Good lunch spot in West Hollywood / Mid-Wilshire

A girlfriend and I are going shopping in the Melrose area tomorrow (Saturday), and since she recently got engaged, I'd like to treat her to a nice lunch. We'll probably be eating around 2pm and it seems like a lot of places are only serving brunch.

I definitely want somewhere that serves drinks and is going to be open around 2-4pm for lunch (or dinner). I'm pretty flexible in terms of price since it's a special occasion but obviously I don't have time to get reservations.

Any suggestions??

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Nobu or Matsuhisa?

okay great advice! thanks!

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Nobu or Matsuhisa?

I haven't been to either of these restaurants in a couple of years but would like to take my boyfriend to a good omakase for his birthday. I am leaning towards Nobu (in Malibu since I haven't heard good things about the BH location). Any recommendations? Is there somewhere else I should consider? I'm planning to spend 100-150 per person.

Thanks!

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Matsuhisa
129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Nobu
11357 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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Oysters / good seafood in SF

Thank you so much for all of your suggestions! Not sure which one I'll try yet but definitely one of them. Thanks!!

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Oysters / good seafood in SF

Hi! I'm going to be visiting SF for a night this weekend from LA. I was hoping to find a really good seafood restaurant for dinner. I'm not looking for something insanely expensive but definitely not really casual.

I used to live in boston and miss the oyster bars terribly. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

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Santa Monica Sushi

where is Place? i didn't see it on google.

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Santa Monica Sushi

thanks for all the good suggestions!! i know cheap, close, and good was probably too much to ask but ill definitely be trying some of these places!

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Santa Monica Sushi

i've been meaning to go there for a while but just haven't gotten around to it...

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Sushi with Brown Rice in LA area

California Roll Factory in West LA will use brown rice on any of their rolls for a little extra. It's pretty good for cheaper sushi although it's more complicated rolls than actual sushi.

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Santa Monica Sushi

I just moved to Santa Monica (near Montana and 1st) and am trying to find some good nearby sushi places. I know Sushi Roku and Sasabune well but am hoping to find a cheap (but good) option that I can walk to. Any ideas?

Thanks!

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best sandwich spot in Boston

I know there are couple similar posts right now, but I was hoping to get a consensus on what is the best sandwich spot around (if not Darwins).

I moved here from California not too long ago, and there were some great sandwich places with really fresh veggies and meat and not always so much "gourmet" stuff going on. Darwin's is very good, but I don't think that it compares, and a lot of sandwiches are just too busy for me.

Anyways, what's the best sandwich place in the area? I don't mind driving a little ways, and I'm willing to pay a little more for the perfect sandwich:)

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Red Wine Recs

That is so helpful! Thank you both!

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Red Wine Recs

Okay I went through the wine list and here are some cabernets and pinot noirs in my price range. I'd prefer to keep it under 90 bucks, but I included them anyway in case something was especially worth the extra money. Thank you so much for your help!

Cabernet:
Beringer, Knights Valley, 2001- $55
Cafaro, Napa 2001- $65
Chappellet, Napa 2003- $90
Chateau Ste Michelle, Canoe Ridge- $52
Ehlers Estate, Napa 2002- $65
Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley- $62
Flora Springs, Napa 2002- $65
Heitz Cellars, Napa 2001- $95
Hess Collection, Mt Veeder 2002- $78
Honig, Napa 2003- $65
Hunnicut, Napa 2002- $72
Joseph Phelps, Napa 2003- $95
Kamen Estate, Sonoma 2002- $58
LAdera, Napa 2003- $92
Larkmead Vineyards, Napa 2001- $95
Mt Veeder Winery, 2003- $90
Obisdian, Lake County 2003- $68
Pine Ridge, Rutherford 2003- $82
Mondavi, Napa 2003- $58
Mondavi, Oakville 2002- $98
Roth, Alexander Valley 2002- $80
Sequioa Grove, Rutherford 2002- $68
Shadow Canyon, York Mtn 2002- $80
Silverado, Napa 2002- $88
Steltzner, Stags Leap 2003- $65
Stonestreet, Alexander Valley 2003- $60
Stuhmuller, Alexander V 2002- $78
Terra Valentine, Spring Mtn 2002- $70
Tin Barn Vineyards, Chiles Vally 2002- $75
Topanga Vineyards, Blake and White 2001- $62
Veraison, Stagecoach Vineyard 2002- $98
Waterstone Winery, Napa 2003- $50
Warrle Creek, Estate 2001- $90
Whitehall Lane, Napa 2002- $82

Pinot Noir
Alma Rose, Santa Rita hills 2004- $65
Ancien, Carneros 2004- $78
Belle Glos, Sonoma 2004- $65
Cristom, Louise Vineyard 2003- $95
Cristom, Mt Jefferson 2004- $70
Domaine Carneros, Napa 2004- $60
Foley Estate, Santa Rita Hills 2004- $62
Kendall Jackson, Secco Highlands, Arroyo Seco 2003 $78
Kent Rasmessen, Carneros 2001- $65
Lost Canyon, Dutton Ranch 2004- $92
Melville, Santa Rita Hills 2004- $68
Morgan, 12 Clones 2004- $62
Paul Hobbs, Crossbard 2004- $82
Roessler Cellars, Bluejay 2004- $64
Rutz Cellars, Maison Grand Cry 2003- $62
Shea Wine Cellars, Homer, 2004- $88
Siduri, Pisoni Vineyard 2004- $95
Solena Cellars, Grand Cuvee- $55
Truchard, Carneros/Napa 2002- $62
Walter Hansell, Russian River Valley 2002- $62

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I am going to a steakhouse with my boyfriend on Saturday and would appreciate some advice on wine. It is a pretty fancy restaurant, and I've heard that they mark up their wine quite a lot. I am hoping to spend around $75, and cabernet suggestions would be great. They have a massive wine list so any recommendations would probably be helpful. Thanks!!!

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