Falcon (CLOSED)

A visually striking, Asian-inspired landscape in which indoor and outdoor spaces merge, Falcon's dramatic interior is almost worth a visit in itself. The formerly Asian-esque menu now has more French and Italian accents, but the wood oven still turns out meats crusted with herbs and perfumed by smoke. The sensuous atmosphere is a draw: as the evening goes on, this becomes one of LA's livelier bar scenes.