"Look, if we want them to do a "Scene" lunch, and the grub doesn't have to be that good, why not just send them to the Ivy on Robertson?"

'Spensive. El Coyote is eety beety dinero.

Oh yeah, I forgot.... It's 'spensive, all right. Urth Caffé isn't, however.

Moshdaddy - you don't know your Mexican food if you think Texas does it better. If you're a typical Texan, you voted wrong, too. The Mexican food in this state is delicious and authentic. I don't swear by Tito's, either. I don't know anybody who does but it is fun to stop by for a quick nosh.

rjwlgbca - Two good minds think alike, in regard to The Ivy. I don't like the food nor the scene but roseren and her friend would probably enjoy the scene. Sit out front, order a salad and watch the action. You'll see cars pull up and popping out, more silicone than you could ever imagine. Cell phone after cell phone and people pretending to think they're important. It's the meeting place of the divas, the narcissistic and wannabes galore.

By the way, take a cab to and from the Skybar.

I'm not into scenes, but isn't Chateau Marmont worth a visit for these two?

mlgb, as usual, is thinking with all eight cylinders! That sounds like a great place to check out-- specifically, the bar adjacent to the hotel (helpfully named the Bar Marmont).