Caviar chic

> Offering classic maki and opulent sushi alike, Old Town Pasadena restaurant Kaviar has opened a location in the Arts District. Its sibling spot has a full alcohol license for cocktails, along with signature items such as toro nigiri topped with uni, caviar, truffle and gold flake. Also on executive chef John Hans Yeo’s menu: hot dishes including A5 Wagyu with truffle butter and uni pasta with quail egg and truffle. Fashion designer and creative director Aureta Thomollari, newly a partner in the restaurant, is debuting a caviar room in the space. Next year, Kaviar is set to expand to Dallas and Scottsdale. 449 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, (213) 221-7078, kaviarrestaurants.com