Who’s in the kitchen at Don’t Tell Mama, the New York cabaret and restaurant that opened in West Hollywood this past Tuesday? Today Grub Street learns it’s Rigo Salas, the former senior sous at Polo Lounge, private events chef at Soho House, and past executive sous at The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills who helped to open Culina with Victor Casanova. Salas is also a graduate of the C-Cap program, worked with our new BFF Marcus Samuelsson at the DreamWorks Oscar party, is currently expecting his first child with Comme Ca exec chef Lauren Cartmel, and serves as a mentor at Homeboy Industries. While we’re thrilled at the prospect that the venue’s performers may now have to reprise the entire oeuvre of Gerardo to honor chef Rigo’s entrance each night, you can check out his full menu dishes below to see what he will prepare.
In other chef switches (cuz every day they’re shufflin’!--sorry), Melrose’s Marcona announces the hire of Andy Sonnefeld, who worked at The Foundry and Philly’s Victoria Brewing Company, as its new executive chef.
In addition, the place plans a ten-day closure from March 10 to 20 to revamp the restaurant and make a few tweaks to the menu, including scaling down the sides and upping the sandwich count. Changes include the installation of a drip-coffee and ice coffee system, with the java coming from a big name in coffee providers that they won’t tell us yet.
A press release also tells us Sonnefeld collaborated on the revised menu with a “silent” consulting chef. So we’re thinking, ummm…maybe this guy?
Don’t Tell Mama
MENU
Appetizers
Guacamole
Taro chips $9
Bruschetta Crushed Fava Bean
Grilled Sour Dough bread, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese $8
Shaved Prosciutto
Bosc Pear, Mozzarella, Arugula, $10
Garlic Bread
Toasted Sour Dough Bread, Fresh Garlic, Grated Parmesan $6
Crispy Octopus
Grilled Romaine, Creamy Parmesan Dressing, Oven Roasted Tomato $12
Kobe Sliders
Tzatziki, Crispy Onions $15
Duck Tacos
Scallions, Apple, Tomatillos, Radish $13
Lobster Crab Cake
Roasted Red Pepper, Olives, Artichokes $17
Lamb Belly “BLT”
Brioche, Tomato Relish, Baby Gem Lettuce $13
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Avocado, Cucumbers, Horseradish Tomatillo Sauce $15
Soup & Salad
Soup Du Jour
Chef’s Choice $7
Romaine Tower
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Sundried Tomatoes, Pearl Onions, Feta, Pecorino Dressing $9
Add Chicken $6 or Shrimp $8
Mamas Salad
Spring Mix, Avocado, Cherry Tomato, Red Onions, Carrots, Olives, Crisp Cucumber, Pecans, Vinaigrette Dressing $13
Caprese
Smoked Mozzarella, Local Tomatoes, Torn Croutons, Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette $12
Young Kale
Pine Nuts, Tiny Tomatoes, Ricotta Salata, Sherry Vinaigrette $14
Wild Arugula
Shaved Asparagus, Artichoke, Parmesan, Kalamata Olives $13
Tuscan Steak Salad
Baby Arugula, Olives, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Vinaigrette Dressing $16
Burgers & Pizzas
DTM Burger
White Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, Balsamic Grilled Onions $16
Turkey Burger
Guacamole, Poblano Pepper, Queso Fresco, Radish $13
DTM Pizza
Sausage, Mushroom, Bell Peppers $13
West Coast Rustic Pizza
Artichoke, Ricotta, Spring Garlic, Speck $14
Cali’s Pizza
Cultivated Mushrooms, Zucchini, Spring Onions, Goat Cheese $13
Pastas
Fusilli Picante
Fusilli Pasta, Cherry Tomato, Chili Flakes, Mixed Seasonal Vegetables,
Fresh Basil, Pecorino Romano $15
Carbonara
Oreccetti, Guanciale, Kale, Farm Egg $16
House Pea Ravioli
Ricotta, Pea Tendrils, Spring Garlic & Nettle Cream $14
Lamb Meatballs
Orzo, Greek Salad, Plum Tomato Sauce $17
Chicken & Steak
Demi Chicken Breast
Tender Chicken Breast, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Mushroom Demi-Glaze $20
Half Jidori Roasted Chicken
Kale, Green Beans, Olives, Tomatoes $24
Braised Beef Short ribs
Horseradish Parsnip Puree, Gremulata, Red Wine Reduction $26
Steak Frites
Hand cut Fries, Garlic Herb Butter $23
NY Strip
Spinach, Wiser Farm Crushed Potatoes, Shallot & Watercress Salad $28
Lamb Chops
Ratatuii, Couscous, Charmoula Vinaigrette, Harissa $36
Porter House for 2
$75
Seafood
Crispy Atlantic Salmon
Lentils, Mustard Greens, Tomato Salsa Verde $21
Shrimp Scampi
Tender Jumbo Shrimp, Garlic Lemon Sauce, Bed of Linguine $19
Branzino
Artichoke, Olive, Cherry Tomato Hash $26
Pan Seared Scallops
Sautéed Spinach, Glazed Spring Onion with Citrus Berre Blanc $24
Sides
Grilled Asparagus $6
Broccolini $6
French Fries $5
Lobster Mac n Cheese $9
Sautéed Spinach $5
Garlic Mashed Potatoes $6
