You want sushi in LA? We boast the three K's: Katsuya, Katana, and Koi. Take your pick of the three, and you will have ambiance, a good roll, and a pricey bill. It pains me to say, because Katsuya has become the quintessential trend bot of the boulevard, but it is my favorite of the three roll wise. Katana wins my vote for ambiance with its outdoor deck patio overlooking the sunset strip and good service. Koi boasts both ambiance and good rolls but they do not have great service ( having to ask for refills every single time is brutal to me )

I know I am including a large scope of sushi, but if you are looking for a lower price point and less of a scene head to SHINTARO which would be my #1 recommendation ( and a lot of other people's..) if you don't feel like wearing your heels to dinner.

F the trendiness. This place has such good food I would go to the fabric district downtown and sit next to a crack pipe to have one of their burgers. Beautiful staff and ambiance. The butterflies on the ceiling feel whimsical yet sophisticated.

It is more, then I would typically like to spend on my food ( the Burger is around $16 ) but every once a month it is a fail proof night and you must live it up sometimes, you are LIVING IN LA.

It is time I relived that magical night with you. Five different bottles of wine, four courses, and one bottle of Moet Chandon. My little Marc Jacobs dress in my new relationship pure bliss. I am from the country, Red Lobster was the most expensive restaurant in town, so fine dining is the little dose of heroin I have never had before living in LA. I'll stand by my cheddar bay biscuits till death, but I went to heaven with our personal sommelier by my side. The old rickety Beverly Hills couple layered in Ralph Lauren sitting next to us made me not want to be there everyday, but I could definitely dawn my (fake) diamonds every once in a while.

This little gem on the Sunset Strip has gone unfortunately unnoticed by me for years. If you have the extra money, make a reservation and prepare yourself for an amazing experience. The tiny magical kitchen has one perfect chef that prepares Italian like I have never had before. The food and service is impeccable. If you sit in the front, make sure you wonder up the back stairs .. http://www.amarone-la.com/