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Nov 1, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoWest Coasters, soon you’ll no longer have to head to Atlanta to get in some racing time at the Porsche Experience Center (PEC). The luxury car brand is opening a second location for its driving experience in California. In 2015, the manufacturer opened its first PEC and North American headquarters in Georgia, and with The Golden State being a major market for the brand, the company decided to debut its new facility in Los Angeles County. ... Read More | 
Sep 14, 2016 | Contributor: Jill WeinleinYou’d probably never guess that the new luxury boutique hotel V Palm Springs was once a budget Travelodge when you walk into its lobby. Purchased by Los Angeles celebrity criminal attorneys, the property saw a $15 million dollar makeover and was transformed into a 21st-century retreat. Because competition is fierce right now in city—an eclectic array of small boutique hotels sit along Palm Canyon Drive—the hotel needed to standout from day one. ... Read More | 
Sep 14, 2016 | Contributor: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVEThe sprawling City of Angeles has long been home to entertainment industry insiders and beach bums alike. The fabric of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), by contrast, has been considered a dead zone when compared to areas like Venice Beach or West Hollywood. More recently, however, the locale (which incorporates Little Tokyo, the Arts District, the Fashion District, and the Historic Core neighborhoods, just to name a few) is engaging in a cultural renaissance which promises to make it the thriving heartbeat of a newly realized urban metropolis. ... Read More | 
Aug 30, 2016 | Contributor: Beth GrahamDon’t think of a visit to the Los Angeles Farmers Market as an afternoon of wandering through stalls of fresh produce, instead consider it more as an around-the-world culinary excursion. I recently joined Melting Pot Food Tours for one of their trips to the city’s famed market. To fully appreciate all that this foodie paradise has to offer, you first have to understand its 82-year history. ... Read More | 
Jun 28, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoL’Auberge Del Mar’s yearly after party following Opening Day at the Races has become the place to see and be seen. Attended by the city’s most fashionable locals, this year’s event will take place on July 15 from 5 p.m. to midnight. ... Read More | 
Jun 18, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoThese days, it feels like you can rent out just about anyone’s house through home-sharing sites. Not only can you sleep in one-of-a-kind units around the world, you can also sleep in your favorite celebrity’s bed too! Maybe not their current place of residence, but thanks to the sharing economy, you can now get cozy in the former homes of Hollywood A-listers. To get a glimpse of where Sonny and Cher wrote songs or what Denzel Washington considered a good real estate investment, here is a look at six celebrity-approved vacation rentals you can book right now: ... Read More | 
Jun 17, 2016 | Contributor: Jackie BryantPublic art is getting taken to a whole new level in Beverly Hills with the unveiling of a new world-class exhibition, Dali Exhibit at Two Rodeo Drive. 12 statues, made by Surrealist icon Salvador Dalí, will be on display on Rodeo Drive from June 16 to September 23. This marks the first and largest outdoor showcase of the Spanish artist’s work and the exhibit will be free to the public. It highlights Dalí’s three-dimensional bronze sculptures that are up to 12-feet tall, as well as museum-sized sculptures that range in size from four to nine feet. Each sculpture highlights Dalí’s provocative and untamed imagination, for which he became infamous. ... Read More | 
Jun 17, 2016 | Contributor: Susan MichalsImagine going to a club and spotting Norman Reedus, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sofia Vergara, Prabal Gurung, Joan Collins, Daphne Guinness and Mick Jagger all in the same place. Talk about multi-generational glamour. This what you can expect at Giorgio's, the invitation-only club at The Standard in Hollywood. ... Read More | 
Jun 13, 2016 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffFor the past 20 years, Hilton’s Waterfront Beach Resort and the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa have been the only four-star resorts in town, with the uber-cool, surfer-chic Kimpton Shorebreak leading the boutique pack. But this month, Surf City USA catches a hip new wave with the grand opening of Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach’s newest luxury beach resort. ... Read More | 
Jun 6, 2016 | Contributor: Lauren Brown West-RosenthalProvidence, a two Michelin restaurant, has made its mark as one of LA’s premiere fine dining restaurants in its almost 11-year run. To celebrate the milestone, Chef/Owner Michael Cimarusti is hosting a collaborative, multi-course prix-fixe dinner for one night only on July 19. Cooking with Cimarusti are James Beard award-winning chefs Daniel Patterson (of LocoL Watts) and Dave Beran (formerly of Next in Chicago). ... Read More | 
May 16, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoWhen it comes to their own nuptials, Hollywood royalty knows how to throw one extravagant shindig. From barefoot-casual events to over-the-top million-dollar affairs, celebs have given us some serious wedding fever over the years. And although details of the “I Do’s” are typically private, we know that many take place at some of the world’s best hotels and resorts. If you’re looking for inspiration for your own big day, here are six celebrity weddings to recreate or get your own creative juices flowing: ... Read More | 
Apr 21, 2016 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternThe roll call of notable faces who have stayed at the legendary Mondrian hotel in Los Angeles would be an article in itself. Among them are the likes of Leo DiCaprio, Madonna, Britney Spears, Tom Cruise, George Clooney and Keith Richards. The ineffably-cool Sunset Boulevard spot has been attracting A-listers ever since famed hotelier and Studio 54 founder Ian Schrager acquired the property in 1996 and brought on Philippe Starck to transform it. ... Read More | 
Mar 31, 2016 | Contributor: Mila PantovichFashion designer Max Azria is selling his mansion in Los Angeles for $88 million and not only does it boast 60 rooms (including 17 bedrooms), it has enough art pieces in it to make it look like a livable installation. ... Read More | 
Mar 30, 2016 | Contributor: James DaughertyJust a couple years after she won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her role in Monster, actress Charlize Theron also scooped up a $2.76 million loft in Los Angeles. ... Read More | 
Mar 24, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoChances are you’re already pretty familiar with the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival happening March 31-April 3. But this year the annual event is taking things to new levels with the introduction of their exclusive soirée aboard a private jet. Taking off from Los Angeles on March 31, passengers will get to join chefs Michael Voltaggio (ink.), Tim Hollingsworth (Otium, Barrel and Ashes)... ... Read More |
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