Star Choices in the City of Angels
August 12, 2004

With so many hot spots in Los Angeles, it's almost impossible to narrow down the best of the best. But with the help of Hal Sparks, we managed to do just that -- from fresh fish, to hip Hollywood hangouts to a symphony of stars, we bring you the city's best.

Our first stop was the sushi joint Hamasaku, where owner Toshi Kihara hosts the likes of Angelina Jolie, Harrison Ford and Arnold Schwarzenegger. "That is the most spectacular piece of fish I've ever seen in my life," Sparks insisted. "If you're going to Hamasaku, you're going to need to know one phrase: 'ushi.' That means delicious."

Next, we hit up Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, which is the "in" spot for A-list celebrity spotting. From Robert De Niro to P. Diddy to Jennifer Lopez, this is definitely the playground for Hollywood's hippest stars.

"Mr. Chow has so many beautiful celebrities in it that I feel like a troll when I go there," Hal admitted, joking: "I'm evil, do not look upon me, I'm ugly and viciously disgusting."

Head Maitre D Chris Denton explained that at Mr. Chow and its sister spot, Eurochow, in West LA, the stars always receive the VIP treatment. "The stars come here for great food and a great time," he told us.

And after eating, how about some entertainment? Our last stop was the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, where mega-stars filled the place for its grand opening. From the Spielbergs to Catherine Zeta-Jones to Tom Hanks, all the stars loved the stunningly designed hall, in which the acoustics are second to none.

"This is like asking, like being asked to ride the first elevator at the Eiffel Tower," said Hanks.

"It's sad when you go up there, and Mickey tells you the orchestra pit seats are sold out," Hal joked.

So congrats to Hamasaku, Mr. Chow and the Disney Hall, because you top our Best of LA list.


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