Yamashiro. I think.

[edit]I made this comment in the February Aero Schedule thread:

The time of the shorts is in complete conflict with sunset. (Unless they're really short shorts).

Yes, such is the sad but wonderful life we lead. I guess I'll have to go to Yamashiro another time.

Dinner after O. Shorts
 

Lucky Devils. Walkable next to Geisha House. Upscale, more organic comfort food owned by Lucky Vanous, u remember him as the hot white guy w/ great abs who shilled for Diet Coke in the late 90's. Food is really good, all kinds of unusual artisan beers on tap and great staff, friendly.

also, Cafe Des Artistes for French Bistro about 2 blocks south of Egyptian. Fun atmosphere.

Yamashiros great for drinks and view if it's clear. But is filled w/ tourists and first-daters, anniversary parties, bridal parties, convention types, but they have revamped menu as Cal-Asian in past couple of years.

25 degrees in front of Roosevelt also upscale, deliciious hamburgers from veggie to Kobe beef and incredible ingredients.

Musso's fine for a martini and Geisha House fun to look at but food kind of forgettable as it's really waiting every night to bring out the velvet ropes and exclude a few folks!

Also, Hwd will be TOUGH to get into that day as many streets will start to close and lanes and such so plan on getting there earlier so ur not all tainted w/ sweat and such.

Yamashiro for the view, I found the food and the drinks in the immortal and dulcet tone of iSm to be meh and on the expensive side for merely mediocre food and drink. The view is spectacular.

Musso & Franks is a venerable spot, but given the choice for Italian on or off the Blvd. I'd take Miceli's over Musso's.

Geisha House appeals to me.

I love Geisha House-- LOVVVVE Geisha House. And as we'd be getting out at pre-velvet-rope time, it shouldn't be a problem getting in. We should make reservations if we choose to go.

As with every outing, we can only join in if there are sufficient protein-free options for Tom. Not that it necessarily dictate your choice, but it will dictate our choice to be with you or not. There's unfortunately nothing for him at Yamashiro--but lucky for us, that seems to be an outing for another day. He's fine at Geisha, Lucky Devils, and Cafe des Artistes (and 25 Degrees to a lesser extent.) Also Micellis-- and unlike iSm, we quite enjoy their food.

If nothing is jiving with people and they are willing to relocate slightly east, Los Feliz has some excellent restaurants, including my favorite organic bistro, Figaro Cafe. (Or Cafe Figaro, if you prefer.)

Thanks for all the Hollywood eatery suggestions, AndrewBanks. Very useful.

Initially, I think I'm partial to Lucy Vanous or Cafe des Artistes.


But I'm confused about something. When is Oscar night? Is this swanking being planned for Oscar Night Eve or something?

It is indeed Erev Oscar Night.

I hate to be a pill ... but going to Hollywood on Erev Oscar Night is a phenomenally bad idea.






(unless, of course, our swanking concludes with a campout on the bleachers and continues through red-carpet movie star arrivals the next evening.)

We went on Oscar Eve two years ago, and it was actually quite fun... seeing as you could venture down to walk the red carpet. LoT photo opportunity. Though some roads were closed, the area wasn't so terribly busy.

And may I suggest the use of public transportation? The metro has a stop at Hollywood/Highland and I believe it was open Oscar Eve. If people don't have access to a Metro stop, you can always park at our condo, a convenient two stops away from the H/H stop. There's also a cheap-ish ($7 flat rate) parking lot on the corner of Cherokee and Hollywood, quite near the Egyptian; when driving into Hwood we always use it. If you come in from our eastern part of the neighborhood, even on a busy day, getting to it is really not bad at all.

If Oscar Eve turns you off, that's a bummer. Unless you go during the week, it's your only chance to view them-- and I stress again that they are usually quite worth viewing.