Round 2 is in full swing, check out the standings so far

Round 2 is in full swing with Craftsteak beating out Picasso, STK ahead of Bouchon and Prime Steakhouse dominating Mix.

Round 2 is in full swing with Nobu ahead of Mr. Chow, Spago beating out Koi and Red O and Matsuhisa almost neck and neck.

Haute Living’s curators have compiled a list of the 32 best restaurants in the city. Each week, two restaurants will faceoff, with patrons voting for their favorite between the two. The one with the most votes will advance to the next round. At the end of a five- week period, the reigning restaurant will be crowned Haute Living Restaurant Madness Champion for 2012.

See the restaurants that made it to Round 2, the Sweet Sixteen, and keep voting for your favorites.

Sunday is known for many great things: football, family dinners, and best of all, brunch. Brunch is the one time during the week that we are permitted to languish in the sun, eat sugary carbs, and drink expensive cocktails all day. For some Sunday fun, check out our picks for the top 5 posh brunch locations in Los Angeles.

Congrats to the winners advancing on to Round 2, The Sweet Sixteen!

Congrats to the winners advancing on to Round 2, The Sweet Sixteen!

Congrats to the winners advancing on to Round 2, The Sweet Sixteen!