Etta (CLOSED)

Located in the new Shay Hotel complex in Culver City, Etta is the first West Coast outpost of an Italian-ish Chicago restaurant known for its housemade pasta, large-format roasted meats, and last but not least, its noteworthy “porron and a polaroid.” Using a Spanish-style wine decanter, diners can spend an entire evening pouring wine down each others’ throats while snapping photos with a provided Fujifilm Instax Mini—the ultimate way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or job promotion. Founded by Michelin-starred chef Danny Grant, it's an upscale wood-fired kitchen concept fit for date night, special occasions, and those hoping to impress their coworkers and friends.