"Made famous by Inspector Gadget and infamous by subway flashers, the trench coat is a polarizing piece of outerwear, but when done correctly, it’s the ultimate power move. And that’s exactly why you’re going to NoMad for its debut. The Downtown restaurant/bar/hotel is one of LA’s most impressive pieces of architecture, and a meal inside their main dining room feels like you’re at an invite-only Gotham City fundraising gala. The menu is a somewhat standard mix of fresh vegetables, crudos, and big plates of meat, but it’s all tremendous, so you don’t care. Also, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better cocktail in the neighborhood." - brant cox