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Koi
Koi is a staple amongst the Hollywood elites. It isn’t surprising to be dining next to the likes of Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and many other A-list celebrities. The environment is hip, cool and super trendy. Be sure to dress up with you come because this is the place to be seen. The restaurant is the source of celebrity gossip… Continue »
SLS Hotel
The sight of any of the rooms at the SLS Hotel is breathtaking. The hotel was designed by famed designer Phillipe Stark and has a style that is grand, romantic, eclectic and amazing all at the same time. The interior reminds us of something that we would see in Beijing because of its worldly nature. It is like entering a wonderland where there is no concept of time or reality. Continue »
Dakota
Dakota is nestled in the grand Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. The restaurant is located atop a grand sweeping staircase next to the historic Roosevelt Lounge. The space is filled with glamorous high ceilings drenched with warm brown leather and suede banquettes. Spearheaded by acclaimed designer Dodd Mitchell, the sensual lighting and unconventional detailing is perfectly set for an evening that… Continue »
Encounter Restaurant
The permanent landmark known as Encounter Restaurant floats in the middle of the airport known as LAX. Patrons from around the world flock to this establishment for a fine dining experience like no other. The moment you walk into the elevator (and hear foreign sounds), you are whisked away into a land of the unknown where mystery awaits you. Feast… Continue »
Citizen Smith
Citizen Smith is a destination that plays upon stark urban contrasts – young and old, light and dark, then and now – our interpretation of a “bistro for everyman”. Entrances are marked by distressed, antique wooden doors. The Cahuenga Avenue entry opens to a mammoth mahogany bar that runs the length of the dining room, set off by smoked mirrors… Continue »
Royal T House
photo by David C Lee Royal/T is a fusion of art space/café/shop inspired by the meido kissa (maid café) phenomenon of Akihabara –Tokyo’s electronic district. The servers dress in maid uniforms with a Lolita-esqe touch, celebrating the trend of cosplay (costume play) popular in Japan. The cuisine is a French and Japanese fusion with a local and organic California style. … Continue »
Lawry’s
photography by David C Lee Lawrence L. Frank and Walter Van de Kamp co-founded the original Lawry’s The Prime Rib on La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Much of the splendor of the meal was in the way each part of the dinner was prepared and presented. Ever the showman, Lawrence designed the famous “silver” carts so the beef could… Continue »
