Cities Restaurant, Los Angeles

At Cities Restaurant, candles top tables surrounded by sleek leather couches.The posh decor echoes the restaurant's upscale menu, which puts an inventive spin on New American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Favorite items include the fry-bread pizza, which comes piled high with burrata, chorizo, and roasted red peppers. Diners can also savor short ribs that have been slow-braised for six hours in a soy reduction. For lunch, the menu features soups and sandwiches. Cities restaurant stays open late on the weekend, and offers an extensive beer and wine selection. On select nights, the space fills with the sound of live bands and DJs.