Calabasas Style Magazine: March/April 2017 Issue

The Hanson Family From the NFL to Mr. Dad Bon AppĂŠtit

The best local restaurants and tasting rooms

The Perfect Serene Getaway Retreating to The Willows

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A NOTE FROM THE

editor

There is something about spring that not only nourishes my emotional well-being, but it also excites my taste buds! The warmer weather and sunny days call for enjoying meals outside with friends and family with freshly harvested foods. In this issue we celebrate our local fine dining community hoping to bring about good memories with good meals. Food enthusiast or not, we bring you tons of options for eating in town. From the best seafood to romantic dining, you will be sure to find something that satisfies your cravings in our Bon AppĂŠtit section.

To pair nicely, we share some suggestions of great wineries to explore. We also shed light on the health benefits of wine and how to become a professional when it comes to wine tastings.

On the cover you will meet the Hanson Family. Former NFL player Joselio Hanson shares his story of not only his achievements on the field, but also his achievements of being a dad to his beautiful daughter. Joselio, and wife Amani, express their story of fate and the excitement in welcoming the newest addition to the family in August 2017.

Our four Inspirational stories share the amazing work and contributions of our local Calabasas residents. From saving dogs being abused in China, to helping kids stay off the streets in Los Angeles through tennis, these stories will not only inspire but encourage you to utilize your voice for the greater good.

If you are looking for a great spring break destination or just a weekend getaway hideout, we feature a unique and beautiful retreat in Palm Springs. The Willows villa features eight incredibly decorated rooms, who also have had inspiring guests sleep their previously. Albert Einstein, Gerald Ford, and Marion Davies are just a few who escaped to the serene and peaceful inn.

Irene Marshall, Editor stylepublishing@gmail.com

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Table of CONTENTS Auto

Fashion

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The BMW i8: The Future is Here

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The Ultimate Fastback

Calendar of Events

154 March 156 April

Community

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Styles of the Season Focus On: Spring

Financial

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Expose Yourself as a Genuine Professional

Food & Wine

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The Latest Lift: Silhouette Instalift Ask the Pharmacist Dr. Fadly: Relieving Pain Ask the Pediatrician

Dark Chocolate for Good Health

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A Glass a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Eat Clean, Live Lean with Z.E.N. Foods

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Bon Appetit: Best Local Restaurants, Eateries, and Tasting Rooms

Home Furnishings

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Take a Culinary Journey from Calabasas to Malibu

Recycle the Right Stuff Chamber News

Rosalinda O’Neill Builds Successful People Inspirational People Recycling 101:

Calabasas Country Club

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Spices to Have in your Kitchen

Cover Feature

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The New Flour Child: Healthy Alternatives

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Cooking Oils: Choosing the Best Oil

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Country Club Life

Health and Beauty

The Hanson’s of Calabasas: From the NFL to Mr. Dad

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62 The Home Staging Rage!

66 Décor 68 Factor Surfaces

Technology

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To Drink or Not to Drink: Is that Really a Question?

Travel

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2017 HIDDEN HILLS VALENTINE’S

CHARITY MUSICAL ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Photography by Bret Katz On February 10 and 11, sold out crowds traveled through time with friends and neighbors, celebrating almost 100 years of songs, dances, clothes, hairdos, and happy memories.

From The Andrews Sisters to The Blues Brothers,

there

everyone.

was

Proceeds

something of

the

for

shows

went to two charitable organizations: Nephcure the

only

exclusively

Kidney

International,

organization to

committed

supporting

research

seeking the cause of Focal Degmental Glomerulosclerosis

and

Nephrotics

Syndrome, and DIR/Floortime Coalition of California, a community of parents, families, and professionals spreading awareness and access to the use of

developmental

approaches

for

autism.

The cast of “Golf Cart Time Machine” consisted of Michael Bloom, Bryan Campell, O’Hara Fottrell, Catherine Gourdier,

Eric

Jacobson,

Lucia

Jacobson, Jeff Kessler, Jill Landon, Jennifer Lopata, Robert Lopata, Lesley Marvin, Mara Morner-Ritt, Mark Nassab, Mike Resnick, D. Jay Ritt, Biff Sherman, Peggi Siegel, David Stanley, Tamika Watkins, and Alexander Werner.

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FROM THE NFL

to

Mr. Dad

By Pax Ansley Photography and cover by Marvin Steindler

Fate goes by many names. For some, it’s called

“Seeing the different family dynamics that surround you

destiny. For others, it’s God’s plan, karma, or even

in your team members’ lives, along with the extreme

coincidence. Regardless of its name, fate often shows

physical exertion of being a professional football player,

itself in many aspects of our lives, particularly when it is

it really makes you realize that you have to get your

least expected. For Calabasas newlyweds Joselio and

emotional life right. There are never any guarantees in

Amani Hanson, delicately intertwined paths danced

that world.” Joselio’s whirlwind and often stressful life as a

them in and out of each other lives for years, always leading

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gently to each other again.

The pair met at Texas Tech University in January of 2002.

Amani was in the middle of her

freshman

year

studying

biochemistry, and Joselio was

professional football player continued to change and shift with every passing season. In September of 2005, Joselio’s

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life

was

changed

forever

when

he became the proud father of a beautiful baby girl named Skyleigh.

By 2006, Joselio was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles. The native Californian, originally from Inglewood,

generation college student Joselio, a junior transfer from

California, packed up and moved halfway across the

a community college, majored in human development

country to Philadelphia.

and family studies. At the time, he was starting

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Unbeknownst to him, Amani’s path had led her away

team and his dreams of playing professional football

from biochemistry and into law school. In 2008, out of

were starting to seem more and more attainable. These

all the grad schools in the country, Amani ended up at

incredibly driven and hard-working college sweethearts

Rutgers School of Law in Camden, New Jersey, about

enjoyed their young love until Joselio graduated in 2003

a mile away from Philadelphia. That summer, through a

and left that summer to pursue his NFL dreams. The pair

mutual friend, the former sweethearts were reconnected.

went their separate ways amicably, both concentrating

As adults, apart for five years, the pair could relate to

on their own paths and goals.

each other on an entirely different level.

Joselio made his debut into the NFL with the San

Three years later, Joselio’s time as a Philadelphia Eagle

Francisco 49ers. “Being in the NFL teaches you about life.

had come to an end. He was signed with the Oakland

You work hard or you’re done. That’s it,” recounts Joselio.

Raiders in 2012 and headed back again to his home

Throughout his time in the NFL, Joselio continued to pick

state. During his time with the Eagles, Joselio had

up on valuable life lessons in family and relationships.

purchased a beautiful house in the Calabasas Hills as

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FROM THE NFL to Mr. Dad a base for his many travels across the nation. Back again in California, Joselio was able to spend much more of his time there, closer to his mother, Yolanda, who was still in Inglewood. With Amani finishing up law school in Philadelphia, the pair fostered a longdistance relationship.

After law school, Amani made the move to Calabasas to join Joselio. From then on, this power couple has been thriving in the community. The year 2013 saw Joselio’s retirement from the NFL as well as Amani passing the bar exam. These two events coincided harmoniously for their little family unit.

After passing the bar, Amani began working at one of the most respected law firms in the world for

fertility

law,

Vorzimer/Masserman

Fertility

and Family Law Center in Woodland Hills. This firm receives clients from all over the world who are struggling with issues of infertility. Amani is incredibly passionate about what she does at the firm, stating, “We really do facilitate fairytale happy endings. We help build families.”

In 2015, Joselio’s daughter, Skyleigh, came to live with the pair in Calabasas. Skyleigh is now a 6th grader at AC Steele Middle School, and she is absolutely thriving. Joselio mentions, “Family is incredibly important to me. I want her to see that hard work and sacrifice really does pay off.”

Amani and Skyleigh have had a close relationship since Skyleigh was 4-years-old. Amani tries every day to be a positive example of a passionate female figure working hard and dreaming big.

“We meld naturally,” Amani gushes. “We love hanging out as a family.”

From driving Skyleigh to school or soccer practice, Joselio has to channel his own mother, Yolanda, who raised five boys. “Mom never missed a practice or a game. If it was miles away or down the street, she took care of us,” Joselio remembers. His talented pianist father, John Hanson, met Yolanda in a music class at Howard University, where she was classically trained in opera. The pair melodically clicked and were soon married. John suffered from multiple sclerosis and was bedridden from the time Joselio was 2-years-old. Yolanda cared for her husband, plus her five growing men, until John passed away in 2000. “All the success that my brothers and I have encountered has been a testament to mom.”

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Although she still lives in Inglewood, the former opera singer spends most of her time in Calabasas. She loves to dance and march in Panamanian parades throughout Southern California to represent her love of her Panamanian culture. She and Skyleigh have developed quite a bond through their mutual love of music and singing.

Joselio and Amani were married in August of 2016. From Joselio’s world-famous barbecue in the backyard to swimming in their beautiful pool to playing with the indoor golf simulator, the hardworking Hanson family members are all self-described homebodies.

Joselio’s priorities have undeniably shifted since his time in the NFL. His number-one priority now is family, making sure his daughter has the best life possible.

Joselio and Amani are happy to announce that they are expecting.

The newest Hanson, a baby girl, is due to arrive in August of 2017. The Hansons look forward to growing their family in their beautiful slice of heaven in Calabasas. n If you know a great family or individual to profile, please contact us at: stylepublishing@gmail.com.

Amani and Skyleigh have had a close relationship since Skyleigh was 4-years-old. Amani tries every day to be a positive example of a passionate female figure working hard and dreaming big.

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AID FOR HOPE GIVE BACK IN

CALABASAS

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Aid for Hope was started by 17-yearold CHS student Jacob Turobiner as a way of giving back and making a difference in the community.

Jacob decided to create a first-aid pouch to be given to the homeless who sometimes have trouble with blisters or small scrapes and cuts that become infected and lead to bigger health issues. In doing so, the hope is to make them a little more comfortable and reduce infection.

Jacob engaged his friends, family, and greater community to come together and collect first-aid supplies to fill the pouches. Each one contains BandAids, gauze, antiseptic cream, alcohol swabs, socks, and ChapStick.

He invited people to help fill the bags with the supplies to make sure they could increase their outreach.

Jacob launched Aid for Hope by partnering with Hope of the Valley Shelter. He has distributed over 500 pouches so far and continues to service

the

homeless

community.

For more information, follow Jacob’s journey at aidforhope.org.

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THE 2ND ANNUAL STEPHEN BISHOP CELEBRITY GOLF

INVITATIONAL

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Actor Stephen Bishop hosted his 2nd annual

Celebrity

Golf

Invitational

benefitting the nonprofit organization R.A.K.E. (Random Acts of Kindness) on February 13 at the Calabasas Country Club. The goal for the tournament was to raise money for Founder Ricky Smith and his team to continue to travel the world and perform random acts of kindness.

Celebrity attendants included Sugar Ray Leonard, Dennis Haysbert, Ron Perlman, Craig T. Nelson, Jim Brown, Eric

Dickerson,

Stan

Verrett,

Flex

Alexander, Nicholas Gonzalez, Gary Hudson, Kathleen Bradley-Redd, Will Lowery, Chris Spencer, Jerry Hairston, members of EST 19XX in Machine Gun Kelly’s band, and four members of the Veteran’s Golf Association. The sponsors included Audi of Calabasas, Adidas

Golf,

TaylorMade,

Jack

Daniels, Red Bull, Bravo, Veteran’s Golf Association, ESPN His & Hers, and Massage Envy.

In the evening, Stephen hosted a dinner with awards ceremony. The winners included the four members of the Veteran’s Golf Association along with Sugar Ray Leonard.

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CALABASAS HIGH SCHOOL ROMEO AND

JULIET ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Photography by Patrick Garrett This past fall, Calabasas High School brought

Shakespeare’s

greatest

romantic tragedy about star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, to life at their beautiful Performing Arts Education Center.

Their

modern

reimagining

of the timeless tale captivated the audience, who witnessed the intense love and hate in this iconic love story. With stunning sets, lighting, and costumes and incredible talent, this production brought the house down.

CHS’

theater

program

has

a

full

curriculum of theater and stagecraft classes during the school day and an extensive afterschool program. Don’t miss the opportunity to see their talent in a first class production at less than half the cost of theater elsewhere.

It’s like having Broadway in your backyard!

Their upcoming spring production is Legally Blonde the Musical, which will run from March 28, 2017, through April 1, 2017. This hilarious and fabulous international,

award-winning

musical

explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances sure to bring a smile to your face. For tickets and more info about future productions, please visit chstheater.com.

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STYLES OF THE SEASON » Bright prints and blush tones are sure to put a spring in your step

By Sasha Lewis

ACNE STUDIOS FENDI

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« SPRING FASHION FINDS Calabasas Style picks the accessories and apparel to liven up your closet

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MELISSA JOY MANNING STELLA MCCARTNEY

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FOCUS ON: Spring 1. BLUSH BOUTIQUE Blush Boutique has the fun styles and fashions that transition perfectly into Spring. Catering to women who love to wear fantastic clothes at affordable prices, they specialize in contemporary clothing for all. Shop new styles and accessories that arrive weekly.

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The Courtyard at The Commons 23671 Calabasas Rd. Calabasas 818.222.5874 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks 805.497.6100 shopmyblush.com

2. HIGH KARAT Consignment is always in style. You’ll find high-end designer handbags, shoes, watches, and jewelry at price points that make it an affordable luxury. You’ll find white-glove treatment if you are looking to consign and fabulous service when you are looking to buy!

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Westlake Village: By appointment only 323.376.2841 info@highkarat.com highkarat.com

3. SHARON SEGAL NINA SEGAL THE CLOSET Spring into fashion with the best of the season-feminine florals or fresh white denim.

With a full denim bar, jewelry atrium, and personal stylists, they have you covered at Sharon Segal Nina Segal the closet.

The Promenade at Westlake 160 Promenade Way #E Westlake Village 805.777.7019

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Spring has sprung! You’ll love the style and comfort of these Eva Varro floral pants and top that can take you anywhere. The Damee navy and whitestriped linen jacket also looks perfectly chic when paired with the Mesmerize navy pant. Add jewelry from UNOde50 – and you’re set for the season.

22567 Ventura Blvd.

Woodland Hills 818.591.7300 Between Fallbrook & Shoup Corner of Ventura Blvd. & Sale

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You’ll love the immediately identifiable design and style of JUDITH RIPKA® LTD Flora Swiss Blue Topaz and London Blue Topaz Bypass Ring with Pave Diamonds.

The Flora collection available at Déjaun Jewelers represents the beauty of Mother Nature and is a favorite among fashion trendsetters around the world.

The Village at Westfield Topanga Woodland Hills 818.888.8292 dejaun.com

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GRAYSE by Kelly and Marie Gray is a modern collection of specialty separates designed to dress women who love quality, luxury, and style. You will love this stained-glass jacket and this Marrow-fit and flare dress for a bright, fresh look.

Westfield Topanga 6600 Topanga Cyn. Blvd.

Canoga Park 818.710.9940 mkgrayse.com Lower Level – Luxury Court next to Neiman Marcus

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THE AGENCY’S PASO FINO

ESTATE ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Photography by Marvin Steindler The Agency hosted the unveiling of the most recently finished model home at Country Ridge, The Paso Fino

Estate,

delightfully

modeled

and crafted. The beautiful evening welcomed over 200 guests and was a major success for this one-of-akind offering in Calabasas. Country Ridge in Calabasas is an exclusive private-estate community offering a distinct style of living at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.

There are four estate residences and five expansive, private home sites amidst sweeping canyon and mountain views, minutes from the heart of Calabasas.

The Agency is a full-service, luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle company representing clients worldwide in a broad spectrum of classes. The Agency extends far beyond what a conventional brokerage firm offers. It envisions itself as both a lifestyle company committed to informing and connecting global communities and as a creative agency offering design, marketing, and sales solutions for buyers, sellers, developers, and investors across the globe.

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CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH STORE AMBASSADORS

By Jennifer St. Germain Photography by Keb Doak Walk into the lululemon Calabasas store and you’ll notice it: the

says. “Through goal-setting and the personal development I experi-

determined eyes of incredible athletes in portraits hung on the

enced with lululemon, I was able to start my own business. After I did

walls. But beyond simple athletic ability, there is something special

yoga teacher training, I started teaching classes in the community.

about these people. They are the store’s ambassadors, and if you

They asked me to be an ambassador, which was so unexpected, but

ask lululemon employees about them, you’ll see their eyes light up.

I was so excited.”

But beyond photographs and fitness, who are these ambassadors and what do they do?

Both Friberg and Breeding agree that being ambassadors has had a

Ambassadors are athletic leaders in their communities. They exhibit a

ambassador, Friberg has released five fitness DVDs. She now manag-

level of passion and dedication to their work that makes them easily no-

es fitness at Equinox Westlake and speaks publically about the mental

ticed. Simply put, they’re the magnets in the room. And lululemon’s am-

benefits of exercise. Breeding has a full-time photography business,

bassador program serves to celebrate and support them. “It’s like you’re

teaches yoga, and is a Crossfit® coach.

very positive effect on their lives. In the nine years since becoming an

on the team without ringing people up,” says Cecily Breeding, a yoga teacher and the store’s newest ambassador. “I’m part of the family.”

Patricia Friberg, who got her start in fitness as a way to balance out her day job working on a suicide crisis hotline, was one of the store’s very first ambassadors. When Friberg moved from Chicago to Westlake, she left everything familiar behind. In Chicago, she’d been at

Breeding never thought her own photo would be on the wall. “I remember being an educator and being in awe of these people on the wall,” she says. “I viewed them as role models for myself, people I’d someday want to emulate as an individual, as a woman, as a member of the community, and eventually as a fitness instructor.”

the top of her game. “I ran the largest fitness facility in the country

Friberg agrees. “When they asked me to be an ambassador, they all

and was working for Oprah,” she says. “I moved here, and I didn’t

came to my class at Yogaworks and celebrated. It was a very proud

know a soul. It was extremely daunting.” So, when the Calabasas

moment being embraced by the community like that and being one

store opened in 2007, Friberg, who loved the brand and was newly

of the first.” lululemon Calabasas celebrates its 10th anniversary

working at Yogaworks, couldn’t get enough. “I would bring my class-

this year with an exciting move happening in spring 2017. Follow their

es on little trips to lululemon and go shopping,” she says. “Everyone

celebration with the hashtag #liveinlegacy.

was so friendly. It felt like a community.”

Cecily Breeding began her journey by working for lululemon. “My re-

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lationship with the company started from working at the store,” she

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The Latest Lift

Silhouette Instalift is the new scalpel-free facelift

By Anna D Guanche MD FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist The latest in lifts is a 40-minute, youth-enhancing procedure that suspends the face with absorbable sutures. Everyone in cosmetic surgery is looking for that lift that involves no cutting and little downtime.

Technology on lifting via skin-tightening energy devices and cheek fillers is ever advancing. These modalities aren’t going anywhere, but now, what was once old is new again with the use of sterile sutures to suspend the face. The Silhouette Instalift® was FDA approved in April 2015—became available in late 2016—and is a powerful, safe addition to the armamentarium against sagging jowls.

This is not your momma’s thread lift. In the past, proline threads were used that had barbs and knots and stayed permanently under the skin. The safety and comfort profile of the newer absorbable Instalift® sutures is greatly improved.

After assessment of each patient’s goals and determination that the patient is a good candidate, the clinical assessment begins. Vectors for lift are mapped to target and lift problem areas. A local anesthetic is used to numb entry points for the suture, and then, it is threaded upward toward the ear and then downward toward the areas in need of lifting. The excess portions of the suture are then trimmed. The skin is lifted mechanically by the suture, which is anchored to the tissue with tiny

(also absorbable) cones. An average of

and was starting to see genetic signs of

three to four sutures are placed per side of

aging in my lower face. Dr. G suggested

the face. There may be minimal bruising

the Instalift. I am so glad I listened!!! Im-

but return to work can be the next morn-

mediately after the procedure, I could

ing.

see the difference…and it just keeps getting better! I loved that there was minimal

For years, Hollywood A-listers have been

downtime and I could go out in public

flying to France to have a procedure

right away.”

called Silhouette Soft® performed. This is the same technology and procedure and

Silhouette Instalift® is a new tool in our quest

is now available in the U.S. The dissolvable

toward youth and beauty. Many are not

sutures with bi-directional cones hold the

ready for a full facelift for budgetary rea-

skin in an elevated position, lift project,

sons, because they don’t have the down-

and re-drape the skin to contour the

time, or because they are simply afraid.

face. As the sutures are absorbed, they

This new technique provides a lift and

stimulate collagen, which helps to rejuve-

beautifully complements other youth-en-

nate the cheek and lift, ahem, sagging.

hancing injectables.

The material that the suture is made of is poly-L lactic acid, the same as is used in the injectable Sculptra , which is known ®

to induce collagenesis.

The statements in this article are for general informational purposes only and do not substitute for individual medical advice.

In the weeks following the Silhouette Instalift® procedure, there is a gradual increase in facial volume and shapeliness. It is appealing to the same type of patient that would come in for fillers, since it is a relatively simple, quick procedure with little to no downtime and results that last 12 to 18 months. With fully natural-looking results, this procedure is predicted to become as popular as Botox®.

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PASADENA SHOWCASE EMPTY HOUSE

PARTY ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Photography by Debbie Vaccarello

On January 20, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts hosted their empty house party for a chance to view the residence before its transformation into the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design. With a light supper provided, guests explored the house and got an insight into what its makeover will entail.

Pasadena

Showcase

House

for

the Arts (PSHA) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit

California

corporation

whose members donate their time and talents to produce the annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design.

Founded in 1948, and formerly known as the Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee,

they

adopted

the

Pasadena Showcase House of Design as their annual benefit in 1965. It is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful house and garden tours in the nation.

The 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design, beginning April 23 through May 21, will be their 53rd Showcase House. to

For

purchase

more

information

tickets,

pasadenashowcase.org.

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The Home Staging Rage!

In a recent interview, real estate tycoon

in luxury and estate properties in Hidden

things that make your home feel homey

and star of ABC’s Shark Tank Barbara Cor-

Hills and Calabasas, says, “If a home is

to you might make your future buyer feel

coran stated that “home staging used to

vacant, I always recommend staging it. I

like they’re intruding upon someone else’s

be a luxury, and now, it’s mandatory.” For

believe staging can work magic!”

house and they might make it harder for

those of you who haven’t had to put a

them to imagine the house as their own.

house on the market in the last 25 years,

Fees associated with hiring a profession-

Clear surfaces and leave only the most

home staging simply means preparing a

al stager can start as low as $200 for a

pleasing accessories. Take a good look

residence for sale with the goal of making

one-time consultation fee and range

at your furnishings and reduce what you

it appealing to the highest number of po-

into the tens of thousands to completely

can—anything superfluous should go into

tential buyers. Staging usually involves im-

furnish and provide décor for the larg-

storage. Things should feel a little more

proving a home’s appeal by transforming

est of luxury homes. If you’re looking to

bare than what you’re used to in order to

it through shaping up or changing out its

work some staging magic on your home

enable a buyer to project their own style

furniture and décor in order to create a

to sell it (or just to get that freshly-staged

into your home.

more attractive first impression.

feeling!) and you aren’t ready to take the plunge and hire a stager, here are

• Give your furniture groupings a design-

When it first came on the scene, home stag-

some of the tricks of the trade we em-

er’s professional touch. Move furnishings

ing was reserved for specific high-end prop-

ploy when staging for our clients:

into the center of a room and make cozy

erties or model homes, but over the years, it

conversation groups by floating pieces in

has expanded to include homes of all price

• Say sayonara to clutter and pare down!

the space. Except in the smallest of spac-

points. Real estate agents like to point out

There is nothing more important in pre-

es, pushing furniture up against walls is

that staging a home can often cost less

paring your home to sell than to rid it of

never the way to make a room look larger.

than a price reduction and can even help

disorder. Obviously, you want to present a

discourage a list of concessions a buyer

house as clean and tidy as you can, but

• Accessories are often the first things you

might ask for. The National Association of

also, try to remove as large a volume of

notice when entering a room. Combin-

Realtors reports that 92% of buyers last year

‘stuff’ as you can, even if you would nor-

ing the right accoutrements can make

used the internet in some way in their home

mally consider it to be organized. The or-

a room more appealing. If you want to

search process and that 81% of buyers

derly stack of papers by the phone, the

spruce things up without refurnishing, try

who saw photos of a home that had been

gallery wall of old family photos, the dai-

adding a few new and fabulous acces-

staged had a much easier time imagining it

ly detritus that you can’t even see under

sories. When it comes to arranging them,

as their future home. Seasoned professional

normal circumstances because it’s always

odd numbers of items usually look best.

Lisa Gutman of Keller Williams, specializing

there—even when they’re organized, the

On a large, flat surface such as a coffee

Architectural Design by Interior Archaeology

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Architectural and Furnishings Design by Interior Archaeology table, I like to imagine a triangle and place one object at each

• The fragrance of a house will only be the first thing your buyer

point. Scale is important too, so try varying the widths and heights

notices if you’re doing something very wrong, but I like to stack

in your groupings, with the largest item at the back and the small-

the deck in my client’s favor by making sure to light a pleasant

est in front. For high impact, group accessories by color, material,

(but not overwhelming) candle a few hours before a showing.

or some other unifying element.

I’ve known realtors who like to have fresh bread or an apple pie baking when they show a house. Fresh flowers on the kitchen table or in the powder room also

• If you have a spare room that a child has moved out of or that’s just used for storage, reimagine it. The last thing you want is for the buyer to think “yes, this is also

Home staging used to be optional.

can evoke that sense of welcome that will help a buyer romanticize their future life in your home.

There is nothing more exciting (at least to me!)

love a craft room, meditation room, or a

Now it’s a

home office? Bring in a vibrant area rug,

necessity when

but most of us have to sell the one we’re in first.

selling a house.

Until next time, here’s to setting the stage for a

where I will pile my junk.” Who wouldn’t

some weights, and a wall mirror to create a home gym and get the buyers excited about how they might use the space.

~ Barbara Corcoran

than imagining a new chapter in a new home,

successful sale and here’s to creating your own Noble Spaces! n

• This is a hard one to swallow, but if I don’t tell you, no one will. Bold colors can dis-

Tammy Randall Wood, ASID, is the founder and

courage offers. Ditch the dated tones and

principal of Interior Archaeology. She has designed an extensive array of projects coast to coast -- from seaside cottages on Martha’s Vineyard, metropolitan penthouses and formal Beltway manors to cultivated West Coast compounds. Her firm brings a fresh approach to tailored interiors. Tweet Tammy your staging story @IArchaeology.

accent walls. Paint walls a fresh palate of neutrals to elegantly update a space and allow them to flow together. This helps spaces look larger and more important, and again, it makes it easier for your buyer to project their own style into your home.

• Storage ranks high on everyone’s list. Show off your closet space and make closets more appealing by beautifully organizing them top to bottom. Make sure that the moment your buyer opens her future walk-in closet, it reconfirms her dreams instead of reminding her of her current storage nightmares.

Tammy Randall Wood, ASID INTERIOR ARCHAEOLOGY 818.991.0365 InteriorArchaeology.com facebook.com/InteriorArchaeology instagram.com/interiorarchaeology

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Décor CALABASAS ST YLE ’ S FAVO R ITE ELEM ENTS BRONT MATTRESS At Bront Mattress, their goal is to provide you with the perfect bed so that you sleep well tonight to bring on tomorrow. With a wide range of beds to choose from, you can shop with confidence to find your perfect bed, like the Kingsdown Sleep Haven, featuring the most luxurious and technologically advanced materials.

22110 Ventura Blvd.

Woodland Hills 818.914.4061 brontmattress.com

PATIOWORLD Patioworld carries California’s largest selection of premium outdoor furniture – all in stock and ready for immediate delivery! This exclusive Balinese day bed is manufactured using the highest quality marine-grade aluminum, teak, and brushed wicker.

Mattresses and cushions feature Sunbrella fabric.

419 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks 888.777.2846 patioworld.net

ELEGANT FIREPLACE MANTELS The kitchen hood is the focal point of an elegant kitchen. Elegant Fireplace Mantels offers a stunning collection of hoods and matching corbels ranging from classical European styles to contemporary.

Their exquisite collection features an array of designs, made from their trademark Renaissance Stone™ to create your unique kitchen hood design to perfection.

11949 Borden Ave. San Fernando 800.295.9109 elegantfm.com

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Calabasas Style has perused the local area to locate some of our favorite home décor elements, and we are excited to share them with our readers!

ALDERMAN BUSHÉ INTERIORS The Hall Chest, shown bunched together, is a beautiful statement in any room. It comes in an array of dazzling custom finishes. The chest works today in both transitional and modern environments. Let their design showroom help you with any interior design needs.

1881 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks 805.498.5588 aldermanbusheinteriors.com

ALDIK Whether you’re looking for an elegant orchid arrangement to add some sophistication to your space, or a life-like custom Fiddle Leaf tree to add a lush look, their brand-new collection of containers, realistic silk flowers, and stunning silk trees will add natural beauty to your home.

7651 Sepulveda Blvd.

Van Nuys 818.988.5970 aldikhome.com

GLOBAL SOURCE LIGHTING This stunning and chic Kalco Metropolis five light foyer pendant is bound to complement any space. With its modern gold finish and unique accents, it is a work of art. Visit Global Source Lighting for the world’s finest lighting and accessories.

28501 Canwood St. Agoura Hills 818.707.6000 globalsourcelighting.com

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Our designers provide a unique experience and guide the consumers towards the right decisions no matter what the product. We strive on customer satisfaction, excellence, and craftsmanship to our consumers.

The Factor Surfaces experience gives insight to clients of what a project will be before and after construction.

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By Lori Berezin Photography by Marvin Steindler

A frequently overlooked aspect of interior design, the applica-

Porcelain is also favored. It is easy to maintain and can be

tion of texture to enhance a room, takes center stage at Factor

found in a range of colors and uses, from floor tiles to bath-

Surfaces. Known as Pacific Tile and Stone since 1988, the com-

room sinks. Harder than ceramic, it offers excellent stain and

pany was rebranded as Factor Surfaces in 2015. The Factor fam-

water resistance.

ily has run the business since 2005.

“Each of these examples creates a different feeling in a space,” Factor Surfaces designers utilize a variety of materials such as porcelain, marble, handmade ceramics and mosaics, hardwood and glass to transform houses into showcases. They work with more than 300 brands to help you choose the right materials for your kitchen, bathrooms, countertops, and more, turning your home into a castle.

“Our designers provide a unique experience and guide the consumers towards the right decisions no matter what the product. We strive for customer satisfaction, excellence, and craftsmanship for our consumers. The Factor Surfaces experience gives insight to clients on what a project will be before and after construction,” the team notes.

the designers explain. “Hardwood or tile can be a more reflective surface that looks and feels different based on the amount of light in the room. While carpets do not reflect light, they do create a more comfortable feeling.”

Factor Surface designers also enhance outdoor areas with stone, wood, or tile. When choosing tile, they suggests manmade porcelain and glass, such as Sumi-e and Vihara glass, or marble-like travertine stone. They recommend clients come into the showroom to select the perfect tiles.

Countertops and backsplashes give your kitchen a pop of personality. Combinations such as white and chrome work well.

Both elegant and modern, they provide an air of simplicity that

One of the key elements of your interior design is flooring. Choos-

fits well with most kitchen and bathroom décor. Sea glass tiles

ing the perfect material is crucial. Wood is a common choice

in icy white paired with sleek, architectural chrome fixtures also

due to its environmental profile, durability, and restorability.

impart a bright and airy appearance.

Bamboo is also selected for its sustainability. Marble is another

Whatever textures or tiles you choose, Factor Surfaces can help

popular material, especially in bathrooms and foyers. The de-

you tie your whole look together. n

signers point out, “Its natural elegance, attractive veining, and color options can truly make the perfect statement in any home or business… Marble has a reputation of being one of the most luxurious design materials. For centuries, marble tiles have been a symbol of affluence, exuding sophistication and an air of artistry that make it a timeless yet classic decorating medium.”

Factor Surfaces 22419 Ventura Blvd.

Woodland Hills 818.348.0401 factorsurfaces.com

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CLARA KNOPFLER HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR

TURNS 90

____________________________________ ____________________________________ Photography by Debbie Vaccarello About 100 guests, including friends and

family,

celebrated

the

90th

birthday of Holocaust survivor Clara Knopfler of Thousand Oaks at a private party hosted by California Lutheran University. It was the first of three events honoring Knopfler for her dedication to education, Cal Lutheran, and the university’s Jewish students. Donations made in lieu of gifts helped fund the newly named Clara Knopfler Jewish Leadership Scholarship. The theme of Knopfler’s birthday celebration was “L’Dor V’Dor: From Generation to Generation.”

Knopfler’s

relationship

with members of Cal Lutheran’s Hillel club reflects that commitment, which holds an important place in Judaism, to passing knowledge and traditions from one generation to the next.

A native of Romania, Knopfler survived the horrors of several Nazi concentration and labor camps, including Auschwitz. She was liberated in January 1945 and spent three months trekking back to Romania. Knopfler speaks frequently to educate people about the dangers of hatred and the importance of acceptance, freedom, and respect for all. Her memoir, I Am Still Here: My Mother’s Voice, was published in 2007, and she is working on a second book featuring hundreds of moving letters she received. Clara now resides at University Village Thousand Oaks across the street from Cal Lutheran.

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CHAMBER GALA 2017 INSTALLATION Photography by Marvin Steindler The 2017 Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Board Installation was held at the Calabasas Country Club. It was a magical evening of celebration and dancing. The “Spirit of Calabasas” Award recipient was Mayor Pro Tem Fred Gaines. Friends and family honored Gaines along with his colleagues. Senator Robert Herzberg presented Gaines with a certificate, as did representatives from Sheila Kuehl’s office and Office of Assembly member Matt Dababneh. The 2016 officers and board of directors were formally dismissed from office. The 2017 officers and directors were called to the stage and officially sworn in by Mayor Mary Sue Mauer. The 2017 new officers are Chairman Bonnie Mulholland, First Vice Chairman Jeanne Garrison, Vice Chair of Finance David Glucksman, Vice Chair of Business Development Kari Souza Contreras, Vice Chair of Government Affairs Mark Levinson, Director Saleem Saleem, Director Doug Long, Director Lauren DeBoalt, Director Kirk Bell, Director Iris Stone, Director Steve Gincig, and Director Raychel Harrison.

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Dedicated Gr8ness Builder and Therapist

Rosalinda O’neilL

Builds Successful People

By Lori Berezin Photography by Marvin Steindler Making clients’ lives easier and more successful is what Rosalinda O’Neill does. People, firms, and family legacies have benefitted for decades thanks to Rosalinda empowering them to strengthen their abilities and trust in their actions, and helping them identify what is best to do, what is best not to do, and when and with whom.

Corporate and business leadership and revenue builder, life mentor and California licensed marriage and family therapist for more than three decades, Rosalinda knows how to make clients smarter at making their lives great. She knows her clients deserve happiness, success, and wonderful life moments at the levels they really want; and they need strength and wisdom to cope, succeed, and get through difficult times. With individuals, partnerships, and corporations throughout California, Rosalinda utilizes her You Matter Gr8ness Building ® wisdom in one-on-one, partner, and team meetings to help them achieve greatness.

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As the oldest of five children, I learned to focus on what was best for others to be happy and succeed, Rosalinda says. I now also prioritize what makes me happier and more successful, too. That has been a long journey. Happily, I am still on it.

As part of Rosalinda’s teaching, she says, “We human beings

vides services throughout California as she increases her

do not have to be stuck with what we have or how we are. We

clients’ abilities to communicate clearly and kindly yet

have the ability to change and evolve. Time is the currency of

confidently, increase value and achieve other quality life

our lives.” She adds, “I love making it payoff better for those

goals. Her work includes her trademarked You Matter Gr-

who want more success and a wonderful life, or simply more

8ness Building ® Time Mastery, Partnership Building, Corpo-

peace of mind and a greater sense that they matter.”

rate Leadership, Rainmaking, Succession, Team Building, OD, and Conflict Management Made Easy.

Realizing early on that successful people impose limitations on themselves which undermine their higher goals and wish-

“As the oldest of five children, I learned to focus on what

es, Rosalinda developed her Success Intelligence ® Roadmaps

was best for others to be happy and succeed,” Rosalin-

assessments and wisdom. She knew this was her life’s work. Her

da says. “I now also prioritize what makes me happier and

clients achieve more appreciation, confidence, peace, and

more successful, too. That has been a long journey. Happily,

other rewards as husbands and wives, fathers and mothers,

I am still on it.”

workers and leaders, owners and professionals, and friends and achievers in their schools, businesses, and profession-

Rosalinda O’Neill knows how to eliminate what is keeping

al and personal lives. Clients learn to stop being harmful to

you, those you care about, and your firm from being as

themselves and others too. “I always knew companies and

successful, happy, and confident as you would like to be.

other organizations would benefit greatly,” she adds. “And

She’d love to help. n

they do.”

fore leaving her successful Florida corporate and university

Rosalinda O’Neill’s nonprofit leadership includes Rotary International’s Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, City of Hope Board of Governors, West LA Veterans Home Support Foundation Board, and Shakespeare Center LA. An owner of Federal Trademarks and published author, Rosalinda has appeared as a featured speaker on television and radio and for California Judicial Council, California Bar Association, CalOSHA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and private

leadership career for Los Angeles. She completed her mas-

corporations and organizations.

Rosalinda earned her Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida to become a University administrator. She studied law and psychology be-

ter’s degree in counseling psychology at LA’s Loyola Marymount University while starting her consulting practice and becoming a “wise” clinician, adding wisdom for a successful life to her clients’ experience.

Rosalinda’s clients undo the lessons from earlier times in their lives that limit them, eliminating anxieties and doubts as they build greater confidence and knowledge. She pro-

Rosalinda O’Neill Gr8ness Building® 23622 Calabasas Road, Suite102 Calabasas 818.222.5469 ceolifementor.com

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NEW CHIEF OF STAFF AT WEST HILLS HOSPITAL West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, a full-service acute care facility, announces Marc Lavin, MD, as its new chief of staff as of January 1, 2017. In this capacity, the center’s former chairman of the quality department will utilize his nearly two decades as part of the West Hills community and extensive knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to supervise the medical staff in providing high-quality patient care.

Lavin, who has been with the hospital since 1998 in various roles, including serving on the medical executive committee, the bylaws committee, and the credential committee, as well as chairing the medicine department and participating in the hospital multidisciplinary peer review, completed his medical school training at Loyola Chicago and his Internal Medicine training through the UCLA San Fernando Valley program. As chief of staff, Lavin will prioritize and ensure that the medical staff works diligently to provide the best possible care for patients at West Hills Hospital.

“We can even further improve the quality of patient care through constructive engagement of the entire medical staff,” says Lavin. “I’m looking forward to working collectively with our physicians, nurses, and staff to evaluate patient needs and exceed expectations. It’s my honor to represent such an extraordinarily accomplished and distinguished group of colleagues. ”For more information about the staff and hospital, please visit westhillshospital.com.

UNDERSTANDING ORTHOPEDICS AT WEST HILLS HOSPITAL West Hills Hospital sponsored a comprehensive free seminar to educate the community on hip and knee joint replacement on January 27. The purpose of this educational seminar was to guide participants through the joint replacement experience where they could learn about what to expect before, during, and after these types of orthopedic surgery procedures and to provide optimal outcomes in the shortest time possible. Doctors Umesh Bhagia, MD and Nirav Sha, MD, both board certified and fellowship trained total joint orthopedic surgeons, conducted the seminar and explained how today’s technological advancements allows patients to increase their quality of life through hip and joint replacement. They also explained how the team at West Hills Hospital also offer total rehabilitation services all under one roof so that patients can resume full activity and a better quality of life.

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Comprehensive Knowledge, Highest Ethics, Best Results • 95% of patients have significant pain relief from the first treatment • Immediate appointments available for acute pain • Open access to patients needs (concierge without fee) • Removal of the disc without surgical incision • The best results of PRP (platelet rich plasma) • Stem Cell Therapy for sports injuries • Kyphoplasty for vertebrae fracture • New treatment for Fibromyalgia and bladder pain

“California Spine and Pain Institute is the best choice to treat your pain.”

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EPX ELITE PERFORMANCE NAMED A TOP TEN

GYM ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Photography by Tuan Tran TimeOut Magazine recently named EPX Elite Per formance, Woodland Hills as one of the top 10 gyms in Los Angeles – with good reason. Whether you are training for life goals or enhanced athletic per formance, this is the go-to facility for tailored fitness programs by highly qualified coaches. The available equipment emphasizes functional movement patterns through the likes of TRX, kettlebells, weights, medicine balls, jump boxes, and agility/speed training gear. The gym’s impressive staff consists of professional athletes with multiple degrees, certifications, and specialties. Programs are developed for all ages, levels, schedules, and budgets. Single, semi-private, and small group options further cater to clients’ training style preferences. EPX also features a focused summer athlete program to train collegiate/youth members to excel in their chosen sport.

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EMPOWERING STRENGTH AT EPX ELITE PERFORMANCE

By Sara Adler Photography by Tuan Tran My name is Sara Adler, and I am one of EPX Elite Performance veteran coaches. Entering my fifth year in the fitness industry, I like to bring a unique style to my training and am constantly staying up-to-date with new research and methods. Specializing in movement correction, strength, and fat loss, I strive to help my clients reach their goals and live a healthier and more-fulfilled lifestyle.

Being a woman in a male-dominated industry, I quickly learned how to turn what is normally looked at as a hurdle into motivation. Wanting to “lift like the boys” and prove to myself and to them that a woman can do anything a man can pushed me to become the best version of myself, both as an individual and a coach. Feeling the strength of my body and the impact it had on my life outside the gym, I took this newfound determination and used it to break stereotypes and to focus on relating to a wide range of clientele. I love teaching my clients to empower their strengths and to never let anyone tell them that they “can’t.”

Carol Truscheit has been working with me for just shy of two years and doing great. But when she first came to me, Carol had been told by doctor after doctor that she would never be able to lift her arms over her head due to past injuries. Staying true to breaking down the walls of “can’t,” Carol can now successfully push weight over her head with absolutely no pain. When Misha Shokrei came to me, she said that her experiences with trainers had only been negative, making her feel less than and unable to be successful. Two years later, Misha has not only lost over 30 inches but she has taken charge of her life and is living the healthy and fulfilled lifestyle she always wanted. Training is much more than just coming to the gym and lifting weights; it is EPX Elite Performance 21522 Ventura Blvd.

Woodland Hills epxculture.com 818.245.5008

about finding inner strength and proving to yourself that you can achieve whatever you set for yourself. I have dedicated my life to helping both women and men find this within themselves and could not be more proud to do so at EPX Elite Performance. n

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Ask the

Pharmacist

Q A

I have been having terrible headaches. How do I know if they are migraines and what can I do to relieve them? I have tried Tylenol, Advil, and Excedrin Migraine with little success.

A migraine can cause a severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on just one side of the head. Migraines are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme light and sound sensitivity. Migraine attacks can cause significant pain for hours to days and can be so severe that the pain is disabling. Warning symptoms, known as “aura,” may occur before or with the headache.

These can include flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling on one side of the face or in an arm or leg.

The medications you have tried are a good start. However, if taken too often, they could cause stomach ulcers and bleeding or liver damage. They can also cause rebound headaches, which is a good enough reason to limit their use.

To begin, find out if anything is triggering your headaches and if so, avoid these triggers. Potential triggers include foods, especially salty or processed foods; alcohol (often red wine); stress; and weather changes. Hormonal changes can also trigger migraines in women, particularly when estrogen levels drop.

There is some evidence that herbs, vitamins, and minerals can decrease the frequency of headaches. These include the herb feverfew, high-dose riboflavin (vitamin B2), coenzyme Q10, and magnesium.

The most effective prescription medications are the “triptans.” There are many of them on the market in pill, nasal spray, and injectable forms. Some are available as generics. They are very effective in stopping migraines, especially when taken at the first sign. Preventative prescription medications are also available. You would be a good candidate for preventative therapy if you have four or more debilitating attacks a month, if attacks last more than 12 hours, and if pain-relieving medications are not helping.

Migraines are often undiagnosed and untreated. If you regularly experience signs and symptoms of migraine attacks, keep a record of your attacks and how you treated them.

Then, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your headaches.

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Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Dr. Fadly’s California Spine and Pain Institute Makes Great Gains in

By Lori Berezin Photography by Marvin Steindler

Relieving Pain

Whoever came up with the slogan “no pain, no gain” clearly

Since then, he has treated more than 400 fellow physicians, family,

never experienced its chronic consequences. Many of us have

and friends, becoming the preferred pain-management specialist

suffered, or will suffer, from debilitating pain, the kind that makes

in the area. His goal is to minimize distress after just one session

performing even the simplest tasks a struggle. Appropriately

and fully restore function within four weeks. The institute reports a

named after the Greek goddess of revenge, Poine, pain from

whopping 95% success rate, among the highest in the country.

injury or disease certainly feels like punishment as it zaps one’s life force. Fortunately, there is hope.

Dr. Fadly is one of the few accredited, fellowship-trained pain-

Dr. Magued Fadly, MD, QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator), helps

California Spine and Pain Institute is to offer comprehensive, quality

put the zest back into countless lives. In 2001, after completing

pain care in a compassionate and nurturing environment with spot-

his residency at Yale and an accredited fellowship in pain

on diagnoses and same-day appointments. “I believe that pain

management at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Fadly opened

relief is the core foundation of medicine,” says Dr. Fadly. “As a

the California Spine and Pain Institute in West Hills and Encino.

result, my unending goal is to conquer pain and restore function

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management specialists in Southern California. His vision for the

to each individual suffering from pain.” He strives to be available to his

Hippocrates, renowned for his quote that physicians “… do no harm,”

patients whenever pain strikes.

also stated that “divine is the task to relieve pain.” For anyone suffering

Dr. Fadly also believes in giving back through education. He teaches students, residents, and fellows from all across the United States and continues to pioneer innovative pain-management techniques, such as ozone revolution therapy for joint pain and lasers for nerve problems. His clinics utilize state-of-the-art procedures from balloon kyphoplasty to stem cell therapy, along with time-honored treatments

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such as acupuncture.

Common conditions treated: Back pain Headache and neck pain Shoulder and knee pain Sports injuries Sciatica Bladder pain Vulvodynia Fibromyalgia

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Ask the

Pediatrician Will allergies for children be severe this spring after the rainfall?

Although we really needed the rain, the growing grasses and trees did bring more pollen and more springtime allergies.

Allergic kids will have more itchy and runny noses and eyes, sneezing, nose rubbing, and coughing—all symptoms of allergic rhinitis (aka hay fever). Nasal allergies not only make kids feel miserable but they interfere with school (it’s hard to concentrate when congested and itchy). They also increase infections like sinusitis and lead to asthma attacks.

Don’t wait until your child is miserable. If he or she needed allergy medication last spring, consider starting as soon as possible to prevent symptoms. First, use nasal saline spray daily and have your child blow (if possible) to help flush pollen, irritants, and mucus out of the nose. Your pediatrician may also recommend steroid nasal spray.

For quick relief, an antihistamine will help. Or give it an hour before exposure, like going to soccer practice outside. Use non-sedating meds (like Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec) as they won’t cause sleepiness.

Prevent spring allergy triggers by having kids stay inside during early morning hours when pollen counts are highest. For example, have them exercise after school not before. Keep windows closed. Bathe kids after school to remove pollens and/ or wash their hair at night so they’re not sleeping with pollen.

Shield eyes from pollens with sunglasses and keep hair pulled back under a hat. Also, wash pets so pollens aren’t tracked into the house. Don’t let allergies interfere with life. With prevention and treatment, children can run, play, sleep soundly, succeed in school, and enjoy springtime.

Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP, is the founder of Calabasas Pediatrics.

She’s also a best-selling parenting book author and assistant clinical professor at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA.

Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP 23480 Park Sorrento, #109A Calabasas 818.914.4429 calabasaspeds.com drtanya.com

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KATE & LACE GIVE BACK For the month of January, Kate & Lace collected gently used bras to donate to the Lighthouse for Women and Children Organization. This organization serves homeless women and mothers with children. They provide shelter and assistance for those needing help. For more info, visit vcrescuemission.org/lighthouse.

AHCCC FLEA MARKET The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center hosted their annual Community Flea Market on Saturday, January 14 from 7:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.

Shoppers got to shop from over 30 vendors selling antiques, clothing, jewelry, household items, art, and much more.

The best part about this community event is that there’s a little something for everyone, and if you’re not shopping for someone else, you’re finding that hidden treasure for yourself!

While shopping, customers also got a tasty bite to eat from two food trucks that came out to show their support and please their fans: The Backpackers barbequed up some yummy Korean food that was out-of-this-world delicious and The Grilled Cheese Truck was getting down with their cheesiness. Don’t miss the next sale on Saturday, July 8. For more info, contact Jenna Ferguson at jenna@ahccc.org.

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FLEUR DE LIS ORGANICS LAUNCHES BRAND: ORGANIC SOAP BAKERY In 2016, Organic Soap Bakery was developed in response to an announcement of an FDA ban on chemicals commonly found in antibacterial hand soap. This announcement mentioned that some chemicals commonly found in soaps may actually do more harm than good, including unanticipated hormonal effects and bacterial resistance. Organic Soap Bakery founders Aida Caefer, a registered nurse, and Beatrice Laver, a Los Angeles-based stylist and former Romanian ballerina, wanted to create an organic skincare line that addressed these issues.

On Saturday, February 4, Organic Soap Bakery officially launched their full line of bar soap products at Fleur de Lis Organics. These all-natural soaps also have an added unique artisanal touch in design. They are not only a visual luxury, but also amazing on the skin. From truffles to cupcakes, each of the soap designs has an elegant appeal targeted to a season or customized event.

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GLAM BOUTIQUE SPA RIBBON CUTTING On January 19, Glam Boutique Spa and the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking mixer and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the spa’s grand opening.

Glam owner Lindsay Faulk, along with her four daughters, were on hand to welcome all in true “glam till you glow” style. Glam provides a luxurious space for women to hang with their girlfriends and get quick services like spray tans, facials, lashes, waxing, and more while being able to shop some of the industry’s best face and body products. Lindsay’s philosophy in skincare and beauty is that true beauty comes from within, and the purpose of Glam Boutique Spa is to celebrate that beauty with other like-minded women. Lindsay and her “Glam Fam” team of beauty and skincare pros look forward to providing quality services to their clients.

The Glam Boutique Spa is located at 22749 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.

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INNERSTARGIRL: CREATING A CULTURE OF KINDNESS

By Lori Berezin A former school counselor with a Master’s in Psychology, Lisa Tiano created InnerStarGirl (innerstargirl.com) with her daughters Brynn, age 15, and Mia, age 12, to help girls deal with the myriad of emotional and social issues of adolescence. After daughter Brynn noted how intensely girls were bullying each other online and around school, Lisa and her kids created an organization to help combat the low self-esteem, poor body image, peer pressure, and academic stresses these girls face. Mia, a 7th grader in middle school, helps with all the social networking and enjoys speaking with her mom and older sister at workshops, events, and school assemblies. Their core mission is to give young girls and women the tools to make positive changes in their lives. To that end, they created a non-judgmental, environment-integrating group discussion, role-playing, art, yoga, music, and more to help foster healthy self-esteem and successful relationships. Since then, Brynn, a sophomore at Calabasas High School, organized a viewing of a documentary on bullying, Finding Kind, to a rapt audience of over 1,400 students. Girl Scout troops and national organizations have invited them to form InnerStarGirl workshops, and elementary and middle schools have asked them to do more school assemblies. Teachers are even incorporating their lessons on bullying into their curriculum. Lisa is currently working on a book of tips for girls on how to deal with negative situations that affect them in everyday life. She realizes when girls can speak up for themselves and others.

It will alleviate much of the bullying done today across social media and elsewhere. She hopes it will also lead to a long overdue “culture of kindness.”

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ANNE STAR: GAME FOR CHANGE AT HARVARD TENNIS PARK

By Lori Berezin When tennis enthusiast and Calabasas resident Anne Star met Coach Marty Woods at a pro-am tennis tournament in Calabasas seven years ago, she was inspired by his work mentoring underprivileged children through the Pete Brown Jr. Tennis Program at Harvard Tennis Park in South L.A. Anne and her husband, Todd, along with their son, Jonathan, who is now on tennis scholarship at Tulane, jumped in to help. The program offers free tennis lessons, rackets, shoes, and clothes to children in grades K through 12.

They also hold special events and tennis outings. This year, Anne and her husband helped organize the holiday event and scored big points with the largest turnout ever of over 450 children and parents. Anne and the coaches help instill sportsmanship, self-respect, and discipline. The kids create lasting friendships and have great fun. The program also offers tutoring to help keep students on the ball at school as well as on the court. A few of the students receive scholarships and some are the first in their families to attend college. Their lives are forever changed as they learn skills to help them escape the cycle of poverty.

The program’s current goal is to raise $4,500 to hire an additional coach and allow 22 new kids into the program. Those looking to contribute can visit their website: pbjtp.org.

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CAROLE AND BOB DONAHUE: SHAPE FUTURE GENERATIONS

By Lori Berezin Long-time Calabasas residents, educators Carole Donahue and her husband Dr. Robert Donahue founded SOSMentor Shaping Our Students in 2,000 to encourage underserved youth to make healthier choices. They switched gears from their initial concept of a college and career readiness program when kids at a downtown high school remarked that they were more concerned about childhood obesity and diabetes than drugs, guns, and violence. Each year, they provide free nutrition and physical activity education to over 16,000 low-income students across Los Angeles. They hope to bring their programs to Calabasas schools through the help of local individual and corporate partners. Nearly 42% of young people in Los Angeles County are overweight or obese. Using cutting-edge educational techniques such as peer mentoring, service learning, and artistic expression, the SOSMentor Shaping Our Students programs train kids of all ages to eat healthier and lead more physically active lives. They also incorporate mindfulness, yoga, and stress-reduction practices into the curriculum to enable at-risk kids to choose a healthier lifestyle.

The team is currently looking for passionate individuals to join their board and make a difference in the lives of low-income kids and their families. Their annual fundraising event, A Toast to Healthy Kids, will be held on April 26 at the San Antonio Winery. Tickets can be purchased on their website sosmentor.org

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SOPHIE HELFEND: SPEAKING UP FOR ANIMALS

By Lori Berezin Photography by Ivan Hive We have all been touched by an animal at some point in our lives. Most of us are also aware of the many abuses our animal friends suffer at the hands of humans. Calabasas High School student Sophie Helfend speaks out for those animals to raise awareness about animal cruelty. She started a club at her school to support the efforts of an amazing organization called the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, founded by animal rights advocate Marc Ching. After learning about the horrific practice of torturing dogs before slaughtering them for meat during the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China, Marc set out to rescue these beloved creatures in Asia. His foundation also maintains a website (reportanimalabuse.org) where concerned citizens can leave tips regarding possible cases of local animal abuse throughout Los Angeles. Once Sophie learned about Marc and his organization’s courageous work, she knew she wanted to help. She now volunteers at the local Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation shelter in Sherman Oaks, where she cares for some of the dogs Marc brings back from China and others. She is amazed by their resilience and ability to trust again. Sophie and her cousin, AJ Eckstein, also plan a fundraiser every few months to benefit Animal Hope and Wellness. They’ve already raised over $3,800 and will continue to raise funds to help Marc and his heroic efforts. If you are interested in donating or adopting or getting involved with this amazing organization please log on to animalhopeandwellness.org.

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Fun Spring Activities:

Checklist

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, spending time outdoors with your family is a wonderful way to welcome spring. Here is a checklist of 25 of our favorite fun spring activities to inspire you to unplug and cherish the simple pleasures of the season.

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Plant something green

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Have a picnic at the park Dance in the rain Hike in the beautiful green hills Sit outside at a cafÊ Ride a bike Walk on a deserted beach Play a round of golf Go horseback riding Fly a kite Feed the ducks at the pond Visit the farmer’s market Pick strawberries

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Mix up a pitcher of margaritas Listen to the birds singing Feel the sun on your face Leave your windows open to catch a spring breeze See all the Oscar-winning movies Decorate your home with fresh flowers Watch bumblebees at work in the garden Paint a birdhouse Create your own floral arrangement Spot a rainbow Climb a tree Visit a botanical garden

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SIERRA CANYON ANNUAL

GALA ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Photography by © epicimagery.com | Danny Baker

On February 11, 2017, Sierra Canyon School gathered as a community at the beautiful Four Seasons Westlake Village and raised over $200,000 in one evening. The school came together to celebrate every individual who makes Sierra Canyon such a vibrant and special place.

A premiere independent college preparatory school, Sierra Canyon embraces academic and personal excellence. Each student is treated as an individual with the opportunity to strive and attain his or her best.

Goin’ to a Go-Go: An Evening of Motown Magic was an opportunity to appreciate the wonderful experiences each child has every day at school and the resources they are given to step into their futures as empowered as they can be.

Jim Skrumbis, Sierra’s Head of School, together with MCs Dondre Whitfield of Queen Sugar and Eric Stromer (voted one of PEOPLE magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive”) and special appearances by Melissa Rivers, Terrell Davis, and others, all made the evening a smash hit.

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Recycling 101: Recycle

the Right Stuff

By Irene Marshall Earth Day is coming up April 22. We encourage everyone to do something that day for the environment. Look around for ways you can improve upon the way you recycle and have a more ecofriendly lifestyle. Many of us feel we are doing our part separating the trash and recycle materials into two different bins. However, many of us are doing it wrong and causing contamination to the recycled items.

The overall United Sates recycling rate is very low because there is so much junk mixed in with the actual recyclables. Every day people throw away tons of garbage, plastic bags, wrappers, Styrofoam, coffee cups, plastic straws, garden hoses, and more into recycling bins. This type of garbage contaminates the good recyclables, making them worthless.

People want to do the right thing, but sometimes we forget a few of the rules or we need a refresher on what we can and can’t recycle. When we forget or get confused, we add to the contamination

PAPER RECYCLE

inserts Newspaper, including Phone books rd Corrugated cardboa junk mail, window ing lud inc rs, pe Other pa , colored paper, scrap envelopes, white or r bags advertisements, pape xes Food/detergent bo xes bo rd oa rdb Other ca ter paper pu om r/c Office pape s og Magazines, catal ernight mail Paperback books, ov packages, etc.

D O NOT RECYCLE

per Blueprints/carbon pa ated paper Metallic or plastic co per plates, Tissue/toilet paper, pa napkins, cups, towels ntaminated by No boxes or paper co or grease more than 3% food

problem.

GLASS RECYCLE

ttles Juice, soda, water bo ttles Beer, wine, liquor bo

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RECYCLE

ded 1-7 All plastic bottles co rs Beverage containe s ttle bo r lite One or two s ttle Salad dressing bo

Food jars s CA redemption bottle

Milk and water jugs bottles Detergent/cleaning

D O NOT RECYCLE stal, mirrors,

D O NOT RECYCLE

ramics, cry Drinking glasses, ce lbs window glass, light bu

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PLASTICS

Polystyrene, common as “Styrofoam”

ly known

METALS RECYCLE

Aluminum beverage

cans Steel/tin food and be verage cans Aerosol non-hazardo us cans, EMPTY (whipped cre am, cooking oils, etc .)

Clean aluminum foi l, foil food trays Other scrap aluminum

D O NOT RECYCLE

Hazardous aerosol ca ns (spray paint, bug spray, etc.) and oth er hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, pe sticides).

TIPS FOR AN ECO-FRIENDLY LIFE:

1. Grow your own food 2. Eat less meat

3. Cut down on processed

4. Don’t eat foods from containers 5. Open windows to let

food BPA-lined

in fresh air 6. Open blinds to let in nat ural light 7. Get energy-efficient app liances and electronics 8. Take shorter showers

9. Wash clothes using col

ALUMINUM FACTS:

Aluminum is the wo rlds most recycled packing product an d 70% of aluminum cans are recycled worldwide. An aluminum can that is rec ycled can be back on a grocery shelf within 60 days.

d water 10. Use leftover bathwate r or water from water bottles to wa ter plants 11. Turn off lights when not in use 12. Turn off water when brushing teeth 13. Don’t let water run wh ile washing dishes 14. Run the dishwasher or washing machine only when the re is a full load 15. Get rid of chemical cleaners 16. Donate items you no longer use or need 17. Plant a tree 18. Set thermostat 1-2 deg rees lower 19. Opt for paperless billi ng 20. Pay your bills electro nically 21. Fix any leaky faucet s to prevent water waste 22. Turn old t-shirts into “ne w” cleaning rags 23. Get rid of one-use item s (disposable razors, diapers, plastic wa re, etc.)

Resources: cityofcalabasas.com • recycleacrossamerica.org mentalfloss.com • wheelsforwishes.org • biofriendly.com

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club life Hilarious Italian Wedding Is the Talk of the Town Members and guests were delighted with the fun antics, dancing, and singing at Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding — an interactive dinner theater presentation where audience members actively participated in the wedding nuptials and subsequent reception! Everyone joined in the tarantella festivities — plus the traditional bouquet and garter toss that placed the guests in a bizarre and extremely funny onstage performance!

Kids Loved CCC’s Lego & Matchbox Toy Event Want to know how to make a room of adorable kids really have fun? Simply surround them with a massive amount of Legos and Matchbox cars – and watch their imagination do the rest. This fun-filled event even had parents playing with their favorite toy bricks and racing their toy cars down the speedway! Who needs a babysitter when the club is so much fun?

For information on membership, contact Steve Gincig: 818.444.5548 or steve@calabasasgolf.com

At Calabasas Country Club The Chips Are on the House!

Calabasas Country Club members and guests loved the thrill of playing Blackjack, Poker, and Craps at the club’s Winter Casino Night, especially when the chips were one the house! A great buffet and the club’s full bar also added to the fun where everyone was a winner! Who needs Vegas when the club is just minutes away?

Falling in Love with Love Is an Easy Thing!

Love was in the air at the CCC’s Annual Valentine Dinner and for good reason! The exceptional gourmet menu, the beautiful flowers, the music and dancing, and the flowing champagne made this romantic evening a hit with all!

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Expose Yourself as a Genuine

Professional

By Mark Wendell

My mother said it’s so! She said that if I

multifaceted role of a genuine profession-

The fact that a professional can demon-

needed to do something bad, I should let

al fiduciary.

strate conformance to a code of ethics

her know first and she would do it for me…

does not imply that the professional has

that she wanted me to remain pure…that I

Let’s sidestep the title of fiduciary and the

an honorable ethos, is capable of man-

was never to do anything to harm anyone,

legal jargon associated with a particular

aging a sound decision-making process

anytime, anywhere. And many years later,

profession and substitute another heart-

and has the self discipline to adhere to an

this ideal has stuck with me.

felt-empathetic word that perhaps has

exemplary ethos to self-monitor for course

more personal meaning to most of us:

correction and self-improvement as an

Like me, my mother was not a perfect

ethos. Ancient Greek philosophers Plato

ethotic genuine professional. In the spirit

specimen. She was however, a remarka-

and Aristotle promoted the notion that you

of moral and ethical decision making, for

bly wise and compassionate woman. She

can tell a lot about the guiding beliefs of a

your mother or an organization, we will say

taught me that behaving as a genuine

person or organization by the distinguish-

that the most profound definition of ethos

professional is a mindset, a spirit, a de-

ing behaviors, sentiment, moral nature,

is expressed in how a person or organiza-

termination of personal destiny to do the

and decision making doctrine of a person,

tion demonstrates the integration of gov-

right thing, while applying nuts-n-bolts pro-

group or institution—their ethos. Ronald

ernance, stewardship, and leadership that

fessional knowledge and rules that govern

Reagan had a humorous way to convey

is above and beyond the legal goal of

my particular profession. She taught me

his idea of personal ethos: “You can tell a

possessing the outward persona and title

that behaving as a genuine professional is

lot about a fellow’s character by his way

of fiduciary.

like sitting at her kitchen table and telling

of eating jellybeans.”

it like it is and behaving with a magnanimous spirit: honestly, patiently, forgivingly,

Some would use the words ‘ethos’ and

respectfully, compassionately, generously,

‘ethics’ interchangeably, and both are

courageously, and ethically.

based upon moral behavior, however ethos is broader than only a set of guid-

She imprinted onto my mindset three guid-

ing principles. Ethos includes actions of an

ing principles to live by: Governance must

individual or organization demonstrating

be your mindset if you are to focus on de-

judgment and discernment processes that

cision making on your mother’s behalf to

clarify and amplify their ability to judge

protect her and guide her best interests.

wisely and objectively. The word ethos is

Stewardship must prevail to direct your

deeply connected to the word charac-

professional manner of prudent processes

ter, for an individual or an organization. It

and principals to consider her needs first,

is who you are, not what you say you are

last, and always above and before your

that counts. It is your literal word and hand-

own interests. An admirable leadership

shake, not your legal contract that counts.

paradigm must predominate your mindset

It is not about the size of your wallet, home,

and oversight of her affairs that are based

office, or even your flashy-witty advertise-

upon inspiration, integrity, confidence,

ment, but rather it is about the consistent

and an overwhelming sense of trust. Gov-

demonstrated quality characteristics of

ernance, Stewardship, and Leadership—

your personal or your organization’s char-

the confluence of my behaviors involving

acter - or ethos - that is important.

these three ideals is at the very core of the

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Copyright © Mark Wendell 2017.

All Rights Reserved.

MD Wendell Wealth Partners: A preeminent personal wealth enhancement boutique for select clients Email: mark@mdwendell.com Website: mdwendell.com. 805.402.8642.

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The BMW i8: The Future is Here

By Dustin Troyan Photographed by BMW

The BMW i8.

You have seen it traveling down the road. Is it a space ship? Is it an exotic car? Is it fast? Perhaps an electric car or a hybrid?

What is that car and what is it like?

The BMW i8 is a bit of all of the above. It is indeed an exotic car in its own right. Is it fast? Yes. The zero-to-sixty time is around four seconds, very close to any of its contemporaries. It does offer a top speed of 155 mph, which is not in the “supercar” territory but still probably more than you need for your street-driving needs. Yes, it is exotic. The i8 is a plug-in hybrid that many think will be the future paradigm for the “supercar.”

The BMW i8 is its own car. It offers just enough speed that you can keep up with just about everything out there with the exception of the world’s fastest cars, but it offers a tremendous amount of comfort and technology, not to mention that it is environmentally friendly. The car is very balanced from just about every perspective. It is truly eye catching. An extremely generous amount of carbon fiber defines the i8. It cuts corners like a sports car should while offering technology that would make any tech geek proud. As a guy who loves gasoline, this car is incredible.

The i8 experience is a leap into the future. The balance of sports, exotic, technology, and speed rolled into a package any enthusiasts would love to add to their stable. My suggestion is to take one for a test drive; it is the balance of all things relevant in the automotive world at an incredible value.

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6TH ANNUAL

BENEFITING

Sunday, April 9th, 2017

Exciting New Raffle!

1-5 pm | VIP 12-5pm FEATURING:

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Taste wine, craft brews, spirits and food from over 80 of our best CA wineries, craft breweries, distilleries, and local eateries.

Danny Janklow Quintet 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village Presented by: The Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise

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Taste wine, craft brews, spirits and food from over 80 of our best CA wineries, craft breweries, distilleries, and local eateries.

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“EAT CLEAN, LIVE LEAN” WITH Z.E.N. FOODS’ ZERO EFFORT NUTRITION®

By Lori Berezin

Let’s face it. Most of us lead busy lives and don’t always

achieve their fitness goals while saving time and effort in

have time to create the most nutritious, well-balanced

the kitchen. Z.E.N. Foods even customizes the menu to fit

meals. If you’re seeking culinary enlightenment, or just a

your specific tastes and health concerns.

little extra help, try Z.E.N. Foods’ Zero Effort Nutrition, for healthy, gourmet meals delivered directly to you and

According to Dr. Marc Kerner, an otolaryngologist in

your family.

Northridge and Westlake Village, “Z.E.N. Foods is a great way to help my patients lose weight without the hassle of

Fitness and nutrition experts Founder/CEO Mariana Rossa-

thinking about diets. This is especially important for my pa-

no and Co-Founder/President Kane Picoy created Z.E.N.

tients who suffer from sleep apnea.” It has been shown

Foods more than a decade ago to help people eat better.

that being overweight increases the odds of sleep apnea,

Their team of chefs, nutritionists, dietitians, and healthcare

as well as diabetes, heart disease, and other maladies.

consultants crafted a variety of menu options from Paleo

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Fortunately, you can stay within your calorie limit and still

se Tyler Ferguson, actor Zac Efron, and TLC host Ann Merin,

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ta crepe with fresh blueberries, chicken tikka masala with

cao powder, maple syrup, dates, and a pinch of Hima-

brown rice, dahl and mango chutney, and tempting choc-

layan salt for a guilt-free energy boost.

olate cheesecake or dutch apple pie. To spice up your life, try Z.E.N. Select for new recipes on a daily basis. Or stick with

The nutritionists and chefs at Z.E.N. Foods can help increase

your favorite Italian, Mexican, Asian, Indian, and California

your energy and metabolism and even lower blood sugar.

cuisine. Healthy eating never tasted so good.

They’ll put quality meals and family time back on your table without the hassle of shopping, prep, and cleanup. Their

If you’re feeling a little sluggish, recharge your body and

health-conscious menus allow you to lower sugar consumption

soul with their detoxing fruit and veggie cleanse. Apt-

while increasing organic, high-antioxidant foods. All meals

ly-named organic juices include Green Envy with green

are freshly prepared, never frozen, and ready to eat within

apple, spinach, arugula, kale, parsley, celery, and lem-

minutes. Whether you’re looking to maintain or lose weight,

on; Great Balls of Fire, packed with chia seeds, tangerine,

put more pep in your step or simply spend less time shopping

cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberry, ginger, turmeric, and

and cooking. Z.E.N. Foods delivers. For further information,

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Bon Appétit DIRECTORY Al Mulino Eatalian Restaurant 3709 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Westlake Village, CA 91362 805.379.0016 almulino.net Angel City Cafe 21136 Ventura Blvd.

Woodland Hills, CA 91364 818.713.9500 angelcitycafe.com Bogie’s Bar 32001 Agoura Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91361 818.889.2394 bogies-bar.com Brent’s Delicatessen & Restaurant 2799 Townsgate Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91361 805.557.1882 19565 Parthenia St. Northridge, CA 91324 818.886.5679 brentsdeli.com Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 6373 Topanga Cyn. Blvd.

Woodland Hills, CA 91367 818.346.1005 flemingssteakhouse.com La Paz 4505 Las Virgenes Rd., #101 Calabasas, CA 91302 818.880.8076 lapazmexicanfood.com Maggiano’s Little Italy 6100 Topanga Cyn. Blvd.

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Margaritas Mexican Grill 702 Lindero Cyn. Rd., #704 Oak Park, CA 91377 818.879.7900 margaritasmexgrill.com Mastro’s 2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805.418.1811 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265 310.454.4357 mastrosrestaurants.com Mediterraneo 32037 Agoura Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91361 818.889.9105 med-rest.com Morton’s The Steakhouse 6250 Canoga Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 818.703.7272 mortons.com Pedaler’s Fork 23504 Calabasas Rd. Calabasas, CA 91302 818.225.8231 pedalersfork.com PRIME Steakhouse 29020 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818.292.5111 primesteakvc.com Q Sushi & Kieu Hoang Wine Lounge 30770 Russell Ranch Rd., #A Westlake Village, CA 91362 818.540.3231 qsushi.com

ROSTI Tuscan Kitchen Parkway Calabasas Shopping Center 23663 Calabasas Rd. Calabasas, CA 91302 818.591.2211 rostituscankitchen.com The Gallery 30768 Russell Ranch Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91362 818.889.1338 thegallerywestlake.com The Six Chow House 23536 Calabasas Rd. Calabasas, CA 91302 818.222.6969 thesixrestaurant.com The Stonehaus 32039 Agoura Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91361 818.483.1152 the-stonehaus.com The Sunset Restaurant 6800 Westward Beach Rd. Malibu, CA 90265 310.589.1007 thesunsetrestaurant.com Tuccio’s 21550 Oxnard St. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 818.888.4514 tuccios.com Zin Bistro Americana 32131 Lindero Cyn. Rd., #111 Westlake Village, CA 91361 818.865.0095 zinwestlake.com

bon APPÉTIT Calabasas Style Presents Our Favorite Restaurants, Eateries, and Tasting Rooms in Town This special food and wine guide profiles establishments in the following categories:

Rustic Winery and Charcuterie Classic European Bistro Hottest Dancing and Nightlife Ideal Special Occassion Lake View Romantic Dining Best New on the Scene Delicious Neighborhood Cafe Culinary Mexican Creations Eatalian Bakery and Bar Freshest Innovative Sushi Sophisticated Supper Club Fabulous Family Style Dining Best Local Coffee and Baristas Outstanding Mexican Seafood Pub Grub and Entertainment Sizzling Seafood and Sunsets Best Deli Best Pizza Old World Steakhouse Artistic American and Raw Bar Fresh Organic Farm to Table

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hottest dancing and nightlife BOGIE’S

Bogie’s offers the are a’s best nightlife wit h an intimate stage, great dance floor and a state of the art sound system. There’s gre at music and da ncing on the weekends, plus a wo rld-class music scene on Tuesday and Thursday evening s, where locals can pop in to see incredibly talented musicians in a friend ly and relaxed setting. The Westla ke Village Inn, 320 01 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village. 818 .889.2394. bogies-b ar.com

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Sample cuisines from around the world at these delightful local eateries

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from Woodland Hills to Malibu

By Lori Berezin

Restaurants offer mouth-watering menus plus an opportunity to

Those looking for a taste of Italy in the heart of Westlake Village should

share favorite meals with family and friends. An abundance of

head to Al Mulino, masters of slow food cooking, on Thousand Oaks

dining establishments throughout Calabasas and surrounding

Blvd. You’ll be greeted by the aroma of freshly baked bread cooked

communities provide hungry guests with a cornucopia of de-

in authentic Italian ovens. Try their unique piadina romagnola, a satis-

licious options. Whether you long to please your palate with a

fying alternative to the panini, garnished with cheese, veggies, or sa-

sophisticated meal of free-range filet mignon or go lighter with

lami. They import tomatoes and mozzarella directly from Italy to cre-

a gourmet selection of seafood or vegetarian cuisine overlook-

ate their Neapolitan-style pizza. You can even design your own.

ing the sea, you’ll find a delectable array of options to fit every

Just remember to save room for their tasty homemade desserts.

taste and budget.

Whether you drive, Uber or cycle to the rustic Calabasas eatery Woodland Hill’s friendly Angel City Café tempts guests with a

Pedalers Fork, you’re sure to leave with a smile on your face. This

variety of seafood, steak, Mexican, and Italian cuisines served

unique, locally sourced bar and restaurant, complete with attached

in an easygoing atmosphere. Located amid the hustle and bus-

bike shop, offers a woodsy, laidback atmosphere where friends and

tle of Ventura Blvd., this charming boîte offers locals a tasty re-

family can mingle with the locals. Their not-so-traditional fare includes

spite with a European vibe. Favorites include comforting bread

“Cubano”-style smoked, pulled pork sandwiches; stuffed quinoa

pudding with blueberry compote, spicy seafood chowder, and

cakes with grilled vegetables; and forbidden black-rice salad, plus

melt-in-your-mouth potato-crusted sea bass with a lemon-but-

grass-fed burgers, a variety of scrumptious salads, craft beer and mi-

ter caper sauce. Their shrimp scampi is also heavenly. And it’s

cro-batch, in-house roasted 10 Speed Coffee. Open every day from

all served up at a price that won’t harm your budget.

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Located at the busy Warner Center in Woodland Hills, Tuccio’s

of their fanciful cocktails, such as Flight of the Dragon with Bacar-

marries two rich cultures, Irish and Italian, in one congenial Italian

di Dragonfruit, Rekorderlig Strawberry, and Lime Cider on ice. Pair

restaurant. Named after owner Gina Shield’s grandfather, Ray-

your beverage with an array of tapas—including costillas morunos,

mond Tuccio, the restaurant was created by Gina and her Irish

Moroccan-spiced baby-back ribs, gambas al ajillo, and garlic

husband Damien, who joined forces for this unique melting pot of

shrimp scampi on crostini—for a sublime taste of heaven on earth.

flavors. They offer such tasty fare as Tuccio’s very own pork, veal, beef, mozzarella, and tomato sugo meatball and that Irish clas-

If you’re pining for a slice of New York in the heart of Westlake Vil-

sic, house-made corned beef. Their diverse selections would make

lage, visit Brent’s Deli, voted #1 in Zagat’s for many years. Try one

any Italian aficionado weep for joy and any Irish foodie delightfully

of their mile-high sandwiches on double-baked rye and daydream

dance a jig. They’ve even added that most American genre of

about the colorful carnival rides at Brooklyn’s Coney Island. Wheth-

music—jazz—to the menu with live jazz brunch Sundays.

er you’re a native New Yorker or just long to eat like one, this family-owned deli will make you feel right at home with authentic fa-

For an innovative twist on Italian, Greek, and French dining, visit

vorites such as lox, matzo brie, potato latkes, whitefish, and blintzes.

Mediterraneo’s European-inspired bistro at the romantic Westlake Village Inn. Surrounded by 17 acres of gardens, a private lake, and

Every night after 5:00 p.m. is primetime at Prime Steakhouse in

lush vineyard, the restaurant offers old-world charm combined with

Agoura Hills and Westlake Village. Enjoy live entertainment from

seasonal, locally sourced cuisine. Executive Chef Lisa Biondi cooks

Motown to jazz, Wednesday through Saturday. Start your evening

up a tantalizing menu of crab-cake benedict, rigatoni Bolognese,

right with bacon-wrapped scallops or crab cakes followed by a main

and gently poached gnudi with garlic-infused heirloom tomato

course of prime rib, Australian lamb, or zesty seafood du jour. Toast

sauce. Also at the Inn, The Stonehaus, a stunning gem reminiscent

your day with an aptly named Prime Lemon Drop, Steakhouse Rita,

of the serene vineyards of Provence and Tuscany, offers an array of

or one of their more than 50 wines. Cap off another sweet night with

freshly baked pastries, gourmet salads, and panini. Pair their char-

crème brulee or Freska Mango, a zesty cinnamon and sugar-coated

cuterie board of assorted fresh salami, prosciutto, and formaggi

wonton with vanilla-bean ice cream and fresh mango-merlot sauce.

with the perfect champagne or private-label wines. Join their wine club to sample vintages from family-owned vineyards across the

One of Calabasas’s oldest restaurants, La Paz, has been serving Yu-

globe and toast to good times with other enthusiasts. Then, stroll

catán-style seafood and traditional Mexican favorites, along with

over to Bogies to dance the night away with live music. Try one

more than 140 varieties of top-shelf Tequila made with 100% blue

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agave, since 1989. Charismatic Owner and Chef Oscar Iturralde

Pair them with a refreshing Calabasas Heat, with altos olmecas

incorporates his Yucatán heritage into a tantalizing menu that in-

tequila, jalapeno, lime, and cucumber.

cludes succulent boullabaise caldo de siete mares and soup of the seven seas, overflowing with fresh seafood. Diners also praise the fried whole fish lightly steam-grilled in garlic sauce, as well as the dessert flan made from Oscar’s grandmother’s secret recipe. Bring your friends, family, and appetite to Sunday brunch, happy hour, or Friday’s all-you-can-eat buffet and discover which dishes top your list.

Take a virtual trip abroad at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Woodland Hills. Enjoy Italian-American delicacies such as baked eggplant parmesan and Mom’s lasagna created with meatballs and sausage, ricotta, marinara, and love. While no one cooks as good as your mama, this warm, family-style Italian-American spot comes surprisingly close. Celebrate la famiglia with a party in their cozy banquet room and mangia the night away.

Inspired by the Society of Six, an eclectic 1920s prohibition-era group of six bohemian Northern California artists who turned their home into a “Chow House,” filled with home-made meals,

Everyday feels like a celebration at the upscale Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Woodland Hills. Try their decadent truffle poached lobster with béarnaise sauce and caviar. Or take your taste buds on a refreshing culinary journey during their new Sonoma Sunday Brunch featuring farm-fresh salads, blue crab omelets, custom prime burgers and more.

If you’re headed to Oak Park or Valencia, check out the family-owned Margaritas Mexican Grill. Pair their spicy chicken verde enchiladas, white fish marinated in fresh citrus, or chicken mole poblano with co-owner Jonny’s signature margarita.

Sweeten the deal with two warm, sugary, cinnamon churros or apple pie filling in a crispy flour tortilla and call it a day. They keep diners’ health in mind by ensuring that the salt content of their food is low and the freshness high. Enjoy a happy hour menu from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dine indoors amid their colorful décor or al fresco for an authentic taste of Mexico close to home.

brews, and art, The Six Restaurant expanded to Calabasas,

Both casual and elegant, The Gallery Restaurant in The Shoppes

Studio City, and West L.A. The unique gastropub offers farm-to-

at Westlake Village features artfully prepared New American

table, sustainable cuisine with “six delicious starters, six savory

Cuisine. The chef creates tantalizing seafood and beef special-

entrees, six red wines, six white wines, six brews on tap, and

ties plus colorful cocktails with unique names like Rye n Gosling

six desserts” plus live entertainment daily. Their crispy Brussels

and Violet Moon. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic date

sprouts and Buffalo-style cauliflower are highly recommended.

night or casual meal with family and friends.

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Satisfy your craving for Paleo and head to Morton’s The Steak-

handmade pizzas to such specialties as linguine and white-clam

house in Woodland Hills. Morton’s continues to offer “quality, con-

sauce and hearty rigatoni with sweet sausage. There’s something

sistency, and genuine hospitality,” serving up prime-cut steaks and

for everyone, with a full menu of vegan, gluten-free, and vegetari-

sublime seafood for the past three decades at numerous locations

an options, including gluten-free panini, pizza, and pasta.

throughout the world. They’ve earned a remarkable list of awards from Shanghai to Woodland Hills, where it was rated “Best Los Angeles Steakhouse Restaurants” by Zagat. Taste their colossal shrimp, juicy

Satisfy everyone in your party from meat lover to seafood connoisseur at Mastro’s Steakhouse in Thousand Oaks and Malibu. You sim-

prime rib, and tender filet mignon and decide for yourself.

ply can’t get closer to the sea without getting wet than their Malibu

Linger with friends over hot sake and cool sushi at the upscale, eclectic

benedict and crab-cake eggs benedict at their weekend brunch.

Q Sushi & Kieu Hoang Wine Lounge at the Shoppes at Westlake Vil-

Enjoy innovative sushi developed exclusively for their restaurant by

lage. Executive Chef Mikiki Ando and her staff serve such mouth-wa-

Chef Angel Carbajal of the renowned Nick-San restaurant in Cabo

tering delicacies as Fire Goddess sushi roll with spicy albacore; yellow-

San Lucas. Perhaps a “Chef’s Cut” ribeye chop or rack of lamb is

tail, avocado, and piquant ponzu; grilled Robata items; miso black

more to your liking. Whichever surf or turf you choose, you’re in for

cod; and tender Kobe beef. They’re all paired with premium vintages

a memorable time.

from Kieu Hoang’s Napa Valley vineyards and served casual Izakaya

Ocean Club. Watch for dolphins while feasting on succulent lobster

style, as in a traditional Japanese gastro pub.

Watch the sun slip into the sea at Malibu’s casual chic Sunset

Catch a romantic sunset over the lake at Zin Bistro Americana. This

family and friends overlooking the endless waves of Zuma Beach.

charming Westlake Village eatery, named for the American-harvest-

Considered one of the top 15 restaurants worth the drive in Malibu”

ed Zinfandel grape and wine, serves crowd-pleasing comfort foods

by Zagat, this historical bungalow offers fine dining with a laidback

such as blackened Chilean sea bass, silky Maine lobster chowder,

vibe. Enjoy an assortment of seafood and more from across the

chicken fried steak, and hearty filet mignon. Dance off your meal to

globe, including Dover sole, Scottish salmon, and Korean-style ribs.

live music and celebrate another perfect Southern California day.

Their lengthy happy hour, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to

Whether you live near Calabasas or Santa Monica, you’re bound to enjoy ROSTI Tuscan Kitchen, a true neighborhood favorite.

Dine in or carry out an array of Italian-American fare, ranging from

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Restaurant. See and be seen or just sit back and toast the day with

9:00 p.m., and their popular Sunday brunch, keep diners coming back for more. They’ll even arrange your wedding ceremony right on the beach, followed by an in-house reception, for the perfect marriage of locale and cuisine. n

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Dark Chocolate A DELICIOUS PRESCRIPTION FOR GOOD HEALTH

By Lori Berezin Those of you hoping to justify your passion for chocolate,

Heart smart. The plant-based nutrients in dark chocolate

take heart. Dark chocolate may turn out to be one of

appear to help blood vessels remain supple and free of

the healthier foods in your diet. One of the planet’s best

plaque. They aid in the production of nitric oxide, which

sources of antioxidants and flavanols, it has been shown

signals arteries to relax, further reducing blood pressure

to relieve stress, ease depression, and support a healthy

and the risk of strokes.

heart, vision, and brain function. While dark chocolate contains more than 60% cocao, milk chocolate, though

Look better. Dark chocolate not only makes you feel

delicious, contains less cocao, plus additional milk and

good, it helps you look good as well. Its fabulous

sugar. The milk appears to negate many of the bean’s

flavanols improve skin’s blood flow, protecting it from

positive properties. So, those seeking the health benefits

sun damage while promoting hydration that keeps skin

of chocolate should consume mostly dark.

looking suppler. Cacao even seems to give eyes a boost

Feel better. One of chocolate’s “secret ingredients” is phenylethylamine, which helps your brain release feelgood endorphins. Dark chocolate is loaded with fiber and packed with beneficial minerals, such as potassium, zinc, selenium, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese. It is also a great source of healthy antioxidants, such as polyphenols, flavanols, and catechins.

Good-bye bad cholesterol. Studies have shown that cocoa can raise levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL), while reducing “bad” cholesterol (LDL). It can even improve insulin sensitivity, which is a common risk factor for both heart disease and diabetes.

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by increasing blood flow to the retina.

Wake up. Chocolate contains stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine, which can help fight fatigue.

Doctor’s orders. Although the fat contained in dark chocolate doesn’t raise cholesterol, it still contains plenty of fat and calories. Health practitioners recommend eating no more than one ounce of dark chocolate per day containing at least 60% cocoa content. It should be created with cocoa butter, not hydrogenated oils, as part of a heart-smart, healthy diet.

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A GLASS A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF RED WINE

By Pax Ansley

People have been drinking wine in some form or another for

has also been linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

thousands of years. Evidence of early wineries have been

prevention.

discovered in Georgia, Iran, and Greece dating from as early as 6000 BC. The ancient Greeks worshipped Dionysus,

Resveratrol has been linked in inhibiting the spread of certain

the languid and sensual god of wine. In Ca-

cancers, specifically of the prostrate, breast,

tholicism, this intoxicating liquid serves as a

lung, and colon. Somewhat counterintuitive-

proxy for the blood of Christ in the Eucharist.

ly, the resveratrol found in red wine has also

Imbibing in this exquisite libation was, and

been found to prevent liver disease.

still is, considered by many cultures to be a religious experience. But what does it ac-

Drinking red wine can help to keep the

tually do to our bodies? After centuries of

heart healthy by improving elasticity in

consuming wine, scientists are finally start-

blood vessels, thereby lowering blood

ing to conduct studies on the long-term

pressure. In fact, wine drinkers with high

effects. The results may surprise you.

blood pressure are 30% less likely to have a heart attack than those who do not drink wine3. The tannins in red wine also

All studies done on the health benefits of drinking wine are based on the assump-

contain chemicals called procyanidins

tion of moderate consumption. For the

which protect against heart disease.

average person, this means one to two Because of resveratrol’s ability to deter

4-ounce glasses of wine daily, depending

many diseases associated with aging, it has

on factors such as weight, sex, age, and body stature1.

been referred to as a “fountain of youth.” Debatably, it can be said that drinking red wine may

Many of the health benefits of wine come from a com-

even increase your life span. Findings from a Finnish study

pound called resveratrol. Resveratrol is the compound

state that wine drinkers have a 34% lower mortality rate

found in certain plants, including the skin of red grapes,

than those who drink beer or other spirits 4.

used to fight off bacteria and fungi, as well as protect from ultraviolet irradiation. Red wine, as opposed to white, is

Obviously, moderation is key in enjoying the health ben-

found to contain higher levels of this healthy compound

efits of red wine. As with all things, drinking any alcohol in

since red wine is fermented with the skin of its grapes.

excess will counteract any supposed benefit. n

Resveratrol, unlike other antioxidants, can cross the blood-brain barrier to help protect the brain and nervous system from inflammation and other types of damage from free

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radicals. This remarkable compound has many other posi-

1

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Published in the BMC Medicine Journal

moderate wine drinkers to have a decreased likelihood of

3

16-year-long study by Harvard School of Public Health

depression than their non-drinking counterparts. Resveratrol

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American Heart Association

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TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK IS THAT REALLY A QUESTION?

By Marc Cohen Is life too stressful for you? Have you already broken your New

If you want to keep track of your wines, try The Wine Enthusiast

Year’s resolution? Are you worried about everything happening

Magazine’s Tasting Guide. It too gives you thousands of

in the world? Well, sit back, take a breath, and grab a nice

reviews. If you love social media, you can share your picks on

glass (or bottle) of wine. If you’re like me, though, and know

Facebook or Twitter. Their interactive Vintage Chart helps you

nothing about which bottle of wine is the perfect fit with your

determine which wines to purchase and also helps you with

In-N-Out burger, I have some app suggestions that might help.

restaurant selections. It includes a badge reward program, giving you special discounts.

If you complain to your friends that you can never pick the correct bottle, Delectable is one of the best apps for whiners,

Personally, I like Plonk. First, because it sounds like a word

I mean “winers.” This app allows you to check out what

you made up after a few bottles of wine. Second, because it

wine connoisseurs like and what goes best with what. It has

includes a pronunciation guide, food pairings, and trivia.

a comprehensive database that not only includes wines but beers and breweries and a label scanning function as well.

If you are like me and only want the finest wines, go buy Sara Bee Moscato at Trader Joes. It’s sweet and cheap at about

Banquet has a database of over 20,000 wines from both

five bucks. It’s also a kosher wine and goes with pretty much

retailers and well-known wineries. It also allows you to order

everything from a good ribeye to Del Taco’s turkey taco. Don’t

directly in 43 states, or you can pick up your purchase at a

tell any of your snobby wine friends what it is; just serve it.

local store. If you live in one of the states where they can’t ship directly and you love wine, then perhaps you should move to

Enjoy, my friends. Life is too short to stress about world peace

one of the other 43 states. Convenience is extremely important,

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you know. The app allows you to search by producer, region, grape, or price. This one is considered to be one of the best

See you on the radio!

wine apps available.

Marc Cohen Vivino includes extensive information about all wines in its database. They claim over 19 million users, including 4 million in the U.S. It is available in 11 languages. The reviews come from consumers for the most part. You can also scan a restaurant’s wine list and get ratings and information before you order that special wine for your significant other. They offer a premium version for $4.99 a month, which will add scores from critics.

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into some of our favorite tasting rooms

FOUR BRIX WINERY

PLAN B WINE CELLARS

CAMARILLO CUSTOM CRUSH

PANARO BROTHERS WINERY

ALDABELLA

THE STONEHAUS

Their craft winery, located in the heart of Ventura, specializes in internationally-inspired wine blends. Their inviting rich deep colors invite guests to relax and enjoy a glass or a bottle! Tasting room hours: Thurs. 12pm-5pm, Fri. 12pm-8pm, Sat. and Sun. 12pm-5pm. 2290 Eastman Ave. #109, Ventura. 805.256.6006. Fourbrixwine.com

This winery makes handcrafted wine for small boutique vineyards, allowing the opportunity to taste wine from a variety of different venues.

Sample fantastic wines grown from Malibu to Napa. Sat. and Sun., 12pm-5pm. Private tasting and events by appointment. 300 S. Lewis, #C, Camarillo. 805.484.0597. camarillocustomcrush.com.

Aldabella Custom Crush Winery and Storage is a full-service winery in the Conejo Valley. With a knowledgeable staff and state-of-the-art custom-crush facility, Aldabella is perfect for a tasting or hosting your next event. 31111 Via Colinas, Westlake Village. 818.991.9463. aldabellawinery.com

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“Advancing the Art of Craft Winemaking�. Visit their Barrel Room and experience the alternative in wine tasting. Tasting room hours: Sat. and Sun. 12pm-5pm. 3520 Arundell Cir. #107, Ventura. 805.233.1453. Planbwinecellars.com.

Their friendly staff will help you learn to enjoy more and get the best bargains when choosing the perfect wine. Mention Calabasas Style Magazine and get 15% OFF any purchase. Tasting room hours: Thurs. and Fri. 3pm-7pm, Sat. and Sun. 11am-7pm. 4517 Market St. #7, Ventura. 805.654.1577. panarobros.com.

The Stonehaus has a selection of private-label wines from around the world. SIP, TASTE, and DISCOVER dozens of wines in an beautiful and authentic European setting. The Westlake Village Inn, 32039 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village. 818.483.1152. the-stonehaus.com.

Etiquette Restaurant

By Lori Berezin While some of the rules of dining etiquette have changed, it is still important to make a favorable impression among your guests and be welcomed back by the restaurant owners and staff. Here are a few tips and reminders we wish everyone would follow.

Silence is truly golden when it comes to cell phone use in restaurants. Switch your phone off or to vibrate mode. Your companions and other patrons will thank you for it. It’s also never too early to teach your children good restaurant manners. Noisy youngsters can easily ruin the experience for others.

Another restaurant pet peeve is diners who arrive more than 15 minutes late for a reservation and then expect it to still be honored. Do your best to ensure that everyone arrives close to the scheduled time. If plans change, call the restaurant to cancel.

Remember, others might be waiting for your spot.

When ordering wine, if you don’t want to mention a specific price, point to a wine on the menu that falls within your range. If it tastes off, it is perfectly reasonable to send it back. This is true for your food as well. And don’t just assume it’s okay to bring your own liquor. Check with the restaurant beforehand, so everyone remains in good spirits.

A few tips on tipping…if you are dissatisfied with your dining experience, simply leaving a bad tip will not tell the waiter or manager why you were displeased. Instead, calmly explain why so that you or others may benefit from your input down the road.

Conversely, be sure to consider the cost of liquor when calculating your tip.

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TASTE WINE LIKE A SOMMELIER WINE TASTING TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE REST OF US

By Pax Ansley Imagine yourself in the tasting room of a gorgeous

wine is swirled. These “legs” can tell you about the alco-

vineyard and that the fragrant, sweeping hills of grape-

hol content of the wine. More legs is usually indicative of

vines are surrounding you. You are in your own personal

a higher alcohol content. If they flow slower, it can also

heaven. As the sommelier approaches, a knot starts to

mean you have a sweeter wine.

form in your stomach. She offers you a tasting. A bead of sweat begins to form on your brow. You accept her

After you have sufficiently observed the color and con-

offer, and she begins to prepare the elaborate arrange-

sistency of the wine, you can move on to the “nose” or

ment of glasses, jars of coffee beans, buckets, and aer-

“bouquet” of the wine. Before you do any kind of swirl-

ators. She pours the first glass. You watch her twist and

ing or aerating, take a good whiff. What do you smell?

twirl the glass this way and that, trying to find the right

Close your eyes and visualize. Do you smell a grassy hill-

light. Words such as “tobacco,” “legs,” “ripened stone

side, peaches, pineapple, or stone fruits? Or maybe you

fruit,” and “tannins” pour from her mouth like Pinot Noir

smell chocolate, coffee, or even tobacco. It definitely

from an aerator. You are intimidated and confused, yet

helps to know the lingo. If you know what to look for, it

you nod along enthusiastically. “This one is nice” is all

will be much easier to pick out certain smells. And as

you can manage. What could all of this mean?

with anything, practice makes perfect. Now, it is time to get swirling. To avoid embarrassing spills, start by keep-

Luckily, wine tasting is not as complicated as it seems.

ing the base of the glass on the table. Leave the free-

Sure, there are buzzwords and rituals, like a secret

style air swirling to the pros. Gently swirl the glass around

language among self-professed wine snobs, but with

by the stem, making sure to let the wine come up the

a few good tricks up your sleeve, you can be twirl-

sides of the glass. This lets the aromas out and expands

ing and trilling like the best of them. Above all, wine

the flavors. Tilt the glass 45 degrees and stick your nose

tasting often comes down to personal preference. If

as far into the glass as anatomy allows. Breathe it in and

smelling the cork or looking for the legs adds to your

observe what comes to mind. Take your time and enjoy.

personal experience, go for it. If not, take a big sip and just savor the experience.

Finally, it is time to taste. Take a nice big sip to discover all the flavors and depth of the wine. No baby sips. Hold

First of all, there is much to be learned from the sight

the wine in your mouth for 10 seconds. For the first five

of the wine. The color, for instance, can determine the

seconds, slurp in a bit of air with the wine to fully open

varietal of grape used to make the wine. It can also clue

up the flavors; this is called “trilling.” For the last few sec-

you into the age of the wine or how light or full bod-

onds, simply enjoy the flavors. See if you can taste any of

ied the wine is. As a general rule, the lighter the color,

the aromas you smelled in the wine’s bouquet.

the lighter bodied it is. Wines with a richer, denser color usually feel a lot fuller in your mouth. To look like a true

Always remember to cleanse between wines. Give each

pro, hold the wine at a 45-degree angle over a white

new wine your fully unsullied palette. Rinse your glass out

paper. If you see a transparent ring around the edge

completely by swirling it with water. Rinse your mouth

of the wine, it is a younger wine. If the color is dense

out as well to get a fresh start. Often times, wine-tasting

right up to the edge, it is probably an older wine. The

rooms offer a jar of coffee beans to cleanse your nose

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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE SPICES YOU SHOULD HAVE IN YOUR KITCHEN

By Pax Ansley Spices are what separate terrible cooks from good cooks

pepper is an exciting alternative to traditional chili pow-

from great cooks. These, the tools of world-renown chefs

ders that adds a rich smoky flavor to your dish.

and amateurs alike, can make or break a dish. Spices can take you across the world in one bite. Cultures are defined

Beloved from Mexico to the Middle East and India, cumin

by the spices they favor in their cuisine. In the past, the

is a mellow, aromatic spice used to season everything from

spices available to a chef were determined by geogra-

curry to tacos.

phy. These days, all it takes is a trip down the spice aisle of your local grocery store.

When it comes to dried herbs, the most popular trio includes oregano, thyme, and rosemary. These three are commonly

Chefs of all skill levels keep certain staple spices in the

found in Mediterranean flavors and also find roots in Cajun,

kitchen within reach at all times. These spices, used alone

Creole, and South American dishes. Sometimes these herbs

or in conjunction with others, give that extra pizazz to any

are found in a medley as an Italian spice blend.

culinary creation.

Paprika, made from ground sweet chili, can be used to

Whole black peppercorns and kosher salt are kitchen ba-

season meat, seafood, and vegetables and can be found

sics that should be first on the grocery list. Freshly ground

in a sweet, spicy or smoked variety. Aleppo pepper, hail-

pepper has a distinct earthy and pungent flavor that can

ing from its namesake in Syria, is celebrated for its medium

be lost in its pre-ground counterpart. Kosher salt is pro-

heat and earthy, almost-fruity taste. Try it out in any recipe

cessed without the mineral iodine. The larger crystals are

that calls for paprika.

much easier to pinch with your fingers, giving added control.

Cinnamon is a phenomenal spice with endless uses. From

Used in foods of just about every culture is the classic garlic

oatmeal to cappuccinos, from cookies to cereal, cinna-

powder or garlic salt. Using a pinch of either of these gives

mon is a go-to for anything sweet. Surprisingly, cinnamon

any dish a delicious new dimension. To avoid over-salting,

can also be used in savory sauces and stews for a little

reach for garlic powder over garlic salt.

something extra.

For a natural kick, grab some crushed red pepper, fre-

No matter if you are following a recipe or freestyling in the

quently used in Italian cuisine. Or if you are feeling brave, try cayenne pepper, which is a staple in Cajun and Indian dishes. For spice without the fire, chili powder is a wonderful blend of dried chili and other spices that is found in Mexican and Southwestern recipes. Smoked serrano chili

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THE NEW FLOUR CHILD HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES FOR A NEW GENERATION

By Pax Ansley When it comes to cooking, and especially baking, many

trients are stripped from all-purpose flour through the

recipes call for flour. Gone are the days of the single can-

process of refinement. This, in addition to the bleaching

ister of all-purpose white flour. Nowadays, grocery stores

process, makes all-purpose flour pretty much empty cal-

stock droves of different types of flour, all made from dif-

ories and carbohydrates. That said, all-purpose flour is

ferent grains, nuts, legumes, seeds, and even certain veg-

the most versatile of all flours. Other wheat-based flours,

etables. When it comes to choosing a flour, every recipe

such as bread flour, cake flour, and pastry flour, vary in

is different. However, health and culinary trends can help

gluten and starch content.

dictate an inclination to a specific type.

These flours have very specific purposes in terms of the

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All-purpose flour is your grandmother’s flour. Extremely

chemistry of baking, yet like their all-purpose cousin,

refined and made from a combination of high-gluten

they contain very little nutrients. For more nutrients and

hard wheat and low-gluten soft wheat, all-purpose flour

dietary fiber, try whole-wheat flour or white whole-

is used for baking, thickening, and breading. Most nu-

wheat flour. Because the presence of bran inhibits

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the development of gluten, the caveat to using whole

lack of gluten, this flour will not yield the same results in

wheat is the density and weight of the final product, as

baking as its gluten-rich counterparts. Almond flour is an-

well as the stronger wheat taste. For this reason, bak-

other gluten-free option that is low in carbohydrates and

ers will often mix whole wheat with all-purpose flour to

high in protein. Low in carbs and sugar free, tapioca flour

achieve their desired consistency.

has become a staple in many gluten-free kitchens. Slightly sweet in flavor, tapioca flour can be used as a thickener

Luckily, sometimes using an alternative to wheat-based

in a myriad of recipes from pizza dough to pie fillings. Soy

flour will work with your recipe. Oat flour can be used in

flour, peanut flour, potato flour, buckwheat flour, barley

place of wheat flour for a gluten-free alternative in bak-

flour, and corn flour are all gluten-free alternatives that

ing. This flour is slightly sweeter than wheat and tends to

can, in certain cases, be used to replace all-purpose flour.

yield a more crumbly product due to its lack of gluten.

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COOKING OILS: CHOOSING THE BEST OIL FOR YOUR DISH

By Pax Ansley

The world of cooking oils can be a bit confusing. The truth is

salad dressing, an oil with a richer flavor profile best brings out

we do not live in a one-oil-fits-all world. Different dishes call

the other flavors in use. The same is true for sautĂŠing and searing.

for different oils. But armed with knowledge of their properties and flavors, the task of choosing the right oil becomes much

For high smoke point oils, canola oil and vegetable oil are

less daunting.

two of the most popular choices. These two are very similar in that they are both heavily chemically processed, which gives

All oils have something called a smoke point. Basically, the

them their high smoke points, in the range of 400 to 450 de-

smoke point of an oil is the temperature at which the oil

grees. These oils are neutral in taste and low in saturated fats,

starts to smoke or burn and become ineffective. Oils with

making them ideal for roasting at high temperatures, frying,

higher smoke points are ideal for frying and roasting at high

and baking. If you don’t mind spending extra money, avoca-

temperatures. Those oils with lower smoke points, usually less

do oil is a less chemically processed alternative in the world of

refined and more flavorful, are best used for sautĂŠing, sear-

high smoke point oils. With heart-healthy monounsaturated

ing, and making dressings or marinades.

fats and neutral flavor, this oil has a smoke point in the range of 375 to 400 degrees, making it a more health-conscious

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Flavor is one of the biggest factors in choosing an oil. Oils that

choice for frying and roasting. When it comes to high smoke

are more neutral in taste are ideal for use in baking recipes. For

point, the most underrated and unappreciated oil out there

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is safflower oil. With the smoke point at a whopping 510

high in peanut flavor, and has a high smoke point of 450 de-

degrees, this neutrally flavored oil is low in saturated fat,

grees. Sesame oil is extremely flavorful, as in, a little goes a

high in omega-9 fatty acid, and is even available in a cold-

long way. Like EVOO, sesame oil is cold-pressed with a smoke

pressed version.

point in the range of 350 to 410 degrees. If you do not mind spending a little more on a bottle of oil, almond oil is sure to

Hands down, the best oil for low to mid-temperature cooking,

add a rich, nutty taste to your dish. Almond oil has been

as well as dressings and marinades, is extra virgin olive oil, or

shown to improve cardiovascular health and is high in mono-

EVOO. The cold-pressed heavyweight champion of the kitch-

unsaturated fat, as well as being a good source of vitamin E.

en, EVOO is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats,

With a smoke point of 430 degrees, almond oil can be used for

antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to

anything from baking to frying.

its countless health benefits, the flavor possibilities of this oil are endless. With a low smoke point in the 325 to 375-degree

With a smoke point of 350 degrees, coconut oil is anoth-

range, this oil is best used for dressings, dipping, drizzling, sau-

er healthy alternative for low temperature cooking. Solid at

tĂŠing, or marinading. Using this oil at high temperatures is not

room temperature, coconut oil can be used instead of but-

recommended as heat starts to break down the flavor, struc-

ter or shortening in baking recipes as well as low temperature

tural integrity, and health benefits.

sautĂŠing and roasting. While coconut oil does contain health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and facilitating weight

For more specialized recipes, peanut and sesame oil have

loss, this aromatic oil has a higher unsaturated fat content

flavors that are sure to come through. These are two of the

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most flavorful oils available. Peanut oil is low in saturated fat,

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VIEWPOINT SCHOOL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BOOK FAIR The Viewpoint School Service Association (VSSA) hosted a hugely successful book fair and book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Calabasas.

The VSSA is a parent volunteer service organization that works closely with the administrators and faculty to benefit all students and to build a sense of community among Viewpoint families. The authors where on hand to sign copies of their books and included Rainbeau Mars, Reetu Dua, Dr. Tanya Altmann, Natashia Deon, Leslie Margolis, Tracey Wyler, and Robert Hewitt Wolfe. The event was organized by Michal Mishan and Reetu Dua who also helped to secure great raffle prizes from Soul Cycle, Calabasas Med Spa, SPN Pilates, Color Me Mine, and Lululemon. Sun Life Organics provided cold-pressed juices, Starbucks provided free coffee, and pizza was provided by Fresh Brothers Pizza. A live DJ and the Viewpoint cheerleaders were also there for additional excitement!

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TOPANGA TERRACE AND FAIRWINDS GIVE BACK On December 6, Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation and Subacute, a 112bed, five-star-quality measure-rated facility by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Fairwinds, an upscale senior-living community in West Hills, offering independent and assisted living, held a gift-shopping event where patients chose from an array of gifts donated by physicians, community healthcare professionals, Fairwinds, and Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation.

Residents picked out gifts at no cost so they could have a special gift for their children for the holidays. “Topanga Terrace and Fairwinds wanted to offer a gift to our patients that many of us take for granted, holiday shopping for our children. Our team at Topanga Terrace and Fairwinds loved taking part in this event and sharing this joyful moment with our patients and their family members,� says Surena Boyce, vice president of marketing and business development at Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation and Subacute.

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Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight The impact on small business of being a member of your local Chamber…

Are you ready to join your local chamber? If you aren’t already a member, keep in mind that you can’t just sign up to be a member of your local chamber to reap the benefits of chamber membership. Paying your annual dues just isn’t enough. You must also make an investment of time and effort in chamber activities and become involved.

Simply put, what you get out of chamber membership is directly relative to what you put in. When I was asked to join the Calabasas Chamber, I never hesitated. Why wouldn’t I want to be a part of such a respected community organization with a reputation for longevity and success? I was honored, and my Allstate agency joined the Chamber.

I have been a member for almost four years and have served on the Board of Directors for three years. I have also enjoyed serving on the Government Affairs and Deputy Committees. If a business is to gain maximum value from your chamber membership, you must be an active participant in chamber-sponsored events, and serve on a chamber committee. Membership In a local chamber brings credibility and a positive perception to your business. Being an active chamber member increases your visibility in the community and provides numerous networking opportunities and professional leadership development.

Consumer studies show that when a customer knows that your insurance company is a member of a local chamber, they are 43% more likely to do business with your agency.

We hope to see you at the next event!

Sincerely, Kari Souza Contreras Senior Sales Agent, Allstate

The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce 23564 Calabasas Rd., #101 Calabasas 818.222.5680 calabasaschamber.com

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CALABASAS FARMERS MARKET Rain or shine, residents and visitors flock to Old Town Calabasas where a weekly farmers market replaces the old general store. Local vendors bring their fresh and exotic fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, and prepared foods to go. cityofcalabasas.com/farmersmarket.html

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••••••••••••••• MARCH 8TH – MARTH 12TH OAKS CHRISTIAN THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA The OCS award-winning theatre arts department brings to life the Tony-award-winning musical Cinderella in six performances on the Bedrosian Pavilion. This production will delight with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. All the favorites are here: the pumpkin, the mice, the fairy godmother, the ball, the glass slipper, plus some surprising new twists! Don’t let the clock strike midnight before you get your tickets at oakschristian.org/arts.

MARCH 11TH 11AM – 3PM ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center is hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. FREE family fun event for the whole family! Come enjoy prizes, Irish dancing, Irish music, and belly dancers, Fun Fair games for the kids, rock climbing, photo booth by Hollywood Photo Booth, and much more! For more information call 818.880.2993 or visit our website at ahccc.org.

MARCH 18TH 6PM – 11PM OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GALA DINNER AUCTION CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ The ubiquitous California lifestyle will be celebrated at the annual Oaks Christian School Dinner Gala Auction. This year’s event theme—California Dreamin’—promises to deliver an exciting evening with live music featuring “Woodie and the Longboards,” student entertainment, and of course, the fabulous silent and live auctions complete with celebrity auctioneers. This evening of fun and philanthropy benefits all OCS students and programs. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel at 2 Dole Dr. in Westlake Village. For sponsorship opportunities and to RSVP, visit oakschristian.org/support-oaks.

MARCH 21ST 8PM THE WAILIN’ JENNYS Juno Award winners and frequent guests on A Prairie Home Companion, The Wailin’ Jennys are “the darlings of the North American roots music arena” (Toronto Star), with three distinct voices that combine to make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Located at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit arts.pepperdine.edu/events.

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••••••••••••••• APRIL 8TH 1PM – 4PM SPRINGTIME AT THE ADOBE Children of all ages can enjoy an egg hunt, holiday crafts, feeding the farm animals, and live music. Admission is free for members and children under 2 years. Non-member fee is $6. Located at Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Rd. in Calabasas. For more information, call 818.222.6511 or visit leonisadobemuseum.org.

APRIL 8TH 10AM – 2:30PM 6TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Family fun, live music, and food! Includes the 6th annual art poster context! Amazing and colorful entries from local studios. Hosted by The Tarzana Neighborhood Council Outreach Committee & The West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce. Located at 5655 Vanalden Ave. in Tarzana. For more information, visit woodlandhillscc.net.

APRIL 9TH 1PM – 5PM CALIFORNIA JAZZ & WINE FEST The luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village will be filled with enthusiasts ready to enjoy premier wine, microbrews, boutique spirits, gourmet food, and to top it off, the best jazz around! Tickets on sale NOW! Presented by Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise. Proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold.

To purchase tickets, visit cajazzandwinefestival.festivalsetup. com. Must be age 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 805.380.6010 or email info@californiajazzwine.com.

APRIL 15TH 2PM – 5PM EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Join the City of Calabasas and all sponsors in celebrating Earth Day! Go and learn about ways you can help our environment. Free admission. Event will include a green expo, free giveaways, recycling art contest, learning booths, and a wildlife presentation. Located at Las Virgenes Creek on Agoura Rd. For more information, visit calabasaschamber.com.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 22 & 23, 2017 43RD CONEJO VALLEY HOME REMODELING SHOW Homeowners who are planning spring and summer projects around their house can talk with professionals for ideas and advice at the 43rd Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show.

The spring show is Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23 at the Hyatt Regency Westlake (880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village). Over 170 vendors will be on hand with information on everything from kitchen and bath remodeling to interior decorating to landscaping, pools and spas. Gourmet food trucks will be at the show on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 22. Home Show hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free passes are available online at www.conejovalleyhomeshow.com. Cost at the door: $4 per person. Hyatt Regency Westlake 880 S Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91361 For more information, call 805.529.0760 or e-mail showkase9@gmail.com.

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HIGHKARAT BUY • SELL • TRADE • CONSIGN Estate jewelry, watches, luxury designer handbags and accessories.

In Westlake Village by appointment only.

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Flower Ring

Call us or visit www.highkarat.com for more information. Private appointments are available 7 days a week.

In-home item assessment White glove service-Free pick up

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APRIL 23RD 11AM – 4PM 44TH ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR Hosted by the Westlake Village Garden Club, four distinctive and unique gardens located in North Ranch, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village will be on display. Vintage Grocers will be at various homes with ideas on preparing small, simple bites. Garden club members will share their talents with floral demonstrations suitable for outdoors. Kids Growing Strong will provide hands-on garden activities for kids to learn about their environment and the importance of healthy eating. An outdoor pizza oven will be baking pizzas at one of the homes. Free tomato plant starts will be given away. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit westlakevillagegardenclub.org.

APRIL 23RD - MAY 21ST PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts supports local music education with one of the nation’s oldest and most successful house and garden tours. Through community support over the past 52 years of its annual showcase, PSHA has donated more than $20 million to community music education programs. The 2017 Showcase House will be open to the public and tickets to go on sale February 1. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please visit pasadenashowcase.org

APRIL 26TH 8PM JULIAN LAGE AND CHRIS ELDRIDGE Collectively having worked with such artists as Nels Cline, Fred Hersch, The Infinite Stringdusters, and Seldom Scene, jazz guitar prodigy Julian Lage and progressive bluegrass virtuoso Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers) join forces for a masterly acoustic performance. They are joined by singer/songwriter Aoife O’Donovan. Located at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit arts.pepperdine.edu/events.

APRIL 26TH 6PM – 8PM A TOAST TO HEALTHY KIDS SOSMentor invites you to their annual fundraiser. The Toast brings together business and community leaders and professionals in health and education to celebrate another year of free nutrition and physical activity education for 14,000 children and teens in 700 schools. The master of ceremonies is Sean Farnham, ESPN sports commentator. Event will feature a live and silent auction, entertainment by the Young Musicians Foundation, San Antonio Winery wine, and delectable refreshments. RSVP at SOSMentor.org.

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UCLA RECEIVES CALABASAS’ DARNAY HOLMES Calabasas Style wants to congratulate Darnay Holmes on graduating early and heading to UCLA for football. With a month under his belt, Darnay is already planning on graduating in three years with a degree. We wish him luck and look forward to seeing what the future holds.

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MAY 5TH 6:30PM WINGS OF HOPE GALA Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara’s event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auction, entertainment, and dancing. Located at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Air Force One Pavilion. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cancersupportvvsb.org.

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7TH ANNUAL COATS FOR CASA The 7th Annual Coats for Casa Pacifica Drive was a great success in helping local kids and their families get warm clothing for winter. Over 30 tons of snow was brought into Three Springs Park in Westlake Village on January 14, and over 450 people gathered to play in the snow, sled, donate coats, and enjoy free coffee and smoothies. Everyone’s favorite Ice Princess entertained the children, as did crafts from Hideout Playground. Over 2,500 coats and warm winter items were collected and delivered to Casa Pacifica, where they were immediately distributed to local kids and families. This charity event is hosted every year by Lydia Gable of Lydia Gable Realty and Rick Winters of Winters Financial Group. Zwaag Termite, Skinny Wimp Moving Co., Thrive Dance Studio, Cheryl Meyer Farmers Insurance Agency, Michael Lang Design, and a community grant from Westlake Village helped to make this fun-filled day possible.

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MUSETALKS PRESENTS: JACKIE DAY The Vegan Way is a book filled with everything Jackie Day learned as a happy vegan, health educator, and author of the popular vegan blog My Vegan Journal. Jackie spoke at MUSE Prime Campus on February 8, where guests were able to learn about her 21-day plan, where to dine and what to order when eating out, the most vegan-friendly places to visit, how to avoid clothing made from animals, and how to decipher those pesky ingredients lists.

Throughout the evening, Jackie provided glimpses into the finer points of vegan living, giving readers something to aspire to as they get past vegan 101.

Readers also found a handful of easy and delicious recipes sprinkled throughout. The Vegan Way is a road map that puts positive thoughts about health, the environment, and animals into action, transforming your life into a vibrant, healthy, and compassionate one. For more information, visit myveganjournal.com.

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Dream Where Albert Einstein Dreamt

THE WILLOWS

By Irene Marshall A Mediterranean-style estate, nestled in the heart of Palm Springs, was built in 1925 for William Mead and his wife Nella, a prominent Los Angeles housing developer, businessman, and philanthropist. There were many owners over the years, and in 1994, it was bought

by ER doctors Tracy Conrad and Paul Marut. They spent two years restoring it to its grandeur and turned into an eightroom private villa and luxury inn – the perfect place for peace, privacy, and solitude. This October, The Willows celebrated 20 years since they welcomed their first guest, attorney Gloria Alright.

In the early years, Albert Einstein was a frequent visitor of one of the owners, prominent New York Attorney Samuel Untermyer. Einstein spent much time there for peace and solitude, along with his wife Elsa, who was captivated by the tranquil desert. Marion Davies, the famous silent screen star and longtime mistress to William Randolph Hearst, resided at the Willows from 1955 to 1960. Other famous guests over the years included President Gerald Ford, Diane Keaton, and Cameron Diaz, to name a few. Many rooms have been named after the famous guests: the Einstein Room, the Marion Davies Room, and The Library, where Paul Thomas Anderson spent four months writing the Academy Award-winning screenplay There Will Be Blood. Also, there is the Rock Room, which was built around an enormous bolder on the land and protrudes into the bathroom, while the shower splashes off of it.

The eight-room villa – with sweeping terraces, alfresco ceilings, and fireplaces in every room – is gated, secluded, and surrounded by boulders and bougainvillea.

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You feel as if you have gone back in time with the antique furniture, fine linens, fireplaces in every room, hardwood floors, private gardens, but with modern amenities.

This is where you go to get away from it all

which is also very exclusive and private.

boutiques, and theaters. The Willows is a

and enjoy relaxing and unwinding. You are

The O’Donnell House has also been re-

short drive to the Uptown Design District

indulged at every whim and spoiled by a

stored to its original splendor. This proper-

with its upscale mid-century-style shops

three-course breakfast overlooking a 50-

ty has gorgeous views and is often used

and designer boutiques, including Trina

foot waterfall. The evening wine and hors

for family reunions, weddings, receptions,

Turk and Wil Stiles and restaurants such as

d’oeuvres are served in a Great Gatsby

and special events.

Workshop Kitchen & Bar or the very chic

style gathering, or you may retreat to your room for a private cocktail party.

849. A great classic restaurant to escape There has been a resurgence in Palm

to is Spencer’s, located in the Tennis Club

Springs, and The Willows is conveniently

area just adjacent to The Willows. This

When you step inside The Willows, it feels

located two walkable blocks from Down-

is where you can watch a match while

as if you’ve gone back in time -- with the

town Palm Springs, which is brimming with

feasting and cocktailing – Palm Spring-

antique furniture, fine linens, fireplaces in

shops and restaurants, including Lulu, for

style, of course. For more information,

most rooms, hardwood floors, and private

casual dining, and Zin American Bistro for

visit TheWillowsPalmSprings.com or call

gardens – but with modern amenities.

more intimate dining. It’s also next door to

760.320.0771. n

The sister property is The O’Donnell House,

the Palm Springs Art Museum and within

just a short walk up a stone staircase,

walking distance to various art galleries,

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k c a b t s a F e t The Ultima

By Dustin Troyan Photography by David Rosenthal We call Supercar Sunday “Supercar Sunday” for a reason. It is not uncommon for the rarest and most exotic of cars to pull into the show and park like daily drivers, but then, there are the other truly special cars that stop by. When the “Producer” first pulled into Supercar Sunday a few years ago, it was a huge honor. Everybody, and I mean everybody, went crazy. Even though the “Producer” is a couple years old, it is truly a show stopper.

If you’re walking through the show on a “regular” day and then you see it, the car just grabs you and you know that you are looking at something truly special. Every angle and every inch of the car is simple magic. Clean, fast, modern yet classic, this is what most of us would want in a car. The “Producer” won Goodguys in 2012, and it is clear why.

About the “Producer” from the Ringbrothers: Well-known for their ability to transform Mustangs into modern masterpieces, the Ringbrothers have set the bar even higher with the Bowers ’65 Mustang. The body was widened an incredible four inches and highlighted by the custom BASF orange paint, and both the hood and roof are carbon-fiber—signature Ringbrothers touches. Under the hood is the high-compression Keith Craft-built 427 cubic-inch stroker based on the 351 Windsor small-block making 740-crank horsepower. The matte-finish three-piece wheels designed by the Ringbrothers were built by Forgeline. Baer brakes, AFCO shocks, and a suspension consisting of front-tubular A-arms and a Watts-link setup in the rear give the car razor-sharp handling. The car gets its name from Bowers’ Waynesburg, Pennsylvania-based Producer Supply Company.

For more infomation on Supercar Sunday, visit supercarsunday.com n

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RECENT SALES* Address

Neighborhood

Sq. ft.

List Price

Sales Price

4740 Barcelona

Vista Pointe

2,871

$1,375,000

$1,310,000

23296 Park Ensenada

Classic Calabasas

2,678

$1,025,000

$900,000

4434 Park Jazmin

Las Villas Calabasas

2,068

$919,000

$899,000

22929 Paul Revere

Mulwood

2,207

$849,999

$807,000

22527 Founders

Mulwood

2,449

$1,050,000

$1,015,475

22414 Dardenne

Mulwood Heights

2,818

$1,395,000

$1,395,000

22261 Cairnloch

Mulholland Heights

3,427

$1,377,000

$1,360,000

23500 Park Sorrento #E41

Avanti

2,365

$1,377,060

$1,377,060

935 Camino Colibri

Monte Nido

2,166

$1,795,000

$1,645,000

5308 Ambridge

Saratoga Hills

2,959

$949,000

$930,000

26043 Mulholland

Mulholland Corridor

4,020

$1,995,000

$1,830,000

26950 Alsace

Mont Calabasas

5,147

$2,000,000

$1,900,000

5651 Newcastle

Mountain View

4,740

$2,099,000

$1,998,000

4015 Prado Del Trigo

The Oaks

4,259

$2,499,000

$2,499,000

5949 Clear Valley

Hidden Hills

3,000

$2,145,000

$2,076,000

24929 Jim Bridger

Hidden Hills

3,721

$2,750,000

$2,355,000

24236 Long Valley

Hidden Hills

6,076

$3,749,000

$3,500,000

5900 Annie Oakley

Hidden Hills

7,924

$4,199,000

$4,000,000

*Sales represent closed transactions between 12/23/2016-2/1/2017 (Standard Sales only)

Information basen on information from the CRIS-Net Regional FT MLS as of 12/1/15. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been Listing and/or Selling Agent. CALBRE#01491245 Š2015 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HoneServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 168 Calabasas Style symbol are registered service marks of HomeServeces of America, Inc.Ž Equal Housing Opportunity.

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“WHEN YOU ABSOLUTELY DEMAND THE FINEST REAL ESTATE HAS TO OFFER.”

LISA

GUTMAN

LG

RARE, MOSTLY ONE-STORY, ARCHITECTURAL ESTATE 7BR + 7.5BA with close to 8,000 SF of eleganance including art studio/bonus room, office, and movie theater.Gourmet kitchen with center island,wine fridge, and top-ofthe-line appliances including a massive in-wall refrigerator & freezer. Grand living room with wood beamed cathedral ceiling & marble fireplace. Master suite features fireplace,walk-in closets,and spa quality bathroom.Home features hand hewn walnut floors, library, and guest suite.Yard has grassy play areas, outdoor kitchen, pool/ spa, & multiple seating areasto take in the views.

HIDDEN HILLS OFFERED AT $4,199,000

818.535.0862 HIDDENHILLS.COM KELLER WILLIAMS CALABASAS Director of Luxury Estates CalBRE#00966153 HIDDEN HILLS ENTERTAINERS ESTATE ON 2+ MAGICAL ACRES!

Thank you for entrusting me with your real estate needs for the last 29 years.

Truly a one-of-a-kind estate. A gorgeous barn, along with a wonderful guesthouse, tennis courts, and mini golf course, are all along the private driveway leading up to the main home. Featuring wood beamed ceilings, chefs kitchen, gaming arcade and home theater seating twelve. The grand master suite includes a spa style bathroom along with an office/seating area. With a resort-style backyard, this incredible home is perfect for the entertainer. Property is over 2 acres.

HIDDEN HILLS OFFERED AT $6,195,000

UPPER MALIBU CANYON HOME IN BEAUTIFUL CALABASAS

features this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bath home.

Beautiful Travertine floors on the first level, large family room with warm fireplace for those cozy evenings at home. Gorgeous granite kitchen, with garden window and large breakfast area. Downstairs features an office/bedroom and full bath. The upstairs features a lovely master suite plus two more bedrooms. There are smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, dual pane windows, and warm paint choices throughout. Resort-style yard with saltwater pool, spa, and waterfall. Large grassy play area, and an exquisite Hummingbird Sanctuary, and beautiful views from the second floor of the gorgeous surrounding hills and hiking trails.

CALABASAS $949,000

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