Chances are, if you're reading this, Linkin Park was the soundtrack of your childhood. Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda's names definitely hit you hard with the nostalgia, and thankfully the band is back with a new flavor, both in their music, and food influence.
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Los Angeles-based restaurant Plan Check teamed up with Linkin Park to create a limited-run meal pack ($39), with a menu inspired by the band member's heritages.
"We took direction from the cultural diversity of the band and the food they like to eat," Plan Check owner Terry Heller said.
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On the menu will be an Ahi Tuna Tostada, a grilled cheese called "The Heavy," Kimchi Dusted Fries, an OML (One More Light, their album's upcoming title) Cruller, and Mandarin & Black Cherry Cream Sodas. On top of that, guests that purchase the meal can get a limited edition Linkin Park t-shirt while supplies last.
The band was at Plan Check Fairfax this past Monday, May 1 to preview the food items and give their official blessing.
"I feel like this is pretty rewarding," Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda said with a smile, as he grubbed on the KBBQ pork belly grilled cheese. "I'm eating a piece of fat right now."
Peep the menu below, as the PC X LP Meal pack will run through all of May, at all Southern California Plan Check locations.
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Ahi Tuna Tostada
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This tostada consists of Ahi tuna, jalapeno ponzu, thinly sliced radish, and avocado.
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The Heavy
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Inspired by Linkin Park's first single, 'The Heavy' is a KBBQ’ed grilled cheese with Americanized dashi cheese, Parmesan-crusted sourdough, and gochujang-braised pork belly.
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Kimchi Dusted Russet Fries
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They are just what they sound like.
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OML Cruller
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Named after Linkin Park's upcoming album, One More Light, the OML Cruller has caramelized pineapple, yuzu air, coconut glaze, and a chocolate “disc” bearing Linkin Park’s logo.
