Designed by Manabu Chiba, a new outpost of shabu-shabu chain Kyoto Hyōto swaps the usual shoji screens for honeycomb panels in a dazzling arrangement of heights and sizes.
Housed inside a formerly derelict Midtown loading dock and garage, Mexican restaurant Limusina offers a riot of sumptuous detailing and a well-choreographed layout.
With its subpar food and antiseptic atmosphere, Hollywood’s new multi-tasking attraction—open 24/7—pales in comparison to exuberant L.A. roadside eateries of yore.
The 48,000-square-foot Institute for Liberal Arts also houses a boutique hotel and restaurant, creating a dialogue between the school’s architectural heritage and community-focused future.