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“We’re fearless with what
we serve, not to wow
people, but because the
foods are delicious. I love
nose-to-tail food. There’s
not enough of this in the
United States.”
100 TONE AUDIO NO.51
Named after the Gorbals district of Glasgow—he is half Scottish,
after all—the Los Angeles restaurant comprises a dining room and
bar, and has a contemporary feel, with subdued recessed lighting,
wood floors and a mixture of tables and benches creating an intimate
atmosphere.
When the subject of Music Hall comes up, Ilan mentions that he
did help his father out along the way. “My friends and I used to help
Dad stuff envelopes for his mailing list. I hated that—that was before
the Internet. But I loved music and still have a turntable. I’ve had a
turntable since I was ten.” Asked if his wide range of musical taste includes
any guilty pleasures, he proudly states that he’s “not ashamed
of any of his choices. I don’t like folk music, but I do like Weird Al
Yankovic.” Hall admits that he has an influence on the eclectic music
played in the restaurant, but that it is a fairly democratic thing. “I like
early ’90s R&B, because it’s something most of my clients can bob
their heads along to. Great music is a big part of the vibe.”
As we dine on a wide range of things, from roasted corn to
oysters, lamb, and burgers, Hall quickly ducks out to check on a
few things in the kitchen, returning to discuss the menu, which he
describes as “taking inspiration from my fridge growing up. We’re
fearless with what we serve, not to wow people, but because the
foods are delicious. I love nose-to-tail food. There’s not enough of
this in the United States.” (continued)
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