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Nick & Stef’s has a contemporary, urban take on the traditional steakhouse, with a dramatic view of downtown Los Angeles lining one wall, and an aging room and wine room set inside another. Besides all those prime cuts of beef, the menu offers seafood, pasta, and even some vegetarian options for steak shy diners. The word here is choice, and twelve is the number, with twelve appetizers, twelve vegetable dishes, twelve potato options, and twelve sauces to select. Should it be for a pre-concert dinner, a business meeting with clients, or a romantic night out with that special someone, Nick …
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By word of mouth and glowing reviews, Blowfish Sushi to Die For has developed from a thriving restaurant in San Francisco to a growing concept with two other locations in San Jose and Los Angeles. Blowfish provides an exciting and unconventional environment that is hip, unique and inviting.
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CLOSED! Located just off fashionable Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Hills, Chaya Brasserie has remained an enduring success for nearly thirty years, catering to an endless stream of discriminating diners and celebrities, as well as a loyal following that continues to return nightly. The lure is the distinctive East meets West cooking by Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe, who first introduced Los Angeles to Franco-Japonaise cooking at the legendary La Petit Chaya in the early 1980s. At Chaya Brasserie, Chef Tachibe blends exotic ingredients and time honored traditions from his native Japan to create an inspired menu. The use of local and …
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Hush, named for its understated elegance and simplicity, blends extraordinary contemporary American Cuisine, an expansive world-class wine collection and a welcome atmosphere that is sure to satisfy the most discriminating palates.
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Restaurants are an art form to David Wilhelm. From his early years in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants in Southern California, to his current role at the helm of a successful roster of concepts—David has virtually redefined “Bistro” dining. The "symphony of pleasures" he has created encompasses a unique blend of authentic ambiance, impeccable service and delectable cuisine. Our lively “American in Paris” atmosphere blends your favorite neighbor café with the best of Parisian bistros.
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Santa Monica is home to one of the world’s premier raw food restaurants, Planet Raw. Executive Chef Juliano Brothman is no new comer to the raw food lifestyle; at the vanguard back in 1994, he has brought his years of expertise to Planet Raw. The restaurant does not utilize four, wheat, grain, sugar, canned, or boxed foods of any kind. What they do use to construct their raw dishes is fruits, vegetables, roots, leaves, nuts, and seeds. The menu includes a long list of house potions, elixirs & smart drinks, and smoothies, all with their own respective benefits dependent on …
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CLOSED! The newest addition to the well-known Chaya Restaurant family, Chaya Downtown merges urban chic and European sensibility with Japanese hospitality. This Franco-Japonaise restaurant boasts modern decor, a full bar, lounge and sushi bar, an outdoor patio and an ever popular and exceptional happy hour during the week. Owned and operated by the Tsunoda family, Chaya Downtown is sure to become a favorite, whether you are stopping for lunch, dinner, or after work for one of Chaya's specialty drinks.
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Dukes West Hollywood dishes up tasty diner fare, sandwiched right between the ultra popular Whisky A Go Go and The Cat Club on the Sunset Strip. Steeped in music history as the former location of the London Fog Night Club and the one-time living quarters for Jim Morrison, Dukes has earned its place on the strip as a legitimate watering hole serving up breakfast all day and other classic diner food. Since 1968, Dukes has been a go-to spot for celebrities and musicians, and locals and tourists looking to satisfy their appetites with decidedly unfussy yet reliable diner food.
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The Grand Lux brings warmth and personality to fine dining. With themes from the Old World cafes, The Grand Lux’s lavish motifs are an escape from the ordinary. All-marble tabletops and floors, hand-blown glass fixtures, and intricate mosaics highly define the pure splendor of the café’s Venetian color scheme. Designed by the creators of The Cheesecake Factory, who travelled the world to bring you this ornately detailed and extravagant restaurant, this elaborately themed restaurant will not only be a feast for your eyes, but also for your tummy. Choose from an array of over 150 delicious and unique menu selections. …
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This business was reported as PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Pacific by NoRu offers a fresh, balanced, coastal-inspired culinary experience that explores what local flavor truly is. Founded by residents who have lived and understand that what this area represents is an opportunity to share good nature, great people, and amazing food with its patrons. Please visit, dine, and enjoy Pacific’s balance of excellent food, a love for nature, and great people. Won "Best New Restaurant" in Ventura County voted on by VC Reporter for 2019/2020. See you soon at Pacific by NoRu.
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We closed our business, Le Petit Greek, on December 31st, 2023, after 35 years of operation. Thank you all for your support and patronage over the years!