Given the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, please consider making a donation to the American Red Cross. Running from January 24thβFebruary 7th, deciding on where to eat in the City of Angels has never been more difficult. Other than the delicious Sichuan hits, be prepared for a wait. One recent highlight was a cauldron of fish and rattan pepper boiled in a thrillingly complex broth rippling with numbing, spicy tones.
At Hotel Per La guests are greeted with vibrant rooms featuring timeless, yet modern European influences. Sushi restaurants can be as expensive as a mortgage and as quiet as a library, but this casual Arcadia hotspot is a wonderfully refreshing change of pace.
Counter seating or a table farther back? Inspector notes: "The rice for the nigiri is reliably generous and lush in texture, and fish flies in from Japan on Monday and on Thursday. For this reason, Friday is often packed, as regulars look to catch the freshest shipment.
Efficient, fairly priced and friendly, Sushi Kisan meets all expectations in the most approachable of ways. Creativity is in the air in this restaurant.
Sprinkled with benne seeds, Gulf shrimp aguachile with cucumber and avocado is enriched by a ginger-lime dressing. Excellent desserts await, but for a simple finale go for one of the house-made sorbets. Top Chef alum Stephanie Izard marries gutsy flavors with global inspiration with airy vibes here credit it to the natural lighting and potted greens for the total package in fine dining.
