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CULVER CITY LIKE NEVER BEFORE

The Rebirth of a Community.

CULVER CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 310-287-3850 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 1260 Culver City, CA 90230-6425 www.CulverCityChamber.com PROJECT MANAGEMENT BY CHAMBER MARKETING PARTNERS

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CONTENTS 2 0 1 9 C U LV E R C I T Y T H E G U I D E DEPARTMENTS THE CULVER CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

08 Welcome from the Chamber 10 Welcome from Board Chairman 64 About the Chamber 68 Business Directory 81 Business Index 84 Advertiser Index

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES 20 32 34 67

Vital Signs Map of The Culver City Area Neighborhoods Map Helpful Phone Numbers

LIVING IN CULVER CITY 36 40 44 46 54 66

Education Health + Wellness Senior Living Non Profits Things to See & Do Calendar of Chamber Events

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott Bowling, Chair Exceptional Children’s Foundation Kristin Cavanaugh, Chair-Elect SONY Pictures Entertainment Janice Beighey, Immediate Past Chair Tower Insurance Cedric Joins, Vice Chair New York Life Kyle Jones, Vice Chair Aequitas Wealth Management Kevin Lachoff, Vice Chair Newmark Knight Frank Geoff Maleman, Vice Chair Maleman, Ink David Voncannon, Vice Chair D & E Associates BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gabriela Flores Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Paul Goldstein Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary Sal Gonzales Culver City Volvo Michael Hamill Hamill Consulting Chris Harris Hi-Lo Liquor Market Maria Jacobo Insperity Rich Hibbs Richard S. Hibbs, CPA Seth Horowitz The Culver Hotel Chiqeeta Jameson Chiqeeta Jameson Inc. Sales Coach and Trainer Keith Jones Marina Martial Arts John Khamneipur Westfield Culver City Rich Kissel Kissel & Co. Real Estate Marianne Lowenthal Combined Properties Richard A. Marcus SendOut Cards-Culver City Patricia Rhee Erlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects Carmen Rodriguez Bank of the West Steph Sklar-Mulcahy CycleBar Culver City Dane Twichell Twitchell Studio: architects Albert Vera Sorrento Italian Market Ed Wolkowitz Attorney at Law Tom Wulf Lowe CHAMBER STAFF Colin Diaz, President/CEO Sandra Saldaña, Vice President of Administration Lauren Carter, Director of Membership Lydia Spiegleman, Volunteer

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

Colin Diaz, President/CEO colin@culvercitychamber.com 310.287.3855

I’d like to welcome you to our 2019 Culver City The Guide. This magazine will serve as a way finder, connector and guide for you as you navigate the city. Whether you are new to the city or a long-time resident, I trust that the editorial in this magazine will give you a better insight to both the past, present and bright future of our community.

As it relates to the Chamber, I am honored to be in my 2nd Year as the President/ CEO of an organization that is entering its 98th year of business leadership. Last year was an amazing year of growth and change. We hosted our largest Mayor’s Luncheon and Women in Business Leadership Luncheon events, launched our Chamber University program, and started up an amazing Ambassador Committee.

Additionally, we welcomed many new businesses to our membership and saw great growth in our local community as One Culver and other development projects came online.

2019 will be a year of great progress for the Chamber. If last year was predominantly a listening tour of our members and business community, 2019 will be one of action.

We recently revised our mission statement to speak directly to who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is short, direct and encompasses our many functions. It reads as follows: The Culver City Chamber is… “A CATALYST for business growth and expansion. A CONNECTOR for people, ideas and resources. A CHAMPION of strong community.”

We will be launching a few events, programs and resources this year that will help us continue to serve our diverse membership, as well as intrigue more of our business population to engage with us. Among those will be an Economic Outlook event that will drill down on the current and future economic trends in the region; a series of industry-specific roundtables (Real Estate/Developers, Restaurant, Non-Profit, Health & Wellness); an HR Forum series that will keep business owners and leaders ahead of the compliance curve; a Lunch & Learn series that will combine networking with education; a Connection Leads group which helps members form power referral teams within the Chamber; an infusion of new Chamber University courses (Social Media, Marketing, Business Management); and a brand new incubator membership level/ program for our “solo-preneurs” and entrepreneurs (where resources will be aligned to the specific needs of a startup company).

It is truly an honor to be able to represent this fine organization in this wonderful city – especially at this momentous time in Culver City’s history. I wish for those of you that have never worked with the Chamber, that you will do so this year. And, for those of you that have always been loyal to the Chamber, I want to thank you and ask that you connect with us on a deeper level in 2019. As always, I am available to connect with each and everyone one of you. Please don’t hesitate to call or email.

Onward and upward to our great city and our vibrant business community.

Sincerely,

Colin Diaz

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WELCOME

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Welcome to “The Guide”, a resource of the businesses and industries that help shape and drive the economic, social, health and political welfare of Culver City. For 20 years, I have had the privilege of serving as the President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, a Culver City-based non-profit. As the incoming Chair of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors I enthusiastically welcome the opportunity to add another dimension to my service to the city. By working more closely with the members of our diverse and talented Board, the Chamber CEO and the broader Culver City community, we will contribute further to our dynamic city during its exciting renaissance.

In the year ahead, the Chamber will offer myriad options to engage and contribute to the building of a vibrant destination for business and entertainment while connecting with the residents of the city to maintain the values that make Culver City a safe and attractive place to live. Our calendar will offer familiar events, including the Business Expo, Good Morning Culver City, Business After 5, and the Women in Business Leadership Awards Luncheon. We are also planning to introduce a few new activities to ensure all stakeholders of our city are welcome to engage in the development of a shared healthy future.

I encourage everyone to become acquainted with members of the Chamber.

Through the building of diverse relationships, barriers are overcome and synergistic outcomes become possible for all of Culver City.

I look forward to an exciting year of innovation and progress.

Join us.

Scott Bowling

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KEVIN LACHOFF Newmark Knight Frank

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s a real estate professional, Kevin Lachoff is keenly aware of the changes happening in the town he loves.

Lachoff, a director in Newmark Knight Frank’s West Los Angeles office, has represented owners, developers, landlords and tenants in a variety of retail and office leasing and sales transactions. But no matter how much Culver City changes, Lachoff said the things he loves most about Culver City are the things that never change.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been told ‘no’ by someone when I’ve asked for help,” he said. “One of the most significant things about living and doing business in Culver City is the benefit of being in a small town and still being part of the megaplex that is Los Angeles.”

As a Culver City Planning Commissioner since 2012, he has been involved in helping to shape some of the city’s most dynamic new development projects, and while new businesses and new residents are flocking to the city, Culver City still maintains its “Mayberry” feel.

“Culver City is a place where you have the opportunity to enact change at the school level or at city hall,” he said. “It still has that small town charm.”

Part of that charm, he said, is finding ways to help the community wherever you can.

As parents of two school-age children, you can regularly see Lachoff and his wife, Michele, donning bright green vests and directing traffic on the rear side of La Ballona Elementary School as part of the school’s “Cone Crew”.

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The Chamber of Commerce, too, Lachoff said, is a place where people roll up their sleeves and get to work to help the community.

Lachoff served as the Chamber’s Chair of the Board in 2015 and said the organization helps give a voice to business owners from all corners of the city.

“The Chamber represents an important cross-section of stakeholders who don’t necessarily have representation as voters,” he said. “Business owners are responsible for providing a tax base and the atmosphere for our community, and they work hard to help the city achieve its goals. The Chamber helps give them a voice.”

Residents and businesses working together is what will keep the city moving forward, while retaining all that makes it special.

“It shouldn’t be an us-versus-them situation,” he said.

“When we listen and work together to achieve our common goals, we can make the city better without losing all the things we love about it.”

JOHN RIORDAN

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John Riordan Plumbing, Inc. ohn Riordan is used to getting calls late at night and in the middle of holiday weekends. As a plumber for 48 years, he’s used to people calling when they’re in trouble.

But Riordan said the best thing about running his business in Culver City is the fact that he gets to help people even before their drains get clogged.

Almost from the moment he opened the doors to his shop, he began a decades-long commitment to help the children of the community.

“I remember going to put in sprinklers for El Marino (Language) School, and I got involved with them as a volunteer,” he said. “And I’ve been involved with the schools ever since. Our schools are really, really good. The teachers really care about their students.”

Over the years, Riordan has been recognized for the many hours he volunteers with CCUSD schools, and his generosity is exemplified by his contributions to the many organizations he supports, especially those that provide services to families in need.

Among the groups Riordan supports are the Jeffrey Foundation, which assists special needs children and their families, and the CLARE Foundation which provides treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to families and the community. For many years, Riordan has also contributed to the Sandy Segal Youth Health Center helping to ensure the continuation of free physical and mental health services to the children of Culver City.

In 2017, Riordan was recognized as Culver City’s Citizen of the Year. In fact, the walls of his shop are filled from top to bottom with honors and awards for his generosity from those he has assisted through the years.

Modestly, he said giving back to his community is just what a good businessperson does.

“We all get to help each other,” said Riordan, who added that the Chamber of Commerce has been a big part of his company’s growth. “My business has probably doubled because of the Chamber. And I get to meet other people in business, and we

MY BUSINESS HAS PROBABLY DOUBLED BECAUSE OF THE CHAMBER. AND CULVER CITY IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE KNOWS EACH OTHER, AND WE ALL TRY TO HELP EACH OTHER. get to exchange services. Culver City is a place where everyone knows each other, and we all try to help each other.”

ALBERT VERA Sorrento Italian Market

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hile growing up, Albert Vera spent much of his spare time and time after school working alongside his parents at both their family business – Sorrento Italian Market, and in the family-owned olive fields north of Bakersfield.

Today, he carries on the old-world tradition his parents began at Sorrento Italian Market on Sepulveda Boulevard, introducing new imports from all over Italy and creating what has become one of Southern California’s finest Italian wine departments.

While many know Sorrento as a great spot to buy sandwiches, Italian specialties or that perfect bottle of wine, Vera said the store is really much more.

“I think of it as a place where people can come and talk about our city,” said Vera, who routinely chats about politics and neighborhood improvements over the counter with his customers just like his dad used to. “Dad used to learn more about what was going on in the city just by talking to the people who came in every day.”

Vera’s father, Albert, served 12 for years on the City Council from 1992-2000 and from 2002-2006 before his death in 2010.

All those years of watching his dad run the business and connect with local residents and a profound impression on Vera.

“I learned that it is important to help those less fortunate than we are and to give back to our schools and community organizations,” said Vera, who donates to a wide array of organizations from local churches, schools and youth sports teams. www.CulverCityChamber.com 15

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WE HAVE GIVEN BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY AND CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY SO THAT WE CAN ALL HELP EACH OTHER.

He is a member of the Culver City Exchange Club and has served on both the Culver City Landlord/Tenant Board and the Culver City Civil Service Commission. He also serves on the Culver City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Culver City Palms YMCA Board of Managers and the board of Upward Bound House, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless children and their families find permanent, supportive housing.

“The amazing thing about Culver City is that everyone has your back,” Vera said. “People help each other because they really care. It makes me happy if I can help the schools or a Little League team because I know those kids will grow up and pay it forward.”

Perhaps because of that attitude, Vera’s business has continued to flourish in Culver City.

“We have a pretty tight-knit business community that care about our community,” he said. “I don’t think there’s anyone who runs a business in Culver City who doesn’t want our city to be the best it can be.”

CHRISTIE GAYNOR

Bennett Gaynor Sustainable Staffing

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tarting a direct hire and temporary staffing business in the depths of a recession isn’t exactly how you’d draw it up in the business plan, but Christie Gaynor and her partner, Peter Bennett, were up for the challenge.

“We talked about it and said, ‘We can either help people or close up shop,’” she said of the early days of Bennett Gaynor Sustainable Staffing. “We decided to help people. In 2009, there were no jobs, so we started doing seminars. We helped people with their resumes. We tried to help them discover what relevant skills they had.”

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Gaynor admitted that a lot of those early days were about psychology – helping people get through the difficult times and maintaining their positive attitudes as they continued a job search in a brutal market.

As times got better, Gaynor didn’t stop helping people.

“We have given back to our community and connect with our community so that we can all help each other,” said the mother of two CCUSD students.

Christie and her team have placed hundreds of candidates in various levels of administrative, accounting, financial (back and front office), customer service, and marketing positions. Her clients encompass diverse industries; such as financial services, investment management, real estate, advertising, beauty, public relations and insurance.

“We’ve worked with everyone from watchmakers and architects to finding temps for Girl Scout cookie sales,” she said.

Building long lasting business relationships is what Gaynor is all about. She is excited about both the clients and the candidates she serves and said she especially enjoys working with the Culver City Chamber.

“We’ve worked with lots of members and even found the Chamber a new membership director,” said Gaynor. “We just love Culver City.”

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MARIE PETRELLI George Petrelli’s Steakhouse

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or Marie Petrelli, George Petrelli’s Steakhouse is more than just a family business – it’s a Culver City institution that keeps alive the idea of oldworld service and a truly personal touch.

“It’s like a ‘Cheers’,” she said. “We have the same regulars at the bar every night. It’s the type of place where the customers have my cell and I have their cell numbers. We know each other like family.”

Joe Petrelli was born in Bari, Italy, in 1902. He came to Culver City as a young man and worked in the property department of MGM Studios. It took 15 years to save up enough money, but in 1931 he opened his first restaurant. Ten years later, Joe Petrelli’s Airport Cafe, across from the small Culver City Airport, began to boom.

Marie’s father, George, came to Culver City from the old country when he was just 18. Uncle Joe trained him in the business. Dad was the meat cutter for the restaurant for more than 50 years.”

In 1958, tragedy struck. On a rainy night, Joe Petrelli was tragically killed in a head-on automobile accident.

Marie recalled that her father wasn’t an owner of the restaurant and there was a great deal of worry whether the restaurant would continue. In the end, George worked extremely hard and carried on the tradition of serving Petrelli’s customers the best quality food while maintaining reasonable family prices.

Marie never intended to run the restaurant. In fact, she went to school to become a pharmacist.

She said at her graduation in 1987, “my dad was crying like a baby because he never imagined that anyone from his family would graduate with such a degree,” Marie remembered. “He was so proud that he had put both of his kids through college and we had been the first of the Petrelli family to go to college.”

Sadly, George Petrelli passed away on May 30, 2014, but like George carried on Joe’s legacy, Marie has vowed to continue the family tradition in his name.

“I’m doing this to carry out my dad’s dream,” said Marie, who comes to the restaurant in the morning to handle the books and returns after work as a pharmacist to relieve her mother overseeing the restaurant.

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IT’S LIKE A CHEERS. WE HAVE THE SAME REGULARS AT THE BAR EVERY NIGHT. IT’S THE TYPE OF PLACE WHERE THE CUSTOMERS HAVE MY CELL AND I HAVE THEIR CELL NUMBERS. WE KNOW EACH OTHER LIKE FAMILY. Under her guidance, Petrelli’s continues to be an old-school steakhouse with a sizable bar. It still offers dry-aged, hand-cut USDA Choice steaks; and Marie doesn’t want to lose that oldworld flavor.

“We all have to progress, but we don’t want to lose that real community feel,” she said.

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VITAL SIGNS CULVER CITY ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT

OUR RESIDENTS

54% Residents own while 46% rent

39,283

$86,997

Median Home Value

$735,600 37% of households

have incomes of

$75,000 or greater.

EDUCATION

55.7%

adults living in CC have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

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Public Schools

Elementary Schools Middle School High Schools Community College Adult School

36.6

POPULATION BY OCCUPATION Services 47% Management, Business & Financial 32% Sales & Office 9% Production & Transportation 5% $21.6 Professional & Related Occupations 5% $9.8 Construction, Extraction & Maint.

3% $13.9

Average

household income:

MEDIAN AGE

POPULATION

Sales Tax Sales Tax - Measure Y Utility Tax

$11.7

harges for Services

Where Business Tax

The Money Comes From - General $13.9 Fund Revenues ($ Millions) $11.3

Tax Charges forSales Services

Utility Tax Fines and Forfeitures

$5.6

Intergovernmental harges for Services

$5.1

Transient Occupancy Tax Charges for Services

$13.9

$7.9 $11.3 $4.3

AllProperty Other Taxes Tax

$8.9

$5.6

Licenses & Permits Fines and Forfeitures

$0.3

$5.1

Transfers from Other Funds $0

$5

Transient Occupancy Tax

$7.4

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$15

$20

$25

$15

$20

$25

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$7.9 $4.3

All Other Taxes

$5.6

Licenses & Permits Other

$13.9 $11.7 $7.4

Transfers fromBusiness Other Funds Tax

Other Intergovernmental

$21.6

$8.9 $9.8

Sales TaxProperty - Measure Y Tax

$0.3 $0

$5

$10

MILLIONS

Where The Money Goes - General Fund Expenditures ($ Millions) $4.8

Non-Departmental Parks, Rec. & Community Service

$9.6

Community Development

$11.8

Public Works

$13.0

General Non-Departmental Government* Parks, Rec. & Fire Community Service

$9.6

Community Police Development Public Works

$17.3

$4.8

$24.4 $42.5

$11.8 $0

$13.0 $10

$20

$30

$40

$50

General *General Government includes City Council, City Manager's Office, City Clerk, $17.3 Government* City Attorney, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Fire

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$24.4 $42.5

LAND BASICS

BUSINESS SECTORS

5.11

Retail Sales Tax

SQ. MILES

16,543 HOUSEHOLDS

AVERAGE HIGH

.10%

TOP EMPLOYERS Sony Pictures Entertainment 3,000

79°F

Westfield Shopping Town-Fox Hills 1,550

48°F

Culver City Unified School District 750

AVERAGE LOW

RECORD HIGH

111°F

RECORD LOW

16

°F

PRECIPITATION

3.86”

City of Culver City 800

Boasting a diverse and highly educated work force Food and Leisure 8%

Healthcare 8%

Other 22%

Southern CA Hospital (Brontman Medical Center) 730 Goldrich & Kest Industries, LLC 675 West LA College 625 Target 590 Symantec 550 NFL Media 515

Manufacturing & Wholesale 13%

Retail Media & 19% Information 14% Professional 16%

Source: weather.com

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It was not long ago that Culver City was a sleepy, almost forgotten town, outshined by Santa Monica’s beachy vibe and Hollywood’s glitz and glamour. But no longer.

Culver City is now the hottest spot on the Westside, thanks in large part to its transit connections, historic downtown and community feel that have lured in a seemingly endless stream of high-tech and entertainment companies.

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Leading the way in the community’s rebirth are a host of developers who have not only had the foresight to see what Culver City could become but who are working hand-in-glove with the community to make sure that as Culver City booms, it never forgets its small-town heritage.

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Hackman Capital hen Hackman Capital purchased the historic Culver Studios in March of 2014, it was with an eye ahead to what the studio could become and how the industry was changing.

Originally built in 1918 by silent movie pioneer Thomas Ince, The Culver Studios has been home to some of the most famous films and television shows in Hollywood history, including Gone with the Wind, Citizen Kane and E.T.; but Michael Hackman and his team saw the studio’s potential as something more.

In October, 2017, Amazon announced plans to move into The Culver Studios, occupying more than 280,000 square feet of space, including The Culver Studios Mansion and Bungalows, for its Amazon Studios, IMDb, Amazon Video and World

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Wide Advertising division.

Amazon also has plans to take additional space at The Culver Steps project – a restaurant, office and retail project in the heart of Downtown Culver City also being developed by Hackman Capital.

The announcement marked an important change in the kinds of businesses locating to Culver City. In just the past year or two, Apple has announced plans to take 400,000 square feet of space, a footprint that is expected to double in the coming years; and HBO has announced plans to locate in Culver City as well.

“Culver City checks every box for companies like this,” said Ryan Smith, Executive Vice President of Hackman Capital Partners. “It has public transit, a great school district, its own police and fire. Really, Culver City has everything except housing.”

Smith said he is excited about all the new content companies coming to Culver City, but added that it is important for the city to keep its eyes on the horizon and not let the recent office and restaurant boom be the end of the city’s makeover.

“The city is woefully behind in the development of high-density housing,” he said. “If the people who work for all these companies can’t live here, it will add to the already terrible traffic situation. We have seen, in the last five years, lots of beautiful development and companies signing longterm leases, but in 15 years, when those leases are up, they might pick up and go to the next Culver City if we can’t enable them to live close to where they work.

Culver City has by every measure been a success, but we need to solve the housing issue and maybe even look at adding some soft goods retailers.”

Smith said Hackman Capital is dedicated to continuing the conversation with City Hall and the community to help craft a future for Culver City that enables the city to benefit from its recent boom and not become a victim of it, adding that he is already working with Amazon to make sure Culver City’s newest tenant is truly additive to the area.

“Amazon purposely will have very minimal on-site amenities,” said Smith, who adding that approach is unusual for tech companies that often like to create closed campuses with fitness centers, restaurants and other amenities onsite designed to keep employees from leaving. “Amazon really promotes the idea of having its employees become members of the community. Each day, they will encourage their employees to go out into the community to eat, to shop, to work out.”

That attitude, he said, will benefit local businesses.

“Our success will be the Chamber’s success,” Smith said. “We couldn’t have gotten here without the Chamber and their support, their feedback and their connections. Now, we want to make sure everyone in the community will benefit from Amazon coming to town.”

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ust down the block, providing the link between Downtown Culver City and the city’s burgeoning Arts District, Ivy Station is beginning to take shape.

The project, a joint venture of Lowe Enterprises, AECOM and Rockwood Capital, is scheduled to be completed in early 2020 and will show off yet another way creative developers are weaving their projects into the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood.

Literally surrounding the city’s Expo Line Station, Tom Wulf said. The project has been designed to integrate public transit. Public transit, he said, is no longer a development

afterthought, but rather an integral part of the success of a project like Ivy Station.

“We want to try to embrace transit and have that open right into our common space,” he said. “We have the unique ability to be the gateway from Expo for all of Culver City. Whether it’s businesses or residents, we will be the hub of activity.”

With Downtown booming and the Arts District, which has one of the highest concentrations of art galleries and exhibition space in the L.A. area, coming into its own, Ivy Station has the chance to be the connective tissue between the two.

“There has been a gap between the two,” Wulf said. “But we will be able to fill in the missing link, continuing the fabric and quality of everything people love about Culver City.”

The $350-million, 500,000-square-foot project will feature a 200-unit apartment, a 148-room hotel, 200,000 square feet of office, 55,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, underground parking with 1,500 spaces and plenty of open park space.

Wulf said the project will become a multimodal community transportation center, seamlessly integrating the lightrail station with transit connections by bus, bike, vehicle or by foot.

“These uses will bring together residents, workers, commuters and visitors,” he said. “It is rare to have a single mixed-use development that has all of these elements and diversity of users. Ivy Station will inherently complement other developments underway in the City of Culver City transit district, and the property will

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WE ARE BEYOND JUST ‘CREATIVE OFFICE SPACE’ NOW. WE’RE GETTING INTO THE NEXT GENERATION OF OFFICE. be the gateway to the city from the transit system, and further enhance the walkability and experience of the city.”

Wulf admitted that looking at mobility and transit connectivity differently is a function of more than just what developers see as the new future paradigm.

“Tenants have a new perspective in terms of their goals,” he said. “The hardest job for all of these companies is to attract and retain the best and brightest talent out there. So, we have to provide the most competitive space – that includes walkability, transit, amenities, housing.

The war for talent is real. We are beyond just ‘creative office space’ now. We’re getting into the next generation of office.”

Wulf said he takes seriously the feedback he has received throughout

the development process from local businesses and from residents. He said that feedback helped shape the project.

“Our experience with the community and especially with the Chamber has been very helpful in our development plans,” he said. “We have a shared vision with the Chamber, and that shared vision has been very helpful in communicating our ideas to the community and to city leaders.”

In the end, Wulf said, despite the new take on what makes office development successful and the wide range of new amenities office tenants are seeking in the current marketplace, Culver City will always be successful.

“Overall, what made the city of Culver City attractive 100 years ago, when [it was] founded by Harry Culver, is exactly what makes it attractive today,” he said.

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n the other side of town, David Saeta is making waves with a new kind of creative office complex that is testing the boundaries of what people think of when they hear the words “creative office”.

WE’RE AFFORDING COMPANIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSOLIDATE AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN CULVER CITY. “Today, we’re creating into the third generation of creative office,” said Saeta, whose company IDS Real Estate Group recently finished developing the C3 Culver Pointe building on the last developable parcel in Corporate Pointe.

The building, now fully leased, takes creative office to a whole new level.

“It’s really a revolutionary design,” Saeta said. “C3 has high-volume ceilings, which is critical to what creative is doing.”

Unlike typical office buildings, C3 has 13-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows on its first few levels, while upper levels have 21-foot ceilings and lofts.

“The penthouse has 25-foot-tall ceilings, tall enough for screening rooms.

It will be a fantastic experience for people with terrific views.”

Perhaps most important, C3 embraces the outdoors. While typical office buildings may have a courtyard space

or a rooftop gathering space, outdoor spaces at C3 are inextricably connected to the building’s indoor space.

“It is a complete indoor/outdoor environment,” Saeta said. “There are barbecues, tables and chairs, bocce courts, a dedicated dog park, a fire pit, spaces for outdoor conference centers and even an amphitheater with stadium seating.”

Saeta said taking the risk of developing something that is truly different has paid off.

“We are definitely unique in the market, and we’re more successful than even we expected to be,” said Saeta, who prefers to refer to his neighborhood as Culver Pointe instead of Fox Hills. “Culver Point is really equidistant from the high-end beach communities of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa and the Palisades, Santa Monica and even Bel Air.” That connectivity, Saeta said makes it

easy for companies to locate to Culver City and network with other similar companies.

“We have always been supportive of the chamber wherever we’re doing a project because we want businesses to expand without leaving town,” said Saeta, who added that is exactly what is happening in Culver City.

Henkel Corporation, an international conglomerate, which had been located at 600 Corporate Pointe, was able to consolidate employees from throughout the area to its new location at C3. The company has grown from 12,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet.

“We’re affording companies the opportunity to consolidate and bring people together in Culver City,” he said. “The thing we hear most is that companies want to be close to other cutting-edge, high-tech companies.”

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La Cienega and Washington Boulevards is the hub of a large cluster of galleries featuring emerging and established artists.

l CULVER POINTE Culver Pointe is a premiere business center in the City’s southeast corner. l DOWNTOWN Downtown Culver City is an exciting pedestrian-friendly district encompassing an eclectic mix of restaurants, retail and entertainment venues, as well as major media powerhouses Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Culver Studios. l WESTFIELD CULVER CITY Westfield Culver City is a 1 million square foot retail attraction. l HELMS BAKERY DISTRICT The centerpiece of the Helms Bakery District is the historic Helms Bakery Building (1931,) which is headquarters for contemporary furniture, delicious cuisine, and a delectable slice of Culver City history. l HAYDEN TRACT The Hayden Tract is a 86-acre district located south of National Boulevard. Once a manufacturing center, midcentury bow truss buildings have found new life as creative office space. l LA CIENEGA SOUTH The La Cienega South Design and Art District (LSDAD) houses a unique collection of hand-picked antiques, hand-made furnishings, and distinctive artwork. l JEFFERSON BOULEVARD CORRIDOR Culver City’s Jefferson Boulevard corridor is a magnet for new media companies and other creative industries. l MID-WASHINGTON Many small community-serving businesses – salons, bakeries and retailers – are located along Washington between Sepulveda and Overland just west of Sony Studios. l OVERLAND As Overland Avenue traverses Culver City from north to south, you’ll find important landmarks along the way. Some of these include: The campus of West Los Angeles College and the Veterans Memorial Complex. l SEPULVEDA One of the City’s busiest commercial boulevards, Sepulveda is a hub for retail, neighborhood services and restaurants. l WASHINGTON-NATIONAL Washington-National is becoming “transit-oriented district” in anticipation of the Exposition Light Rail extension from Downtown Los Angeles. l WEST WASHINGTON The West Washington area extends roughly two miles along Washington Boulevard between the 405 freeway and the City’s western border near Lincoln Boulevard.

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EDUCATION

For every city, schools play an important role in defining the community. In Culver City, schools are vital in not only determining student success, but also in determining which businesses succeed.

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Long an advocate for arts and music education, Culver City Unified School District has developed a wide array of partnerships that expose students to an unparalleled level of education in the fields that have called Culver City “home� for more than a century.

Through its Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, CCUSD is helping to provide a steady pipeline of welleducated graduates to entertainment and tech companies such as Sony Pictures Entertainment, Apple, Amazon and

more – students that have real, hands-on experience in the industries in which they want to be employed.

But that arts education is beneficial in more than just the industries that focus on art and entertainment. By analyzing 25,000 students, renowned UCLA researcher James Catteral “found clear evidence that sustained involvement in particular art forms—music and theater – are highly correlated with success in mathematics and reading.”

“The fine arts also provide learners with non-academic benefits,” he continued, “such as promoting selfesteem, motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression, as well as social harmony and appreciation of diversity.”

Indeed, even Culver City’s private institutions such as Turning Point School, The Willows Community School and Echo Horizon School, provide a unique focus on arts education that goes on to create well-rounded and more successful students.

While Culver City offers an amazing public school district that routinely earns state and national awards for academic excellence and a variety of private schools that rank among the best in California, the area is also blessed with numerous options for continuing education.

West Los Angeles College, an accredited California Community College, offers paths to university transfer, career education and courses for personal or professional growth. West’s Dental Hygiene program is a national model and is one of only two California community college programs authorized to offer a bachelor’s degree. The campus boasts state of the art childcare and learning services to help students succeed in their studies. Each year, the school awards more than 600 degrees and certificates in 39 different fields, sending more than 300 transfer students to four-year colleges.

Antioch University, a private non-profit university, was recently named one of the top 20 colleges most committed to community service by USA Today; and University of Phoenix, a private university

that offers classroom and on-line learning in more than 100 degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree levels; offer other opportunities for continuing education.

Nearby Loyola Marymount University is a four-year Jesuit university that routinely ranks among the best universities in the West. In fact, LMU ranks third in “Best Universities with Master’s Programs in the West” according to U.S. News & World Report (2019); in the top 4 percent

for diversity according to College Factual (2018) and No. 8 for “Students Most Engaged in Community Service,” according to Princeton Review’s “The Best 381 Colleges.” (2018) LMU also has a nationally ranked school of film and television and has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright student scholars by the Chronicle of Higher Education (2018).

LMU offers 61 major and 55 minor undergraduate degrees and programs for

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EDUCATION its 6,500+ students boasts an impressive faculty that includes nearly 20 Fulbright Scholars, a Nobel Prize winner and a Pulitzer Prize winner.

Truly, the Culver City area provides the kind of educational community few other cities can offer.

Perhaps even more important than the schools themselves is the way the education community has worked hand-

in-glove with the business community to improve Culver City.

Every day, business people volunteer in CCUSD schools, sponsor athletic teams and provide funding, talent and manpower for a wide array of afterschool and enrichment programs that benefit students of all ages. Through the Culver City Education Foundation, local businesses have contributed millions of dollars to CCUSD, funding everything from classroom grants and beautification

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projects to field trips and investments in educational materials and equipment.

In addition, the Chamber of Commerce has been a leading supporter of public education in Culver City, not only through the contributions of its members but also through its role at the forefront of advocacy in favor of every school tax and bond measure during the last 20 years.

For several years, CCUSD, the Chamber and a host of local businesses and organizations have participated in The Culver City Compact – a commitment by community stakeholders to achieve a common goal: Graduating all students from high school with the skills, passion, and sense of purpose to succeed in higher learning and providing access for those students to experience pathways to relevant, sustainable jobs and careers.

Culver City truly exemplifies the adage that “It Takes A Village,” rallying around its students and providing an unparalleled level of educational support.

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION and at local community colleges. Kayne Eras Center graduates are supported in transitioning into community and four-year colleges, and advancing to trade schools or community jobs. ECF also offers an array of adult programs that students with special needs may transition into, including Exceptional Community Connections for volunteering, ECF Art Centers, Exceptional Works for employment experience and placement, and a Residential Services program.

At the Kayne Eras Center, operated by the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, students ages 5-22 with special needs can access a range of highly specialized services to help them reach their greatest potential.

Curriculums & Supports The Kayne Eras Center includes a K-12 non-public special education school focused on the philosophy that every child can learn. An individualized, intensive and innovative curriculum coupled with strong supports to meet the unique needs of each student and family results in exceptional outcomes.

A general education curriculum is available for diploma-track and collegebound students, as well as an alternate curriculum track for students requiring a modified educational program.

Students benefit from small class sizes with a student to staff ratio of 5:1. An integrated team of teachers, counselors and therapists coordinate academics, behavioral therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and educational therapy, helping each student learn how to learn.

A robust enrichment program offers students opportunities to participate in performing and visual arts, adaptive physical education, and community service activities – all of which focus on increasing self-esteem while developing teamwork and leadership skills.

Mental Health Services At the Kayne Eras Center, licensed and credentialed therapists address the complex issues and barriers that prevent students from learning at their full potential.

A range of interventions and treatments are offered to support the healthy development and growth of students and their families. These services are also available to students from other schools in the surrounding community.

Graduation & Beyond To help students prepare for life after graduation, the Kayne Eras Center offers pre-vocational and vocational training through on-site classes, off-site internships,

Learn More The Kayne Eras Center accept referrals of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) from local school districts and charter schools. Interested families are welcome to request a tour of the program.

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HEALTH + WELLNESS Successful communities place a priority on creating recreational opportunities, providing high-quality health care and helping their residents adopt a healthy lifestyle. Whether that means expansive parks, a varied city recreation program or a business community that caters to the health and medical needs of its residents, Culver City has it all.

The City of Culver City oversees a park system that includes 13 parks and parkettes in every corner of the community. Each park is different and offers unique activities and facilities, so whether you’re seeking a place to barbecue, hold a picnic, swim or play everything from basketball and tennis to softball and soccer, there’s a place for you. In addition, many Culver City parks offer age-appropriate playground areas, pooch paths and jogging paths. Some parks even include night lighting so the fun can continue even after the sun goes down. A complete list of Culver City parks and amenities can be found on the city’s website: www.culvercity.org.

In addition to overseeing a collection of beautiful parks, the Culver City Recreation Division offers a wide variety of recreation classes for all ages and interests. From preschool age activities to arts, dance, and music, to sports, health and wellness, there’s something for everyone. Classes are generally offered

quarterly each season, and some classes meet continuously each month.

For those interested in combining an amazing view with their workout, Culver City offers access to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook and its trail system. Due to the Trail and Stormwater Improvement Project, sections of the trails and stairs will be closed for construction and restoration work through April 1, 2020.

But the area still allows visitors to take in breathtaking views, hike through restored native habitat, and enjoy a state-of-the-art visitor center. Visitors can begin to discover, or residents can rediscover, Los Angeles from this 500-foot peak that offers panoramic views of the entire Los Angeles Basin, the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains. Exhibits tell the story of this once-drilled and exploited land which has now become a symbol of restoration, conservation and hope. Park hours are from 8 a.m. to sunset daily.

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If getting around on two wheels is more your thing, Culver City is actively working to improve its bicycle pathway system.

This includes a dedicated path along Culver Boulevard and connectivity to the Ballona Creek Bike Path, which follows the channelized Ballona Creek for seven miles from Syd Kronenthal Park in east Culver City to the Pacific Ocean. There it connects with the Santa Monica Beach and South Bay Bike Path. In addition, Culver City is updating its bicycle and pedestrian plan. This has already seen the city add five miles of new bike lanes, even more sharrows, dozens of crosswalk improvements and safer routes to school.

The new effort seeks to find innovative ways to link Downtown Culver City to public transit locations and employment hubs throughout the city.

In addition to a long list of recreational activities, Culver City businesses provide great services for health-minded residents.

Cedars-Sinai has two urgent care locations, including one in Culver City, that serve adults and children who need immediate medical care for conditions that are not life threatening. Having a Cedars-Sinai urgent care center in the neighborhood means when unplanned healthcare needs arise, Culver City residents can take advantage of: • Walk-in visits with shorter wait times • Expedited service for common conditions like cold and flu, ear infections, sprains and muscle aches • Extended hours, every day of the week • Board-certified family practice physicians who can treat both children and adults • Highly-trained internal medicine and pediatric teams of physician assistants • On-site lab and X-ray services Located just outside the city proper, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles was proud to recently receive the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Commercial Real Estate Gold Award for its cuttingedge, 105,000 square-foot Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw medical office building.

This award “showcases the biggest, best and most notable commercial real estate projects throughout Los Angeles,” according to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s website. The Gold award recognized Kaiser Permanente as the developer; Turner Construction as the builder; and Culver City’s HOK as the architect.

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members. A highlight is the open, lightfilled reception area offering a variety of comfortable lounge settings, a Thrive bar learning center, self-check-in kiosks. It also features several pieces of vibrant art, which are all original pieces from local artists.

From the day it opened as an eightbed maternity hospital more than 80 years ago, Southern California Hospital at Culver City has dedicated itself to providing quality care to the Culver City and West Los Angeles communities.

Now at 420 beds, Southern California Hospital at Culver City offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services as well as rehabilitation, psychiatric care and chemical dependency treatment. The hospital also offers a 24-hour emergency room staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists.

Since its founding in 1974, Westside Family Health Center (WFHC) has grown from a small clinic where the patient charts fit into one box to a Federally Qualified Health Center and Patient Centered Medical Home/Health Home with four satellite sites.

WFHC has adhered to its mission to provide “comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective health care in an educational and supportive environment that empowers patients to take an assertive role in caring for their well-being through all stages of life.” As a safety net provider, WFHC’s purpose is to address the health needs of anyone who walks through the doors by providing high quality care on a sliding fee scale.

In addition to access to health care facilities like these, the healthy lifestyles in Culver City demand a plethora of unique spas and health clubs, and there is certainly no shortage of those within the city limits as well. From The Massage Garage and Queen Bee Salon & Spa to Cosmetique Aesthetics and DogTown CrossFit, Culver City residents have plenty of options from which to choose.

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SENIOR LIVING Culver City is home to a vibrant and active senior citizen community that demands a high level of services and opportunities for involvement. Culver City’s seniors certainly don’t sit on their hands, and why would they?

The city is chalk full of alternatives.

Of course, the crown jewel for seniors is the Culver City Senior Center, widely recognized as one of the finest facilities of its kind in Los Angeles County. The Culver City Senior Center is an active adult recreation center that offers classes, workshops and seminars for adults ages

50 and older. The center offers more than 100 classes every week, including yoga, line dancing, French, arts and crafts, tai chi, improv, pastels and many more.

Equipped with an on-site gym, Culver City Senior Center also offers a weekly dance with live band, movies two days

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a week and day and overnight trips to fun local destinations. The center also provides a variety of social services from support groups and legal and tax assistance to individual peer counseling and health-insurance counseling.

Boasting more than 4,700 members, the Culver City Senior Center is open to individuals 50 years of age and older. Call the center at (310) 253-6700 for the current fee schedule and more information about activities and membership.

Seniors are also drawn to Culver City because of the way the community rallies around its seniors to help.

Culver City’s Elderly Nutrition Program invites anyone aged 60 and older to participate in a Congregate Lunch Program and a Home Delivered Meals Program and Snack N’ Chat. The Congregate Meal Service is intended to maintain and improve the physical and social well-being of mobile older adults in a group setting, serving lunch weekdays in the Senior Center Dining Room. For more information and how to qualify, contact the Nutrition Site Manager at (310) 2536727. Through the Home Delivered Meal Program, hot, nutritious meals are delivered to seniors who live within the City of Culver City boundaries and are homebound and unable to prepare meals on their own. For more information on this program and how to qualify, please call 310-253-6748.

In addition, Culver City’s Housing Agency maintains a list of senior buildings that provide low rents to people older than age 62. For more information about these apartments, please visit https://www.culvercity.org/ live/community-neighborhood/adultsenior-services/senior-housing.

Two of Culver City’s premier senior living communities offer a wide array of living options and activities for residents.

Palm Court Retirement Living, located on Overland Avenue, offers a scenic independent living environment for those age 55+ with convenient access shopping centers, theaters and fine dining and medical facilities. Spacious studio, one, and two bedroom floor plans and bungalows are designed with comfort and convenience in mind and offer many amenities ranging from air conditioning, kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves, vertical blinds, spacious walk-in closets, and high speed internet. Palm Court, a pet-friendly community, also includes a fullservice beauty and barber salon, daily housekeeping service and chauffeured transportation for shopping and medical appointments. To schedule a tour and enjoy a complimentary lunch, please call (310) 559-4999.

Also on Overland Avenue, Studio Royale offers studio and studio suites for those who require assisted living services. Residents of Studio Royale can take advantage of three meals per day, community activities and outings, laundry services and the option of three levels of care. For more information, please call (877) 622-2060.

Culver City also has wide variety of private professional services are available throughout the city, including senior and social services, hospitals, full-service senior apartments, a five-star skilled nursing facility and efficient public transportation – all of which allow for safe and easy living.

With all these services available at one’s fingertips, Culver City’s seniors need not search beyond their town for more. The Culver City Chamber of Commerce, with its outstanding professional membership, can also provide referrals of businesses who cater to the senior community, so just reach out and ask.

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CULVER CITY IS A VERY SERVICE AND PURPOSE DRIVEN COMMUNITY Some say that a community can be judged by its level of service, community and stewardship.

Few entities embody this combination of traits more than a non-profit. Often, they serve as the backbone and core heartbeat of a community.

Their commitment to the well-being and livability in a community are key for many of a city’s residents. Culver City is no different. Though a mere 5.1 square miles long, Culver City is home to more than 160 non-profit organizations.

As it relates to the Chamber of Commerce, a third of the City’s non-profit organizations find a home as investing members. The synergy of marketing, alignment and platform serve these members well and provide an outlet to share the non-profits’ message and good works. From health and wellnesscentered organizations (such as the Achievable Foundation, L.A. Goal, and Westside Regional Center) to the

education and safety focused (such as the Culver City Education Foundation, Mychal’s Learning Place and Walk & Rollers) to civically-driven ones (such as the Exchange Club, Rotary and Kiwanis) to those experiential-based (such as the Wende Museum, Downtown Business Association, and the Culver City Public Theater), Culver City truly has a vast population of non-profits.

There are many elements that make

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Culver City a unique community. The location and proximity to LAX, the City of Los Angeles and the Westside.

Westside; the strong local services, such as our police and fire departments; our award-winning schools and engaged residents. And yet, the one current that seems to run through all of this is the overall commitment to service and servitude. It is the one constant that has remained in Culver City regardless of the economic climate, growth and expansion, and will continue to be a hallmark for what makes Culver City such a beautiful place to work, live and visit.

For those that are new to the rich culture of Culver City, the next few pages should serve as a snapshot into the expansive non-profit community. From the contact information and scope of service, you will have the opportunity to both learn about and get engaged with a number of non-profits and leave your imprint in the service-based community that many call home.

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CULVER CITY NON-PROFITS Ballona Creek Renaissance (310) 836-2854 PO Box 843 Culver City Culver City Chamber of Commerce (310) 287-3850 6000 Sepulveda Blvd #1260 Culver City Culver City Downtown Business Association (310) 202-6060 PO Box 1322 Culver City Culver City Education Foundation (310) 842-4220x4212 PO Box 4178 Culver City Culver City Employees Association (310) 253-6533 PO Box 805 Culver City Culver City Firefighters Association Local 1927 (310) 253-6830 9600 Culver Blvd Culver City Culver City High School Booster Club (310) 842-4200 4401 Elenda St Culver City Culver City Historical Society (310) 253-6941 4117 Overland Ave Culver City Culver City Police Officers Association (310) 837-1221 4040 Duquesne Ave Culver City Culver City Public Theatre (310) 712-5482 PO Box 93 Culver City Culver City Volunteer Program (310) 253-6722 4095 Overland Av Culver City Culver City Sister City Committee (310) 985-3570 PO Box 1072 Culver City

Culver City Woman’s Club (310) 839-5948 PO Box 3195 Culver City Exceptional Children’s Foundation (310) 204-3300 5350 Machado Rd Culver City Friends of the Culver City Dog Park (310) 390-9114 PO Box 4129 Culver City L.A. GOAL/Inside Out Productions (310) 838-5274 4911 Overland Av Culver City National Public Radio (310) 815-4359 9909 Jefferson Blvd Culver City No Limits for Deaf Children (310) 280-0878 9801 Washington Blvd 2nd fl Culver City S.T.A.R. Eco Station (310) 842-8060 10101 Jefferson Blvd Culver City The Wende Museum (310) 216-1600 10808 Culver Blvd.

Culver City Found Animals Foundation (310) 574-5790 PO Box 66370 Los Angeles Beacon of Light Foundation (424) 209-9556 P.O. Box 5021 Culver City Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Foundation (310) 863-8984 PO Box 3530 Culver City Shoes for the Homeless, Inc. (213) 309-4084 5514 Sepulveda Blvd Culver City Buckingham Bingo Sponsored

by Big Brothers Big Sisters LA (310) 649-0228 5601 W Slauson Ave #130 Culver City

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Super CPA Association (310) 559-1875 3113 Reid Ave Culver City The Achievable Foundation & Health Center (424) 266-7474 5901 Green Valley Cir #405 Culver City Walk ‘n Rollers (310) 204-4346 8800 Venice Blvd #301 Los Angeles Connections For Children (310) 452-3325 2701 Ocean Park Blvd #253 Santa Monica Culver Palms Meals on Wheels (310) 559-0666 4427 Overland Ave Culver City GOOD+ Foundation (310) 439-5464 4505 W Jefferson Blvd #105 Los Angeles Culver City Police Foundation (310) 253-6294 4040 Duquesne Ave Culver City Wallis Annenberg PetSpace (424) 384-1808 12005 Bluff Creek Drive Playa Vista Living Waters - West L.A., dba, A Child’s Dream-CA (323) 839-8805 3915 3rd Ave Los Angeles Sustainable Works - A Project of Community Partners 310 458-8716 x2 1744 Pearl Street Santa Monica Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles (310) 323-4663 8739 Artesia Blvd Bellflower Westside Regional Center (310) 258-4000 5901 Green Valley Circle, Suite 320 Culver City

The Kavli Foundation (424) 353-8811 5715 Mesmer Ave Culver City Do Good Bus (310) 913-3387 6053 Bristol Parkway Culver City Mychal’s Learning Place (310) 297-9333 4901 W. Rosecrans Ave Hawthorne Jazz Hands For Autism (424) 209-7190 10220 Culver Blvd, Culver City Culver City Lions Club (310) 384-2540 PO Box 267 Culver City Culver City Rotary Club (310) 428-7151 PO Box 99 Culver City Exchange Club of Culver City (310) 499-4840 PO Box 212 Culver City Kiwanis Club of Culver City (213) 308-9971 3627 Aureola Blvd Los Angeles AYSO Region 19 (310) 559-4559 PO Box 32 Culver City Westside Children’s Center (310) 846-4100 5721 Slauson Av #140 Culver City Boys & Girls Clubs of Mar Vista Gardens (310) 397-8290 4901 Marionwood Dr Culver City Year Up Los Angeles (424) 345-2370 9000 Overland Avenue Culver City Culver-Palms Family YMCA (310) 390-3604 4500 Sepulveda Blvd Culver City

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Culver City Education Foundation 2018-2019 Annual Campaign

CRE Outreach is pleased to announce the opening of THE BLUE DOOR, its new theater located in the heart of Culver City. Featuring a 50-seat theater, it is the dedicated home for artists of differing abilities, military veterans and at-risk youth.

DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY CicLAvia March 3 Third Wednesdays June 19 • July 17 • August 21 Hip & Historic Halloween October 27 Holiday Tree Lighting December 5 More details at

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L A . G OA L Making L ife Bette r Togeth er L.A. GOAL provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and employability through educational, vocational, and recreational programs.

Inside Out Productions is our professional art studio. Proceeds from art sales are reinvested into our programs. Shop at etsy.com/shop/lagoal or by visiting us.

4911 Overland Avenue info@lagoal.org 310.838.5274 www.lagoal.org

Mission Statement

Mychal’s Learning Place believes that children and adults with developmental disabilities deserve to be challenged with opportunities that build selfesteem and independence, creating long term success for life.

Programs and Services

After School Program (Hawthorne and Culver City) Adult Day Program – Path to Independence (Hawthorne) MILE Program – Mychal’s Independent Living Experience Special Olympics Sports

Business Ventures Mykie’s Coffee – Catering - Bakery

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Exchange Club of Culver City

Creating safer schools throughout Culver City and beyond!

Since 1949, the Exchange Club of Culver City has been sponsoring Children’s’ Charities in our community, a yearly Children’s Carnival (above), and has donated numerous scholarships to Culver City High School Seniors and to students of West L.A. College. For over 40 years, it has also supported the National Exchange Club’s major project, Child Abuse Prevention Centers which have helped nearly 2,000,000 children throughout the United States. Our Club raises funds through annual events, including the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at West L.A. College and our Classic Car Show, held on Mother’s Day Saturday, and has weekly meetings in Culver City.

What We Do: • Walk/bike to School Days • Bike Skills Workshops • Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Education How You Can Help: • Volunteer • Sponsor Events • Donate Raffle Prizes

For information about the Exchange Club, please email Linda Owens at lsowens2@verizon.com or call 310-499-4840.

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Contact us to learn about the NO COST to employers Paid Internship Program Qualifying employers can receive up to $10,400 per year towards hiring an individual with a developmental disability.

Visit: www.westsiderc.org Or call Lidenira Amador: (310) 258-4034

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The Helms Bakery is a historical Los Angeles destination, with award-winning restaurants, a unique collection of design and home furnishings stores, and simply a perfect place to meet with friends. This landmark building nestled in the heart of West L.A. is easy to get to and located just one block east of the Expo Line.

Join us for a day of food, furniture and fun.

8800 VENICE BOULEVARD, WEST L.A. 90034 VISIT US AT HELMSBAKERYDISTRICT.COM

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a new found space – a meeting place to sip coffee, chat with

wonderful baked goods. A great pioneering feat

an old friend or simply “remember the day”.

for its time, it quickly became a defining part of

Southern California culture, with significant contributions to the local community as well as global history.

Helms Bakery’s most recent addition closest to the Culver City station on the Expo Line is the newly created Helms Design Center. Featuring showrooms that operate

The Marks Family purchased Helms Bakery in the early

as a “to-the-trade” resource dedicated to inspirational

1970s, and since then they have transformed and completed

products for

a rare feat in Los Angeles — successful adaptive reuse

commercial

of a historic structure. Covering 11 acres, the many

interiors with

improvements include restoring original neon signs on the

well-known brands

roofs, creating two historic murals, restoring the Zigzag

such as Vitra,

Moderne detailing, reinventing retail, home furnishings and

Louis Poulsen,

eateries, as well as creating a home for top-flight media and

Adotta, Bolon, and

arts related companies. To honor the history of the Bakery,

Snowsound, the

a small museum was installed inside one of the retail stores.

center serves as

The closure of Helms Avenue to through traffic created a new pedestrian plaza giving the neighborhood a much deserved community space, Helms Walk. The closed portion of Helms Avenue has been developed with trees, lawn areas,

a destination for architects and designers.

Lastly, a 200-car automated parking structure has been constructed, a first for Culver City, and in its making the Bakery continues to be a leader in civic mindedness with an eye to technological advances and innovations to the built environment and urban fabric.

As an ongoing commitment to the community, Helms Bakery hosts many free design, architecture and art events, an annual Sunset Cinema series, book signings, and so much more!

Event information and history can be found on the Helms Bakery District website at helmsbakerydistrict.com.

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If recent developments are any indication, it’s Culver City’s time in the Southern California sun. While many agencies and creative companies have called the area home for years, the buzz around it is palpable due, in large part, to the recent announcements that both Apple and Amazon are putting their content businesses here. And why not?

Culver City has grown from a sleepy “company town” that provided the workforce for the motion picture and aerospace industries into a city experiencing a renaissance with scores of things to do and see.

Originally, much like surrounding downtown Culver City, the former Culver Theatre was a key part of classic Hollywood’s thriving entertainment community. Over time, the theater became dilapidated, tired and worn. Today, the Culver, renamed the Kirk Douglas Theatre, operates as a performing arts center and playhouse that has become a magnet for some of the area’s most unique and successful performances. For more information about what performances are coming to the Kirk Douglas, visit www.centertheatregroup.org.

Culver City is home to 14 contemporary and fine art galleries with several more located just over the border in the city of Los Angeles.

Most of the galleries are located in the Culver City Arts District along Washington and La Cienega Boulevards. For more about various art shows and exhibits in that area, please visit culvercityartsdistrict.com.

In addition, Culver City is home to many prominent performing arts organizations which present performances and educational programs throughout the City. From the Actors’ Gang, the resident company at the Ivy Substation, and the Culver City Symphony Orchestra to the New American Theatre and Pacifico Dance Company, there is no shortage of cultural opportunities in and around the city.

If history is more your bag, there’s even a new app to help visitors and residents alike engage with the city’s rich heritage.

The Otocast (Travel) App is available from the Apple App store.

Using the app, you can learn about public art and historical buildings in downtown Culver City by listening to the artists, City Historian Julie Lugo Cerra, and Culver City residents who tell the fascinating stories behind these city sites. In addition to the audio, there are also GPS pins to guide you as well as multiple photographs and written text in the app.

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The Culver City Historical Society’s Archives and Resources Center (culvercityhistoricalsociety.org), tucked behind the Veterans Memorial Building at 4117 Overland Ave., is open from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month. And while the visiting opportunity is narrow, the history is amazing and highlights wonderful displays of the city’s early days as a Mexican Ranchero to its heyday as the movie capital of the world.

History buffs will also love the Wende

Museum (www.wendemuseum.org), a collections-based research and education institute that preserves Cold War artifacts and history; and the Mayme Clayton A. Clayton Library & Museum (www. claytonmuseum.org), which houses one of the leading collections of African-American art, media and literature in the United States.

Sony Pictures Entertainment offers the unique opportunity for visitors and residents to step on the lot to see how Hollywood magic is made. Walk through the famed gates and you’re behind the scenes at one of the most historic and exciting studio lots in the world. The two-hour guided walking tour (www. sonypicturesstudiostours.com) will give you the real experience of a working studio.

Visit soundstages once home to iconic films like “The Wizard of Oz,” “Men in Black” and “Spider-Man.” Swing by smash-hit games shows “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” You might even catch a glimpse of the Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage or a set from the hit comedy, “The Goldbergs.” Keep your eyes open... You

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never know what – or who – will be around the next corner on this amazing tour that runs several times every weekday.

For those who love to shop, the search for that must-have item can be as fun as roaming through a studio lot. Culver City offers shoppers a bounty of options. The city is filled with unique one-of-a-kind shops that offer the highest level of customer service and high-quality products.

From Lundeens, where you can find unique gift items; to The Platform, a retail and restaurant hub that has attracted such unique shops as Bird Brooklyn, Modern Society and Tom Dixon; Culver City’s downtown offers discerning shoppers a little bit of everything. There are rare antiques, state-of-the-art sporting goods and all things in between at unique and enchanting shops within the quaint confines of downtown Culver City. (downtownculvercity.com) But the rest of the city has much to offer as well.

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FAST-FIX HAS REVOLUTIONIZED JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIR Mark Goldstein never intended to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a jeweler, and instead focused on making his mark in the business world in New York.

However, in 1984, everything changed.

Over Thanksgiving, Mark and his brother were brainstorming a solution to his father’s business dilemma when he had an “ah-ha” moment.

“I was trying to imagine what a store would have to look like if customers could meet the jeweler or watchmaker working on their item, and see with their own eyes their watch or jewelry being repaired,” Goldstein said. “That’s when I had my breakthrough moment and the idea of a kiosk, something open on all sides, came to mind.”

Mark knew from the beginning that in order for this concept to be successful, he was going to have to create a new model with secure locations in high traffic areas, and focus on service, convenience, transparency, and fast repairs. Most repair

companies at that time sent broken items elsewhere to be repaired. His idea would revolutionize that model and provide his customers with peace of mind and quick service in house.

Once the idea took hold, Mark didn’t waste any time and took his holiday bonus and the small amount in his savings account and got busy. He hired his father to help him open his first store that December in Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, and he was on his way.

“We were set up across from Santa, and by the third day the line for our business was almost as long as the line to see Santa,” Goldstein said. “That’s when I truly understood how important it was for our customers to have their jewelry or watch repaired while they waited.”

Given the success of his first location, Mark opened four more stores in the Pittsburgh area over the next two years, and he was just getting started. Mark

Javier Suarez - Store Manager considered the possibility that other people might share his same desire; be their own boss. He discussed his idea with a friend, and shortly thereafter decided to franchise his concept. The first Fast-Fix franchise opened in 1987 in Dallas, Texas, and since then, more than 150 franchise locations have opened across 26 states, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The company is turning its attention to expand in Canada as well as other markets throughout the U.S. “The jewelry and watch repair business is vibrant. We provide a solution to our customers’ problems, be it ring resizing, stone resetting, watch repairs, watchbattery replacement, engraving services, eyeglass-frame repair, cellphone screen replacement, and more,” CEO Gerry Weber added. “With many traditional jewelry stores not providing many of these services, we fill a need in the marketplace.”

To learn more about Fast-Fix, visit their website at www.fastfix.com

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Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch repairs as been established since 1984. Fast-Fix is the world’s largest and most trusted consumer choice for jewelry and watch repair service as well as custom jewelry design and personalized engraving service.

Fast-Fix has over 150 locations in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland including the one here in Culver City. Each store is staffed with some of the industry best jewelers, watchmakers, watch repair professionals who provide superior quality service and also repair eyeglasses. We buy and sale gold in our Culver City location.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO renovation, Westfield Culver City is a 1 million-square-foot retail attraction featuring a dynamic blend of 130 national retailers, local and new boutique concepts and a multitude of dining options. The mall’s café-style Dining Terrace features 14 delicious new eateries and shopper amenities range from valet parking to an eco-friendly waterless car wash to rooftop parking and more.

Culver City is home to a wide variety of national and regional retail and grocery outlets ranging from Costco to Trader Joe’s, but it is best known for harboring those one-of-a-kind secrets known only to the locals.

On Sepulveda Boulevard, Sorrento Italian Market has been a Culver City institution since it was founded in 1963. A true old-world deli and market, Sorrento is the kind of place where you can find everything from a tasty, freshly made sandwich to that hard-to-find Chianti imported directly from Italy.

On Washington Boulevard, you’ll find Copenhagen Pastry, billed as the first authentic Danish pastry shop in town.

The spot offers fresh-baked delights such as coffee bread, apricot macaroons and Napoleon hats -- a small dark chocolatedipped cake with a cookie base and a filling of pure almond paste. Yum! Another Culver City gem is Arcana.

Situated within the former Helms Bakery complex on East Washington Boulevard is this not-to-be-missed bookstore specializing in hard-to-find art, photography, fashion, architecture, and design books.

Established in 1984, Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs® is the world’s largest and most trusted consumer choice for jewelry, watch and smartphone repair services as well as custom jewelry design and personalized engraving services.

Fast-Fix has more than 150 locations in the United States and Ireland. Each store is staffed with some of the industry’s best jewelers, watchmakers, watch repair professionals and smartphone technicians who provide superior quality services.

Just east of the Culver Hotel sits the historic mansion building of The Culver Studios. Fronted by an expansive lawn, The Culver Studios (theculverstudios. com) is most commonly known as the place where “Gone with the Wind” was filmed. But throughout the years, the studio, founded in 1918, has been where mavericks from David O. Selznick and Orson Welles to Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg have made movie magic.

When all of that shopping and sightseeing has worn you down, it’s time to tuck into some tasty fare at one of Culver City’s amazing dining establishments.

Fortunately for visitors and residents alike, some of L.A.’s hottest, hippest and newest

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restaurants call Culver City “home.”

Exploding with ethnic eateries and flush with one-of-a-kind dining establishments, Culver City features restaurants that offer everything from organic cuisine and Asian fusion to comfort food and unique twists on traditional meals.

In the heart of downtown is AKASHA, opened in 2008 by Akasha Richmond and Alan Schulman and located in the renovated historic Hull Building. The menu features California and New American cuisine created with cultural influences taken from Chef Akasha’s many travels. The restaurateurs also opened AR Cucina, nearly next door to AKASHA, showcasing the diversity of Italian cuisine with an invigorating array of clean, bright flavors and choices all inflected with familiar ingredients as interpreted through a California lens.

Boasting flavor fused to perfection is Ramen Bangaichi on Washington Boulevard. Featuring Hokkaido Asahikawa-style ramen, Ramen Bangaichi’s incredible flavor hails from Tokyo’s long-established “Bangaichi” located at Yaesu under Tokyo Station. For traditional California Mexican fare, Benny’s Tacos recently brought their unique and authentic menu to Culver City, and residents are lining up for rotisserie chicken, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more.

For a Chicago atmosphere, go no further than downtown Culver City’s Rush Street, a multi-level restaurant, bar and lounge serving lunch, brunch and dinner. With two bars, two lounges, two outdoor patio decks and fifteen wide screen TVs, Rush Street accommodates everything from highvolume New American Cuisine to a vibrant happy hour and sports scene; progressive music and DJ-driven second-floor lounge experience; plus full-venue private parties, events and film shoots.

Of course, Culver City’s signature building, The Culver Hotel in the heart of Downtown, blends history, food and accommodations for an experience like no other. Established in 1924 by

RUSH STREET NEW AMERICAN CUISINE

Culver City’s founder Harry H. Culver, this storied, six-floor inn has seen its fair share of famous guests. Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and Greta Garbo are said to have stayed at the hotel (a National Historic Landmark), and both Charlie Chaplin and John Wayne were owners at different points. In 2013, an extensive renovation of the property was completed. Book one of the 46 rooms or pop in for drinks on the elegant lightstrung patio or second-floor speakeasy.

With a number of hotel options including Courtyard by Marriott (310.484.7000), DoubleTree by Hilton (310.649.1776), Travelodge (310.839.1111) and Four Points by Sheraton (310.641.7740), there’s an option for every budget.

No matter the option, travelers will be surprised that Culver City’s hotels also serve up some of the best food around in their own signature restaurants. Try Share at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Los Angeles Westside, where you’ll find the familiarity of homey comfort foods with an emphasis on ingredients that are seasonally inspired and locally sourced.

Or visit Marin Steaks & Spirits at the Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westside, where guests are treated to almost every steak imaginable, along with chicken, salmon and even meatloaf.

And at the Courtyard Los Angeles Westside, The Bistro offers guests a hearty breakfast buffet.

Open since 2008, Rush Street is a 2-level establishment located in the heart of downtown Culver City. Offering New American Cuisine, Rush is one of the largest full service restaurant, bar & lounges in the area and is open 7 days a week. Our classic lunch menu is a fast & affordable offering everything from salads & sandwiches to burgers & individual pizzas. Our dinner menu specializes in comfort foods in the form of appetizers, sharable plates & entrees designed to service a large & social dining crowd. Our Saturday & Sunday brunch is not to be missed. It’s the ultimate blend of breakfast & lunch with our signature “bottomless” bloody marys & “endless” mimosas.

With 2 bars on 2 floors, Rush offers a vibrant bar scene complete with our “premium” liquor happy hour on both floors Monday through Friday, as well as 15 wide screen TV’s to accommodate every sports fan. Our 2nd floor mezzanine lounge - complete with black leather couches, ottomans & cocktail tables - leads to our star room & back patio deck. And with LA’s best DJ’s spinning on Friday & Saturday nights, the Rush Lounge has become a destination late night location.

Rush Street also hosts parties and events both large and small.

➺ Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm

Dinner: Mon-Sun 5pm-Close

Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-3:30pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-7pm

9546 Washington Blvd., Culver City

310.837.9546 www.rushstreetculvercity.com

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space into AR Cucina.

The Culver City dining Chef/owner Akasha Richmond relaunches herdestination former Sāmbār serves rustic cuisine by Richmondʼs extensive space intoAR AR Cucina.

Theinspired Culver City dining destination AR Cucina isItalian Culver Cityʼs newest Italian restaurant offering space into Cucina.

The Culver City dining destination serves rustic Italian cuisine inspired by Richmondʼs extensive authentic and rustic dishes drawn from Akasha Richmond's serves rustic Italian cuisine inspired by Richmondʼs extensive space into AR Cucina.

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Rita Tuscan grown chile peppers and Italian red sea Rita Salvatoriʼs Tuscan grown chile peppers and Italian sea salt); handmade pastaschile like lasagna verde comprised ofsea onion and Peperitaʼs salt (blended from Akashaʼs friend Rita Salvatoriʼs Tuscan grown chile peppers and Italian Rita Salvatoriʼs Tuscan grown chile peppers and Italian sea salt); handmade pastas like lasagna verde comprised of Fundamental to Akashaʼs philosophy, AR Cucinaʼs offerings salt); handmade pastas like lasagna verde comprised of spinach pasta with short rib, prosciutto and mushroom ragú; Rita Salvatoriʼs Tuscan grown chile peppers and Italian sea salt); handmade pastas like lasagna verde comprised of salt); handmade pastas like lasagna verde comprised of spinach pasta with short rib, prosciutto and mushroom ragú; Fundamental to seasons, Akashaʼshighlighting philosophy, AR Cucinaʼs offerings change with the the local California spinach pasta with short rib,prosciutto prosciutto and mushroom ragú; and mains likewith Kirkʼs porchetta, made verde with Niman Ranch salt); handmade pastas like lasagna comprised of spinach pasta short rib, and mushroom ragú; spinach pasta with short rib, prosciutto and mushroom ragú; and mains like Kirkʼs porchetta, made with Niman Ranch change with the seasons, highlighting produce which plays an primary role in the her local style,California using pork, Darioʼs herb salt, fresh herbs, pear mostarda &Ranch and mains like Kirkʼs porchetta, made with Niman and like Kirkʼs porchetta, made with Niman spinach pasta with short rib, prosciutto and mushroom ragú; pork, Darioʼs herb salt, fresh herbs, pear mostarda &carefully and mains mains like Kirkʼs porchetta, made with Niman Ranch domestic and imported artisan ingredients that areRanch produce which plays an primary role in her style, using dandelion salad.

Clare Ward leads the Italian-influenced pork, Darioʼs herb salt, fresh herbs, pear mostarda & bar pork, Darioʼs herb salt, fresh herbs, pear mostarda & and mains like Kirkʼs porchetta, made with Niman Ranch dandelion salad.

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