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The L.A. sushi trend started in the San Fernando Valley during the ’80s, and for decades Los Angeles has continued to dominate this arena, attracting the best sushi talent in America. It also doesn’t hurt that we have access to some of the best fish markets in the country. Surprisingly, you don’t have to spend top dollar for the best sushi in L.A. - you just need to know where to go. Here are 12 of our top sushi picks for value.
Guests of the Travelodge Hotel at LAX can count on Luis Manuel to pick them up from the airport and, when their L.A. visit is over, to drop them off at their departure terminal in plenty of time for their flight.
During National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3 – 11), LATCB President & CEO Ernest Wooden Jr. announced tourism’s multi-billion spending, employment and tax revenue contributions to L.A.’s economy. The record 42.2 million visitors that Los Angeles welcomed in 2013 spent $18.4 billion directly in L.A.’s economy, 5.5 % more than the $17.4 billion in 2012. As that direct spending worked its way through businesses, salaries and households, it resulted in a total economic impact of $28.3 billion, 4.3% more than $27.2 billion in 2012.
The Forum, one of rock music’s most storied venues, where Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley and countless other rock legends have performed, opened in January 2014 after a top-to-bottom $100 million makeover. The Madison Square Garden Co.-owned Forum includes 8,000 sq. ft. of all-new hospitality space, with high-end dining and souvenirs shops separated by a glass wall so guests will never miss a moment of the show, all-new sound and lighting technology, all-new seats, and a star-filled LED-lit ceiling. The VIP Forum Club lounge has been completely renovated, and a new Chase Lounge was added. The 40,000 sq. ft. outdoor terrace has been completely refurbished with upgraded food and beverage amenities.
GQ magazine published a lengthy article in its January 2014 issue proclaiming “America’s Next Great City is Inside L.A.” about Downtown’s remarkable revival into one of the most exciting, cosmopolitan neighborhoods in the country. The article called Downtown L.A. “America’s Coolest New Downtown” for its restaurant and bar scene, and the eclectic mix of creative lofts, stylish hotels, museums, galleries, nightlife, ultra-hip shops, and urban vibe. To see the article, click here.
L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles’ premier sports and entertainment complex adjacent to the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown L.A., has ramped up its already stellar dining lineup. Live Basil Pizza uses organic produce and all-natural meats and cheeses to make high-quality, fresh pizza right in front of your eyes. Fast casual SmashBurger makes delicious, cooked-to-order burgers and more. Tom’s Urban has globally inspired, locally sourced, and seasonally influenced cuisine for sharing, such as urban street tacos and grilled Greek lamb sliders. Nest at WP24 is legendary L.A. celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s newest eatery – an approachable, modern restaurant and lounge adjacent to his renowned WP24 by Wolfgang Puck, with panoramic city views atop the 24th floor of the JW Marriott.
Years of travel as a young girl became the foundation of a successful career for Sarah Dandashy, a Les Clefs d'Or concierge at The London West Hollywood.
