-04-14 . LGO's The Misfit Opens April 28 in Santa Monica . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2020-10-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201019101601/https://la.eater.com/2011/4/14/6686601/lgos-the-misfit-opens-april-28-in-santa-monica . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-04-25 . BLD's Pop-Up Taqueria, Inside The Misfit, MoKo Hits Tom . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221223/https://la.eater.com/2011/4/25/6684637/blds-pop-up-taqueria-inside-the-misfit-moko-hits-tom . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-05-17 . Bob Lynn on The Misfit . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2022-01-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220119075225/https://la.eater.com/2011/5/17/6680169/bob-lynn-on-the-misfit . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-06-14 . Laurent Quenioux Burgers at Vertical, Lobster Rolls at The Spare Room, More! . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221223/https://la.eater.com/2011/6/14/6674925/laurent-quenioux-burgers-at-vertical-lobster-rolls-at-the-spare-room . live .
- Web site: Odell . Kat . 2011-12-16 . Chef Shuffle . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221223/https://la.eater.com/2011/12/16/6628883/chef-shuffle . live .
- Web site: Kang . Matthew . 2012-12-26 . The Complete Guide to New Year's Eve in Los Angeles . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2021-11-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130055945/https://la.eater.com/maps/the-complete-guide-to-new-years-eve-in-los-angeles . live .
- Web site: Furukawa . Ross . 2020-09-23 . Local Santa Monica Restaurants with outdoor dining . 2022-09-21 . Santa Monica Daily Press . en-US . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921232126/https://smdp.com/2020/09/23/local-santa-monica-restaurants-with-outdoor-dining/ . live .
- Web site: 2013-02-21 . The Best of Santa Monica . 2022-09-21 . National Geographic Travel . en . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921232126/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-best-of-santa-monica-afitz . dead .
- Web site: Kang . Matthew . 2014-02-20 . 19 Places to Enjoy Happy Hour Right Now in Los Angeles . 2022-09-21 . Eater LA . en . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221223/https://la.eater.com/maps/19-places-to-enjoy-happy-hour-right-now-in-los-angeles . live .
- Web site: The best happy hour deals in Santa Monica . 2022-09-21 . Time Out Los Angeles . 22 June 2014 . en-US . 2019-01-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190116134033/https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/bars/the-best-happy-hour-deals-in-santa-monica . live .