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Akasha Restaurant

Opened in 2008, Akasha features New American food, meaning that everything is delicious, organic, seasonal and local. You'll never feel trendier but welcomed. Good for dates and business meetings. There is also a well-stocked bar. Happy hour is daily from 2:30-7PM and features significant discounts on drinks and appetizers. Bonus trivia: the owner, Akasha Richmond, has been the personal chef to pop star Michael Jackson and actors Barbara Streisand and Billy Bob Thorton.

Address: 9543 Culver Blvd
Getting there: Corner of Culver and Watseka
Price: $15-35
Website: akasharestaurant.com (opens in a new tab)

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