L.A. LIVE, Downtown’s 27-acre entertainment, sports and residential district, anchored by NOKIA Theatre, STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center, will add to its list of completed projects in 2008. New restaurant openings include Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar; Katsuya, the ultra-hip sushi and robata bar; the Yard House restaurant and brew pub; New York-based Rosa Mexicano fine dining; ESPN Zone Restaurant and sports bar; a new Wolfgang Puck eatery at NOKIA Plaza; plus a Starbucks, a New Zealand Natural Ice Cream shop and a quick-service restaurant. In addition, the GRAMMY Museum will open in October as part of the GRAMMY Awards 50th anniversary year. The one-of-a-kind museum will include a 200-seat theatre and a rooftop terrace for up to 450 guests. Club NOKIA will open in 2008 with live performances and private events for up to 2,300 guests. The legendary Conga Room will relocate to L.A. LIVE and Lucky Strike Bowling Center will open 18 lanes, plus billiards, darts and private function rooms. NOKIA Theatre’s 2008 headliners include Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Larry The Cable Guy, Juanes and The Moody Blues.

-Bill Karz