Put on your best clothes, we’re going for upscale vibes tonight. You’ll start the evening at Sugarfish, one of LA’s favorite sushi spots (and for good reason). Next, head over to The Wolves for a cocktails before the show. Finally, make your way to the Walt Disney Concert Hall where you’ll see the world-renowned LA Phil perform.
Enjoy freshly-prepared nigiri at Sugarfish
📍 600 W 7th St #150, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Led by legendary chef Kazunori Nozawa, Sugarfish offers one of the best price-to-quality sushi experiences you’ll find in LA. The menu features fixed-price nigiri packages, in the spirit of trusting the chef. From tender ponzu-laced albacore to the sublime chutoro served over Nozawa’s signature warm rice, this is the perfect spot to start the night.
Know Before You Go
✔ They don’t take reservations. If you go before 6:30p, you can typically walk right in with no wait.
✔ Expect up to 1-2 hour wait if you go after 8pm.
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Step inside a Victorian-style cocktail bar at The Wolves
📍 519 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Next up, head to The Wolves – a whimsical and ornate cocktail bar that transports you to the elegance of Paris or Victorian England. Adorned with antique lamps, sculptures, and breathtaking stained-glass arches, and meticulously-crafted cocktails made with in-house ingredients, this DTLA gem offers an unparalleled ambiance.
Know Before You Go
✔ 6 minute Uber or 12 minute walk from Sugarfish.
✔ No reservations needed.
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Marvel at the the Disney Concert Hall and watch the LA Phil perform
📍 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The LA Phil flies under the radar for the many in the city – all the more reason to experience it at least once in your life. It’s a trailblazing orchestra that pushes boundaries and redefines the traditional concept of orchestral music. Under the guidance of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, you’ll hear the likes of Beethoven and Mozart performed by the best musicians in the world (and not to mention, in one of the world’s most magnificent venues – the Walt Disney Concert Hall).
✔ 8 minute Uber from The Wolves.
✔ Buy tickets on their website ahead of time.
✔ If you’re not Ubering, parking is $20 when you get there.
✔ They typically host a “listen & learn” session 1 hour before the show.
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