Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney have big plans for Something About Her — the West Hollywood sandwich shop they launched 10 months ago.
Ariana teased the business moves during a recent interview for People StyleWatch, saying she and her former Vanderpump Rules castmate had “lots of things in the works.”
“It’s been really fun,” the cocktail book author said about the restaurant venture. “It’s really nice to have a place to go, it’s lovely when we get to meet people who come in.”
Ariana said she and Katie plan to throw more SAH events, like their newly introduced tea parties. They’re also open to expanding the business with a new location — that is, if the “right investor” comes along.
Ariana Madix reflects on her and Katie Maloney's sandwich shop journey
Ariana and Katie announced their sandwich shop plans in Vanderpump Rules Season 9 (2022) but didn’t open the business until two years later. Katie attributed the long delay to construction and permit issues.
“We had to rip out an entire patio,” she said during an April 2024 interview with E! News. “So we’ve had to get a whole new awning made, we’ve had to get new permits for that, [and] that took forever. Public Works and Safety, they just — talk to them. I’ll give you their phone number if you want to talk to them and ask [what the hold up is].”
SAH officially opened its doors in May 2024, and it appears the business is still thriving.
“I’m really glad we went through a detailed planning process… before we got our location or anything,” Ariana told The Daily Dish during the shop’s grand opening. “I think us being able to roll with the punches, and just keep going, and keep looking ahead, and keep believing, and staying committed to it, I think that’s how we were able to get to this point.”
What's next for Ariana Madix?
In addition to running the sandwich shop, Ariana continues to make waves in the entertainment industry. Following her highly publicized split from Tom Sandoval in 2023, the Florida native secured multiple high-profile gigs, including a successful run on Dancing with the Stars Season 32; a Love Island USA hosting gig, which she will resume for the upcoming Season 7; and two stints on Broadway’s Chicago, in which she took on the role of Roxie Hart.
“I would love to return to Broadway, whether it’s this year or next year [or] any year, I just love being on stage,” she told People. “I love performing, I would love to be doing more of that. It’s really fun and it’s really fulfilling for me, and I love being able to do that.”
It's clear Ariana has no intentions of slowing down, at least not anytime soon. But what are her ultimate goals in life?
“I would love to feel just pure contentment,” she said. “[Ten] years from now, I will be almost 50, and hopefully my health is intact. That’s really all I can ask for, because anything can happen at any time, and I feel like we’re always constantly reminded of that. If I can just be happy and healthy, I think I’ll be in a good place.”
