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Two childhood friends turned their Inglewood flattop cookouts into a real brick-and-mortar restaurant.
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In this episode
- How culture and experimentation shape the Two Hommés kitchen
- What it actually takes to open a restaurant with your best friend
- The family influences that drove two chefs to build something real
- How to find the motivation to create work you genuinely care about
About this episode
Ever wonder what it would be like to open a restaurant with your best friend? This week on Locales Only, we are riding around Inglewood with the owners of Two Hommés, Yaw Marcus Yaw Johnson (Chef Mando) and Abdoulaye Balde (Chef AB).Two Hommés is a testament to what is possible in a restaurant and kitchen when you blend culture, experimentation, and passion, and we’re going to learn about their journey from cooking meals on a flattop grill for the neighborhood to opening their own brick-and-mortar establishment.
We’re also going to learn about their influences, their families, and how people can find the drive to create something they truly care about. So buckle up and enjoy the conversation!
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About Locales Only
There’s so much that makes Southern California one of the best places in the world. That’s why, for almost a decade, the founder of Locale magazine, Erik Hale, has been showcasing the people, places, restaurants, and events that give SoCal its reputation.
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