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ECLECTIC/FUSION

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Café del Rey Global menu. Day Boat features catch of the day, info about the boat that caught it. Lunch, dinner daily; brunch weekends. (All major cards) 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 310.823.6395 $$ Map N9

Eurochow
Michael Chow (Mr. Chow) offers study in white in a historic dome building; Chinese-Italian seafood. Dinner Tues.–Sun. (AE, MC, V) 1099 Westwood Blvd., Westwood, 310.209.0066 $$$ Map J10

Jaan
Sophisticated Cal-world concept at elegant dining room with domed ceiling. Decadent “45 Dollar Salad” combines lobster, foie gras, truffles—etc.! Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) Raffles L’Ermitage, 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.278.3344 $$$$ Map J11

Michi
Superhip South Bay spot has intriguing Franco-Japanese menu and sushi bar. Live music Wed.–Thurs. Dinner Mon.–Sat. (AE, DC, MC, V) 903 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.376.0613 $$ Map L13

Minibar
Retro vibe, tapas-like dishes from crab fritters with jalapeño aïoli to marshmallow stew. Dinner (and late-night) nightly. (All major cards) 3413 Cahuenga Blvd. W., Universal City, 323.882.6965 $ Map G13

Norman’s Norm Van Aken is father of New World cuisine. It’s a whole new world—and excellent. Dinner Tues.–Sat. (All major cards) 8570 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.2400 $$$ Map H12

Oasis
Global tapas at Moroccan fantasy with tented ceilings. Dinner Tues.–Sat. (All major cards) 611 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.939.8900 $$ Map I13

Social Hollywood
Jeffery Chodorow (two dozen restaurants including five China Grills and four Asia de Cubas) transforms historic Hollywood Athletic Club into massive Moroccan-inspired restaurant, bar and lounge. Global cuisine: tartares, ceviches and paellas. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 6525 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323.462.5222 $$$ Map H14

Zip Fusion
Pan-Asian-California fusion “with soul.” Alba-Cado is seared albacore wrapped in avocado slices. Karaoke rooms. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 11301 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 116, West L.A., 310.575.3636. 744 E. 3rd St., downtown., 213.680.3770 $ Map K10, I17

SYMBOL KEY
Credit Cards Price Range
AE American Express $ under $15
MC Mastercard $$ under $30
V Visa $$$ under $50
DC Diners Club $$$$ over $50


AmericanBrew PubsBritishCalifornia CuisineChineseClubs/Supper ClubsContinentalDessertEcclecticFrenchIndianInternationalItalianJapaneseKoreanLatin/CubanMediterraneanMexican/SouthwesternMoroccan • Pan-AsianPolynesianSeafoodSpanishSteak • Thai • Vietnamese