You may not expect to find a chic restaurant tucked under a Melrose tattoo parlor, but beyond the entrance, a honey-colored oasis with dark leather booths, curvy bars, tropical plants, and lots of flattering light awaits. Market-fresh ingredients are creatively paired to form dishes like green bean salad with truffles, sweetbreads in torn pasta, and morsels of lamb done three ways. The polished clientele celebrates special occasions at linen-draped tables, while eye-catching cocktailers enjoy the bar menu featuring fondue, duck skewers, and pomegranate martinis.

Table 8 Information:

• California menu. Dinner. Closed Sun; holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended.