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ALBERTINA FINE JEWLERY 14 karat Love and Bu pendants by Alexa Sidaris Call for pricing (310) 457-8632 2

EMERALD RING

ALBERTINA FINE JEWLERY Custom diamond accented emerald ring, call to create your own 3

DIAMOND CUFF BRACELET

ALBERTINA FINE JEWLERY 18k gold and diamond cuff bracelet by Sara Weinstock ($2650) Albertina Fine Jeweler of Malibu (310) 457-8632 • IG @albertina.malibu

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BAREFOOT DREAMS WEAR

BAREFOOT DREAMS The Barefoot Dreams collection of ultrasoft blankets and throws, pillow, robes, loungewear, apparel, candles, and accessories, as well as licensed Disney products and collaboration with Alphapals, for everyone from adults to babies and pets, can be found at 5-star resorts and spas, major department stores, and upscale boutiques around the world. Barefoot Dreams 5302 Derry Ave. Suite D, Agoura Hills (818) 707-8848 • barefootdreams.com

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TRACY PARK GALLERY Art is 72” made out of License plates, Acrylic, aerosol, candy car paint, crushed abalone, surfboard resin and neon.

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Tracy Park Gallery 3835 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu Malibu Colony Plaza (310) 456-7505 • tracyparkgallery.com FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

SEA LILY MALIBU Move aside red roses, Valentine’s Day isn’t always all about you. Sea Lily offers floral arrangements and bouquets from European and natural garden styles for stunning contemporary designs. The majority of flowers are grown in a sustainable manner and are from local farmers. Sea Lily Malibu 6444 Trancas Canyon Rd, Malibu (310) 457-8100 • sealilymalibu.com

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SORENITY ROCKS

SORENITY ROCKS MALIBU

Green Fluorite Sphere ($125) Crystal Pendulum, Gemstone Pendulum, Lapis Pendulum, Rose Quartz Pendulum, Amethyst Pendulum ($20) Smokey Quartz Lamp ($4,550)

Sorenity Rocks Malibu 29138 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu (310) 589-7625 • sorenityrocksmalibu.com

Loving Malibu

PHOTOGRAPHED AND CURATED BY EMILY SCHER

Mari + Mace Stanley

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!

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!