Photo: Courtesy of Art Gray
5. Sunny Spot
Chef Roy Choi's newest restaurant, Sunny Spot, serves West Indian cuisine in the former Beechwood space. Opened in November, the whimsical venue has two separate rooms: There's space for 56 in the Rum Den and 59 in the main room. The total maximum indoor capacity is 115, and there's also a patio for 65.
Photo: Courtesy of Art Gray
7. Greystone Manor
SBE Nightlife Group's new Greystone Manor Supperclub is meant to evoke the Renaissance, with ornate chandeliers and millwork. There's a dance floor surrounded by two full-service bars, plus a menu of shared plates. Decor includes vintage sofas finished with aged leather and velvet. A lounge area within is right for smaller groups.
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9. Il Covo
Il Covo opened this fall with a private dining room for 50 guests. The restaurant is the recent project from veteran restaurateur Sean MacPherson (who's behind Swingers Diner, Jones, and the Roger Room). Set in a 1920s Mediterranean-style former four-plex apartment, the venue has been reinterpreted with the look and feel of a Mediterranean home and garden. It has three salvaged antique fireplaces, a long bar area with carved wood accents, and an enclosed patio. With a menu executed by Milanese-born Roberto Maggioni, formerly of Santa Monica's Locanda del Lago, Il Covo offers classic and contemporary Italian dishes.
Photo: Greg Huebner
