Funny, how the spots geographically closest to me are the last places I visit. Maria (my partner in crime, so to speak) suggested we meet at The Pikey. Cause God knows if I’m put on the spot and asked where we should go to lunch, I’ll probably suggest some spot in Culver City that will take a hour to get to. Of course I wouldn’t think of The Pikey on Sunset Blvd. because it’s probably the closest place to eat just down the hill from us in Nichols Canyon. The drive: 10 mins tops. Geez!
Anyways, I’ve heard owners Jared Meisler and Sean MacPherson‘s place had some good Fish n’ Chips. So that’s what we ordered. Must admit, it was pretty good. And of course you can’t really go wrong with anything that Sean’s done (most of the places he did with my husband, Jon Sidel in the 90s are still around today: Swingers, JONES, Good Luck Bar). The Punkey British Pub atmosphere alone is enough reason to go to The Pikey, if not for the fact that Chef Ralph Johnson formally from NYCs The Spotted Pig is manning the kitchen.
I’ll definitely be back for drinks. Join me!
