The Official Los Angeles Shopping + Dining Thread

[djblisk]

Had dinner at Bestia - the Cavatelli is amazing

Had dinner at Mo Chica - nothing that great

Dont get the pizza at Bestia, its boring.

 

[MIKE_JE]

Can anyone reccomend a baller tuxedo rental spot? Looking to rent some Prada or BoO level stuff - I don't own a tux and need to go to a black tie event, and my funds for formal wear are allocated elsewhere (besides the fact I already have nice suits, just haven't stepped it up to my own tux). I refuse to wear some slouchy rental ****.

Thanks

 

[MIKE_JE]

Can anyone reccomend a baller tuxedo rental spot? Looking to rent some Prada or BoO level stuff - I don't own a tux and need to go to a black tie event, and my funds for formal wear are allocated elsewhere (besides the fact I already have nice suits, just haven't stepped it up to my own tux). I refuse to wear some slouchy rental ****.

Thanks

 

[JChance]



Fred Segals buys were such **** from what I saw yesterday

Did you see any Wings+Horns (oxford) or Gitman Vintage? They used to be good when i was working down the street from there, but not last season from what i remember

 

[stevent]



Did you see any Wings+Horns (oxford) or Gitman Vintage? They used to be good when i was working down the street from there, but not last season from what i remember

no W+H, gitman cube flannels in larger sizes

 

[JChance]



no W+H, gitman cube flannels in larger sizes

Thank you so much, u saved me a trip driving to the west side from downtown, hah

 

[istasi]

recs for v day dinner spots? nothing too baller, just someplace w/ good ambiance and good food

 

[jet]

I would just go to any of the good places listed in this thread without any v day connotations, chances are they will have some type of special.

 

[Spencer]

Anyone been to WP24? Was thinking there for Valentines Day.

 

[stevent]



Anyone been to WP24? Was thinking there for Valentines Day.

haha I was looking at this for valentines too, I dunno where to go don't want anything that screams valentines day though

 

[Spencer]



haha I was looking at this for valentines too, I dunno where to go don't want anything that screams valentines day though

It does.

I just heard about the new Italian resturant Aventine in Hollywood. Thinking that might be a cool new spot worth trying.

 

[foodguy]

i've got no idea what you kids think of as romantic these days. but if you want old-school, you won't do much better than asking for one of the alcove tables at Valentino.

 

[SirGrotius]

Any updates on the sushi scene in LA? I've used Zagat to guide my choices thus far and have been pleased. I always do omakase, and prefer more of the traditional or etomae style of sushi rather than Nobu/fusion.

So far I've tried:

• Sushi Zo -- liked it a lot, even got into the whole Sushi Nazi thing. Wasn't crazy about the location
• Nishimura -- a bit of a weird vibe, but sushi was super fresh and kind of interesting. Was almost too traditional for me. Zagat 29 food rating seems a bit high
• Hamasaku -- good, but a lot of tempura and too new-age for me. Very fun scene if not too LA for people from LA

On my list...direct me if I'm wrong or should prioritize:

• Asanebo -- hear it has great omakase, but it is out of the way for me (I stay in Westwood), and I am turned off on the no reservations at the sushi bar policy
• Sushi Sasabune -- big fan of the NY location (hey, I like the warm rice and blue-crab roll to end the meal). Seems to be a step below some of the above locations though
• Mori Sushi -- haven't been, sounds promising. Hear if the head chef isn't there quality drops fast

Thanks!

 

[CityHunter]



• Sushi Zo -- liked it a lot, even got into the whole Sushi Nazi thing. Wasn't crazy about the location

Sushi Zo - is this the one on National in that random strip mall (next to Starbucks & Taco Plus or something)?

 

[SirGrotius]



Sushi Zo - is this the one on National in that random strip mall (next to Starbucks & Taco Plus or something)?

Exactly! Been there a couple times, really. The sushi is top notch. I never thought I'd be one to say this, but the pieces ARE really small. Not that I'm a beast, but I always find myself asking for a few more pieces of fish and the chefs barely say a word. They get quite exotic, however.