  |  |  |  |  |  | Cuisine Type Regional American    Hours of Operation Monday-Sunday 6pm-Closed. Entrees to 11pm Bar Menu Late.    Reservations • Suggested    Payment Methods • Mastercard • Visa • Amex • Discover • Diners Club    Cost This restaurant's average entree cost is Moderate |  | Restaurant Description Ready for a fun and upbeat dining experience? Then head over to Machete, a new restaurant featuring regional Americana cuisine that opens for dinner February 9, 2006 as part of the new Safari Sam's nightclub and performing arts center at 5214 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. With a seating capacity of 120, Machete features an eclectic menu of classic cultural dishes from around the country, served in an intimate and casually cool environment. For Machete restaurant reservations, call 323-666-7267 ext 550. For more information on Safari Sam's visit www.safari-sams.com. A New Dining Experience . Julio C. Douglas VI, better known locally as the "Mayor of Silverlake," is the general manager of Machete. Douglas VI is co-owner of the Brite Spot in Echo Park, and his most recent accomplishment has been to bring the once-forgotten diner back to the forefront of Los Angeles. Michael Wynsen is the head chef at Machete. As a former starving artists living in Los Angeles, Wynsen understandably developed an intense interest in food. He took a hiatus from art to attend the California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, and graduated with honors (among other awards of excellence) from the school's Cordon Bleu program. A prestigious apprenticeship at Celestino Drago's latest Beverly Hills venture, Enoteca Drago, followed. Next, it was off to the corporate kitchen of Nordstrom in West Los Angeles before being recruited by Machete. Wynsen has created an innovative yet familiar menu for Machete customers. Diners can choose from a variety of appetizers to begin their culinary exploration of America, including Abuelita's Spicy Potato or Chicken Taquitos (served with pico de gallo, guacamole and jalapeno cilantro crema), Anne's Magic Mushrooms (bite size crimini mushrooms stuffed with cheese, garlic, cracker crumbs, butter, red wine and pepper), and the special Cocktail Meatballs (beef and sausage meatballs with house BBQ sauce) Best Known For... Live Music, Great food creations by Chef Michael Wynsen. |    | Service Type Sit Down |  | Special Needs Wheelchair Access |  | Atmosphere Live Music Outdoor Dining Bar Scene |  |  | Meals Dinner |  | Amenities Dancing |  | Attire Casual |  |  | Bar Info Full Bar Micro Brews |  | Parking Street Parking on Site |  | |  |  | | |
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