Sushi note is part sushi spot, part wine bar, and unlike any other place to eat raw fish in the city.

For their second location in Sherman Oaks, Petit Trois has gotten bigger in every way, with a large dining room, an expanded menu, and breakfast.

The sushi at Little Izaka-ya by Katsu-ya in Sherman Oaks is better than what you’d get at the Hollywood Katsuya, and about a third of the price.

A-Listers and locals co-mingle at this Sherman Oaks classic.

Blue Dog is one of our favorite neighborhood drinking spots in the Valley.

Boneyard Bistro is a Santa Maria-style BBQ spot in Sherman Oaks with one of the Valley’s best beer selections.

Bluebird Brasserie in Sherman Oaks serves Belgian beer and food, and is a good hangout spot for just about anyone.

Wild + Free’s rotisserie chicken-centered food makes for a good option for a casual, semi-healthy workday lunch in the Valley.