A restaurant by the renown culinary master Wolfgang Puck, Chinois provides the opportunity to eat delicious gourmet Chinese food, without the noise, cheesy decor, and family-style of serving which characterizes most Chinese restaurants. Yes, I know Chinois is not truly "authentic" cooking; however, I very much enjoyed my tender roast Peking duck served on a bed of rice with baby bok choy. The decor is clean, simple, and elegant. Although I ate here with a friend of mine, I think this place would be perfect for a romantic date. And, since this restaurant is located in Santa Monica, an after-dinner walk on the beach is quite convenient!