A trendy menu draws in the trendiest of crowds at this hip urban restaurant.

The Scene
This swanky place has all the pulse and rhythm of a hipster spot for a boisterous lunch with friends and people-watching. With vaulted copper ceilings, exposed brick, berets on all the kitchen staff and lots of trendy eyewear in the crowd, AIX is happening. It's noisy and energetic and very popular, but reservations aren't accepted.

The Food
The menu has mostly Provencal and Mediterranean dishes such as artisanal breads, hummus, grilled pizzas, risottos and roasted chicken with garlic. You can't go wrong with the roasted tomato soup and lamb with ratatouille. The wine list is extensive and expensive, but this is the kind of restaurant where budgets and waistlines are stretched to accommodate the joie de vivre.