resh from its multimillion-dollar facelift, Sunset Boulevard'sultra-luxe Mondrian Hotel has transformed half of its open-face lobbywith a smooth, sceney lounge. Filled with velour-coated cream boothsand orange chairs set against metallic-speckled walls, it's reminiscentof a scene from Alice in Wonderland ... on Prozac. (A little crazy, butmuch calmer.) Waitresses wrapped in white weave through faux wood graintables as fashy and flashy types sip sake and exotic martinis on stoolsshaped like salt and pepper shakers. There's a signature cocktail listof 23 specialties, including the Lemongrass Lychee and Asian Side Car.For a little more nourishment, guests can choose from a variety oftapas and half sushi rolls that include the popular surf and turfsliders of Wagyu beef served with caramelized sweet onions and lobsterwith truffled slaw.
