Keeping Current at Koi

The beloved Asian fusion restaurant Koi announced a new location just a stone’s throw away from its former location on North La Cienega Blvd. “We intend to maintain the same standards that have excited our guests since we first opened over two decades ago,” says Nick Haque, founder and CEO of Koi Hospitality Group. The main dining room is outfitted with tufted round pastel booths for large groups and a back patio for alfresco dining. A new vegan menu caters to a health-oriented clientele with dishes such as the Aka Vegan Roll with tofu and avocado and the Vegan Dragon Roll with shiitake, sweet potato, and tofu wrapped in soy paper. 734 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, 310.659.9449

Big Fish

The Boston-based eatery, boasting one of the largest collections of tinned fish in the country, finally made its way West with an outpost on the Sunset Strip. Inspired by a meal the owner had in Barcelona, Saltie Girl offers an expansive seafood menu and raw bar, in addition to a wide selection of tinned fish, such as clams, anchovies, salmon, sardines, and trout served on a crowded board. Accoutrements consist of a trio of salts, French bread, pickled peppers, and crunchy butter to create a perfectly balanced bite. Lighter fare includes the L.A. Pink Salad, named after the pretty pink radicchio lettuce, the tricolored beet salad, and the tuna tartare. And don’t overlook the lobster spaghetti. End on a sweet note with baked-to-order chocolate chip cookies, provided by SweetBoy Bakery. 8615 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, saltiegirl.com

Modern mexican

The bustling Sunset Strip says hello to the rustic, Mayan Riviera–inspired Casa Madera, an 8,000square-foot oasis tucked away on the outdoor deck of the reimagined Mondrian hotel. With plenty of options to sit indoors or out and a strolling guitarist in the dining room, there is not a bad seat in the house. Mexican influences are seen in both the jungle-inspired decor and a menu that is intended to evoke flavors of the Caribbean coast. The seafood-focused menu includes dishes like melt-in-yourmouth hamachi serrano, white fish ceviche, and shrimp tacos, which pair nicely with the tequila and mezcal craft cocktails (opt for the Solstice if you like a spicy kick). Casa Madera at the Mondrian, 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.878.0814