Dine like a Dodger at this elevated Santa Clarita deli owned by Mookie Betts’ former private chef
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“Chef James Dalton — the longtime private chef to Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts — quietly opened Table 504 last week”
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Two independent sources confirm Chef James Dalton opened Table 504: one news snippet explicitly mentions the opening of the sandwich shop, and the Table 504 official site/description confirms the brand exists under his name.
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— TABLE 504 by Chef James Dalton. Luxury catering experiences crafted with intention, artistry, and impeccable hospitality. A curated dining experience built on quality, craft, and connection. At Table …
https://table504.com/
https://table504.com/
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— Visit McAlister's Deli for our famous handcrafted sandwiches, fresh salads, giant spuds, and our Famous Sweet Tea. Find a location near you or order online for pickup or delivery.
https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/
https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/
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— Ingredient of the day gochujang with Chef James Dalton before the Dodgers celebration party. He’s actually a food expert that you should go check out.
https://www.tiktok.com/@beezybetts/video/7568702697315028254
https://www.tiktok.com/@beezybetts/video/7568702697315028254
“Table 504... is hiding in an industrial corner of Santa Clarita, next to warehouses and storage units.”
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While the existence of the shop is corroborated, the specific detail about it being in an 'industrial corner of Santa Clarita' is only mentioned in the primary news source provided in the evidence snippets; other results are generic furniture searches.
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— Finding your ideal kitchen or dining table is an exciting journey with so many options. From selecting the perfect shape and size to match your space and entertaining needs, to choosing a base and mat…
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Kitchen-Dining-Room-Fu…
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Furniture-Kitchen-Dining-Room-Fu…
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— A table is a versatile piece of furniture, often multitasking as a dining, working, studying, gaming and living area. As such, it needs to fit your space and needs perfectly.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/tables-700675/
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/tables-700675/
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— Wood dining tables serve as the heart of many dining rooms, offering both a place to gather for meals and a foundation for room decor. When selecting the ideal round dining table, it's important to co…
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/sb0/kitchen-dining-tables-…
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/sb0/kitchen-dining-tables-…
“The star of the menu is the 12-day pastrami sandwich, which... takes 12 days to prep.”
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The specific '12-day pastrami' claim is not found in the provided web search results, which only show general pastrami recipes and Wikipedia definitions. It appears only in the source article.
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— Pastrami or pastromi[1] is a type of cured meat originating from the Jewish community of Romania and the surrounding regions, usually made from beef brisket. The raw meat is brined, partially dried, s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastrami
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastrami
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— Our Pastrami egg sandwich! Hot Pastrami, two fried eggs, Swiss cheese & hash brown.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/hashbrown-pastrami-sandwich
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/hashbrown-pastrami-sandwich
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— Serving the sandwiches. More deli inspired recipes. Pastrami Sandwich Ingredients.Top pastrami with prepared coleslaw, sliced pickles, and Swiss cheese slices. Top with other sliced of bread, with the…
https://jawnsicooked.com/dinner/the-best-homemade-hot-pastra…
https://jawnsicooked.com/dinner/the-best-homemade-hot-pastra…
“The process involves a 10-day brine followed by eight hours in the smoker, on bread baked fresh in-house.”
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— The beef navel is brined and cured for 10 days before it is smoked for 8 hours until it reaches a target temperature of 195 degrees. For a deli classic, serve the sliced pastrami with mustard on rye b…
https://barbecuebible.com/recipe/house-cured-pastrami/
https://barbecuebible.com/recipe/house-cured-pastrami/
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— The brine cure requires 7-10 days in the refrigerator, followed by 12-24 hours of uncovered drying to form the pellicle. The smoking process takes 7-9 hours (4-5 hours unwrapped, 3-4 hours wrapped), p…
https://bbqreport.com/pastrami-recipe-smoker/
https://bbqreport.com/pastrami-recipe-smoker/
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— If you've ever wanted to make your own pastrami at home for St. Patrick's Day or just because you like the stuff, then the time is now. This tutorial is part 1 of 2, and I will walk you through the ea…
https://www.smoking-meat.com/homemade-pastrami-from-brisket-…
https://www.smoking-meat.com/homemade-pastrami-from-brisket-…
“Locals are also raving about the 504 Italian, another $20 must-order, made with prosciutto, imported mortadella, sweet soppressata, burrata, red-wine vinaigrette, house-pickled pepper spread and served on house focaccia.”
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— Mortadella[1]. (Italian: [mortaˈdɛlla]) is a large salume made of finely hashed or ground cured pork, which incorporates at least 15% small cubes of pork fat (principally the hard fat from the neck of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortadella
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortadella
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— A Crust spin on a Rustic Italian sandwich. Soft and chewy panuozzo bread stuffed with hot capicola, Soppressata, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula blend and a house made tomato relish. You’re gonn…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rustic-italian-sandwich-corn…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rustic-italian-sandwich-corn…
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— This Mortadella and Burrata Sandwich is a creamy, savory delight made easy with homemade garlic aioli, perfect for quick indulgent lunches.
https://emilierecipes.com/mortadella-and-burrata-sandwich/
https://emilierecipes.com/mortadella-and-burrata-sandwich/
“The Florida-born chef has spent 26 years in hospitality”
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— The Hospitality Concept. What stands out in this place of peace and elegance is a masterful blend of original architectural elements (the archaeological site of the ancient castle has also been restor…
https://reportergourmet.com/en/where-to-sleep/216-monteverdi…
https://reportergourmet.com/en/where-to-sleep/216-monteverdi…
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— Ingredient of the day gochujang with Chef James Dalton before the Dodgers celebration party. He’s actually a food expert that you should go check out.
https://www.tiktok.com/@beezybetts/video/7568702697315028254
https://www.tiktok.com/@beezybetts/video/7568702697315028254
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— This population total includes all people residing in Florida and counts them regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and …
https://www.zip-codes.com/state/fl.asp
https://www.zip-codes.com/state/fl.asp
“eventually transitioned into private cheffing for Betts after the MLB superstar moved from Boston to Los Angeles.”
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Two independent sources confirm James Dalton was Mookie Betts' private chef and moved with him from Boston to LA.
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— Mookie Betts ... Markus Lynn " Mookie " Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mookie_Betts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mookie_Betts
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— Chef James Dalton—the longtime private chef to Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts—quietly opened Table 504 last week, a low-key sandwich shop that's already drawing buzz.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/sports/mookie-betts-former-pri…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/sports/mookie-betts-former-pri…
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— James eventually found himself catering and getting into the private chef space with MLB superstar Mookie Betts. When Betts made the move from Boston to LA, James and his family of 5 made the move as …
https://table504.com/
https://table504.com/
“Dalton and Betts launched the Table 504 brand.”
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The evidence from the Table 504 site and the news snippet both link James Dalton and Mookie Betts to the creation/launch of the Table 504 brand.
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— Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers walked off in extra innings against the Detroit Tigers.Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/mlbFollow ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdKcCDyRhI0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdKcCDyRhI0
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— Mookie Betts should return to the Dodgers on Monday. The Dodgers now face their first true tough roster decision with their middle infield.By James H Williams. Save for later. Share.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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— Mookie Betts made sure that they did so in style. The five-time Dodgers Gold Glove winner robbed a would-be hit with a catch-of-the-year candidate in the Dodgers' 4-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks…
https://www.aol.com/sports/mookie-betts-punctuates-dodgers-n…
https://www.aol.com/sports/mookie-betts-punctuates-dodgers-n…
“Betts... is scheduled to return to the Dodgers lineup Monday.”
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A Google News snippet explicitly states 'Mookie Betts should return to the Dodgers on Monday'.
“He suffered an oblique strain during LA’s 10–5 victory over the Nationals on April 4 and immediately went on the injured list.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding an oblique strain on April 4 against the Nationals.
“Betts struggled to start the season, hitting just .179 in eight games”
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