In the wake of Scandoval, Tom Sandoval's restaurant Schwartz & Sandy's is thriving — even though everyone there is 'Team Ariana'

Anneta KonstantinidesMar 15, 2023, 16:29 IST

Insider's reporter visited Schwartz & Sandy's for journalism. (You're welcome.)Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The "Vanderpump Rules" cheating news involving Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss is everywhere.
I went to Schwartz & Sandy's where people are reserving tables under "Fuck Tom Sandoval."

News of "Scandoval," a cheating scandal involving the cast of "Vanderpump Rules," broke on March 3. It's dominated headlines ever since.

Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix (left) and Raquel Leviss (right) attend the "Vanderpump Rules" season 10 premiere partyTodd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images

To see how the scandal was affecting business, I arrived at Schwartz & Sandy's on Thursday night, six days after news of the scandal first broke, and was surprised to find it was in a small strip mall.

The strip mall where Schwartz & Sandy's is located.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

To see how the scandal was affecting business, I arrived at Schwartz & Sandy's on Thursday night, six days after news of the scandal first broke, and was surprised to find it was in a small strip mall.

With the exception of two fans snapping a photo under the neon sign that points to the front door, the bar was surprisingly quiet.

Schwartz & Sandy's is located in Hollywood.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

But once inside, a source told me that this has actually been Schwartz & Sandy's best week since they opened.

The entrance of Schwartz & Sandy's.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

But that doesn't mean people are ignoring the scandal. The source told me people are booking their reservations under "Fuck Tom Sandoval."

My $17 baby shark cocktail.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

My source revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" cast members used to come to the restaurant almost every night. Now, they're all steering clear.

The dining area and bar of Schwartz & Sandy's.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

While the cocktails were delicious, the food was a pretty big disappointment.

The $8 shoestring fries at Schwartz & Sandy's.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Other dishes, like these $18 lobster corn dogs, just didn't work conceptually.

The $18 lobster corn dogs at Schwartz & Sandy's.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The only dish we really enjoyed were these incredible chicken and waffle bites.

The $15 chicken and waffle bites at Schwartz & Sandy's.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After ordering another round of drinks, we began chatting to the #TeamAriana "Vanderpump" fans seated next to us.

My $17 wendy peppercorn cocktail at Schwartz & Sandy's.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After saying goodbye to our new friends, Kayla and I headed to TomTom.

TomTom, which is also owned by Lisa Vanderpump, is in West Hollywood.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

TomTom has a completely different vibe from Schwartz & Sandy's, and Vanderpump's taste is evident throughout the space.

I loved TomTom's romantic and mystical vibe.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

But while Schwartz & Sandy's is flourishing in the wake of Scandoval, a source told me that business has actually been down at TomTom because people are boycotting.

The $17 "Nutcase" cocktail at TomTom.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The food I tried at TomTom tasted more elevated than the fare at Schwartz & Sandy's.

The $19 Kobe sliders at TomTom.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The source told me the staff at TomTom love Madix so much, they wanted to replace the bar's famous portrait of Sandoval and Schwartz kissing with a photo of her instead.

The famous portrait of Schwartz and Sandoval at TomTom.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The source told me the staff at TomTom love Madix so much, they wanted to replace the bar's famous portrait of Sandoval and Schwartz kissing with a photo of her instead.

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In the wake of Scandoval, Tom Sandoval's restaurant Schwartz & Sandy's is thriving &mdash; even though everyone there is 'Team Ariana'

News of "Scandoval," a cheating scandal involving the cast of "Vanderpump Rules," broke on March 3. It's dominated headlines ever since.

To see how the scandal was affecting business, I arrived at Schwartz & Sandy's on Thursday night, six days after news of the scandal first broke, and was surprised to find it was in a small strip mall.

With the exception of two fans snapping a photo under the neon sign that points to the front door, the bar was surprisingly quiet.

But once inside, a source told me that this has actually been Schwartz & Sandy's best week since they opened.

But that doesn't mean people are ignoring the scandal. The source told me people are booking their reservations under "Fuck Tom Sandoval."

My source revealed that "Vanderpump Rules" cast members used to come to the restaurant almost every night. Now, they're all steering clear.

While the cocktails were delicious, the food was a pretty big disappointment.

Other dishes, like these $18 lobster corn dogs, just didn't work conceptually.

The only dish we really enjoyed were these incredible chicken and waffle bites.

After ordering another round of drinks, we began chatting to the #TeamAriana "Vanderpump" fans seated next to us.

After saying goodbye to our new friends, Kayla and I headed to TomTom.

TomTom has a completely different vibe from Schwartz & Sandy's, and Vanderpump's taste is evident throughout the space.

But while Schwartz & Sandy's is flourishing in the wake of Scandoval, a source told me that business has actually been down at TomTom because people are boycotting.

The food I tried at TomTom tasted more elevated than the fare at Schwartz & Sandy's.

The source told me the staff at TomTom love Madix so much, they wanted to replace the bar's famous portrait of Sandoval and Schwartz kissing with a photo of her instead.

In the wake of Scandoval, Tom Sandoval's restaurant Schwartz & Sandy's is thriving — even though everyone there is 'Team Ariana'