PUMP Lounge (8948 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069) is from Lisa Vanderpump, owner of SUR and Villa Blanca and star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules. Soft opening yesterday and officially opening May 16, the kitchen is helmed by Penny Davidi, who was recently on Food Network Star, so as you can see this spot is filled with reality stars galore (and the opening did not disappoint).
This little WeHo oasis is an elevated garden patio with banquettes surrounded by olive trees and lots and lots of pink. The interior glamorous and inspired by Vanderpump’s trips to France. There are wrought iron lamps, plush pillows, rustic, wooden tables and crystal-laden chandeliers.
While you bask in the frills, nibble on tuna tartare crostinis, heirloom tomatoes with burrata, shredded kale with goat cheese and dates, and herb gnocchi tos tart. If you are not a nibbler, order up an 8 oz. “Pinky Pump” burger, honey-roasted salmon filet, steak frites, and shepherd’s pie.
