How Long Gone Rerun: Nancy Silverton (609)
Aug 15, 2025
Nancy Silverton, a celebrated Los Angeles chef and restaurant owner, shares her culinary journey and insights. She reveals her excitement about opening a pasta restaurant in Koreatown and a diner in Larchmont. Nancy discusses her unique relationship with food, like how she manages to indulge in carbs and stay in shape. She humorously reflects on her shift from cocaine to shopping addiction and her surprising thoughts on In-N-Out. From oversized cookies to her new book, her vibrant personality shines throughout the conversation!
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Quiet Music Habits
- Nancy rarely listens to playlists and prefers single-voice or classical music, especially when cooking in Italy.
- She keeps a personal Spotify with 500 random songs she adds when she likes a tune.
Delegating Digital Tasks To Young Helpers
- Nancy hires young people to handle digital tasks she finds tedious, admitting she 'hands them something and says do it.'
- She frames it as delegation born from impatience, not exploitation, and pays them with food or favors.
Koreatown Pasta Concept
- Nancy is opening a pasta spot in Koreatown and plans to blend Korean flavors with Italian pasta rather than serve a standard menu.
- She argues Koreatown needs a fusion that reflects local energy and visiting diners, not a copy of classic pastas.
