Jeff Strauss has launched a new weekend-only outdoor bar and tasting menu named Vey, located in the back of his Studio City restaurant, Oy Bar. The initiative aims to combine delight and surprise through flexible dining inspired by global street food. The ambiance is enhanced by surreal artwork created by artist Nick Fisher. The menu includes a variety of grilled dishes and a changing six-course tasting experience. Guests enjoy the casual setting while waiting for indoor tables or dining specifically at Vey for a fun night out.
"I wanted to do something that had as much delight and surprise without being the same experience," Strauss said. "...we're on effectively asphalt, we're on the street, is to pay tribute to street food both here and all over the world."
At one corner, Strauss and sous chef Esteban Palacios grill crisp-edged onigiri, yakitori-style chicken liver with egg and hot honey, and scallops dripping with gochujang butter over binchotan charcoal."
The experience, like Vey's culinary inspirations, is meant to be flexible and fluid. "People have taken to that very nicely," Strauss said. "It feels fun to me. I hope it feels fun to them."
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