The restaurant world got a dash of drama recently as Celebrity Chef Penny Davidi, well-known from cooking shows like Chopped All Stars and Cutthroat Kitchen, dropped some sharp critiques on Katie Maloney and Ariana Madix’s new venture, Something About Her.
Penny Davidi’s Opinion on the Menu
While attending the Cuisine of the Sun Festival
, where she serves as a curator, Penny didn’t hold back her thoughts about the menu at Something About Her. She suggested it was underwhelming and lacked original flair,
shading the restaurant’s offerings as possibly derivative.
Lala Kent Caught in the Crossfire
The situation took another twist when Lala Kent, fellow Vanderpump Rules star, acted like she didn’t even know the shop had opened. On Amazon Live, she quipped, Oh my gosh, it’s open? I love that for them.
She then added she’d order their sandwiches if they popped up on delivery apps like Postmates or Grubhub.
Katie’s Heated Response
A visibly annoyed Katie took to Instagram to respond, sarcastically pointing out how Lala’s assistant Jessica Walter knew about the opening through her stories. Katie commented, I mean.. Jess for sure watched my stories so she knew.. guess they don’t talk that much.
The Financial Stakes
The tension comes on the heels of some significant financial wins for Katie and Ariana. Since launching merchandise amidst the Sandoval scandal, they’ve reportedly made $200,000 from selling sweatshirts, tees, hats, and phone cases.
The Grand Opening and Aftermath
The grand opening of Something About Her on May 22 was a milestone for Katie and Ariana amid numerous setbacks like permit issues and staffing changes. They were seen celebrating their launch with family, friends, and fans eagerly waiting outside.
The Ongoing Feud: More Than Just Sandwiches
The feud between Lala and Katie has escalated through Season 11. At the reunion show, Lala accused Katie of being dishonest this season. Katie responded by saying she doesn’t get upset just to fake drama on camera.
This heated exchange only adds another layer to an already complex relationship between these reality TV stars and their ventures in West Hollywood’s competitive dining scene.
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