by Danny H. on Yummy cocktail sojus amongst an elegant setting. Also, the food is pretty darn good, too. Upon entering, you're treated a place that's not decorated like most of Koreatown. First off, you have to enter this place through an elevator on the first floor. The exit will be stairs that take you to the back of the building. Thus, entrance and exit will never mix. Secondly, this place is decorated an elgant restaurnt you'd find in midtown. The mood is completely different from the rest of Koreatown, which aims to emphasize the feeling of the Korean culture. The food and drinks are very good, though a tad bit expensive for the portion size. But then again, this place is cheaper than a restaurant in midtown.
by Alena Stassinos on I went here for a friend's bachelorette party (along with 80% of the women there) and had a blast! At $25 for "preferred" seating, it was a good deal considering that you would pay almost as much for admission to Highlands. All in all, a good time was had by all. The guys have amazing bodies, some, like GUSTAVO also have a face to match. Seriously, girls were lined up to have a "private" lapdance with him. But at $20 a pop for about 1min of a lapdance on stage, it's just not worth it. Like everyone has said, you are allowed to stay for Highlands afterwards. The shirtless waiters put their shirts back on and mingle with the crowd. We ended up hanging out with a couple of them, with some special appearances by the dancers. Definitely a fun place to go with a bunch of your best girl friends!
by Ping Guilbeault on Ladies and gentleman, step right up for the biggest adult playground to hit Miracle Mile. Introducing Busby's East Sports Bar/Nightclub/Gameroom/Cinema and El Toro Cantina/Taco Tapas Restaurant/Tequila bar. Hold on to your seats, 'cause you won't wanna miss this side-by-side joyride. Busby's East Located in what used to be the old Conga Room, Busby's offers a juggling act of exciting activities, close to home. This second Busby's location - the original is in Santa Monica - is just as popular, but with a modern vibe meant to tantalize all your senses. Step inside the foyer and 17 plasma screen TVs greet you at the door. Climb your way up the baby blue & brown brocade staircase and immediately you're faced with one important decision: where do I play first? To your left beams the Mile High Club nightclub. In front lies the living room-like Sports Lounge with comfy couches and 6 plasma screen TVs, covering sports on 26 satellites. On your right is the round bar, complete with lively music, beautiful people, and yes, 15 more plasma screens. But this madhouse of fun doesn't stop here. Walk through the bar to enter the Billiards room for a free game of pool, backgammon, shuffleboard, or darts. There's even a private foosball table patio & a smoking patio, too. To dance the night away, hop the flight of stairs to the Mile High Club. Decorated in bold primary colors, the club offers many options to stretch your legs in between turbulent body-rocking. First class patrons can enjoy elevated VIP lounges with bottle service. And when the DJ's off-duty Sunday through Tuesday, the club turns into a cinema, screening free double features with complimentary popcorn. On Fridays and Saturdays, cover is $10 from 10pm on. Monday thru Friday, happy hour is from 4pm-7pm with half price appetizers and certain 2-for-1 drink specials. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner feature everything from Brie Crostinis to Dodger Dogs. But, for a whole new Mexican food experience, try their El Toro Cantina next door. El Toro Cantina It was owner Paul Boettcher's dream to open a California Pizza Kitchen-like joint, but with tacos. Former Le Dome Executive Chef, Chris Goosen, created 50 original tapas-style tacos from over 270 ingredients. Complete with wine and tequila pairings, they will definitely tantalize your taste buds. The tacos are split into four categories: Air (poultry and fowl), Land (beef and game), Earth (vegetarian), and Sea (fish and shellfish). At $3 to $5 apiece, your wallet and stomach will have plenty room to spare. For Air tacos, try the crunchy Popcorn Chicken with ancho-aioli sauce. For Land tacos, dine on the Kobe Flat Iron, or my favorite, the Baby Back Ribs with BBQ beans. An Earth worth noting is the Wild Mushroom taco. And for Sea, absolutely order the melt-in-your-mouth Tuna Tartare in a crisp wonton shell! They also serve traditional fare like fajitas and Churro Donut Holes for dessert. Don't forget to soak up the southwestern culture amongst cowhide bar stools and bullhorns with their secret-blend house margarita, 40 types of tasting tequilas, or cleverly named coffee martinis, like "Your mama on a Llama." Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday from 4pm-7pm, lunch is served daily, and the kitchen is open 'til 10pm on weekdays/11pm on weekends. From El Toro's outstanding balancing act of flavors to Busby's juggling act of entertainment, this double dose of fun could certainly be the next big hit on Miracle Mile.
