"Romance has been hard to come by this past year. Most of our attempts have included some combination of candle wax on the dining room table, curated pasta playlists, and locking our dog in the bedroom for companionship (then feeling, like, really guilty about it). Which is all to say, you also might be having trouble remembering how an actual date works. If that’s the case, head to The Brothers Sushi. The high-end sushi bar in the Valley has a cozy outdoor patio that’s secluded from the noise and bustle of the Ventura freeway, and serves everything from stone-grilled Wagyu to sushi omakase, as well as steamed crab legs and house sake that’s made in Fukushima." - brant cox, kat hong