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A Refined, Unique Beverly Hills Experience

Distinguished by its novel physical space, this Beverly Hills luxury hotel is set around a dramatic pool terrace with private cabanas and the recently launched Oliverio restaurant- all just steps from shopping at the finest boutiques, galleries and restaurants nearby.

Avalon Beverly Hills offers luxurious amenities, stylish accommodations, and creative meeting and event space in the heart of Beverly Hills.

Inventive Beverly Hills Accommodations at the Avalon

Inspired by the relaxed “patio lifestyle” of mid-20th Century Southern California, Avalon’s 84 Beverly Hills hotel rooms, suites and penthouse studios offer guests comfort and style in the heart of Beverly Hills.

Custom-designed and classic furnishings include pieces by such notable designers as George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, and Charles Eames. Pampering Beverly Hills accommodations include custom-designed furnishings and beds with sumptuous Italian designer lines, Neil George amenities and in-room spa treatments for upscale Beverly Hills lodging.

Business travelers will discover everything they need to make this Beverly Hills business hotel their office in LA. From high-speed Internet access, personal voice mail and 24-hour room service to comfortable work desks, our fully equipped guestrooms let you take your business on the road without missing a beat.

Outdoor dining in Beverly Hills -Oliverio restaurant in Beverly Hills features modern Italian cuisine in a relaxed California patio atmosphere created with poolside stone veneer tables and modernist chairs, private cabanas set with Cippolino blue-green marble, custom Italian ceramic columns and geometric wall graphics, all encased within bamboo trees and floor to ceiling glass windows for chic Beverly Hills dining.

By day, this Beverly Hills restaurant provides a unique, relaxed environment for fine dining. Cushioned lounge chairs surround a 1950′s pool where hotel guests can unwind in the California sunshine. Tables set inside cabanas are ideal for breakfast and lunch, where guests and neighborhood professionals gather to enjoy cocktails or discuss business. The sparkling blue water of the pool, combined with the rich blue décor of the restaurant, creates an oasis in the middle of the bustling city of Beverly Hills.

When the sun goes down, Oliverio becomes a distinct destination for enjoying fine cuisine, drinks and intimate gatherings. Inside, the restaurant and bar offers guests a serene lounge atmosphere with plush couches, custom marble tables and vintage chairs. Under the stars, Oliverio’s cabanas and candlelit tables create a dramatic setting around the pool with an eclectic mix of music created specifically for the peaceful setting.

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9400 West Olympic Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 277-5221

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The annual Father’s Day event highlight’s a superb combination of automobiles and entries include Classic Cars 1925 1948, Pre-1975 American Cars, Muscle Cars, Sports Cars, European Cars, Woodys, Hot Rods, Customs, Race Cars, Vintage Motorcycles and special interest vehicles from throughout Southern California and the Western United States.

“The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance has established itself as a “must-see” event for auto aficionados and families alike here in Southern California,” said Bruce Meyer, Chairman of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. “The collection of vintage Jaguars on the 200 block of Rodeo Drive promises to be a stunning display and the overall caliber of vehicles is highly impressive. We are truly looking forward to another great show.”

The theme, “A DIFFERENT ROAD,” accurately captures the essence of both the Jaguar brand and Rodeo Drive, both of which are renowned for their unparalleled sophistication and inimitable approach to luxury. The launch of the all-new XJ exemplifies Jaguar’s revitalization and modernization of the classic brand over the course of the past 75 years. The XJ’s bold and cutting-edge design paired with unsurpassed technological advances and performance makes it the most bold and daring automobile to date in the Jaguar line-up.

For more Information Visit:

http://www.rodeodrive-bh.com/CNC/CNC_2010.html

Checkout an amazing residence at the Sierra Towers in West Hollywood, designed by renown designer Steven Autry.  The space sits high above the hills with a spectacular corner unit view of the Hollywood Hills and downtown LA.

Lifestyle fashion guru and native New Yorker Steven Autry began his successful design career after studying at Rollins College and a long term relationship with luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman. While starting out merchandising mannequins, the fiber glass dolls were not enough to contain his artistic vision and interest in home design. He was quickly moved to the home floor visual team. This vast experience in high fashion home design served as an ongoing, hands-on and constantly evolving education in interior design.

Autry worked in visual merchandising for Bergdorf Goodman for more than six years, working closely with a team of eleven to continually reinvent the 10,000 square feet of the home department every mont. His philosophy is based on making a house a home and creating a cohesive space that is handsome and distinguished and yet comfortable to live in. That being said, Autry still firmly believes every home should have a bit of glamour.

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Overlooking the Pacific since 1939, Hotel Shangri-La is a dramatic beacon of Art Deco beauty, Hollywood allure, and Los Angeles history. Perched on a high bluff, mere steps from the beach, this timeless Santa Monica boutique hotel has undergone a $30 million redesign — promising you a stylish haven to see and be seen. Each lavish, non-smoking Santa Monica hotel room and suite affords you sweeping ocean views. Our lush courtyard with elevated pool and cabanas encourages mingling and sunning. The gourmet restaurant, The Dining Room, offers first-class cuisine and hushed intimacy, and our posh, rooftop bar doubles as a glamorous host for exclusive events. Summoning the ambiance of a chic private club, our inspiring accommodations are a stirring embodiment of art, luxury, and architecture.

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Perched on a high bluff in the heart of Santa Monica, California, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean
Walking distance to the Santa Monica Pier, beaches, premium shopping, boutiques, and world-class restaurants
A short drive from some of Los Angeles’ most coveted attractions, including Rodeo Drive, The Getty Center and Villa, and Malibu
Only 20 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport

An Exclusive Hideaway, The Height Of Modern Luxury For Santa Monica Boutique Hotels

Experience the legendary history and contemporary luxury of Hotel Shangri-La — the ideal getaway for discerning travelers. Perched atop a bluff, only steps from the beach, this exclusive hideaway blends a timeless Art Deco design with stunning Pacific Ocean views. Book your Santa Monica hotel reservations online today for exceptional rates.

Read more about Shangri La Hotel in Santa Monica

Shangri-La Hotel
www.shangrila-hotel.com
1301 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1019
(310) 394-2791

STK has become synonymous with sexy. It is the most fashionable steakhouse experience that you will find in LA and many celebrities will vouch for it. The grand entrance is an archway covered in ivy and once you step inside the door, you will see the main bar and dining rooms.

Kim Kardashian, David Spade, Sean Penn and Paula Abdul have all been spotted here. The restaurant, which is strategically located across the street from Koi, has become the new hotspot, the place to be seen. It isn’t surprising to see herds of paparazzi waiting in front of the venue.

Staggering spherical lights hang from high ceilings which create a pleasing visual effect. The main dining room is black and white. Purple orchids in the middle of the room give it a hint of color.

Big Eye Tuna: spice rub, avocado, garden vegetables

Bull horns cover the back wall of the main dining room while a mix of modern and Western music play in the background. Snakeskin menus and comfortable leather seating add to the glitz and glamour of this trendy Beverly Hills scene.

Kansas City Veal: mushrooms, finerling potatos, plum demi

We started with the spicy tuna tartare and watermelon hamachi. The Hamachi is a refreshing mix of hamachi with a crunch of ginger and cilantro. It is the perfect dish to cleanse the palette. The tuna was mixed with peaches, yuzu aioli sauce and crisp won tons.

Steaks come in all different cuts and sizes. Since I was hungry, the plan was to order the whopping 34 oz cowboy rib-eye, but instead I went with the 20 oz bone-in ribeye. Each steak has an option of toppings and side dishes. I would highly recommend a opping of crab and a side of parmesan truffle fries. These fries are to die for—they melt in your mouth with perfect texture and taste sensations.

Of course the steak was savory and amazing. I ordered mine medium rare for ultimate taste and flavor.

755 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 659-3535

www.stkhouse.com

Spicy Tuna Tartare: peaches, yuzu aioli & crispy wontons

roasted beats: coriander, micro mint, yogurt & curry

sweet potato side

Stk’s signature cowboy ribeye

organic arugula

755 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 659-3535

www.stkhouse.com

see the Destination Luxury design house for the first time!

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 26, 2010) – Premiering on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th, Evo, L.A.’s only LEED-Silver high-rise residence, will transform its 20th floor into five exquisite living spaces featuring designs from some of L.A.’s elite interior design experts.

Participating designers include:

• Daniel Vandenbark – a well-known designer who uses the essence of architecture to blend creative and environmental design ideas.
• Mark Cutler Design – one of Robb Report’s “Top 40” firms in the country, Mark Cutler Design, Inc. blends the fundamentals of building and design into elegant reflections of his clients.
• Room & Board – is a leader of lifestyle home furnishings that are simple, modern, and sustainable. The design team from Room & Board will use Room & Board branded pieces along with the iconic pieces by Eames, Noguchi, Saarinen and George Nelson, to fit the design aesthetics of Evo.
• David Desmond – an internationally recognized interior designer based in Los Angeles. His projects reflect the past through a modern prism, and distinguish themselves by restrained luxury, meticulous attention to detail and superlative craftsmanship.
• Modern Home + Living Magazine – the premiere modern celebrity lifestyle brand will provide a window into the up-close-and-personal world of all facets of celebrity living.
• “The goal is to enlighten Angelenos about modern luxury living in a high-rise. High-rise living is still a new concept to most L.A. residents, and many aren’t accustomed to designing for that type of space. We decided to create beautiful models to provide them with expert examples of the best in design for modern high-rise luxury living,” stated Evo’s Sales and Marketing Director Rhonda Slavik.

The completed residences of each of the designers will not only serve as useful model high-rise homes, but will also accentuate the inherent beauty of EVO by highlighting it’s magnificent architectural bones and breathtaking views.

According to Slavik, Evo’s Designer Showcase will provide an excellent opportunity to fulfill future residents’ desire to learn more about designing a luxury residence.

Tips and tricks from participating designers include:

• One bold shot of color can set the tone of an entire space. For example, painting one wall red in an entry hallway creates a strong first impression of warmth, welcome and intrigue.
• Provided by designer David Desmond
• Instead of using one large coffee table, try using a collection of smaller ones grouped together. They can be the same or vastly different styles, but either way, the grouping really creates a powerful point of interest and gives you plenty of flexibility when you’re entertaining.
• Provided by designer Mark Cutler Design, Inc.
• If you have a spectacular view, make it become part of the room. Keep furnishings simple.
• Provided by Room & Board
• For more details call 213-622-5400 or visit EVOShowcase.com.

About Evo

Each residence at Evo features high-end amenities and rich refined finishes such as natural hardwood floors and wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, designer countertops and fixtures, expansive operable windows, decks, Juliet balconies, walk-in closets, four levels of secured parking, full service concierge and a 24-hour lobby attendant. “Aqua” a large open-roof terrace plaza with a lap pool, plasma televisions and shared food preparation area sits atop the sixth floor. Complementing Evo’s exclusive resident lounge “Two-Forty” on the 24th floor is “Tempo”, the resident-exclusive, state-of-the-art fitness center managed by health celebrity Juliet Kaska.

Downtown Los Angeles remains a bustling center of activity, despite continued economic challenges. Evo is pleased to be a part of the ongoing transformation of Downtown L.A., joined by more than 200 new businesses including dozens of new restaurants, boutiques and galleries that also attract a discerning clientele. With recent additions to the community including L.A. Live, Downtown Los Angeles is slated to become the city’s cultural, residential and economic center. The South Group’s contributions to this movement, Evo, Elleven and Luma, are just steps from STAPLES Center, red-carpet events at the Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, The Conga Room and the GRAMMY museum, which are expected to host at least 600 events annually.

Interested homebuyers may call (213) 622-5400, visit www.EvoSouth.com or visit the Evo Sales Gallery at 1155 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90015.

When you enter the restaurant, you will notice a zen-like yet futuristic setting. Traditional Asian elements such as bamboo and feng-shui wooden furniture fill the main bar. A metallic sheet filled with backlit holes sit along the walls of the bar simulating city lights.

After passing the main bar, you will see the main dining room which is lined with retro-60s inspired lamps and a glass wall that divides you from the outside. The best place to sit is on the outside patio that showcases the 180 degree view of city lights and skyscrapers. Plush leather booths surround large magnificent tables while patrons gaze on one of the most spectacular views of the city.

The space is masculine and larger than life. Tall ceilings and magnificent beams separate the dining space from the elegant cityscape surroundings.

Since it is located in the middle of the financial district, this is the perfect place to close a deal with a power lunch. If you are coming here on a date, the best time to come would be right before the sunset, then you will see the impressive transition from day to night.

Start your meal with the kushi-katsu–skewered panko crusted shrimp stuffed mushroom, mozzarella and camembert cheese. Then move onto the famous Takami Robata (items are sauteed and presented on a stick). A variety of vegetables, meat, seafood and poultry are available for robata–shishito peppers, shitake, tsukune (chicken meatball), duck breast, foie gras, lamb chops and Chilean Seabass.

The seared yellowtail with diced chiles is a refreshing yet spiced appetizer while the spicy tuna on crispy rice is sure to delight. For entrees, the miso Chilean Sea bass is probably one of the best in the city. The flavor is subtle yet powerful. The texture of the cut of fish meshes together while it melts in your mouth. For rolls, try the signature 21st roll–snow crab legs are wrapped around spicy tuna king crab and avocado with sweet creamy sauce.

For dessert, order the Japanese tiramisu, a unique blend of homemade tiramisu with ginger creme anglaise, topped with vanilla ice cream. The sensation is succulent and mesmerizing–rivaling the best of Italian restaurants with an Asian twist.

Takami
811 Wilshire Blvd
21st Floor
LA Ca 90017

213.236.9600

The first Chaya (Chaya means teahouse in Japanese) was established in Japan underneath a Cherry blossom tree 390 years ago.  After a long wait, the popular Asian fusion franchise has finally made it to downtown Los Angeles.  Located in the heart of the Drago center, Chaya’s reputation precedes itself with its Asian inspired design and its delightful playful accents.  The facade and interior was designed by fame architect Anthony Poon.

The restaurant is separated into two sections, the main dining room and lounge.  The lounge is half outside and half inside, though it simulates an outdoor patio.  Radiant heat comes from the bottom of the floor and heats the entire space.  A trendy metallic ceiling with circular skylight holes sits above patrons as they sip on a variety of cocktails.  

When you enter the main dining room, you will immediately see a chandelier made of replicated items of trash from the British sea shore including cups, spider webs, sunglasses and Tupperware.  The whimsical contraption was created by artist Stuart Haygarth and makes for a great conversation piece and goes well with the downtown spirit.  As downtowners, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

The crowd consists of stylish hip working professionals, foodies and trendsetters.  During happy hour, runway music blazes in the background while businessmen and women talk about their stressful workdays.  Happy hour is happening with a variety of specials on beer, wine, rolls…you name it, they have it. 

Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe is responsible for the delicious Asian Fusion Cuisine.  There is something on the menu for everyone–Feast on Maine Lobster with Shrimp Raviolli, Miso marinated white sea bass or grilled prime beef rib eye.  If you are craving sushi, a full sushi bar served a variety of classic and exotic rolls and fresh sashimi.

3 to 7 happy hour 

Chaya Downtown
525 S Flower St
LA, Ca 90071

 213.236.9577