Interview with Asia White about nightclubs in Los Angeles

Asia White defines herself as an “ideas person,” someone with an expansive imagination and a tendency to become overexcited.

“I want to do many things. “I’m always thinking about concepts, but I move too fast,” says the 27-year-old food influencer, better known as the enthusiastic bitch. “It's like I live several lives between each of my ideas.”

However, all their ideas have one thing in common: they aim to build a community with good food. Last year, he started his “Was Gentrification Really Worth It?” TikTok series, in which he candidly reviews Los Angeles restaurants in “newly settled areas of Los Angeles.” In a vlog-style video, he travels to places like Donna's in Echo Park, where he expresses his distaste for “burnt parm sourdough bread,” or Highly Likely in West Adams, where he dubs a hot tomato with BLT “criminal.” Through these comical yet insightful reviews, she realized that her platform, as a black food lover born and raised in Los Angeles, was an anomaly. He had attracted an audience eager to recount their own experiences and quickly invite White to dinner.

Inspired by her comments section and lack of a meeting space, White launched Supa Club in 2022, a recurring dinner highlighting local BIPOC private chefs and different restaurants. Complete with exquisite dishes, occasional live music and constant chatter, White has developed a new perspective on traditional dining.

“I never really had dinner with my family. “My mom was a single mom and we ate on the couch,” White says. “Now dinner has become a ceremony for me. It's so special. It's a time when we can all sit back and take a moment. Otherwise I don’t do that.”

But like nightclubs in general continues to increase in popularityWhite, a true Aquarius, wants to ensure that Suppa Club remains original and creative, and is in the process of turning it into a production house. Lately, instead of the typical sit-down meals, she's been hosting things like an ice cream social at Fluffy McCloud's in Echo Park, and she's currently thinking about a cook-off-inspired dinner. No matter what form Suppa Club takes in the future, Foodie Bitch promises that its priorities will remain unchanged.

“I've always been a foodie, I've always been bougie, I've always been opinionated. And I'm always going to talk my s—,” says White.

When I wake up, the first thing I do is petting my dogs. They are French: Poundcake, Dubois and George. They are a small family. They are perfect.

The best dish I can make is a roast chicken I've been seeing and listening to all the advice about roast chicken for a long time. I feel like I have to put every tip into a phenomenal recipe.

What I can never master is everything that has to do with baking. I'm a horrible baker. I don't know what it is. I can't even make a Betty Crocker thing taste good: it always comes out dry. I feel like baking is science and cooking is like jazz.

A habit that I am currently trying to incorporate into my daily routine. goes outside. I'm always locked inside. There are days when I haven't seen the light. So, I'm trying to be outside more; I call it my “sit back and watch.” I go out, without my phone, and I stare.

When I need a midday pick-me-up, I always want dessert. I'll buy a chocolate covered banana with almonds from Baskin-Robbins. I love that.

Asia is wearing a House of Campbell top and Cinq à Sept pants.

Every time I host a dinner party, my favorite playlist is all lowrider classics, specifically “Family Reunion” by the O'Jays. That's my vibe.

A goal I have for myself before the end of the year is to start Smackdown. It will be a version of Suppa Club that is presented as a cooking contest where the guests are the judges. But I'm a super perfectionist and I'm sensitive about my stuff, so sometimes it takes a while.

If I had a dinner date in Los Angeles, I would most likely stop by here. Camélia, which is really funny because I don't like the food there. But they have great drinks, great fries, and great desserts, which is all I need for a date. I always have a martini and this chocolate and passion fruit cake with a side of fries.

The most important thing for me right now is, I don't want to get corny but believe in myself. I have many doubts and insecurity. And I really want to start trusting who I am and trust that that will bring me success in life.

When I was a child, my favorite homemade food was always Pork chops with applesauce, which I think is a white thing. I'll tell my black friends and they have no idea what I'm talking about.

I first knew I was a foodie when I had my dad take me to Benihana when it was very popular in the early 2000s. I don't even remember what we ate. But when we went out, my dad asked me if I liked it. And at 7 years old I told him he was overrated. He loves to tell that story.

When I think about Suppa Club, I would say that what inspires me the most my own nostalgia. I want to recreate all these feelings from old movies and my own past experiences. I feel like it's my thing.

“I never really had dinner with my family. “My mom was a single mom and we ate on the couch,” White says. “Now dinner has become a ceremony for me. It's so special. It's a time when we can all sit back and take a moment. Otherwise I don’t do that.”

My ritual after Suppa Club is Go to Fukagawa, which is a Japanese breakfast place in Gardena. I feel so overstimulated at the Suppa Club that the next day I have to sit alone and in silence. It's a nice quiet restaurant and my combo plate included grilled salmon, tamagoyaki, soup, rice and pickles.

After a few years of hosting dinner parties, the most important tip I have learned is to You never have enough ice. People always underestimate that. But also make sure to keep it simple. The moment is the moment. As long as the food is good, that's what makes me happy. I don't need some crazy things to happen.

The key to creating a cozy space is reading the bible, not actually the bible, but “The art of gathering” [by Priya Parker]. There's some phenomenal advice in there, really intentional stuff. But ultimately, I'm shy and awkward. That's why I always make sure to greet people when they come in and introduce them to someone. I know us awkward girls need that.

What would you say to someone looking to make new friends in Los Angeles? I would say come to the Suppa Club, but sometimes that's not even the case. The reason I started Suppa Club is to find something you like to do and start doing it. This is how you will find your people. You have to leave the house. This can be a lonely town if you don't do it.

The most important deciding factor when trying a new restaurant is the menu. I really am a menu critic. Many menus are the same nowadays, they just do the same thing everywhere. But if there's something that looks good to me, I'll be happy to try it. It is a rare occasion. As an Aquarius, I am not easily influenced.

My place to think is my bedroom Many thoughts arise from there. I like to rot and introspect.

What mentality do you encourage in people who attend Suppa Club? bring? Come really open and without networking vibes. If I find out about your job, I'll fire you. F- your work. I also love it when people come alone. That's something very important to me. Just come enjoy. You don't have to be the main character. You can come as you are.

my new hobby it's pilates [she rolls her eyes]. That's coded in Los Angeles.