BravoHave you ever stumbled across an unmarked restaurant or bar that you're certain you need some sort of secret password to enter and wondered how you'd ever get in there? Well, Bravo's dedicating a whole new series to uncovering the secret culinary world that, until now, has stayed underground.
In the new standalone digital series Going Off the Menu, premiering Monday, April 18 on BravoTV.com, hosts Liza De Guia and Russell Jackson will track down some of Los Angeles' most surprising underground and exclusive foodie experiences, alongside some famous faces. In this clip from the first episode, exclusive to E! News, their joined by Orange Is the New Black star Lea DeLaria—and her excitement about what she's about to discover is palpable.
"Underground food to me, it's like it's going to be served by a bearded lady, I think," she gushes to the camera. "It's just going to be f--king awesome. I can't wait!"
Liza, a James Beard Award-winning food documentarian, and Russell, a Michelin-Rated underground chef, take Lea to downtown LA's famous Seven Grand Whiskey Bar, but considering that's the name printed on the door, it's pretty clear this isn't the final destination. As they guide her past the pool tables inside, they arrive at an unmarked door with a simple doorbell. And just like we all would, Lea wants nothing more than to press that button.
"Can I ring the bell? Can I ring the bell? Can I ring the bell?!" she chants, later comparing the doorbell to a particular part of the female anatomy. Which? Well, you're going to have to press play on the video above to find out.
The first three episodes of Going Off the Menu premiere Monday, April 18, with the remaining three debuting the following Monday, April 25. Other famous foodies joining in on the fun include Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg, Mythbusters' Tory Belleci, and Underground's Amirah Vann.
Are you looking forward to Bravo's tour of the underground food scene?
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