Isaac Ocejo’s basement is his favorite place to relax. Tricked out with LED lights, posters, and a DJ setup, the chef will spend evenings there after work listening to records and admiring his collection of vinyl figurines. “I turn on the twinkly lights, drink beers, and tinker,” he says. “I listen to Missy Elliott until the sun comes up.”
At his brand new restaurant, Toyshop Ramen, Ocejo — with the help of Gabbiano’s owners David Sigal and Blake Foster, as well as bartending vet Jathina Campos — created the upgraded version of his basement. He swapped the six-pack for draft cocktails and Instant-ramen-infused martinis. The restaurant’s DJ booth is
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