hippest LA eateries

[missinformation]

what are the coolest, to-the-minute places to eat in LA, Santa Monica and Hollywood right now? i'm planning to be in town (just a three-day weekend) and want to be sure to make reservations ahead. thanks so much!!

[yogachik]

Bazaar at SLS
Katsuya in Hollywood
Penthouse at the Huntley is still hopping
Gjelina or AK on Abbot Kinney in Venice

[Pepsi Monster]

2nd that. It wouldn't be hip anymore if it actually get mentioned out in the open.

[dfoldes]

animal on fairfax

gordon ramsay @ the london hotel (wouldn't reco based on their usual prices but with the deals they're working now i'd say it's a go).

and then for the westside:
riva

gjelina

ak

[ohdaylay]

I second that, dfoldes. Riva is mighty tasty and somewhat affordable.

[ohdaylay]

You try Wokano in Santa Monica yet? I think there is also one in Pasadena if I'm not mistaken. Good stuff, nice decor. And, surprisingly inexpensive.

[wilafur]

food is fair at best. go for the boozing, not for the food.

[ohdaylay]

wilafur, I must agree. I guess all the happy hour brews skewed my taste buds or something. The decor is pretty cool, though.

[sheila1]

I haven't been to the Bazaar but have been to XIV. I'm sure some will disagree but not only is it a fun/exciting restaurant but thought the food was interesting and tasty. We did the 8 course menu if I recall correctly (it's tiny tapas so don't feel overwhelmed by that number).

[attran99]

The Bazaar and XIV have been frequently reviewed since their openings.