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Nick Fuentes gets into a food fight at LA In-N-Out Burger
Customers at a Los Angeles In-N-Out Burger had a major beef with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
Fuentes, the far-right agitator whose recent dinner with former President Donald Trump and rapper Kanye West stirred up controversy, got into a food fight early Saturday morning with patrons at the popular burger chain.
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The video of the incident obtained by TMZ shows the 24-year-old Holocaust denier flinging a massive cup of soda toward the restaurant counter, dousing fellow diners waiting on line to place their orders. Most of them turn and stare in shock while at least one person shouts profanities and mocks Fuentes.
“F–k Nick Fuentes,” he says. “You racists!”
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According to an unidentified witness, Fuentes and a friend had just sat down for a meal when they were approached by a couple already in the restaurant. They appeared to argue, but it’s not clear what sparked the squabble. At one point, the pair started to fling paper cups filled with ketchup at Fuentes, who in turn launched his drink in their direction.
The witness told TMZ Fuentes missed his targets and instead sprayed other customers.
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Fuentes, who was banned from YouTube for his views, raised eyebrows last month after he met with Trump and West at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
The Grammy-winning rapper, who goes by Ye, has also faced backlash in recent months for antisemitic rhetoric spouting. Most recently, West professed his admiration for Hitler on Alex Jones’ “Infowars” show.
Rubato takes a contemporary spin on Hong Kong and Cantonese comfort food
Rubato takes a contemporary spin on Hong Kong and Cantonese comfort food
Quincy, Mass., cafe offers traditional food including bao and congee, and a unique take on French toast
Updated: 8:30 PM EST Dec 5, 2022
BIT OF ROCK IN ITS ROOTS. A RETIRED ROCK STAR CALLS HER CHEF SON BACK FROM LONDON TO TAKE OVER THE TRADITIONAL CHINESE BAKERY. THAT’S BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR 22 YEARS. THE PULLED THE TRIGGER. OH, NO. THIS ISN’T THE PLOT OF A NEW FAMILY DRAMEDY. TEMPO WAS THE NAME OF MY MOM’S ROCK BAND. THEY DID LIKE ROCK COVERS. IT’S THE TRUE STORY BEHIND RUBATO, THE HONG KONG STYLE CAFE RECENTLY OPENED IN QUINCY BY CHEF LAWRENCE LUI AND HIS WIFE VERY RITZY FOR, I WOULD SAY, NUMBER ONE, BY FAR THE MOST POPULAR DISH IS THE FRIED CHICKEN BALL BARREL IS ESSENTIALLY LIKE A BUTTERY BRIOCHE BUN WITH A LITTLE CRISPY COOKIE TOP. ANY CHINESE BAKERY WILL HAVE IT. WE DECIDED TO KIND OF PUT A LITTLE MODERN TWIST TO IT. SO WE’RE WE’RE STICKING SOME FRIED CHICKEN IN THERE. WE HAVE SOME SLAW AND A HOUSEMADE SAUCE THAT WE HAVE TAKEN OVER A BAKERY THAT’S THRIVED FOR TWO DECADES AND CHANGING THE MENU WAS A RISK. THE FIRST DAY WE’RE LIKE, OKAY, WELL, LET’S HOPE THAT WE CAN SELL A COUPLE OF THINGS AND THEN LET’S REALLY HOPE THAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO LIKE IT. AND WE ENDED UP HAVING A LINE OF PEOPLE WAITING FOR US TO OPEN UP AND WAITING TO TRY OUR FOOD. AND THE LINES HAVEN’T STOPPED FROM THE MOMENT WE OPEN UNTIL LIKE 2:03 PM, WE FELL OUT OF FOOD COMPLETELY. WE HAD PEOPLE AT 730 JUST TO GET THE FRIED CHICKEN JUST SO THEY’RE SURE THAT THEY CAN GET IT FOR LUNCHTIME. JOE IF YOU WANT LUNCH, COME EARLY. BUT DON’T OVERLOOK THE DELICIOUS BREAKFAST OPTIONS, INCLUDING THE HONG KONG STYLE LARVAE, EGG YOLK, FRENCH TOAST. SO INSIDE IS THIS SALTED EGG YOLK CUSTARD THAT’S VERY RUNNY. SO IF YOU WILL CUT INTO IT, IT’S GOING TO BE SPEWING OUT. AND IT’S KIND OF A SIGNATURE FLAVOR PROFILE FOR HONG KONG FOOD. THERE’S PLENTY OF INNOVATION ON THE MENU, BUT FOR THOSE STILL CRAVING THE CLASSIC EGGS FROM CONTEMPO BAKERY, HIS MUSICAL MOTHER RAN FOR DECADES. CHEF LOUIS IS HAPPY TO OBLIGE THIS FOOD IS WHAT I GREW UP ON AS WELL. WE WANTED TO, YOU KNOW, RESPECT THAT AND BE PART OF THAT COMMUNITY. AND SO IT’S THESE KIND OF FRIED DOUGH STICKS THAT PAIR REALLY WELL WITH CANDY AND HOT SOY LOOK THAT’S LIKE COULDN’T QUINTESSENTIAL KIND OF CHINESE BREAKFAST FOOD. SO WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE THAT AVAILABLE FOR FOLKS THAT RESPECT FOR THE PAST EXTEND INTO THE WALL ART AS WHERE CONTEMPO THE NAME OF THE ORIGINAL CHINESE BAKERY STILL SHINES. SO SHE NAMED THE BAKERY AFTER HER MAN. WHEN MY WIFE AND I DECIDED TO TAKE OVER, REALLY THINKING LIKE, HOW DO WE PAY HOMAGE TO THE OLD FACE? AND KIND OF MY MOM’S LEGACY, BUT ALSO, YOU KNOW, SOMETHING NEW. SO ROBOTO IS A MUSICAL TERM FOR CHANGE OF TEMPO, WHICH IS WHAT WE WANTED. WHILE CHEF LOUIS MAY HAVE GROWN UP EATING HOMEMADE ASIAN CUISINE, BUT PROFESSIONALLY, HIS SWEET SPOT WAS REALLY MEDITERRANEAN. YEAH, HE WORKED AND DEVELOPED HIS CRAFT AT OLEANNA IN CAMBRIDGE BEFORE BECOMING HEAD CHEF AT OLIVER AND EAST LONDON. AND BOTH OF THOSE RESTAURANTS ACTUALLY FEATURE CUISINE FROM TURKEY. BOY, AM I HUNGRY. NOW THAT IS CHRONICLE FOR TONIGHT. THANKS SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. I’M SHAYNA SEYMOUR. I’M ANTHONY EVERETT. HAVE A GREAT EVENING. HOPE TO SEE YOU BACK HERE AGAIN TOMORROW NIGHT FOR ANOTHER EDITION OF CHRONICLE. CAN I HAVE EVERY BODY.
Rubato takes a contemporary spin on Hong Kong and Cantonese comfort food
Quincy, Mass., cafe offers traditional food including bao and congee, and a unique take on French toast
Updated: 8:30 PM EST Dec 5, 2022
Rubato is a modern Hong Kong cafe in Quincy, Massachusetts. While modern offerings like the Fried Chicken Bolo Bao may take center stage, you can still find Chinese classics, including a Chinese donut and congee.
NEEDHAM, Mass. —
Rubato is a modern Hong Kong cafe in Quincy, Massachusetts. While modern offerings like the Fried Chicken Bolo Bao may take center stage, you can still find Chinese classics, including a Chinese donut and congee.
Bears’ QB Justin Fields and Smoque BBQ Share Their Bogus Food Delivery Mishaps
Even Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields wants third-party delivery companies to do better.
As the Bears prepare for their game this weekend versus their hated rivals, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, Fields — a second-year player on the brink of a breakthrough season — was left frustrated Thursday night after a delivery gone awry.
While Fields figures out how to deliver Chicago a Super Bowl champ — something the city has been starving for 36 years — the mild-mannered quarterback, who’s usually quiet on social media, shared his thoughts on a bad food delivery experience on Thursday night. In a now-deleted tweet(a fan saved a screenshot) Fields wrote that he ordered $90 of food, via Uber Eats, but the delivery wasn’t made to the right place and that the delivery company didn’t immediately credit the money to his account. Fields didn’t share what restaurant he ordered from, but was excited about his delivery, writing: “SMH y’all gotta do better LOL I was hungry & ready to go crazy on that food now I’m just gone starve.”
Chicago is bitterly cold this first week of December, which is typical as winter sees a spike in deliveries with people staying in rather than dining out. Fans immediately began worrying about their quarterback, concerned that he would starve. Some blamed UberEats. Fantasy football players showed the most empathy, as they’re known to do: “This is unacceptable to Uber. This is the last thing I need when I’m one game out of the playoffs in fantasy football and Justin is my starting QB. Fix this NOW.”
Like Fields, restaurants across the country have shared their frustrations with delivery companies. Earlier this week, Smoque, one of the most popular barbecue restaurants in the city, was the victim of a scam with someone creating a fake Smoque ordering profile on DoorDash. The fake profile replaced Smoque’s legit menu. This would fool customers who would make orders thinking that a delivery person would soon show up at their door with delicious ribs or brisket. Alas, their credit card payments went to an unknown party; the orders never made it to the restaurant. Smoque owner Barry Sorkin tells Eater that delivery people would show up to his restaurant to pick up their kitchen orders never received. This was also the second time this year Smoque has been victimized, and despite talking to DoorDash about their problems and having noted it in their internal profile, DoorDash allowed it to happen again. How this happened remains a mystery to Sorkin and DoorDash doesn’t have answers either.
Sorkin tells Eater that it’s frustrating how slow companies react to their concerns. DoorDah only removed the fraudulent menu and ordering profile, and the day after Smoque went public on their Facebook page. Coincidentally, Smoque has recently started using Uber Eats and Sorkin says they haven’t experienced any problems.
A DoorDash spokesperson furnished this statement to Eater:
“As part of our commitment to providing a safe, high-quality service for merchants, we continually monitor the platform to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior. We have collaborated with Smoque BBQ to understand the recent situation, deactivate the fraudulent store, and reinstate the correct restaurant on our platform. We regret this incident and if any member of our community identifies unusual activity with their account, we strongly encourage them to reach out to DoorDash support immediately.”
While Fields called out Uber Eats, that company has escaped the city’s legal wrath. Last year, the city of Chicago filed twin lawsuits against DoorDash and Grubhub claiming unfair labor practices. Both companies have denied wrongdoing as legal proceedings continue. A DoorDash spokesperson says they’re still a long way before their lawsuit’s resolution. They want the public to know that they’ve implemented company policies so restaurants are treated better. For example, in November 2020, DoorDash won’t add restaurants in the US without owners’ consent. Sorkin is skeptical, though, wondering how DoorDash authorized changes to their ordering platform without notifying him.
The scam extends beyond Smoque. Block Club Chicago reports Brown Sugar Bakery was also victimized.
As for Fields, maybe, next time Major Lori Lightfoot could drop off the food. Many Chicagoans would argue that the comfort of the city’s quarterback is an important enough civic matter. Especially during a campaign cycle.