It seems that the long anticipated Katsuya Hollywood located at 6300 Hollywood Boulevard, opened its doors on Thursday, October 11, 2007 with an SBE style launch party (Mayor Villaraigosa, Rick Fox, Nicky Hilton attended). Funny enough we haven't heard much word on the street about this place yet, so last night LAChicPix and JetSetter Inc. decided to slip in and take a peek to find out if Katsuya Hollywood, the second pairing of sushi chef Katsuya Uechi and designer Phillippe Starck lives up to the past year of hype that's been circulating with the trendy-set.
What a pleasant suprise! Entering from the still gentrifying Hollywood Boulevard, is like arriving in a different world. Sensual lighting and seperate yet open dining rooms define the space. A reservation-only dining room features tables for parties of four or more and in the next room, guests can order from the gigantic open air sushi bar. For an informal bite or a quick drink sit in the "Liquid Kitche" also known as the bar and order from bartender Alejandro (if you happen to be in on a Friday or Saturday night). A true mixologist he will recommend the "Burning Mandarin" an Absolut Mandarin with Serrano chili concoction which was voted #1 drink last year by L.A. Magazine. The kiwi-cocktail is a hit as well.
Now for the fun part.... S-Bar. Apparently, this place is poised to be the coolest of the cool. Hyde? A distant memory. S-Bar is like chillin' in the Mad Hatter's living room. Portraits from the palace of Versailles hang along the wall, lamps are hung upside down, couches are comfy and the capacity is 75 of the world's coolest peeps. S-Bar also has a seperate menu than Katsuya with the Delirious Pepper and Horseradish Pomegranite Margarita being our pick (you can be an alcoholic and still get your veggies!). Our tip is to check it out now before you have to drop copious amounts of money to get in or at the very least have a hawt sex tape(think Hyde).
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