Comments (0) BEST LONG HAPPY HOUR - 2009
Yamato
The Westwood Bank building in the heart of Westwood Village has seen more image changes than Madonna since the actual bank closed decades ago. It was a retail space for most of the '80s and '90s before being transformed for restaurant tenants, and the previous occupant was Eurochow, which didn't seem to fare well. Yamato, the current incarnation, is nothing terribly innovative with regard to Japanese fusion cuisine — the sushi and appetizers are pretty good, if not inspiring. Yet the important thing to remember about Yamato is that its happy hour lasts for hours. Specifically, all drinks and nibbles are half-price until 10 p.m., seven days a week. That's a hell of a nifty penny-saver to have in your back pocket for those nights when you just can't break free of the office before seven, or if you want to grab a quick respite before a late movie. There are still a few movie theaters left in Westwood at this point, right? 1099 Westwood Blvd., Wstwd. (310) 208-0100. Open daily 5-10 p.m.
—Nicole Campos
