The din of a video game arcade that doubles as a restaurant is as unbridled as you’d imagine. Yes, those are “croutons” — Argoti’s version for Thai Caesar salad with fried rice paper, sprinkled with powdered parsley and fenugreek. Diego Argoti, chef at Poltergeist, also founded the Estrano Things pop-up three years ago, serving “street pasta.” Most everyone finds the …
Tijuana-style taco operation Tacos 1986 just opened its sixth location — this time within Echo Park bar-arcade Button Mash, beginning a new chapter for both businesses. Fans who’ve been holding onto their Button Mash tokens since 2020 can finally slide them back into the bar and restaurant’s video-game cabinets: The Echo Park arcade beloved previously for its craft beer, natural …
