Named after the Ethiopian communal serving basket, this place prides itself on creating an intimate atmosphere. Small tables surrounded by embroidered seats are arranged in tight circles to promote closeness. Everyone eats with his or her hands and patrons are encouraged to feed one another. The cooks use traditional ingredients like spiced butter, hot, dried chile paste, fresh hot chile paste, garlic, ginger and cardamom. Dishes include such items as Kifto, beef braised with butter and ginger, and vegetarian items like peas mixed with onions and garlic. Everything goes with the traditional, spongy bread called injera. Large platters of food are to be shared by at least two people.
Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge is just as legendary as its iconic ship-hotel, The Queen Mary. Opened in 1972, it is named after Sir Winston Churchill and is set on the former engineer's quarters. Elegant and whimsical with its 1920s opulence, it has wowed diners with unrivaled views, sublime food and superb service for decades. Their traditional cuisine with a twist has something for everyone. This includes fabulous seafood and succulent meats. Complement your meal with a vintage wine from their impressive wine list. This luxury diner is an ideal place for special occasions and a romantic date with your beloved. Reservations are highly recommended.
Dan Tana was een vluchteling uit Joegoslavië en begon als een afwasser die later doorgroeide naar eigenaar van het restaurant. Dit was bijna 50 jaar geleden! Dit is één van de fijnste restaurants in de Verenigde Staten. Het is niet de meest luxe maar de sfeer is vriendelijk en spannend tegelijkertijd. Gevestigd in West Hollywood, een paar passen van Beverly Hills, Dan Tana' s heeft een goede mix van klanten van Hollywood' s hoge, lage en gemiddelde afkomst. De gevestigde sterren zoals Peter Falk en Karl Malden kunnen hier gezien worden, maar ook nieuwere sterren zoals Matt Damon, Ben Affleck en Drew Barrymore!
Dit is één van de populairste restaurants in Beverly Hills. Het Euro-Vietnamese interieur werd ontworpen door Elizabeth An. Om naar het restaurantgedeelte te gaan loop je door aquarium passage, zogeheten Walk on Water. De gerechten zijn goddelijk, en op Vrijdag avonden kan je hier wellicht enkele beroemdheden spotten. Het restaurant is een vaak genoemd restaurant in kranten en tijdschriften zoals: The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Le Figaro, Food and Wine and Bon Appétit.
This place, a favorite with celebrities, has maintained its warm and intimate atmosphere over the years. La Dolce Vita is also known to be the best for North Italian Cuisine in Southern California. Fresh ingredients are used carefully to prepare the finest dishes available here. Entrees include broiled baby chicken with roasted garlic and rosemary and the vegetarians can try the 'eggplant siciliana'. Pastas are plentiful too.
If you want to stare at the stars, stay indoors. The Blvd, the restaurant of the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills has been been visited by stars like Brittany Murphy, Cindy Crawford, Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves. But even mere mortals can have pamper their taste buds with contemporary American cuisine and exquisite wine. Previously known as the Lobby Lounge and Dining Room, the restaurant has been remodeled with an Art Deco look and outdoor seats have been installed. This allows visitors to enjoy the view of the Wilshire Boulevard as savor delicacies, such as lemon-and herb-marinated rotisserie chicken, spicy tuna tartare and French onion soup.