Plugs — Shelby Kay Reed

L.A. food, drink, and leisure recs from a prop stylist + LINKS

Plugs is The Angel’s recs column. Every week, you’ll get six picks—a restaurant, a bar, a shop, an ingredient, a person, and a treat—from someone in Los Angeles who knows what they’re talking about, plus a selection of Angel-curated links. (Plugs are for paid subscribers of The Angel only. Free subscribers will receive one Plug; upgrade your subscription to receive all six!)

#51 is Shelby Kay Reed, a prolific prop stylist. With a background in costume design and theater, she’s built an impressive career as a still life stylist, working with brands like Asics, Dr. Pepper, Nécessaire, Nike, Impossible Foods, Flamingo Estate, Goop, and more, plus publications such as Esquire and The New York Times. She also, as it happens, loves food. And, as to be expected, has great taste. Fun fact: Shelby and I met in line at Cafe Telegrama. Here are her L.A. Plugs!

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Restaurant — Houston’s

What do I say about a restaurant that's already been lovingly mentioned on Plugs?! It's my current favorite for a weeknight, post-shoot pick-me-up. The service is wonderful, which is really what I'm looking for after a long day at work. I'm getting the French dip, chicken sandwich, or a soup/dip situation.

Photo by Shelby Kay Reed.