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The Beverly Center was once described by the Los Angeles Times as a “big” “brown” “blob,” and there’s a generation of shoppers who won’t argue. However, following a $500 million (you read that correctly) renovation courtesy of Italian design firm Studio Fuksas, that description is now obsolete by any standard, because every aspect of the multi-floor plaza has been transformed. Adding to the new aesthetic, there’s a magnificent 25,000-square-foot ribbon of glass that triples the amount of skylight in the center, flooding the building with natural light. The center’s new exterior lighting program will show its colors to acknowledge awards season, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pride, and other noteworthy events, anniversaries, and milestones. But, of course, most patrons come here to shop, and they won’t be disappointed. The newly installed concierge service directs shoppers to an endless array of luxe establishments prepared to satisfy every need or whim. Having added shops ranging from couture (Balenciaga) to classic (Brooks Brothers) to trendy (Hayden Girls), the center has something for every fashionista. Need a quick, delicious breakfast-lunch? You can do much worse than Eggslut, a fast-casual eatery that’ll make you rethink your breakfast choices. If traditional sit-down dining is what you desire, check out Cal Mare, the latest masterpiece from lauded chef Michael Mina. In fact, everything is state of the art in the new Bev Center, even the parking. If you misplace your car, don’t give it a second thought. Merely scan your ticket at the payment station, and you’ll be instantly informed of the exact location of your car via the digital display screen. What more can you possibly ask of a shopping center? beverlycenter.com
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Mora Italiano’s pizza; Crustacean, in Beverly Hills; lobster at Margot.
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A guest room at The Hoxton, Downtown L.A.
As one of the city’s true culinary crown jewels, CRUSTACEAN has long drawn Hollywood’s singlemonikered A-list, including Clooney, Streisand, and Gaga, who covet the delectable Euro-Vietnamese cuisine. Having just undergone an eight-month, $10 million renovation, the new Crustacean features a modern Asian sensibility, cleaner architectural lines, and light pastel colors with warm rose gold accents. While wisely keeping its signature “walk on water” entrance (not to mention its to-die-for roasted crab and lobster garlic noodles), the eatery doubled the size of its kitchen, injected more state-of-the-art equipment, and rolled out a new lunch menu, adding vegan spring rolls and a vegan crab cake to appeal to an even wider clientele. crustaceanbh.com And then there’s MARGOT, L.A.’s latest rooftop dining destination. Resembling an open love letter to Europe in the 1960s, the restaurant features 360-degree views of Los Angeles, ranging from the Hollywood Hills to the downtown cityscape to the coast. Chef Michael Williams offers a bold yet fresh take on coastal Spanish and Italian cooking with menu items such as culurgiones, a traditional Sardinian potato-filled pasta that’s the stuff of dreams, as well as his justifiably famous spin on eggplant caponata. Spoil yourself here. margot.la M ORA ITALIANO echoes Italy’s iconic flavor, irresistible allure, genuine love of cooking, and impeccable table service. Celebrated chef Mindy Oh uses fresh local produce for the authentic menu to create deceptively simple yet undeniably elegant dishes, which are paired perfectly with the extensive wine list, curated by inhouse sommelier Fernando Trivisonno. The restaurant’s interiors are saturated with light and combined with an artfully sourced mix of + MORE ON furnishings to make this an ideal spot to settle in for LOS ANGELES@ an intimate evening. moraitaliano.com DUJOUR.COM
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Following the huge success of sister hotels in Amsterdam, London, and Paris, Los Angeles will soon boast its own Hoxton. Never about merely offering a comfortable bed for a night or two, The Hoxton has become synonymous with providing a place where guests can hang out alongside locals in vibrant and welcoming public spaces. Nestled among the ornate movie palaces in downtown L.A. and situated in the historic Los Angeles Railway Building, the hotel has 174 rooms spread over 10 stories, multiple food-andbeverage venues, and a rooftop pool deck (the brand’s first). Discerning visitors can choose from four room types: Snug, Cozy, Roomy, and Biggy. thehoxton.com
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