"This tiny spot on Ventura has two of the world’s greatest gifts under one roof. Not only does Sushi Note serve some of the best sushi in Sherman Oaks, but it’s also a wine bar. If it’s your first visit or you want to make the most of your life, get the Whole Note omakase. For $140, you get 12 pieces of perfectly-cut sushi (everything from red snapper and otoro to gravlax that will ruin all other gravlax), edamame, miso soup, a starter, a handroll, and yuzu gelato for dessert. Let the waitstaff suggest wine pairings to match your sushi—even if you just order a few la carte pieces of nigiri." - brant cox, sylvio martins