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Saved by the Max, a nostalgia TV show pop up, debuts in Los Angeles with throwback red lockers taped with bits of ephemera.

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Wander Around Inside LA’s New Saved By the Bell Pop-Up Nostalgia Trip

The Saved by the Max ticketed event opens today

The lockers
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It’s time to set those calendars back about about 25 years, because here comes Saved By the Max, the neon-tinged pop-up restaurant aiming to be a near-complete recreation of Saved By the Bell’s own iconic restaurant. Organizers Zack Eastman, Steve Harris, and Derek Berry have nailed the show-approved look, from the retro diner seats to the Bayside High lockers and even Mr. Belding’s own office — now all that’s left is to eat.

Chicago chef Brian Fisher is in as the overseer of the colorful menu at Saved by the Max. Fisher has a finer dining background out east but is working up simple flavors like cheeseburgers, fried chicken, and even poutine inside this pop-up. There are cocktails as well, and most of the menu items carry names meant as a nod to the original show. The opening menu is below.

As for the space, expect a slew of cultural touchpoints meant to tug at the nostalgia strings in anyone under 45. There are cutouts of the original cast hanging along one wall, a faux locker setup filled with memorabilia from the show and a throwback Bayside jersey for Slater. Ed Alonzo, the actor who played the magician in charge of running The Max in the show, is even slated to attend a few events during this opening week.

Saved by the Max
Room for all to enjoy
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Early tickets for Saved by the Max sold out in a matter of minutes, but the pop-up is extending its run (lovingly called its Second Semester) with new tickets going on sale this Friday, May 4 at noon. Expect the full pop-up run to last until September of next year.

Saved By the Max
7100 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA

Saved by the Max
The main dining room
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Stools and tabletops.
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The full seating setup
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Mr. Belding’s office

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Fried chicken
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Fish tacos
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Classic cheeseburger
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The Albert Clifford cocktail
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Poutine
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Waffle and ice cream dessert
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