● The Gorbals (Downtown) - Ilan Hall presents Manischewitz-braised pork belly and bacon-wrapped matzoh balls. ● Agura (West Hollywood) - A Japanese chain makes its stateside debut, WeHo-adjacent.

● Butter Tart Bakery (Eagle Rock/Eastside) - Andre Guerrero focuses on good coffee and pastries. ● Agura (West Hollywood) - French-Japanese in overly-stimulating atmosphere: chandeliers and a gigantor Buddha. ● W Hollywood (Hollywood) - Will undoubtedly be Hollywood's premiere hotel, catering to celebrities and the wealthy.