For 39 days, Chef Diego Argoti is running Estrano Verano, a World Cup pop-up at Skyduster Brewery Sports Bar inside City Market South in downtown Los Angeles. The pop-up opens one hour before each of the 104 tournament matches and features live fire cooking, a simple four-beer lineup, and a menu designed to complement the beer, not compete with it, as Skyduster aims to let L.A. "have fun again." The collaboration transforms a loading dock into a culinary stage.

Chef Diego Argoti’s avant-garde dishes meet a loading dock open fire

Known for his avant-garde culinary creations, Chef Diego Argoti is cooking over an open fire in a loading dock at City Market South for the duration of the World Cup, according to the report. The pop-up menu includes a burger, hot dog, Pad Krapow Chicken Sandwich, and Yuba Cheesesteak,all prepared on a custom-built open fire rig. A separate live-fire menu is available on Friday through Sunday, offering additional offerings from the chef. This marks a shift from traditional restaurant residencies toward more transient, event-driven culinary activations in Los Angeles, a pattern seen in recent World Cup gatherings.

104 matches, a simple four-beer lineup, and a menu that ‘won’t fight your food’

The pop-up aims to provide a straightforward drinking and dining experience, as the source notes: Skyduster Brewery Sports Bar offers a simple four-beer lineup and a menu "built to pair with food, not fight it." For each of the 104 World Cup matches, freshly brewed beer will be available. the pop-up is open every day starting one hour before the first kickoff, ensuring fans have time to settle in before the action. The location near Rossoblu and Dama, two established restaurants in City Market South, places it in a neighborhood increasingly known for curated, temporary dining experiences.

Weekend live-fire menu: an extra draw for Friday through Sunday

Beyond the regular menu, Argoti offers a weekend-only live-fire menu from Friday through Sunday, as reported. This adds an extra dimension to the pop-up, allowing patrons to experience more of the chef’s open-fire cooking style. the loading dock setting, while unconventional, aligns with the pop-up’s goal of creating a casual, fun atmosphere during the World Cup.

What happens after 39 days? The pop-up’s temporary nature leaves key questions

The source states the pop-up will run for 39 days, covering the entire World Cup. However, it does not address whether the concept might continue afterward or if the collaboration will end with the tournament.. Additionally, no pricing information is given for menu items or beer, and capacity details for the loading dock venue remain unstated. As the pop-up aims to bring fun back to L.A., questions about accessibility and cost could affect its reception.