HOT SPOTS.Byline: Larry Lipson Tidbit heaven Kushiyu, 18713 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 609-9050. Kushiyaki experts, spotlighted on a raised platform behind the sushi bar Noun 1. sushi bar - a bar where sushi is served bar - a counter where you can obtain food or drink; "he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar" , grill oodles of tasty goodies on skewers. Order them like sushi. A true grazer's paradise. Nifty throwback throwback see atavism. Moonlight, 13730 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 788-2000. Dance to the pop hits of the '40s, '50s and '60s in this renovated, classy supper club-dinery as performed by serving staffers and a house trio. Nibble Half a byte (four bits). (data) nibble - /nib'l/ (US "nybble", by analogy with "bite" -> "byte") Half a byte. Since a byte is nearly always eight bits, a nibble is nearly always four bits (and can therefore be represented by one hex digit). on tapas and dine on dishes made famous at celebrated dining venues of yesteryear yes·ter·year n. 1. The year before the present year. 2. Time past; yore. yes . Big bands and/or musical acts on Sundays and most weeknights. Admission charges vary. So join the fun. Chain champ Daily Grill, 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, (818) 986-4111. (Also in Studio City, Brentwood, Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , and across from the Beverly Center The Beverly Center is a shopping center in Los Angeles, California, United States. Description The Beverly Center is a monolithic eight-story structure located at the edge of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, California, between La Cienega and San Vicente boulevards. .) Retro grill-sans frill fare that's simple, good, moderately priced and a smash hit with all ages. Impact Chinese Yujean Kang's, 67 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, (818) 585-0855. (Now open in West Hollywood at 8826 Melrose Ave., (310) 288-0806.) When a Chinese chef uses truffles and prosciutto pro·sciut·to n. pl. pro·sciut·ti or pro·sciut·tos An aged, dry-cured, spiced Italian ham that is usually sliced thin and served without cooking. , you know his food is different. In fact, it's usually magnificent here and, to boot, it's designed to always complement fine wine. Not for chop suey types. Catch of the week Shiro, 1505 Mission St., South Pasadena, (818) 799-4774. You won't find a better plate of oceanfare anywhere. But don't look for handsome furnishings. This is a no-frills, reasonably-priced cafe, now expanded, that has seafood fanciers jumping for joy. Ex-Kevin and Michael show Twin Palms, 101 W. Green St., Pasadena, (818) 577-2567. Actor Costner's bucks and ex-Trumps chef Roberts' food blended for a moderately priced garden bistro hit that has now taken its act to Orange County and has big expansion plans. Though Roberts has bowed out and Costner's gone (but his ex-wife carries on). Foodworld may eventually top ``Waterworld.'' |
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