Abernethy's 220 North Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

"Pleasant Dinner outside before the opera. Crab cake appetizers were pretty good, but I always wish for more of that yummy sea critter. The aspagus and crab salad was flavorful, but overdressed making it hard for the crab to show itself. Fisherman's stew was very nice. Server was friendly but disappeared for the length of an opera."

"Menu changes seasonally. The ribs were good, but I would have ordered something other than the chicken if I was to return. Can't wait to see who the next chef is."

"Ate dinner there before "El Ultimo Sueño de Frida y Diego." While we had reservations, we had to sit outside because a server allowed another couple who was sitting outside to sit inside. We were told they were very busy as three different shows were happening on the same night. The service showed that as we waited about 20 minutes before our order was taken. Since my hubby and I are both vegan, we ate the one entrée that was available: japchae -- sweet potatoe noodles with mushrooms, red pepper, sesame seeds, tamari sauce, and maybe ginger. We skipped the appetizer since we didn't want to risk being late to the opera. It was a good call on our part as our meal arrived before our drinks did (2 glasses of cabernet). The flavors in the japchae were drowned by the tamari sauce. While I understand it's used for flavoring, less of its use would be better. The server never returned to see if everything was okay. We only got his attention once we asked for the check. We skipped dessert and headed for the show since time was of the essence and the overall experience was uneventful. About 20 minutes later, I started feeling unusually thirsty which didn't make sense since we drank a large bottle of Aqua Panna during dinner. The thirst continued. When we got home, we both drank an entire bottle of water (32 ounces). It dawned on me that the reason we were so thirsty was due to the salty meal. I'd consider going back to eat at this restaurant as it's in the perfect location to the opera house, but I'm skipping the japchae to avoid the excess salt and incessant thirst which had lasted through this morning."

"Chef Atienzo's new menu is a flavorful delight! His offerings are an upscale and creative take in many of my favorite foods! The best flan I've ever had!"

"New restaurant at the newly remodeled Downtown Music Center. Current chef Shirley Chung features Chinese American cuisine. 4.5 stars overall, great staff, good drinks, and tasty food. Came here on opening night with my fiance and had a wonderful time. Ms Chi Chicken Pot Stickers - probably my favorite dish of the night. The pomogranate sweet and sour sauce was bomb and really balanced out the savoryness of the pot stickers. The Fresno chili's added a nice kick to put it over the top. 5 out of 5 stars. Bowl of Hugs - as described, a very earthy, homey dish that warms you up from within. The pork ribs were fall off the bone tender and the broth was phenomenal .4.5 out of 5 stars. S² Cecio e Pepe - our least favorite dish of the night, it wasn't bad but really didn't stand out in any way. It tasted very similar to an Alfredo pasta, and could have used some more of the Sichuan peppercorn. There was also no tofu that I could detect in the dish. 3 out of 5 stars. Lacquer Roasted 1/2 Chicken - really crispy skin, moist chicken breast, and tender bean sprouts. Tiger sauce was a nice balance of savory and spice. The chicken itself was good, but salted somewhat unevenly. 4 out of 5 stars. Mama said: "Always finish your rice - what a wonderful delight to end the evening! Not too sweet, with just the right amount of condensed milk. The toasted almonds and pineapple added great texture to the dish, but what really made the dish shine was the coconut like snow. I just wish there was more of it!! 4.5 out of 5 stars. Overall a great time, definitely wish I got the lamb belly, but there's always next time! Check it out if you're in the area or there for a show!! The restaurant changes chefs and menus every 3 months."