WHY Who knew Brentwood could be this happening? WHAT This upscale, always-packed, almost manic place is very Lost in Translation—lots of neon, purple and white leather, all of it created by famed French designer Philippe Starck. The menu, from sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, includes a variety of hot and cold items, including scallops with kiwi [...]
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WHY To sip sake and nibble on gorgeous small plates and sushi on the patio, next to the romantic fire pit. WHAT The current star of the Sawtelle Japanese scene, Hayama is winner for its bamboo-lined patio, its two sake bars and the excellent small-plates-and-sushi food of Toshi Sugiura: scallop sashimi, grilled yellowtail collar, soft-shell [...]
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WHY High-quality fresh fish, Italian style; try the crudos, the squid-ink pasta with sea urchin and the salt-baked sea bass. The three-course business lunch is a good value. WHAT Sal Marino grew up in the restaurant business (at Marino’s), and now, in his own modern, elegant place, he’s exploring his own culinary passions: ultra-fresh seafood [...]
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WHY The Beverly Hills comedy writ large, with really good steaks to boot. WHAT It’s loud, it’s showy, the bar’s a scene, the prices are high, and everyone is having a blast at Mastro’s, which has held firm as one of Beverly Hills’s ‘it’ spots for several years now. What’s kept it so popular is [...]
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WHY The elegance, the view, the impeccable service run by famed ma’tre d’ Dimitri Dimitrov… and the food’s good, too. WHAT Is it a movie set or a restaurant? This restaurant atop the Sunset Tower Hotel is a little of both, a dazzlingly glamorous set with equally dazzling city views; outside is a separate operation, [...]
Type: Restaurant
Region: Central City
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Features: A Scene, Breakfast, Cocktails, Dinner, Lunch, Patio Dining, Private Room, Quiet, Romantic
Price Range: $25-$33, $34-up
Cuisine Type: French, Modern American
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WHY Carpaccio, simple roast veal carved tableside, light gnocchi with pesto and Tuscan fish soup, served with deference at a quietly A-list Hollywood canteen. WHAT Well-dressed, middle-aged folks with business to discuss feel very much at home in this traditional ristorante, where the service is smooth and the food is consistently satisfying. It’s the kind [...]
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WHY For the deeply romantic atmosphere and lovely patio, and the we’re-so-cool L.A. scene. WHAT The food’s not the point at this sign-less hidden restaurant, although it’s just fine. It’s all about the décor, the atmosphere, the patio and the scene, all of which are memorable. Service meanders, but there’s good wine to drink, so [...]
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WHY To channel Danny DeVito in Get Shorty. WHAT There’s a white picket fence to keep the looky-loos out and the celebrities in, and the remarkable thing is how well it works. Movie and music stars really do come here, as do the agents, managers and publicists who feed off of them, and they’re all [...]
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WHY Rich oxtails, braised artichokes, green lasagne and other delicious pastas, and wonderful branzino. WHAT There are fancier Italian restaurants in town, but few with better food than this one (and chef Gino Angelini’s other restaurant, La Minestraio). The minimalist storefront is packed a little too tightly, and the room’s a little too loud, but [...]
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WHY It’s like escaping to Florence right there on Sunset Boulevard. WHAT While the rest of the Sunset Strip screams for attention, this doll house of a ristorante is happy to be invisible—its clientele cares more about food, service and charm than being noticed. Couples and friends reminisce about their last trip to Italy while [...]
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