Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge
Opening June 2007 in Penhouse Suite Overlooking Downtown
Los Angeles' Bustling Financial District

Restaurant and Lounge/ Event Venue Showcases Cutting Edge Design;
Innovative Sushi and Robata Creations

Los Angeles, California - Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant and the adjacent Elevate Lounge, the newest additions to Downtown Los Angeles' growing list of luxury restaurants and late night lounges, will open its doors in June 2007. Located on the corner of Flower Street and Wilshire Boulevard in the midst of the financial district, the 14,200 square foot multi-dimensional destination will encompass the entire 21st story penthouse suite of the 811 Wilshire Boulevard office building. This $4 million project, complete with sweeping views from the South Bay to the San Fernando Valley, is the latest creation from the Downtown Entertainment Group.

Heading the culinary team at Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is Executive Chef Kenny Yamada, well known for opening Encino's famed Katsu-ya restaurant, where he was mentored by acclaimed Sushi Master Katsuya Uechi. Chef Yamada is also credited with opening Bel Air's prestigious SHU (Sushi House Unico) and served as Executive Chef at Bambu in Malibu and the Malibu Inn Bar & Restaurant. He has also worked with Wolfgang Puck to create signature Japanese dishes for events including the Governor's Ball following the Oscars, and countless special events at Spago and Chinois on Main in Santa Monica.

Chef Yamada has created a delectable menu of sushi and robata selections, using only the freshest seafood and the finest ingredients to conceive an array of innovative dishes such as: "Pop Art Crab," a flavorful and artistic combination of crispy tempura, Dungeness crab, sweet potato, avocado, shishito pepper and four distinct sauces, and "Tropical Avocado Bowl," a unique pairing of fresh sashimi inside a hollowed out avocado that is seasoned to perfection with vine ripened mangos and special sauces. Additionally, the "Sweet Scallop Present" conceived to look like a gift box, is artistically crafted out of an egg and is filled with a unique mixture of sweet tempura battered scallops and wine infused Jell-o that is sure to delight.

Also featured is a well-crafted cocktail list showcasing distinctive Sake and Soju-based cocktails including Takami's signature Wasabitini, Bloody Sake, Sake-Cran and Pamasake drinks.

"We conceived Takami / Elevate to be a unique dining and lounge destination with a view unlike any other in that will create a new gathering place in the heart of downtown Los Angeles' financial district," says Takami Principal, Emil Eyvazoff.

Renowned design firm Tag Front was commissioned to design the multi faceted destination of Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge more than two years ago. Tag Front is credited with designing award-winning interiors for many famed restaurants and nightclubs in Los Angeles including Boa, Katana, The Ivar, Nacional and the Geisha House. Noteworthy elements of this 14,200 square foot space include a 7,000 square foot, 360-degree patio with sweeping views of the city that can be enjoyed in the restaurant's dining room, in the private event space and in the bar. Internal touches include a glass enclosed wine room with a floor to ceiling wine display, multiple fire elements and ceilings made of Red Balau wood slats in the restaurant and a cube shape suspended metal ceiling in the lounge.

Located adjacent to Takami is Elevate Lounge, a full service late night bar and lounge, offering an exquisite indoor/outdoor space where guests can indulge in their favorite cocktails and appetizers, amazing views of the city and a live disc jockey spinning the latest hip tunes for their listening pleasure. At Elevate Lounge, event planners and guests will also have the ability to customize the space for their private event needs. The venue spans 6,000-square-feet with state-of-the-art audio / visual hookup capabilities, moveable modern furniture and other flexible features. Private sit-down lunches or dinners, fashion shows and many other special functions can be held at Elevate Lounge, easily seating 150

for private dining and over 200 for standing room only events.

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge are located at 811 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Takami will be open daily for lunch and dinner and Elevate will be open nightly for drinks. Reservations are recommended for Takami and can be made calling 213-236-9600. For more information on Takami and Elevate, visit www.takamisushi.com or www.elevatelounge.com.