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Happy New Year

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Each new year brings with it the opportunity for a fresh beginning and a chance to turn over a new leaf. As the old saying goes, 'out with the old, in with the new.' But what does this really mean? For me, the start of a new year is like opening up a brand new book with 365 blank pages. It's a blank slate, a chance to write a new story. One that we are destined to accomplish great things… each page is waiting to be filled with words of wisdom, actions of compassion, and memories to treasure and learn from.

The beauty of a new year is that it gives us the freedom to choose. It's a reminder that we have the power to shape our own lives and create the kind of story we want to tell, reflect on life lessons and to look forward to the possibilities of the year ahead. As we embark on this new journey, it is important to remember that we are not alone. We are part of a larger community, a global family, and we have the support of countless others who are also striving for a better, brighter future.

As the great philosopher, Aristotle once said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Let us remember this as we enter the new year, and let us work together to achieve great things. So as we enter into the new year, let us not forget the lessons that we have learned and the strength that we have gained. Let us continue to be kind and compassionate, and to strive for a better future for all. Let us be inspired by one another. Let us draw strength from the achievements of those who have come before us, and let us support and encourage one another as we pursue our own dreams and goals.

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year for us all. Let us embrace the possibilities and opportunities that it holds, and let us support one another as we strive for a better future for all.

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The Malibu maverick architect Harry Gesner lived an exceptional 97 years. His life story is nothing less than a remarkable adventure. We take comfort in the knowledge that his adventure will live on in the many beautiful homes that he designed, in his inventions and in his 1957 Mercedes 190SL that he converted to be 100% electric. He will live on in those inspired by his work and in the ocean and environment that will forever be linked with his spirit, and in our family who will carry on his legacy. The ocean was where my father asked to be laid to rest - so on November 19, over 40 of his closet friends and family paddled out in front of his beloved Sandcastle, formed a circle joining hands in the traditional Hawaiian tribute meant to memorialize life and legacy.

We passed his urn around the circle so everyone could say their farewells. As one, we threw rose petals up in the air and cheered his name loudly “Harry!!! Harry!!! Harry!!!” spreading his ashes in the crystal water, splashing, celebrating his life in the most meaningful of ways…setting his spirit free into the deep blue universe as the sun set on the horizon.

Dad watched the sunset every day from his throne on the deck, and would tell us to “Watch for the Blue Flash”, and I will never look at a sunset without hearing his words.

In 2010, his beloved wife (my mother) was celebrated in the same way, in the same place, but with my father leading the ceremony. He is now with her again, and with many other beloved family and friends of the ocean who have been honored in this fashion. I’m sure that he was happy with the amazing day, and I’ll always feel him with me, especially when I am near the ocean. “Love, that’s what it’s all about” he used to say. Love you, Dad. Forever.

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We asked the locals:

What is Your Favorite Malibu Restaurant?

I love Malibu history, so Geoffrey's is more than a dining experience for us. It is pure Malibu history, as the former Holiday House, which Marblehead used to market on Point Dume. That was long ago. The expansive views give reason to wonder what the coast used to look like?

We love it for a daytime visit, but the ultimate is the moon glow spreading across the Bay. It's as if the moonlight reaches out to sneak

a taste from our plates. Sometimes we'll go for dessert and coffee to enjoy the stars or how the moon plays behind puffy clouds.

Geoffrey's transforms with the seasons and weather patterns, but always holds to delivering wonderful food and excellent waitstaff. So many restaurant menus are items I cook at home already, but I call on Geoffrey's to deliver that 'oomph' that satiates my brain as well as my belly!

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Ani Dermenjian

Moonshadows is an integral part of not only the Malibu community but for me personally, as it has been a place to celebrate several milestones in our lives such as birthdays, anniversaries, and such. I have always been fond of the outdoors, and this is the perfect place for me to unwind and enjoy the sounds of crashing waves, and appreciate the sunset galore and the picturesque colors of the sky it offers.

Apart from its fine cuisine, it truly embodies the concept of a ‘home away from home,’ and I am fortunate to be only a few minutes from our home. Its inviting atmosphere is largely in part to its late owner, Andrea Bullo, who never failed to provide a welcoming and unforgettable family greeting. We bonded over the shared love for Venice, Italy — where he was originally from as well as where both of my sons were baptized.

Good “leadership starts at the top” and is contagious within a team, so it comes as no surprise that the entire restaurant is imbued with the owner’s warm spirit. Their hospitality and service go far beyond your expectations, and the personable atmosphere and welcome by your name are a testament to its efforts to ensure all needs and desires of its customers are met.

Dining at Moonshadows is not simply satisfying your hunger or quenching your thirst but rather an overall experience that caters to all the senses. Every dish is impressive, and a few of my favorites include the Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartar or Octopus Carpaccio for an appetizer; the Lobster and Crab Linguine or the Miso Glazed Black Cod as an entree; and last but not least the Organic Maple Creme Brulee or the Valrhona Chocolate & Gianduja Soufflé Cake for dessert. Not to mention they also serve great cocktails.

Moonshadows does not overlook even the smallest of details, and caters to all walks of life, whether you are looking to celebrate an anniversary with a loved one, or enjoy a family outing.

Cheers, I hope I run into you or see you there!

Jay + Dana Rubin

Thank you so much for the opportunity to share our favorite restaurant in Malibu with you. We love John’s Garden and have been eating there for 20 years. They are always friendly and will

make you whatever it is you want even if it’s not on the menu. The food is fresh, and the highest of quality. You get to sit outside in the park and enjoy a meal with wonderful people in the sunshine!

Frankie Seeley + Hunter Hartman

As someone who was raised in Malibu and lived all around Los Angeles, I grew to love foods from all around the world. Malibu being twenty minutes away from the city was a blessing. Malibu is its own little beach town by the sea with few restaurants that make it special, away from the hustle and bustle. I wanted to track down my favorite sushi, to satisfy my search for good food in Malibu. In my early years, I lived in Hollywood, which made me a huge sushi lover. After school and surfing at Malibu High, I heard my friends talk about Bui sushi. I had never heard of it? I figured it would cost an arm and a leg in Malibu. They reassured me that Bui was great. Their sashimi was to die for and so were their crunch rolls. From then on, I was hooked! The taste was immaculate,

the service was great, and the price was very reasonable. I have fond, nostalgic memories after surf sessions, heading straight to Bui and being seated next to a warm fire, with a hot green tea. Recently, I brought my boyfriend Hunter for his first time, to share in the experience. He is a huge foodie. He loves to cook and try out new restaurants. He was in his element at Bui. The sake was served hot, and it was time to eat. He told me the same thing that I have told people about this amazing place; it has a tasty range of different rolls and dishes, a great atmosphere, and it's well-priced.

We love having a restaurant right next to the beach! You can’t beat it.

Suzanne Zimmer

Gravina is among my favorite Malibu Restaurants.

It is named after a charming town in Puglia, in the south of Italy.

The cuisine is southern Italian, and the owner, Pino, is from the region.

The atmosphere is cozy and quiet and unhurried, even in the peak summer season.

The restaurant reminds me of a tucked away place one may find in one of Italy’s picturesque villages.

Fortunately, this Gravina is nearby. My orchard and office are just down the road.

As I am originally from Malibu, and love sharing the foods and essences from the place I call home. I appreciate Pino sharing the food he loves and remembers from his home.

I believe our childhood memories around food are among the most vivid. To introduce others to the foods we love is an invitation to participate in a treasured part of one’s life. It’s an intimate gesture, and a generous one, to share what you love most about the place you remember best.

Currently, it is truffle season. During a recent visit, a friend and I ordered two specials, the sea bass, and the fresh pappardelle with mushrooms and truffles. I love eating seasonally. I grow seasonal fruits for the jams we make and keep an eye out for restaurants that incorporate seasonal elements into their cuisine.

Certain flavors and aromas feel right during different times of the year. Just as the jams and marmalades we make are all inspired by seasonal flavors, it’s lovely when a restaurant offers seasonal specials in addition to the traditional menu.

During the pandemic, Gravina managed to stay open. As a fellow small business owner in the food industry, I was rooting for them to be able to continue. They still offered a selection of the classic favorites. It’s impressive when takeaway food hits the mark!

Enjoying and sharing fresh authentic food makes life more joyful.

And that’s what it’s all about.

Megan + Christopher West

Lily’s has been a long time favorite of mine. The first time I tried one of their burritos was when I was a Senior at Malibu High School in 2009. A few students would go off campus for lunch and bring back Lily’s. One of my friends let me try one of their breakfast burritos, and it was love at first bite.

Since then, it’s been my go-to place anytime I don’t want to cook at home. I always call my order in and then pick it up, that way I avoid the ever present crowd of fellow Lily’s lovers. My favorite is their classic bean and cheese burrito with their special hot sauce. My son is obsessed with the breakfast burrito!

Valentine's Day

BY KAYLIE CARAFELLI

Valentine's Day is the perfect reminder to stop and smell the roses of friendship, family, and romance — but it can be easy to get swept away in expectations. So, we're sharing some fun and easy ways to show your loved ones (including yourself!) just how glad you are to have them in your life.

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TRY THESE OUT!

Go on a coffee date

There's nothing better than a warm cup of delicious, caffeinated joy. Leave your laptop at home and treat yourself to a solo date at your favorite neighborhood cafe or try the new place you've been eyeing.

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Experiment with chocolate and fruit pairings

Check Amazon for an inexpensive fondue kit or make it even fancier with a fondue fountain. Create a buffet with a variety of dried and fresh fruits and berries, and don't forget a glass of wine!

• Buy flowers for yourself

Design your own floral arrangement with gorgeous, fragrant flowers. Research shows fresh blooms have positive immediate and long-term mood-boosting effects. And while you're at it, buy yourself a box of chocolates, too!

• Make a homemade card

Even if you use a simple sheet of paper and a pencil, handmade cards always add a sentimental personal touch. Write sweet love notes in the cards and exchange them amongst your family.

• Make Valentine-themed treats with your sweetie or your kids

Skip the store-bought treats and get the family involved. Whip up some heart-shaped cookies or pipe rose-shaped frosting onto homemade cupcakes for a romantic touch-the perfect way to show your love!

Kim Devore

For more than a quarter-century the entertainment reporter delighted her readers

BY JUDY ABEL

Kim Devore was destined to work in showbiz. She was born in its orbit. As the daughter of Sy Devore, the “tailor to the stars,” Kim’s upbringing in Beverly Hills was full of Hollywood’s brightest celebrities. Household names of her youth like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Joey Bishop could often actually be found in her home as her father not only made those famously cut suits for the “Rat Pack,” those movie stars were his friends. Kim once said she referred to them as Uncle Frank, Uncle Dean, Uncle Sammy, and Uncle Joey. “I had no idea they were celebrities; they were just regular guys. I never thought anything of it, really.”

Kim was so comfortable in a ball gown it was nearly a given she would end up writing about what she loved and called “the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.” But first, she earned her bona fides. After receiving a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, Kim became a news writer locally at KCBS-TV. She quickly became on-air talent and reported in the field at television stations in Milwaukee, Denver, Las Vegas, and San Diego before landing back in Los Angeles as a reporter for KTLA. Her hard work and dedication to telling stories won her Emmy awards and Press Club recognitions. She took home a Golden Microphone award for reportage on the Aeromexico crash at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) in 1986. This work led to producing and writing hundreds of hours of television for the likes of Discovery, the Travel Channel, Disney, TLC, HGTV, the Style Network, and more. She received more recognition after writing and producing documentaries on Russia and China.

In 1992 while an anchor at KCOP Channel 13, Kim said she got “burnt out after the LA riots.” She left Malibu for a while and moved to Italy, where she learned Italian and became involved with the restoration of Venetian art through “Save Venice.” But Malibu beckoned her back, and she missed the news business.

Twenty-six years ago, former Malibu Times publisher Arnold York hired Kim as a reporter. Kim covered everything from politics to art, but it was entertainment features where Kim shined. She got the idea for her “Malibu Seen” column after being invited to Hollywood insider parties, including local performance shindigs thrown by Malibu music legend David Foster.

“Kim worked for us for over twenty years and never lost her enthusiasm even when her illness was eating away at her energy,” Arnold York commented by phone from his home in Sacramento. “She came from the on-air world and wanted to keep her finger in it all. She was a news junkie. Kim was a lovely lady, strong, resolute, and determined even in the face of a debilitating disease. We’ll all miss her. I would be amiss if I didn’t mention her husband Barry, who has been a steady presence at her side through all of this.”

TMT published Kim’s wedding announcement, and she was married at the now-closed Malibu Courthouse.

Along with being an entertainment correspondent, Kim cherished reporting on “exceptional people” who enjoy giving back with fundraising for good causes. She often wrote about locals Pierce and Keely Brosnan and Malibu native Sean Penn.

Her good friend Teresa Gelbman worked with Kim at The Malibu Times for 20 years. The former office manager described Kim as a “spitfire.”

“She was a go-getter. There was no story she wouldn’t write. She always had a snappy comment or comeback. She was so professional interviewing people and making them feel comfortable. But if it was a hard news story, she was a bulldog. She’d ask hard questions and never back down from anyone or anything. She loved old Hollywood. She loved new Hollywood. She loved music and art, the parties, galas, events. She loved being part of that, promoting it and sharing it with her readers.”

Gelbman recalled accompanying Kim to the opening of Disney Hall to hear Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” She recalled her writing about the night as “gorgeous, beautiful.” Gelbman also recalled, “There are so many funny stories, but she was fearless in everything she did.”

Kim Devore was 65. She will be sorely missed by her many friends and her dear friends at The Malibu Times.

Local women honored for

Community Leadership

BY JUDY ABEL PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA BRAVO

Local women who have made a personal impact on the community with their good deeds were honored by the newly combined Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce. About 200 people gathered for a luncheon at Duke’s restaurant in November to congratulate the honorees and, for many, to reunite with friends they hadn’t seen since the start of the pandemic.

Malibu’s Mona Kyle received the Women in Philanthropy Award for her many years of service in bringing education to children in Kenya. The longtime education advocate recently returned from volunteering in Africa. “The problem with writing checks or donating money is that, too, the philanthropy ends there. The check is entered into the checkbook with little more thought given to the person or organization that’s supposed to benefit from the gift.” She repeated a phrase heard in Kenya, “What more can I do?”

Pacific Palisades physician Dr. Patricia McDermott was honored with the Women in Health Award for her 40 years of service locally. She apologized to those in attendance who she “had taken a COVID swab from,” adding a little levity to the program.

Ashley McCreary received the Andy Cohen Safety Award, named after the late Malibu resident who served on the city’s Safety Commission. McCreary works for the security company International Protective Service.

“Security and law enforcement is mostly male,” she commented. “It’s a challenge, but it’s amazing.” The mother of three youngsters and cancer survivor said she’s lucky to show her girls “strength and perseverance.”

The Pacific Palisades Community Service Award was given to Marissa Hermer, owner of the Draycott restaurant in Palisades Village. Hermer stepped up during the height of the pandemic with a GoFundMe titled, “You Give, We Cook, They Eat.” She raised thousands of dollars in donations. Her staff was able to make meals for some of the most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic; first responders, medical workers, and the elderly. Hermer personally delivered the meals to hospitals and wherever needed to help stressed out workers during their exhausting workloads.

The Malibu Community Service Award went to Siugen Constanza, who has tirelessly worked for decades, often behind the scenes, for the benefit of children, the Latino community, senior citizens, and the community as a whole.

“I love to give back, and I love to make a difference,” Constanza commented. “Malibu is a great community that always is there for each other.” She asked, “If we as adults aren’t role models for kids, where are they going to learn about it? Especially nowadays.”

Kelly Furano of Aviator Nation Dreamland in Malibu was awarded the Women Breaking Barriers Award for her entrepreneurship.

And the Lifetime Legacy Award was given to Ellen Shane, who created the Emily Shane Foundation. Created in honor of her daughter, who was killed on Pacific Coast Highway 12-years ago, the foundation provides middle school students in underserved communities with individual tutoring and mentorship in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

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'Party On, Dudes!'

BY KIM DEVORE

This article was originally published in The Malibu Times on November 16, 2006.

In the 60 years that The Malibu Times has been the city's newspaper of record, locals of every stripe have had something to celebrate; the end of WWII, the Elvis era, the Woodstock nation, the AMC Pacer, the Reagan revolution, the baby boom presidency of Bill Clinton.

But many long times say the beachside community was at its mind-blowing best during the '60s and '70s. You can just ask local realtor Jim Rapf, or you can at least try. "I was there," he says of Malibu's decadent, free-wheeling days, "but I'm not sure I remember it."

Actually, Rapf is a fountain of knowledge on local lore. His family has been in Malibu since the 1920s. He spent weekends at the family beach house and move here on a permanent basis in 1956. "When I was a kid I'd spend a lot of time in Serra Retreat or Surfrider or fishing on the pier," he recalls. "It was different, all open fields back then."

When it was time to refuel, Rapf and his pals headed out to the Malibu Inn for ice cream or Neenie's Famous Weenies (now Gladstone's) for a famous Neenie weenie.

Suddenly the '60s were in full swing. Rapf found himself living with a bunch of guys on Topanga Beach, and from that moment on life became a full-on 24-hour fiesta.

"It was wild," he recalls. "Everybody was living on the beach in these rentals. I had 11 other guys living with me and everyone had converted garages."

His groovy gang and nearby neighbors shared common goals, hopes and dreams; most having to do with getting babes and getting buzzed.

"We had a party for every occasion," he says. "Daylight Savings Day, Arbor Day, Memorial Day, any reason we could think of to party."

And they had no problem persuading other to join in the festivities.

"On Sunday we'd sit on the roof with a keg of beer, play Credence Clearwater and the girls would just pull over. Then the hippies would come down from the canyon and smoke pot and drop LSD."

Lloyd Ahern was one of Rapf's party pals.

"You had the surf culture and the music culture and the drug culture and it all merged at the beach," Ahern recalls. "Everybody had at least two dogs and we all just walked in and out of each other's houses."

Ahern says some of their trippy-hippy happenings were legendary. "one time we had this band on the roof. Everyone was in the water. We must have had 400 people on the beach and half of them were naked."

After a hard day of merry making with buddies like Steve Spina and Beer Can Larry, Rapf would pop across the street to unwind at The Raft (now the Reel Inn). From time to time, he'd venture to Chez Jay in Santa Monica. And when he did, he took the party on the road.

"No one thought twice about driving around with a beer in their hand," Rapf says. "The back seat of my VW was full of cans."

There were plenty of other Malibu party places like Ted's Rancho, Don the Beachcomber and Tonga Lei. Moonshadows was called the Big Rock Beach Restaurant, there was a gay establishment called La Mer. And Alice's was known as The Sportsman's Club. The Sea Lion (now Duke's) was famous for seals in the parking lot. The Albatross next door was infamous for offering not-on-the-menu items in the upstairs bedrooms.

For Pete McKellar, there was nothing like The Cottage. "That was the place," he says, "sawdust on the floors, pot-belly [stove], pool table in the back, all the people of the day. You're talking a lot of miscreants when you're talking old Malibu. It was more fun than you could ever imagine."

But nothing and no one managed to keep up with life on Topanga Beach. Like all good things, the high times had to come to an end. In 1979, the State seized control of the beach, knocked down the homes and put up a parking lot.

No one's exactly sure what happened to Beer Can Larry, but Rapf, Ahern, Spina and others went on to successful careers and put their wild days behind them.

Today, Rapf can't drive by the old neighborhood without recalling some kind of outrageous adventure. But more than nostalgia, he feels a sense of relief. "We all thought we were immortal back then," he says, reflecting on his far out follies. "I feel lucky I survived."

Ahern remembers the Purple Haze daze a bit more fondly: "Everything was new back then. Everyone was so free. It was Camelot, just a magic moment in time."

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Malibu's Table Maven

BY JUDY ABEL

The latest trend in gift giving today is actually to not give a gift at all. Forgoing presents for experiences are sure to bring happy memories that will last a lifetime. That’s the philosophy of Robyn Ritter Simon, the Malibu Table Maven. The Malibu local arranges gorgeous picnics accommodating two people to 20. Through artful staging, her picnics are intimate affairs not to be forgotten. Robyn's specialty is elaborate decorations. Think flowers, champagne and the most tasteful accoutrements from pillows to luxurious flowing fabrics meant to elevate a picnic to the most sophisticated affair, all individualized to your taste.

“People don’t want to gift things anymore. Coming out of the pandemic we’ve learned that what we all value more than things is the experience of being together. And what better way than to give someone a beautiful picnic at the beach, the park or in their backyard with a beautiful table scape where friends and family can all gather?”

Robyn made it clear she’s not suggesting that physical gifts are not lovely and thoughtful. “That’s not it at all. I just think especially now when we were all so starved for human connection and we couldn’t get together previously that now we’re really searching for ways to share experiences that are a little more unique. And we happen to live in a part of the country where we can take advantage of the beautiful climate and nature we live in and be outside.”

Malibu Table Maven gift certificates are especially popular with realtors. After closing escrow, instead of sending congratulatory gift baskets to clients they send certificates for future luxury picnics.

“Closet organizers also say, ‘I definitely don’t want to give them more stuff. We just organized their home. The last thing they need is more stuff,’ so they gift their clients with a beach picnic. What a lovely gift,” Robyn mentioned.

The Malibu Table Maven is a covid launched business success. “In March of 2020 when the world shut down I had a book of clients and I was happy,” the former political fundraising events producer explained. Her contracts were

honored until “we saw it was inevitable that events would not come back for a long time.” Robyn always loved to entertain and set beautiful curated table scapes. So, she had the idea to bring elaborate picnics to the beach “a natural resource.”

The desire to still gather outdoors has not waned “just because we’re allegedly coming out of covid.” Her business has grown and she has no desire to return to her past career in politics. Robyn calls her Malibu Table Maven business “very joyful. The expressions on people’s faces when they walk up to their picnic or come to their backyard and see their beautiful table set is priceless. I work with happy people.”

The Malibu Table Maven has created beach picnics for wedding proposals, and wedding and baby showers where the photos from the event were turned into baby announcements.

“There’s nothing like being a part of that. You can’t help but feel there’s hope in the world. When people are young and they want to form a union together and you’re a tiny little part of it, there’s tears. I love it. I feel honored I’m invited into that special space.”

Robyn takes care everything from bringing the picnic tables, seating, decorations, stemware, and décor.

During the pandemic when restaurants were closed many people turned to take out food to escape the confines of home which may have left them stir crazy. Robyn expanded that concept with lunch picnics on the beach, but elevated the event to a luxurious experience. Business is booming too now that people are celebrating again. Lately, Robyn has hosted events in her own Malibu home. She recently created an elaborate event for a Pepperdine sorority. As a Pepperdine graduate, she called the event “coming full-circle. To give back makes me happy.”

“My office is the beach. I get to go to work and be outside in the fresh air on the magnificent Malibu coastline. I feel blessed that I’ve been able to take something I love to do and create fanciful, whimsical experiences that bring so much joy.”

For more information on Malibu Table Maven visit her on Instagram @malibutablemaven.

Malibu woman creates lasting memories with luxurious beach picnics

BY BRIDGET GRAHAM IN COLLABORATION WITH MALIBU FARM

We’re in the heart of winter — January and February — and the days are cold and the nights even colder. There’s nothing like a good cup of hot chocolate and a hearty meal. For our inaugural Food+Wine issue, Chef Norberto Gomez of Malibu Farm in Malibu shared some of the top go-to foods for this time of year, as well as some of the story behind Malibu Farm and its journey to the Pier.

MTM: For the season, what are the foods — especially vegetables and fruits — to cook with in our meals?

Chef: For delicious vegetables, we have celery root, purple brussels sprouts, cabbage and sunchokes in season.

MTM: What is it about these foods that are so wonderful?

Chef: They are so underrated if you ask me! I think they are so good in comparison with other more common vegetables.

MTM: If someone is planting for their own garden, what are the seeds and foods to be planting now?

Chef: Plant brocollini, kale and sunchokes at this time.

MTM: So tell us a little about the philosophy of Malibu Farm?

Chef: We try to have something healthy and vegetable forward for all our guests. We even include them with our kids’ meals. We try to make an unusual spin on traditional dishes, such as spaghetti squash lasagna or cauliflower crust pizza.

MTM: How is the menu determined?

Chef: All dishes are created with the hope of introducing more vegetables to our guests. My boss, chef and owner Helene Henderson, always says: "If we put greens with all dishes, we normalize that to our guests. And maybe they don't eat any greens the first time, but eventually maybe they will eat it and that is going to be mission accomplished."

MTM: Why Malibu?

Chef: Helene, our founder, lives in Point Dume and her husband, John, is an avid and daily surfer. Me, on the other hand, had not spent much time in Malibu. But I really like it — from the daily drive along the coast to get to work to being at the restaurant all day. And, I’m not sure what it is about the walk to my car every night, but I get to see the lights of the pier along with the ocean — and I really look forward to it every day.

MTM: Malibu Pier has seen many restaurants over the years. What was the draw to have Malibu Farm restaurants on the pier?

Chef: Draw or destiny? Helene was basically running an underground non-permitted restaurant out of her home when she eventually got shut down by the city of Malibu. Malibu Pier was completely vacant with only homeless and the occasional fishermen at the pier. And, at the time, she took a chance on a short-term pop-up. It just so happened that this neglected but historical gem was perhaps oddly and weirdly the only vacancy in town.

MTM: What is it like currently to be on the pier each day?

Chef: Every day is a blessing to be a part of this mission. When we are not so busy in the restaurant, we are always trying

to find ways to give people a chance to try new and different things in a fun way. Sure, we have burgers at the cafe, and steak options at the restaurant, but we also have heart of palm linguine, stoplight tacos, roasted celery root, cauliflower or broccoli mashed potatoes.

MTM: Tell us about your own journey to Malibu Farm and why you have chosen to be a part of it all?

Chef: I used to believe that vegetables were a supportive player, a secondary character, a component of the dish. Now, the star of the show is vegetables and greens. I was telling farmer Larry Thorne how I went from chewing on chicken wings to devouring raw vegetables like sugar snap peas, asparagus, broccolini, lettuce instead — and it happened so naturally that I didn't even notice until one of the prep guys pointed it out to me.

MTM: Anything else you want us to know about Malibu Farm?

Chef: Come and join us for dinner. And, if you’re not really familiar with what could be in season, try to make it to any farmers market so you can keep up with what is new and what is coming to the end of the season. There are so many wonderful vegetables each season.

CELERY ROOT MASH POTATOES

2 pounds russets potatoes

2 pounds celery root

½ pound unsalted butter

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons roasted garlic puree

1 tablespoon fine chopped rosemary salt to taste

Peel potatoes into 2x2 cubes. Boil, using just enough water to cover, until fork tender. Strain and let sit for 5 minutes to make ensure all water drains. Then put everything in a bowl and smash with whisk, and add the additional ingredients. Salt to taste.

Toss the roasted celery root with some oil, and salt and pepper, and wrap with aluminum foil. Put in oven at 350 degrees Farenheit for 30min or until fork tender. When ready, carefully unwrap and toss with this sweet & spicy dressing.

MALIBU

22 Years of Myths, Legends, Rumors and Pies

The quiet coastal community of Malibu was rocked on the morning of November 16, as the harsh devil winds swirled with the news that Malibu Kitchen would be closing its doors for good on December 4. Rumors were confirmed in an official announcement by a teaser on the webpage for Spike Feresten's "Spike's Car Radio" podcast.

"Spike has an exclusive story sure to send shock-waves through the SoCal car community: The Malibu Kitchen is closing after 22 years," the announcement said. "The guys reflect on over two decades of driving and hanging with Bill Miller at the world-famous Malibu eatery."

Clicking the show to life, Spike's Car Radio began with a few bars of Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon," and then Feresten and his co-hosts went into detail on the who, what, where, when, and why.

"What's better than Frank Sinatra?" Feresten began with a heavy sigh. "And we're playing him because we have news … breaking news on the show ... This is music our good friend Bill at Malibu Kitchen played. Zuckerman, you might not know about this, but Jerry and I were out there having breakfast just a few days ago, and Bill told us … he's done. He's throwing in the towel. He's leaving Malibu Country Mart 22 years to the day of his opening. This is his goodbye. We're very upset.

"You know we can't say we didn't see it coming. Bill … even before the pandemic Bill was like … you know he said to us, 'I don't know how much longer I'm going to be doing this.' You know, and a year ago, maybe nine months ago, before we started the movie, he said, 'You know I'd probably be ending this thing now if you guys weren't making that movie. I want to be around ... I know Jerry's going to be out here and you guys are going to come to dinner a lot. So… I'm really staying open until you guys finish.'

"We thought he was just kidding. Apparently not. This thing is over. It's done. I think December 4 is the day. Bill clarified that is when the doors close on Christmas Eve, but the shop is going to close on the fourth."

In 2000, Miller brought the East Coast, New York charm to the West Coast in the form of H and H bagels, breakfast pastries, delicious sandwiches, and service that some compared to "Seinfeld's" Soup Nazi or Dick's Last Resort.

But that was part of the charm of Malibu Kitchen, along with all those blue skies, the view of the empty mountains, and the endless parade of exquisite, expensive cars that were attracted to Malibu Kitchen by the presence of Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Jay Leno and other renowned gearheads from near and far.

BY BEN MARCUS

Malibu Kitchen became a mecca for gearheads, and during the summer of 2022, the Sunday parking lot was loaded with fine cars, old and new, from 1950s MGAs to Bugatti Chirons and everything in between. The sound and fury and smoke of these car shows inspired some Malibu residents to dub it "Valibu." By the end of summer, it was all shut down.

And now Malibu Kitchen is shutting down.

Some of the regulars arriving at Malibu Kitchen for the Tuesday coffee klatch were shaken by the news.

"This is a very sad day. Malibu Kitchen is the last bastion of authentic Malibu 'charm' and lore," said Gary Bushnell. "Malibu Cinemas, old Nobu, La Scala, Alice's, Dume Room, How's Market, PC Greens to name just a few ... now replaced with mega-dollar, corporate s***shows offering all the comfort and homeyness of the Las Vegas strip. Would have been nice if Jerry S could have peeled a few bills off his stack (ala Irving Azoff) in the name of preservation."

Jefferson "Zuma Jay" Wagner remembered Malibu Kitchen going back to the time it was Mary's Kitchen.

"I enjoyed the scrambled egg with salmon pieces and tomato for years," he said. "The cookies were as huge as my smile! Recently it got a little pricey for lowball surfers, also known as me, but the quality is always splendid!"

Responding from Beverly Hills, where she is now gainfully employed as an attorney and counselor, Alexandra Sagona Esq. was one of many Pepperdine coeds who worked at Malibu Kitchen to help pay some of the expenses of making it through the college on a hill. Sagona worked at Malibu Kitchen while she toiled through law school but she made it.

"Working at Malibu Kitchen was being a part of an amazing, crazy family," Sagona said. "Bill and Judith are some of the best people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. MK will be forever missed."

Malibu Kitchen estate sale stirs memories

It was a gloomy, rainy December weekend for Malibu Kitchen to hold an estate sale: 22 years of tchotchkes, machines, rock and roll photos, Rocco art, chairs, tables and signs, signs everywhere signs. The line at the door at 11 a.m. Saturday was reminiscent of the line out the door of Malibu Kitchen on a typical weekend day when it was open for business.

There wasn't quite a Black Friday ugly riot, but people did clamor a bit to get in and buy a piece of history.

Disciples and devotees entering and leaving were asked to give their memories of Malibu Kitchen and what they would miss most. One of those people was Sean Cummings, a hotelier/restaurateur/raconteur/bon vivant and according to his bio “...developer of real estate, commerce, the arts, and New Orleans' future” who owns the International Hotel, Loft 253 and a number of other properties in a city that has suffered as many or more meteorological slings and arrows as Malibu.

Cummings regularly comes to Malibu and rolls a Porsche as he soaks up that warm California sun on Malibu Road. He knows Malibu Kitchen well and after reading some of the responses he gave this Acadian angle on the joint, summing up Malibu Kitchen as a “great good place.”

"I was a Hurricane Katrina refugee [2005] when I first stepped into Malibu Kitchen. Judith told me all about their

Bill Miller (center) and friends, Spike Feresten, Matt Farah, Paul Zuckerman Esq., Judith Haenel, Jay Leno, and Jonny Lieberman pose for a photo on Sunday, December 4, in front of Malibu Kitchen before closing its doors for good after 22 years. Photo by Mo Satarzadeh

The idea was to transform guests back in time to a neighborhood little market with all the paraphernalia and tchotchkes on the walls and the signs.

pies and some memory-making trip to New Orleans. Bill seemed to think it was all my fault. But I came back every Thanksgiving and in the last five years much more often. Enough to appreciate that what Bill and Judith and Benny and Suzy had created was a local gathering place — like Ray Oldenburg's book of the same title — "The Great Good Place."

"Such places always have three things in common: low turnover, longtime staff, and local regulars who come there daily or several times a week and some visitors. After a few bites and sips, the secret is conversation. For in them, visitors start to navigate the town's ways and locals are reminded why they love and choose to live here.

"I'll miss Suzy and Benny, those extraordinary pies, golden retrievers and most of all the marvelous mosaic of humanity that coursed through the door each day, particularly AC and B, among the terrific cast of characters drawn to Malibu Kitchen and who found an unexpected sense of community and belonging in each other."

their tummies really happy. My favorite food is my fudge brownies. I’ll miss all the local Malibu characters always coming in. It makes the day very interesting.”

Mo Satarzadeh, photographer and car enthusiast mophotodesign.com: " The people. Honestly. As much as I love the coffee and all that other stuff. Scones, especially. I’m gonna miss Suzy and Bill and Judith and Zeff. All of them, man. It’s a loss for the community, for sure. Just because this is one of the last places that has the Malibu vibe, in a sense. Yeah, it’s a bummer; that’s what it is. That’s life."

Rick Loehr, owner of Malibu Cigar, Malibu: “First, Bill. Love Bill. Second, the Chinese Chicken Salad, and the bagels, of course. And the tuna. The best.”

Lani Netter (66), artist, writer, historian, Christian, Malibu my whole life: “Love Malibu Kitchen. Been here since they opened. Love Suzy and Bill, and Judith, and appreciate all the years of serving Malibu. I think I’m going to miss the meatloaf most. And that arugula salad with goat cheese.”

Malcolm Jenkins Bedouin philosopher: “The vibe, employees, food. One of the last authentic stores in Bu. Another hole in the heart of Malibu.”

John Ortiz Technician at JCOtechnologies.com: “I’m going to miss the food. The meatloaf sandwiches. And I’m going to miss Bill chasing people out of the store for being pretentious.”

Christopher Tompkins (34), owner of Broad Street Oyster: “I think I’m going to miss the chocolate chip cookies the most — definitely the camaraderie and the taste of home.”

Zefferino Ruiz (48), chef de cuisine, Culver City: “I will miss the customers — the food. Favorite food? Everything. Where am I going after this? Taverna Tony.”

Cathy Goodman, counter gal, bon vivant: “I’ll miss baking for everybody and making

Alex Kluft (31), rock and roll photographer alexkluft.com: “It’s iconic. Everything about it is iconic. I don’t know what else to say. Everything. The furniture. Everything inside. The corned beef. Also, the people hanging out on the bench and chatting. All the great people you saw come in here.”

Sally Dibaei, artist sallydibaei.artcall.org: “I’m going to miss their cookies and their food, and their presence here. They were so cozy and comforting and nice. Always inviting.”

John Mazza (77), collector, protector, city official: “The fact that we’re losing one of the last things, that’s Malibu. So.. chain stores, tourists. We’re not gonna have anything left. GET MORE? FOOD?”

Jeff Slutske (50), deputy sheriff, Thousand Oaks: “I’m going to miss Bill and Judith, and I think Bill especially. The personality and everything about it and how he treats everyone equally and just … everything. It’s become a staple of Malibu, and it sucks that it’s going.”

‘What will you miss most about Malibu Kitchen?’

A Journey from Hollywood

Malibu to Paso Robles

BY MIRA HONEYCUTT

Actress and Winemaker Carol

Hoyt of Hoyt Family Vineyards

From stomping grapes in her Malibu home kitchen to a 130-acre ranch in Paso Robles' Willow Creek District, actress, and winemaker Carol Hoyt has come a long way in establishing the Hoyt Family Vineyards with her husband Stephen, winning accolades and 90-plus scores for their wines.

Tall and statuesque, Carol’s effervescence spills over into her wines, and I don’t mean just her deliciously crisp sparkling wine that she offers me when I visit her at the tasting room in downtown Paso Robles.

Perhaps it’s her easy breezy Malibu style that is reflected in Carol’s small-lot, handcrafted, estate-grown wines that are fresh and approachable to be shared with family and friends.

“My slogan is our wine goes best with friends,” Carol convinces me. “I don’t like really high-acid wines that you have something to eat with. Just enjoy a glass of wine, put your feet up and watch Yellowstone,” she says with her signature hearty laugh.

Yet her easy-drinking wines are being noticed by wine journals and competitions. “We get all these awards,” Carol comments. For instance, early in 2012 Hoyt Family Vineyards entered four of their wines in the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition. All of them received awards, including the 2009 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, which earned a Double Gold with 98 points resulting in the coveted “Best of Micro Winery, Red Wine.”

“It’s been quite a ride,” she mused. “We’re the little engine that could.”

This passion which took root in 2002 with two cases of cabernet sauvignon called Carol’s Cab, made from 100 pounds of grapes purchased from a home winemaking shop (foot-stomped in the kitchen assisted by her two-year-old daughter), has now grown to around 800-1,200 annual case production. “It’s still a micro-winery,” Carol insists.

Over the years, Carol has honed her winemaking skills from mentors such as Travis Proctor and Kip Lorenzetti. Currently, she makes her wines at Paso Robles’ Four Lanterns winery under the watchful eye of owner/winemaker Steve Gleason. “I am the winemaker while Steve does day-to-day work,” Carol tells me.

Carol Loscutoff (her father Jim Loscutoff was a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics) grew up on the East Coast. She studied Drama at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts which led to a successful acting career in film and television including the famous villainous role as Divatox in the Power Rangers television series. She then met shoe designer Steve Hoyt in New York.

acquired the 130-acre ranch in 2012 in Paso’s Willow Creek District AVA. The 30-acre vineyard is planted to tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, viognier, pinot noir, grenache and syrah. While Carol is a full-time winemaker, devoting some time to acting, Stephen, now retired, is dedicated to farming.

Hoyt Family’s intimate tasting room in downtown Paso exudes a beachy Malibu vibe. This is where you can taste a wine flight ranging from the flagship chardonnay dubbed “Drink it All Day Chardonnay” and the strawberry-laced Rosé to the deep-hued petit sirah, a seductive pinot noir and the temptingly savory tempranillo. There’s also a crisp sparkling wine produced in the méthode champenoise style and a well-structured cabernet sauvignon.

“I was in show business and he was in shoe business,” Carol quips. After their marriage, they moved to San Francisco where trips to Napa’s wine region triggered their interest in owning a vineyard one day.

From San Francisco, the couple moved to Hollywood. Once they started their family, a move to Malibu in 2001 was a natural transition. “We moved to Malibu to raise our kids,” says Carol of her two children, Emma, 22, and Dylan, 19.

Inspired by their neighbor’s patch of vineyard, the Hoyts planted an acre of grapevines to merlot, chardonnay and malbec. Their first harvest in 2004 was produced at the Camarillo custom crush facility. “I learned how to drive a forklift and all about yeast and bottling.”

Soon Hoyt began sourcing other varieties from Paso and was impressed by the region’s diversified grape varieties. The Hoyts

In 2018, Malibu’s devastating Woolsey fire destroyed the Hoyt family residence but not the vineyard entirely. While Carol was on her way to Paso that day and Emma was in Mexico, Stephen and Dylan witnessed their home burn to the ground. “I feel blessed that we were all safe,” Carol recalls.

The Hoyts decided not to replant the damaged vineyard, sold the property, and relocated to Tarzana till 2020 when they returned to Malibu in a new residence. Since they have their vineyard and a home in Paso, I ask why the move back to Malibu?

“We love Malibu, there was never a question that we won’t come back,” Carol shared. “There’s something really special about Malibu. We raised our family here. It’s a community, people are down to earth and so real.”

As bi-county residents, the Hoyts feel blessed to experience the friendly communities of both Malibu and Paso Robles. Get to know the Hoyts at hoytfamilyvineyards.com

There’s something really special about Malibu. We raised our family here. It’s a community, people are down to earth and so real.

Marais Main Street

Bonjour Paris

The Recipe for a Successful Holiday

BY ELYSE GLICKMAN

The perfect way to make Paris your own is to allow your personal passions and a dash of common sense to drive your itinerary. Its reputation is solidified by centuries of history, an always-vibrant fashion scene, and of course, the gastronomy. However, to savor Paris as the locals do, it’s always good to be open to newer eateries and retail powered by those respecting old traditions yet pushing French cuisine and design in new directions.

While it’s fun to spend an evening in a picturesque brasserie

people watching (there are many good ones), strolling the city’s most exclusive shops and grand avenues, you’ll have bragging rights if you check out places operated by a new generation of restaurateurs, chefs, and retailers generating a buzz with the locals. Regardless of your reason for planning a Paris getaway, you may want to approach it as a multi-course experience— mixing and matching favorite destinations with the kind of spontaneity that will allow you to discover something that’s “only in Paris” in the here and now.

First Course

A Grand “Entree” to Paris

Some travelers argue hotel rooms are merely places where one sleeps between visits to different sites. Others will scope out an opulent room inside one of the many “modern luxury” boutique hotels blossoming out of revitalized old homes and repurposed buildings. However, when a four- or five-star hotel is a microcosm of the city where it sits, it can expand every day you’re in town into a fully immersive experience. The Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand is one of those hotels, and has been a draw for 120 years, along with its equally legendary Cafe de la Paix for many good reasons, from its refined but personable service, to historic spaces and decorative antiques throughout the building, to its centralized 9th Arrondissement location.

With all of that going on at the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand, guests will certainly get their bearings in Paris very quickly. Its very existence is rooted in the city’s history, which in turn whets the appetite for what Paris represents for so many people. Designed by Charles Garnier (the architect behind the landmark opera house bearing his name), it was part of a complete reconstruction of Paris supervised by Baron Haussmann during the reign of Napoleon III. After decades of political instability, its opening in May 1862 marked a transition into a new golden age. It’s a mindset that still resonates with discerning travelers a century and a half later.

Some of the hotel’s best rooms overlook the opulent Opera Garnier, and those staying on the first floor are treated to dramatic high ceilings that offset simple but striking décor bridging the Belle Epoque and this century. Even with all of its sophistication and refinement, the property is family friendly as well as a perfect site for destination weddings, honeymoons, and business conferences as the people-watching in the cafe and the sparkling glass-roofed lobby attests. Although several restaurants are right outside the door, signature restaurant Cafe de la Paix’s versions of the most French of lunch and dinner dishes are some of the best in the city. Executive Chef Laurent André and his team keep things interesting with several distinctive original dishes based on whatever is in season and what’s going on in town. The breakfast buffet, meanwhile, is straight-forward, prolific, and consistent in terms of quality.

Another side of the triangular building faces out toward the flagships of Paris’ department stores, including the Galleries Lafayette Haussmann, which occupies three buildings on facing corners, including a food emporium, a free-standing men’s store and the main locale with its opulent ceiling covering familiar departments as well as the innovative “(Re)Store,” an eclectic expanse of resale featuring current brands (CrushOn, Monogram), vintage sellers (Culture Vintage), and original new garments crafted from upcycled fabrics and notions (Les Récupérables, Studio Rosalie, Petite Chineuse) which not only taps into today’s sustainability zeitgeist but also the desire to invest in a timeless Paris original that makes a statement no matter the taste or budget.

Second Course

Peak Boho Chic and Real Local Flavor

Carefully-sourced raw materials are required to bring great ideas and great work of art to life, and the Marais District, whose landmarks include the Center Pompidou and Paris City Hall, exemplifies this. Like other museums, the Pompidou boasts a destination restaurant (Georges V) as well as boutiques with art books and clever gift items, toys, and gadgets. Beyond that, it is famously the home of some of the city’s best rooftop views as well as an eye-popping assemblage of modern and notable postmodern art. The building also has a cool upstairs outdoor lounge with pillows and deck chairs as well as a theater and performance space.

Sightings of all things modern and thought provoking extend out to the Pompidou’s colorful front yard populated by street musicians, peaceful political and social demonstrations, picnicking families, artists, and university students. The side streets flowing out from Rue des Francs-Bourgeois and the Rue Vieille du Temple abound with a variety of businesses that are “alternative” in the best sense of the word.

The area covering parts of the 3rd and 4th Arrondissements is a wonderland of thrift store shopping (Kilo Shop Kawaii, Kiliwatch, Hippy Market) that democratize Paris street chic, beading and crafting stores, and French specialty food shops and restaurants with decidedly global twists. Among the most noteworthy are the recently-opened Janet by Homer, a stylish rethinking of New York City delis (including its now world-famous pastrami) made with top grade kosher meats, and Homer

is noted for its takes on New England lobster rolls, tuna melts, and more. The brainchild of Moïse Sfez, these Forbes, Vogue and Elle-acclaimed eateries prove some of the very best and most innovative dishes in Paris can be affordable and family-friendly.

Although the usually Champs Elysee (which reads like a melange of Beverly Hills’ Boulevard-Rodeo Drive intersection and New York City’s Times Square) is touristy to the hilt, it's always worth a visit after peak business hours for the Arc de Triomphe, several larger-than-life designer emporiums, and even a spotless McDonald's offering baguette sandwiches, croissants, macarons, and canele d’aquitaine alongside the regular staples and interesting vegetarian sandwich options.

Restaurant Le Drugstore, at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, has been around since 1958, but feels as fresh as ever, with its muted jewel-toned mid-century modern décor and inventive menu of appetizers, desserts, and photogenic cocktails (that are as good as they look). Along with a smart outdoor section, it also features an adept DJ later in the evenings, an always-entertaining open concept kitchen and an adjoining pharmacy that’s probably the most playful and elegant drugstore you’ll experience in town.

Main Course Culture on the Seine

The 7th Arrondissement, the gateway to the Left Bank, is where substance meets style...and one will get a lot of mileage out of the Paris Museum Pass. The city’s top museums and landmarks (Louvre, D’Orsay, L’Orangerie, Musee D’Orsay,

Jardins Tuileries, Place de la Concorde) line up like the stars in a lucky astrological reading. Although you may need more than a Sunday to thoroughly shoot for those stars, you can break up visits with a picnic in the park or a stroll down Rue St-Dominique and be completely surrounded with history and the joie de vivre that defines the city.

The Latin Quarter, Paris’ academic hub, is quieter, yet no less dramatic, with Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Sorbonne, and those romantic riverside promenades below the bridges that have turned up in so many different movies and television shows. Brasseries serving traditional, well-executed classics, such as Le Rotisserie d’Argent, are the real deal thanks to rich aromatics and a mostly local clientele.

Dessert Fashion Confectionery for Wardrobe, Home and Soul

La Gallerie Dior, the newest museum drawing lines and requiring reservations, is the shining star of the 1st Arrondissement. It is pure fashion heaven with its fantastical layout, captivating displays, and arrangement of Christian Dior’s original creations as well as those from current era designers he has influenced. It also adjoins one of Paris’ most beautiful multilevel Dior boutiques. While this neighborhood is known for being filled with exclusive fashion ateliers, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré turns up the volume of luxury fashion to eleven

with sparkling outposts of top French and international designers. Side streets such as Rue de Cambon are lined with exquisite jewelry, home, and fashion accessory shops, along with fragrance salons with some of the most alluring perfumes and scents you’ve never heard of.

St. Germain de Pres is known for its exquisite home design studios, higher-end food retailers (1883, Richart) and small fashion ateliers. It converges Marais artsiness with the refinement of Faubourg St. Honore, and is dotted with private art galleries and historic churches. If you had a 24-hour layover in town, the 6th arrondissement would probably be the ideal neighborhood to feel like a local. Bonjour!

For more information/ reservations

InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel 2 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/ en/paris/parhb/hoteldetail

Viking Cruises vikingrivercruises.com

La Gallerie Dior galeriedior.com

Le Drugstore restaurant-le-drugstore.com

Homer/Janet by Homer homerlobster.com

Le Rôtisserie d’Argent tourdargent.com/la-rotisserie-dargent

Le Petit Flottes homerlobster.com/

L'Alchimiste by Matthias Giroud alchimistelab.com

Paris Museum Pass parismuseumpass.fr

Paris Metro Pass ratp.fr

BY ROKSANA RAHIMI

The ambiance of the Malibu Farmers Market entails strolling through native gardens and watching hummingbirds pass by. You are walking on earth, not pavement which inspires your soul.

Our fruits and vegetables are picked the night before they arrive.

Although our produce is extremely fresh, the market itself is not just about the fruits and veggies.

It’s the experience of taste. As you pass by various vendors offering their goods, the aromas lure you. It's not just the taste or the aroma, but the experience of the taste that will take you on a journey. For instance, our pastries are a bite away from France.

Break bread Mediterranean style! With over 50 types of spreads, you are destined for a delicious wedge. Sit at a table, create your sandwich, enjoy it, and take the leftover ingredients home with you to do it all over again.

How many of you know what true chocolate cacao is?

Start your shopping day off with our fresh, roasted cappuccinos, or our matcha.

The market butcher carries prime cuts of tomahawk steak, wagyu, as well as angus beef.

Yet there are also plenty of vegan options. A large variety of handmade vegan food from delicious meals, yogurts, cookies and ice creams, to name a few.

People come extra early to get the bread fresh out of the bread baker’s oven while it’s still warm.

Enjoy butterflies, best of foods, brunch, and entertainment. Some people come every week just to have brunch and be uplifted by performances by Ingrid.

Where’s our heart? With the animals. Once a month, we host an animal rescue event called Paws Up where we help dogs and cats of all ages find their "fur-ever" homes.

What makes the Malibu Farmers Market different? Plenty of free parking. We have 14 acres of free parking directly across the street. You never have to wait.

Save the planet and shop at our Vintage, Art, and Brunch event. Recycling never looked better.

Our seafood is odorless and clean from our buttery king-salmon to caviar, lobster tails, and colasso shrimps.

Our truffles are imported from Italy, white or black depending on the season. Fresh, home-made pasta as well. What more could you ask for?

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MALIBU RESTAURANTS

Blue Bottle Coffee

23401 Civic Center Way 510.653.3394 bluebottlecoffee.com

Broad Street Oyster Co. 23359 Pacific Coast Hwy 424.644.0131 broadstreetoyster.com

Bui Sushi 23733 Malibu Road 310.456.1500 buisushi.com

Cafe Habana 3939 Cross Creek Road 310.317.0300 habana-malibu.com

Carbon Beach Club 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.651.7777 carbonbeachclub.com

Caffe Luxxe 22333 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.394.2222 caffeluxxe.com

Calamigos Beach Club 327 S Latigo Canyon Road 818.575.4400 calamigosguestranch.com

Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine 18763 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.317.0026 choladathaicuisine.com

Country Kitchen 21239 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.8708

D’Amores Pizza

Carbon Beach 22601 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.317.4500 damoresfamouspizza.com

Duke’s Malibu 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.317.0777 dukesmalibu.com

Fish Grill Malibu 22935 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.8585 fishgrill.com

Geoffrey’s

27400 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.1519 geoffreysmalibu.com

Gladstones Restaurant 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.454.3474 gladstones.com

Gravina Malibu 28925 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.0711 gravinamalibu.com

Howdy’s Sonrisa Cafe 23401 Civic Center Way 310.579.7549 howdysmalibu.com

John’s Garden 3835 Cross Creek Road 310.456.8377 johnsgardenmalibu.com

Kristy’s Village Cafe 30745 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.1018 kristysvillagecafe.com

Le Cafe de la Plage

29169 Heathercliff Road 310.457.3380 lecafedelaplagemalibu.com

Lily’s Malibu 29211 Heathercliff Road 310.457.3745 lilysmalibu.com

Lucky’s Malibu 3835 Cross Creek Road 310.317.0099 luckysmalibu.com

Malibu Farm Cafe/Restaurant 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy Cafe: 310.456.1112 Restaurant: 310.456.8850 malibu-farm.com

Malibu Mutts Grill 3835 Cross Creek Road 310.456.1211

Malibu Seafood 25653 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.3430 malibuseafood.com

Malibu Yogurt & Ice Cream 23755 Malibu Road 310.456.3522

Marmalade Cafe 3894 Cross Creek Road 310.317.4242 marmaladecafe.com

Mastro’s Ocean Club 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.454.4357 mastrosrestaurants.com

Moonshadows 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.3010 moonshadowsmalibu.com

Neptune’s Net 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.3095 neptunesnet.com

Nicolas Eatery 22333 Pacific Coast Hwy 424.644.0614 nicolaseatery.com

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Nobu Malibu 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.317.9140 noburestaurants.com

Ollo 23750 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.317.1444 ollomalibu.com

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.2503 paradisecovemalibu.com

Reel Inn Malibu 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.8221 reelinnmalibu.com

Sparrow Cafe 23847 Stuart Ranch Road 310.456.3313 sparrowcafemalibu.com

Spruzzo’s Restaurant & Bar 29575 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.8282 spruzzomalibu.com

The Sunset Restaurant

6800 Westward Beach Road 310.589.1007 thesunsetrestaurant.com

Taverna Tony 23410 Civic Center Way 310.317.9667 tavernatony.com

Tramonto Bistro Malibu 22235 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.317.6769 tramontomalibu.com

V’s restaurant + bar 22821 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.3828 vsmalibu.com

MARKETS

Pavilions

29211 Heathercliff Road 310.457.2401 pavilions.com

Ralph’s 23841 Malibu Road 310.456.2917

Trancas Country Mart 30765 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.589.4908

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Vintage Grocers

30745 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.2828 vintagegrocers.com

Whole Foods Market 23401 Civic Center Way 424.425.7351

LIQUOR

Colony House Liquor 22523 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.3327 colonyhouseliquor.com

Country Liquor Store 21227 Pacific Coast Hwy 909.489.3791

Malibu Ranch Market 29575 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.9499

CANDY

K Chocolatier

3835 Cross Creek Road 310.317.0400 dianekron.com

SweetBu Candy Co. 30745 Pacific Coast Hwy 866.379.3382 • sweetbu.com

Malibu Farmers Market 23555 Civic Center Way 310.428.4262

cornucopiafoundation.net/ farmers-market

Malibu Fig Ranch 29127 Pacific Coast Hwy, 818.388.1742

WINERIES

Cielo Farms 31424 Mulholland Hwy 424.234.7242 woodstockmalibu.com

Malibu Ridge Vineyard maliburidgevineyard.com

Malibu Wine Hikes 32111 Mulholland Hwy 818.578.4077 malibuwinehikes.com

Malibu Wine Safari 32111 Mulholland Hwy lasafari.com

Rosenthal Tasting Room

18741 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.1392 rosenthalestatewines.com

Strange Family Vineyards

3939 Cross Creek Road 213.716.0795 strangefamilyvineyards.com

WINE SERVED

Alma Sol Winery almasolwinery.com

Colcanyon Estate Wines colcanyon-estate-wines.com

Dolin Malibu Estate Vineyards dolinestate.com

Hoyt Family Vineyards hoytfamilyvineyards.com

Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyard maliburockyoaks.com

Malibu Solstice Vineyards malibusolsticevineyards.com

Malibu Vineyards malibu-vineyards.com

Montage Vineyards montagevineyards.com

Triunfo Creek Vineyards triunfocreek.com

BREWERIES

Malibu Brewing Company

30745 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.684.2408 brewmalibu.com

THE GREATER MALIBU AREA

Old Place 29983 Mulholland Hwy Agoura Hills 818.706.9001 oldplacecornell.com Rock Store 30354 Mulholland Hwy Cornell 818.889.1311 rock-store.com

Saddle Peak Lodge 419 Cold Canyon Road Calabasas 818.222.3888 saddlepeaklodge.com

Aldabella Winery & Tasting Room 31111 Via Colinas Westlake Village 818.991.9463 aldabellawinery.com

Cornell Winery & Tasting Room 29975 Mulholland Hwy Agoura Hills 818.735.3542 cornellwinery.com

Giessinger Winery 3059 Willow Lane Westlake Village 805.405.5557 giessingerwinery.com

Malibu Wines & Beer Garden 23130 Sherman Way West Hills 818.578.4146 malibuwines.com

NABU Wines

2649 Townsgate Road Westlake Village 805.778.1100 nabuwines.com

Wades Wines

30961 Agoura Road Westlake Village 818.597.9463 wadeswines.com

Tavern Tomoko & Ladyface Brewery 29281 Agoura Road Agoura Hills 818.477.4566 taverntomoko.com

Twisted Oak Tavern 30105 Agoura Road Agoura Hills 818.735.0091 twistedoaktavern.com

Duke of Bourbon 31149 Via Colinas, Westlake Village 818.341.1234 dukeofbourbon.com

Sunland Vintage Winery & Tasting Room

1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks 805.379.2250 sunlandvintagewinery.com

SIP Malibu Grapes

2598 Sierra Creek Road Agoura Hills 818.991.9909 malibucoastava.com

Birthed in Los Angeles, California by a collective of artisans, luxury goods brand Bottega Legna has placed their focus firmly on bespoke wood plank flooring design and collaborative partnerships with some of the world’s finest craftsmen and designers to cement permanence guided by their philosophy of “Purity in Form.”

In 2020, Bottega Legna provided Conejo Hardwoods a landmark opportunity and granted them international exclusivity to showcase their bespoke wood plank flooring collection, “ILLÚME.”

In that moment, Francisco A. Mondet — Director of Sales and Product Development for Conejo Hardwoods — cultivated a relationship of fluency and passion between art and commerce. This collaborative partnership proved a fruitful platform where “Artisan and Market” carry equal weight and inspired the process where “A Collective of Artisans” constitute the foundation from which all works of design bloom.

Edited by Nicholas Mattson

Malibu Times Magazine had the pleasure of sitting down with Francisco A. Mondet, no stranger to the world of design.

For more than 25 years, he has designed everything from furniture to handbags, and brings worldwide sophistication as a respected tastemaker in the flooring industry. His obsession with design and appetite for substance manifested a divine matrimony with Bottega Legna.

The collective’s shared love towards purity, quality and integrity is evident in the style and substance of the product, the process and the people.

“It’s always the character of those humans involved in creation, which determines the beauty, or as we like to say ‘Purity In Form.’” Mondet expressed.

Mondet shared with us their latest collaboration with designer and wood craftsman, Ryan Coyne of Coyne Design Company. A Malibu native, Coyne and his team now design and craft in Newbury Park.

Since 2015, Coyne’s affinity for craftsmanship and keen eye for scale led the rapid growth of Coyne Design Company. Bottega Legna was incubating their next collaboration when a chance meeting between Mondet and Coyne initiated an artistic evolution.

Following a handful of in-depth calls and exchange of ideas, Mondet felt compelled to visit Coyne’s studio and allow the creative process to unfold organically. Within 15 minutes of standing amidst the sawdust and majestic timbers, Coyne unfurled the vision that set this collection in motion.

“I’m seeing lines, radiating down like light rays or water,” Coyne exclaimed. Mondet remembers instantly responding excitedly, “That’s it.”

As with all creation, a name must be endowed — Radiata Natura was born as the moniker for what was to come.

Inspired by all that radiates in nature: rays from the sun, tree from the earth, and love from the soul.

What ensued was “10 months of inspiration, ingenuity and a pure love for the sake of craftsmanship and design.”

A community of incredible humans united to see the concept materialize. Conejo Hardwoods sourced and procured the Central American parota drip-slab and African mahogany lumber. Michelle Hamilton at RM Precision sourced and crafted the steel, meticulously purposed for the radiating bases, which define the Radiata Natura collection.

“Sam Thomas, a seasoned furniture maker of over 30 years took on the daunting task of giving life to the Spirits Armoire which undoubtedly is where we reach to elevate our evenings,” Mondet articulated while describing the collection’s team.

And last but not least, Coyne and the Coyne Design Company labored endlessly to oversee that all the pieces came together, as well as the direct handcraft applied towards contouring the dining table and butterflied benches.

“Where we break bread and cheers to our well-lived lives in communion,” Mondet declared triumphantly. “When Bottega Legna ambitions to gather like-minded artisans in an effort to soulfully express their passions, a natural ‘Gathering of Communion’ over both meal and art is likely our greatest achievement.”

The Radiata Natura Collection is one intended to bring people together over whatever they most enjoy.

THE HEART OF THE HOME KITCHENS

FULL OF CHARACTER TRENDING THIS YEAR

Kitchen trends are evolving and the new year is bringing in a few elements that have been in play over the last several years; however, with a new twist. Wood stains are getting darker, raw wood is covering entire walls, palettes are getting moodier, and our spaces are showing a lot more personal character.

This change is happening all over the home, but more so in the kitchen. We have seen white-on-white reigning for

over a decade that is now being replaced with color. New kitchen trends are moving toward creating a more soothing and comfortable space that will stand the test of time, due to a renewed focus on natural materials, colors inspired by the outdoors like sage greens, and quiet design details that enhance your space. As far as interior design trends go, this is a relatively enormous shift, bringing the heart back into the heart of the home.

KITCHEN TRENDS YOU ARE SURE TO LOVE IN 2023

LOTS OF COLOR

No more stark white kitchens, spaces will be filled with architectural details—like decorative trim, exposed beams, two-tone colors, and more character overall.

FILLING SHELVES WITH ART & DECOR

Rethinking our open shelving and having limited sections that display curated objects, like family heirlooms, antiques, or personal finds that give your kitchen a personal feel, and putting the dishes away behind cabinet doors once again.

MIXED METALS

Mixing metals is the move; bronze, brass, copper, stainless, blackened steel, and more—creating an elevated yet inviting culinary haven in the home.

NATURAL MATERIALS

Many people are opting for natural materials such as wood, stone, and brick in their kitchen design to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACES

Kitchen islands are becoming increasingly popular as they provide extra counter space and can serve as a gathering place for friends and family. Some islands even include built-in appliances such as a sink or cooktop.

SLEEK AND MODERN

Minimalist and modern kitchen design is also popular, with clean lines and a focus on functionality.

SMART APPLIANCES

More and more people are opting for smart appliances that can be controlled with a smartphone or voice assistants, making it easier to manage household tasks.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

There has been a growing trend towards sustainable kitchen design, with an emphasis on energy-efficient appliances and the use of eco-friendly materials.

EPOXY POWER

Epoxy Flooring and Refinishing Services

BY ALLIE LEBOS

Whether your concrete floors are in need of a touch-up or your driveway is due for a new polyaspartic coating, Epoxy Power by BMI services Calabasas and beyond with the utmost efficiency and attention to detail. This family-owned business ensures that your home remains in tip-top shape, no matter how long you have lived there. The services are quick and aim to be done in only one day, keeping convenience and efficiency at the forefront of priorities. From your pool deck to your patio, there is no outdoor area that Epoxy Power can’t improve.

Even those looking to spruce up the interior of their home and bring a sense of coziness to their floors inside can utilize the services. Best of all, Epoxy Power by BMI offers a 20-year warranty, backing up all of their services for two decades so that you can rest easy and enjoy peace of mind. Though they are based out of Calabasas, this beloved business services the entire Los Angeles area, all the way from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita.

The Epoxy Power process can be accomplished in six simple steps, including preparation, concrete reconstruction, laying a base coat, chip broadcasting, scraping the chip, and finally, a clean and shiny clear coat. This family-backed business has mastered this process, allowing you to trust them with the tedious task of transforming your home, business or business.

Though it might seem like a detail that goes unnoticed, floors are actually one of the first aspects of a space that gets noticed. Everything from pesky cracks to damaging holes can have a negative impact on the overall look and feel of a home or business. That said, those looking to make a great first impression and maintain a quality that is unmatched can benefit from the services provided by Epoxy Power. In addition to residential renovations, this local gem also tackles commercial properties.

Since the floor is quite literally the fountain upon which all of our feet are planted, there are many reasons to pay it mind. Though a cohesive look and appearance are always appreciated, keeping up with the quality of your concrete can also result in better longevity and stability, causing you less grief down the line.

Between the one-day turnaround and the sleek results, Epoxy Power has made refinishing your floors easier than ever. Best of all, being a Hidden Hills local means that these showroom-ready concrete coatings are only a phone call away.

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ULTIMATE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR THE HOME

BY HASTENS ALL-NATURAL HORSETAIL HAIR

SLEEP SPA

BEDS

At The Sleep Spa by Hästens, our all-natural horsetail hair beds from Sweden have been made with the same handcrafted quality since 1852. We prioritize the ultimate modern luxury: sleep. Simple complexity lies at the core of every detail in our beds. The quality of the result is something that you can feel and sense, before you even lay down. With an emphasis on wellness and health through sleep, we fit our clients in the world’s best mattresses to aid both physical and mental wellbeing.

The Palisades Sleep Spa

15221 W Sunset Blvd

Pacific Palisades

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE AND KITCHEN CENTER

THE TYENT UCE-13 PLUS SR WATER IONIZER

The healthiest water on the planet at the touch of a button.

26767 Agoura Road, Calabasas (818) 880-0011

Photo by Ciro Coelho @ MariSol Malibu

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INSPIRED CLOSETS CUSTOM DESIGNS

An open storage design layout is the perfect solution for making it easy for everyone to use the laundry room. Inspired Closets solves every day organizational problems with custom designs.

Inspired Closets

6465 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills (818) 346-1800 inspiredclosets.com

MALIBU GLASS & MIRROR

SLIDER

Minimal metal, maximum view

Patio Door and Transom

Malibu Glass & Mirror (310) 456-1844 malibuglass.com

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE AND KITCHEN CENTER

LA CORNUE LE CHÂTEAU 150

The Château 150 is the perfect balance of symmetry, design and function. With two standard vaulted ovens, one gas and one electric, the nearly 60” unit offers nine rangetop configurations to meet any culinary need.

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

The Summit at Calabasas 26767 Agoura Road, Calabasas, (818) 880-0011

DAYME COSMETICS

Calendar of Events in Malibu

JANUARY 10 - MARCH 7

EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOPS

Get your creative juices flowing! In this class, you will design, paint, and embellish a variety of unique crafts. All supplies are included. Each participant will go home with a piece to share with friends and family.

Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Craft Bar at Malibu Bluffs Park. Tuesdays (New Year) Inspirational Home Décor Signs – January 10 (Valentine’s Day) Tote Bags – February

7. (Daylight Savings) Clocks – March 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. $25 per workshop. For more information, visit, malibucity.org.

JANUARY 14

SUNSET HIKE AT CHARMLEE WILDERNESS PARK

Enjoy a three-mile hike during the Golden Hour at Charmlee Wilderness Park from 5 p.m. to 6: 30 p.m. Explore the chaparral ecosystem as the diurnal animals go to sleep and the nocturnal animals take to the trails and the sky.

This is the best time to take photos of the vistas and connect with nature. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Registration required. For more information, visit malibucity.org.

JANUARY 17

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE AT THE SMOTHERS THEATRE IN PEPPERDINE

Five-time GRAMMY Award winners and living legends, the Blind Boys of Alabama both defined and innovated traditional jubilee gospel, turning their live shows into roof-raising musical events. The Blind Boys will join forces with American electric blues harmonica master, GRAMMY Award winner, and legendary blues artist Charlie Musselwhite for an intimate evening of remarkable music and uplifting, stirring harmonies.

Tickets $40 to $75. Venue is the Smothers

Theatre in Pepperdine. Visit blindboys. com or charliemusselwhite.com.

Box Office

Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 (310) 506-4522

JANUARY 17

CHRISTOPHER PARKENING’S GUITAR STUDENTS IN CONCERT

This concert features students studying under Distinguished Professor of Music Christopher Parkening. The guitar concert series is free to the public and will feature masterpieces from the guitar literature spanning many centuries. The event will take place at Payson Library. Contact Wesley.park@pepperdine.edu. For more information, see pepperdine.edu.

JANUARY 18

THE MUSIC CENTER SYMPHONIAN TOUR EXCURSION

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute docent-led tour of the Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. You will learn about the history and architecture of each of the theaters along with the Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces is enriched with incredible arts experiences. Afterwards, participants may enjoy lunch at Philippe The Original for an additional fee. Tours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $35 per person, lunch is not included.

Participants must be able to walk for 90 minutes. For more information email malibuseniorcenter@malibucity.org, or see malibucity.org.

JANUARY 18

2023 STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

The Community Services Department is pleased to announce the 2023 Student

Art Exhibit. Children in grades TK - 5 will display artwork at the Malibu City Gallery through March 3.

The exhibit provides a forum that fosters creativity among student artists, educators, and the Malibu Community. Submit an online form will be available on the city website from January 18 through January 22. Artwork will be accepted at the following locations daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At Malibu Bluffs Park, Michael Landon Center 242520 Pacific Coast Highway or Malibu City Hall, Community Services Department (First floor) 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Artwork must be matted or framed and include a firmly fixed backing with a secure hanging mechanism. Framed artwork - remove the glass front; weight should be under 2 pounds. Framed artwork is preferred. It may be altered if the artwork does not include a secure hanging mechanism.

JANUARY 21

MULTI AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER LAILA BIALI

Multi award-winning Canadian singersongwriter and pianist Laila Biali “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy” (Washington Post), and has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents.

Her shimmering arrangements and lush voice have earned her a 2019 Juno Award for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” and two-time placement on DownBeatmagazine’s “Best Albums of the Year” list. Lailabiali.com.

Tickets are $20 to $40. Venue is Smothers Theatre. For more information visit, arts. pepperdine.edu.

JANUARY 28 MORNING HIKE

The morning is the best time of day to view insects, birds, and many other members of the chaparral ecosystem. Discover the wildlife and learn about unique native plants that call the Santa Monica Mountain region home. Terrain can be uneven, and participants will walk uphill to view the vast acreage of the park. Registration required. Hike is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. At Charmlee Wilderness Park. Visit malibucity.org for more information.

FEBRUARY 12

VALENTINE’S DAY SEWING WORKSHOP

Children and adults will tap into creativity, exploration, and imagination in this hands-on machine sewing workshop. The instructor will provide students with basic sewing projects and stepby-step instructions. Students will receive a sewing grab bag at the end of the workshop to inspire sewing at home. All supplies and sewing machines are provided. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by CReATE STUDIO at Malibu Bluffs Park from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $25.

MARCH 3 ICE DYING AT MALIBU BLUFFS PARK

Ice dying is a technique that uses ice to “split” colored dye into its parts, resulting in vibrant, unpredictable, and complex explosions of color onto previously white fabrics. Participants will place ice cubes on fabric, sprinkle dye powder on top of the ice, and allow the melting process to dictate how the dye splits and bleeds on the fabric resulting in unique designs each time. The instructor will provide an item to dye. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Fluidity by Mattie. Location is Malibu Bluffs Park from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. $25.

Raw mollusc supplier, 2 words

Colorful marine invertebrates, two words

Dog show concern

News source

Flower arrangement

Clubs at Calabasas Country Club?

Bracelets

Way up

Label

Audacity

Former quarterback Marino

Loses track of 31 Dawn time, abbr.

“___ moment” 33 Celebrity singer who owns a funky ranch house in Ramirez Canyon, goes with 59 across 34 Malibu’s Sandstone peak, 2 words

Cocktail addition

Gp. in charge of condominiums, perhaps

Swimmer’s gear

Profit, abbr.

Nurse (abbr.)

Local art authority and coowner of Canvas Malibu, 2 words

Malibu Arts Commission Chair, Catherine ____

Large rodent ___

Former Malibu home owner, ____ Pitt

See 33 across

1982 film alien

Internet laughter

Chris Martin’s partner, goes with 71 across

Not well

Very popular

Makes a whispering or rustling sound

See 62 across

Skyrocket

Word in an award category

1968 sci-fi adventure movie filmed in Malibu Creek State Park, four words

Star Wars director

Cavity fillers’ org.

Malibu Wines plant

Pro snowboarder who has homes in Malibu, _____ White 87 Fisherman

Composer’s concern Down

Former Rockets’ star, ____ Ming

Reese Witherspoon’s home overlooks this Malibu beach, 2 words

Demeter Certified Biodynamic and organic farm in Malibu, 3 words

Conservationists protect them

Fitness center launched by Hana Monska, two words

Malibu’s new surf boutique. Three words

Basic early morning exercise

One of the Getty Villa collections

Hung loose

The Bachelor flowers

Grammy nominee in 2007: Corinne Bailey

@

Last word

Fragrant long-grain rice

Dog’s show of affection

Industry, slangily

NBA superstar Duncan

Geneva-based workers grp.

Radiant

Bismarck’s state, abbr.

Old time you

Super Bowl scores, abbr.

Corn serving

Dynamic feature of the Dutch Colonial home in Winding Way used in American Crime Story, 2 words

Flowery

Color of Betsey Johnson’s Malibu mobile home

Tom Clancy subject, abbr.

Either’s partner

Calabasas location providing world class cuts, 2 words

Former Malibu resident and star in “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”, ___ Nicholson

reconstructing his Malibu home (The Garwood Residence)- goes with 65 down

Relaxing location

Swallow

Passport etc

The Godfather actress, Diane

57

Wildflower that can be seen on the Chumash Trail

62

Justic Department, for short

One of the “deadly seven”

See 49 down

69

Brit. heroes in WW II

Word in a classic Hemingway title

75

Mast pole

Famous “Talks”

Resembling, 2 words

One billion years or so

Danson role in Cheers

El ___ (Spanish hero)

Compass point, abbr.

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Eyes on Malibu

Each Issue, we highlight readers, photographers, Instagrammers and #malibutimesmag posts as they depict the beauty of Malibu through their own lens.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIYANA LAPINSKY

EL MATADOR SEA CAVE AS THE HORIZON ENGULFS THE SUN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA MCKEAN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KYKE FITZGERALD

SUNRISE IN MALIBU

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAZAN KOZMA @JAZANKOZMAPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

THE BULLS HORN SUNSET AT EL MATADOR BEACH

AMAWATERWAYS • 2-3 amawaterways.com (800) 626-0126

ANGELUS BLOCK COMPANY • 19 angelusblock.com (805) 485-1137

BILL RHODES / COLDWELL

BANKER • 83 comehometomalibu.com (310) 293-2084

CELEBRITY CRUISES, INC • 11 celebrity.com (888) 751-7804

CONEJO HARDWOODS • 9, 60, 84 conejohardwoods.com (818) 889-0487

DAYME COSMETICS • 73 daymecosmetics.com (888) 892-7078

INSPIRED CLOSETS • 61 inspiredclosetswc.com (818) 346-1800

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE, INC. (IPS) • 6 ipsglobal.com (424) 218-6371

J. PAUL GETTY • 17 getty.edu/supportus (310) 440-7700

MALIBU BARBER SHOP • 33 (310) 456-7556

MALIBU CIGAR • 33 (310) 456-8324

MALIBU ESCROW • 80 malibuescrowcorp.com (310) 456-2058

MALIBU GLASS & MIRROR • 71 malibuglass.com (310) 456-1844

MALIBU REHABILITATION CENTER • 81 maliburc.net (310) 456-9332

MALIBU SUPER LASH SPA • 33 malibusuperlashes.com (213) 448-2222

MARK GRUSKIN • 15 malibumark.com (310) 924-5769

OLAN LAW • 13 olanlaw.com (310) 566-0010

SILVER TRIDENT PRODUCTIONS • 81 sbantiqueshow.com (619) 925-2346

STILLWATER DWELLINGS • 58 stillwaterdwellings.com (800) 691-7302

STUDIO 471 • 4-5 studio471.la (310) 274-2461

TERRANEA RESORT • 7 terranea.com (855) 849-8978

UCLA HEALTH • 8 uclahealth.org/malibu (310) 456-1668

VIOLET MALIBU HAIR • 33 violetmalibu.com (310) 351-1856

“The start of a new year is like opening up a brand new book with 365 blank pages. It’s a blank slate, a chance to write a new story. The pages are waiting to be filled with words of wisdom learned, actions of compassion, and memories to treasure.”

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