Great report! Sounds like you do it like I do...Tasting all the libations!
Just a point of information. The Encounter theme resturant is not out of business it is closed down for a complete skelatal stucco reconstruction. It seems about 3 months ago a huge piece of the stucco surrounding the "legs" fell to the ground. Upon closer inspection, it was found that the entire stucco structure was in need of repair. The airport commission in one of its most expediant moves granted a couple of million dollars to correct the problem immediately.
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http://www.lawa.org/news/newsDisplay.cfm?newsID=898
The next time you travel through LAX do try the Encounter. It is really a cool resturant and bar.
Happy travels!