‘Vanderpump’ Stars Open Something About Her, LA’s Hottest Sandwich Shop

On Wednesday, May 22, Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney opened the doors to their long-awaited sandwich shop, Something About Her, at 649 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood. The pair announced the restaurant in 2022 and encountered a series of delays, including a change in chef and permitting issues, prior to today’s opening. On the first day of business, approximately 125 people patiently stood outside for hours for a glance at the pair and to finally get a taste of its highly anticipated sandwiches. As soon as the doors opened, crying fans surged into the tight quarters, which resembled a waiting room for a cafe-themed Disneyland ride.

With the opening of Something About Her, fans of the Bravo program can now scavenger hunt for reality stars at all the sexy unique Vanderpump adjacent venues, including Sur, TomTom, Schwartz & Sandy’s, and Jax’s, plus a bonus stop at Vanderpump Dogs.

Here’s the scene at Something About Her on opening day at 9 a.m.

The line: A gray mist hangs over West Hollywood as a line begins to form in front of the shop. At 9 a.m., there are only seven or so people in front of me, but a sizable crowd descends just 15 minutes later, stretching down the street and weaving into an alleyway. The first to arrive are settled into camping chairs, while the rest of us make small talk and lean against any vertical surface to take the burden off our legs. The shop is slated to open at 10 a.m.

Someone toward the front of the line mentions that they’re visiting from out of town and checked out Schwartz & Sandy’s last night, the bar owned by Vanderpump Rules’ other stars (and Madix and Maloney’s exes), Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz. Another person idly talks about how there wasn’t a lot of media coverage about the opening outside of my Eater story (little did they know I was right behind them, reporting another one). A mother tries to take photos of her daughter in front of the shop, but the daughter strongly rejects the offer. A few fans are dressed for the occasion, one wearing a Something About Her T-shirt, and another in a Chicago tee plastered with Madix’s face. Most of us are swaddled in coats. Only a few fans notice when Madix walks by the line and into the back of the shop at around 9:30 a.m.

A flutter of movement from behind the shop’s shutters prompts someone to yell, “I see a body!” At 10:03 a.m., a random person walks to the front of the line with a loudspeaker and starts playing “Judas” by Lady Gaga. The doors finally open at 10:22 a.m.

The menu: The sandwiches are named after famous women in film and are priced between $14 and $19. Each sandwich is generously portioned and served with a pickle spear and a bunch of grapes on an aluminum tray. The Meg, which comes with a Greek salad, tzatziki, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and romaine lettuce on lavash, is refreshing — the crisp greens contrast nicely with the tzatziki’s tang. The baguette on the Diane is a bit tough, but its Sicilian tuna salad is serviceable and makes the extra effort to tear off a bite worthwhile. The Cameron is a bona fide Italian sandwich with pesto garlic aioli, salami, soppressata, mortadella, and roasted red peppers. Taking a bite requires almost unhinging one’s jaw. The Viola, a smoked turkey and chipotle mayo panini on grilled sourdough, is a favorite with its spicy-rich profile.

Maloney’s mother Teri, who is helping out at the shop, says her favorite sandwiches are the Meg and the Reese, the latter of which contains chicken salad. Teri also tells me how proud she is of the pair and how she’s been on “pins and needles” waiting for the opening.

The pastry line-up, which includes chocolate croissants, cookies, and muffins, takes a supporting role to the sandwiches but is quite good. The chocolate cookie resembles a crinkly brownie, while the croissants stand tall with a golden-brown exterior.

The vibe: The scene is pandemonium inside as excited fans, some in tears, chat with Madix and Maloney who are walking the floor. Everywhere the pair turns, selfies follow.

The 15-seat Jon Hutman-designed interior looks like something between a rom-com and Stanford Blatch’s wedding in the second Sex and the City movie. The walls are covered in decorative trellises with upholstered benches and chairs below. Throw pillows in shades of green and gray are karate-chopped down the middle. Iron sconces illuminate the walls in a soft, candlelight glow that reflects off the white marble tables and mirrors. On the other side of the room, paintings are splayed across the walls, stacked below the arched sage trellises. It’s granny-core gone wild.

The verdict: Something About Her is a respectable daytime option in West Hollywood. The amply portioned sandwiches taste good enough and are priced lower or on par with other spots in the neighborhood. The interior is cozy; the window booth is prime for people watching while sipping on a glass of rosé. Even with the early-morning rush and a downed POS system, the team takes the challenges in stride while making sure every diner has a spot to settle into.

On my way out, I walk the length of the line, which now extends past Sur, located a full block away. More than a decade after first starring on Vanderpump Rules, Maloney and Madix finally have a business to call their own just a stone’s throw away from where their friendship began. Once the lines die down, Something About Her will be worth checking out both for fans of the show and those feeling peckish while in West Hollywood.

Something About Her is located at 640 N. Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046, and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

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