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Flavors So Bold, It’s Criminal Accomplice WRITTEN BY BRIANNA POULOS PHOTOGRAPHED BY BELLA CORONADO
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ISIT ACCOMPLICE TO savor the bold and innovative tastes of classic American favorites. Opened on Jan. 1, 2021, Accomplice is run by the same team of New York chefs from Carnal. Partners James Zamory, Aaron Saurer, and Sean McDermott are blending the gourmet flavors of fine dining with the convenience and comfort of burgers and fried chicken. Originally called Comrade, the whole brand underwent a major transformation shortly after its opening. The former purple and orange interior was updated to create a much more timeless, sleek, and creative atmosphere. “Somebody asked me why I named it the Comrade. And I was like, ‘Well, it’s the accomplice to Carnal,’ and then I was like, ‘Oh, wow, that actually sounds cooler.’ That’s when the masked guy came into play,” says Zamory. A modern interpretation of the Hamburglar, a figure dressed in a jumpsuit and Nike Dunks can be seen actively breaking into the ceiling, peaking out of windows, and hiding in the bathroom. The playful character has become 82
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