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SORRY NOT SORRY
COCKTAILS…FOOD…ROSÉ
Owning and operating a restaurant in Los Angeles has always been a challenging endeavor. But during a global pandemic, during this current COVID-19 era, it seems like running uphill with heavy weights strapped to you. It’s tough.
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Restaurateur and caterer Kim Vu found successful with her Vietnamese-inspired Khong Ten, but then rebranded and tweaked that concept into Sorry Not Sorry, a playful, rosé-wine and cocktail-forward beer garden and restaurant.
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“We serve fresh takes on garden party menu classics and alcoholic beverages to-go,” explains owner Kim Vu.
Opened six months ago, Sorry Not Sorry in West L.A. was gaining momentum until it had to close due to COVID-19. Now, the 4,000 square-foot open air back patio is offering a "safer outside" space for guests to enjoy.
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“After taking our time to meet all COVID-19 safety requirements and investing in a complete remodel of our back patio, we've just re-opened,” Vu points out.
If you’re looking for outdoor dining or to-go options, menu selections include grilled chicken, slow braised BBQ chicken, house-made sliced roast beef, as well as avocado toast. Side items include curried Israeli cous cous, turmeric garlic fries, summer watermelon salad, a “bomb ass” potato salad, and fried “Buffalo” cauliflower.
To-go cocktails are available in 16oz and fun-sized 32oz. Signature cocktails come as a double or in a pitcher. The to-go cocktails seem like fun options, including the Carrie and Mr. Big, which is a mix of bourbon, earl grey tea, bergamot, lemon and honey. The signature Sorry Not Sorry cocktail is a fun blend of still rosé wine, tequila, lillet rosé, and lemon.
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Currently, all guests must use the rear entrance in order to control capacity. And masks are required in order to enter the facility and guests must wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking. In addition, all guests will have their temperature checked and there is mandatory hand sanitation upon entry. Also, all guests must sign a contact tracing form which certifies that the guest (to their knowledge) is not having illness symptoms or has been exposed to COVID19 recently.
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This is a really strange time and some people just aren’t comfortable dining out these days, but I have to hand it to Sorry Not Sorry for taking all the appropriate steps to ensure a safe experience. And for those who still don’t feel ready to venture out just yet, the to-go options seem like solid choices to ensure a good, safer at home time.
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Sorry Not Sorry is located at 11520 W. Pico Blvd in West L.A. Open Thurs-Fri from 5pm to midnight; Saturday from noon to midnight; and Sunday from noon to 8pm. Call 424-832-7000.
Photography Courtesy Of: Sorry Not Sorry
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