age 14<\/a>. Since then, he’s received multiple James Beard award nominations, and the organization recognized him in 2019 as the best chef in the Northeast. He made his way to Los Angeles in 2021.<\/p>\nWith the beer flowing and multiple flat-screen TVs, you could assume it to be a standard sports bar. However, Messina elevated the menu, blending his fine-dining experience with his New England roots.<\/p>\n
“You can come to a fun night with the family or a date night even,” Messina said. “Be all-encompassing with the restaurant aspect, as opposed to just being pub grub.”<\/p>\n
The best Pawn Shop experience<\/p>\n
Messina says to have to ultimate experience in the space, you should sit at their bar or booths that have a good view of of the games on TV. If you want a more premium experience, you could reserve a private suite to watch games with friends and family.<\/p>\n
As for food, he says to prioritize their small plates and shareables (like their New England-Polynesian Pu Pu Platter) and get a main dish if you’re still hungry.<\/p>\n
Restaurant details<\/p>\n
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Interior of Pawn Shop<\/p>\n
The building was originally home to Brothers Collateral Pawn Shop, which closed in 2019 after 40 years.One of its partners, Diego Torres-Palma, also helped develop Benny Boy Brewing through his real estate-investment firm, Ventana Ventures.Investors include Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban.<\/p>\n
Menu items we tried<\/p>\n
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Pawn shop’s Pan con Tomate<\/p>\n
Pan con Tomate (smoked tomato, boquerones, urfa, toasted bread)Fried chicken (pickle-brined)Italian sandwich (capicola, mortadella, prosciutto, salami, schiacciata bread)<\/p>\n
How to visit<\/p>\n
Address: 5901 Melrose Ave., Los AngelesHours: Monday\u2013Wednesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday\u2013Friday 11 a.m. to midnight; Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.Cost: Pan con Tomate costs $18; an 8-piece bucket of Fried Chicken costs $68, while a 16-piece bucket costs $110; an Italian sub costs $22.<\/p>\n
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