honestly, there is no such thing as "phenomenal food, exceptional service in a non-stuffy, gorgeous environment... a meal to remember!" in los angeles. the old stand-bys are just that...old. michael's, valentino's. the new comers are staffed by part-timers who don't put in the care and expertise required to qualify for exceptional service. l.a. is a different place than new york in so many ways...this is just one of them. the restaurant scene is alive and well here, but in a much different way then nyc. better to search for innovations rather than a jean georges experience (which in my experience is inconsistent). perhaps, as has been suggested, nobu would be a good place to start. or sona. if you can get to northern california try french laundry or dry creek inn or cyrus.