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April 17, 2007
Theme Song
Theme restaurants generally scream "middle school birthday party," not "hotspot." In L.A., we tend to bring a little Disney Land to every experience though, and such is the case with the slew of new high-end themed eateries popping up around town. Haute organic spot Abode Restaurant & Lounge is opening today. Expect 200-year old recycled barn timber walls, black walnut tables from sustainable forests, porcelain wood floors and chemical-free bathroom tiles infused with 14-karat gold by French artisans.Chef Dominique Crenn serves biodynamic wines with innovative and complex, but light dishes like farm fresh Pea Soup with Mint Caviar Pearl and Cocoa Mascarpone. Meanwhile, extravagant and fun new Russian steakhouse Romanov is housed in a czarist palace (or what we imagine one might be) and offers Imperial blinis with sour cream, smoked salmon and caviar, tart Cherry Dumplings and vodka tastings. Lastly, Hadaka on Sunset defines itself as "naughty sushi," although the costumes are more Lord of the Dance than Agent Provocateur. Order the Nympho roll and eat your heart out—might as well give in to the theme. Abode: entrees $32 and up, Romanov: entrees $24 and up, Hadaka: entrees $20 and up, Abode Restaurant & Lounge, 1541 Ocean Ave., (310) 394-3463, Romanov, 12229 Ventura Blvd., (818) 760-3177, Hadaka, 8226 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 822-2601
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