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At the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute, we have a wide range of specialists in all areas of heart and vascular care, so there’s no need to go anywhere else for the latest options.

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We offer the latest options for every type of aortic disease, including aneurysm, dissection and genetic disorders. We offer:

Our physicians offer the latest options for the most complicated cardiac valve conditions, including:

• Rapid transfer for aortic emergencies

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• Multidisciplinary team of specialists offering accurate diagnosis and leading-edge treatments

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• Comprehensive program specializing in diagnostic imaging, consultation and surgical or endovascular therapy

• Complex cardiac treatments, such as the Ross procedure

Center for the Comprehensive Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation We diagnose and treat Atrial Fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. We have a wide range of medical and surgical treatment options, including: • 3D mapping and intracardiac ultrasound • Open and minimally invasive Maze procedures • Wireless arrhythmia monitoring

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center Our specialists provide the most comprehensive care possible for patients living with congenital heart disease. We create tailored plans to treat the most complex conditions, including abnormal heart valves, aortic dissection, atrial septal defect and arrhythmias. You will have access to: • Comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services • Close collaboration between surgeons and cardiologists • A close partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help young adults transition to a lifelong care plan

Center for Vascular Care We offer complete care for vascular disease, including prevention, diagnosis, and the most advanced treatments for conditions such as arterio-venous malformation, carotid artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Our services include: • Noninvasive imaging • Minimally invasive options • The most advanced technology

Genetic Aortic and Related Disorders Center Our team has expertise treating inherited connective tissue disease and cardiovascular disorders. We work collaboratively to provide early education, intervention and genetic counseling to patients with various disorders, including Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome and bicuspid aortic valve. We offer: • Access to the expertise of the Aortic Center • Long-term planning and care • A full suite of medical and surgical services

Our specialists work together to develop the coordinated care plan that’s best for you.

Preventive Cardiology and Lipid Clinic Our goal is to help you reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. We will design a treatment plan to suit your unique needs and goals. You’ll benefit from: • Lifestyle changes with support • Innovative treatment methods • Insights from leading-edge research

Center for Advanced Heart Failure We use a combination of medical and surgical therapies to create a unique plan for patients with advanced heart failure, including coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathy. We offer: • The latest innovative surgical techniques • Remote health monitoring • Cardiac transplantation

WORLD-CLASS PHYSICIANS RIGHT HERE AT HOME At the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute, we believe everyone deserves advanced-level care. Our USC Arcadia Hospital offers leading-edge equipment and the peace of mind of working with USC physicians — right in your own community.

And we’re not done there. Our new USC Heart Hospital, set to open within Keck Hospital of USC in 2025, will offer in-suite imaging, in-depth academic research, and the latest innovations, all under the care of top-tier USC physicians. It’s all part of our mission to bring the best possible care to you.

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CONTENTS 12 CONTRIBUTORS 13 MASTHEAD 15 NEWS AND NOTES 22 FAMILY Dealing with death and fun finds for fall

26 DIALOGUE Victor M. Rojas

ART & DESIGN

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Mayakoba Bora Bora and Tokyo New Hotels

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On the Market Vacation Homes The Expert: Annie Carolin Gardening: Hotel Gardens Home Tour

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The Ingredient: Eggplant Trends: picnics, Spanish cuisine, soft serve

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› EDITOR’S FAVORITES

Wellness and travel merge in this issue.

A few highlights …

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Rosewood Mayakoba’s new wellness suites are the perfect balance of indulgence and self-care. More on page 50.

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Napa Valley has no shortage of transformative spas. The one at Meadowood is particularly chic and pampering. More on page 42.

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Feeling in a gym rut? Heimat makes it fun again. Its coworking space makes it easy to get fit, while staying on top of deadlines. Full story on page 30.

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emember when there was such a thing as cold and flu season? Like clockwork, when fall’s first chill set in, so did runny noses, sore throats, and maybe even the occasional fever. Then COVID struck, and there was nothing but COVID. Social distancing and over-sanitizing meant that you were either the healthiest you’d ever been, free of chores like filling humidifiers and downing zinc and vitamin C to cure the common cold, or you got struck down by COVID. There was almost nothing else.

Whether you got hit with COVID or not, the pandemic has made us all more concerned about our health. To that end, this year’s Top Doctors 2022 list might come in handy. Our carefully sourced list has specialists in everything from addiction to allergies, pediatrics to podiatry. It’s worth hanging on to.

And, as we’re all feeling better about being out and about, we’ve culled an amazing sourcebook for travel for the months ahead. Didn’t make it to Europe this summer with the Instagram set? Fret not. Rome and Lake Como are perhaps best experienced in the fall and spring. Thinking about where to go this winter? Whether it’s a family trip with the whole brood or a romantic getaway, we have your guide to all that’s new and happening in the idyllic Mayakoba. Sick of being in a bathing suit? Austin’s charming food, music, and cultural scene—and array of chic hotels— offers something for everyone. And if your officially overwhelmed by browsing all of the new openings and renovations in the Napa Valley, we have you covered with our hotel and experience guide—good for year-round travel. Flip to page 40 and discover our expanded travel section.

Check out the issue and check in with yourself on what you need to feel your best this fall.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Carole Dixon

Sheean Hanlan

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“ROMAN HOLIDAY” PG. 48

Carole Dixon’s career in film, television, and publishing has spanned several continents. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Travel + Leisure, and Robb Report, among others.“I’m looking forward to returning to Greece this fall and exploring some of the more remote islands away from the touristy crowds. For 2023, The Oberoi, Marrakech is on the top of my list— another place I’ve been wanting to return to and this new hotel by one of my favorite brands is a perfect reason.”

Sheean Hanlan is a journalist and artist based in Florence, Italy. After a childhood in the Bahamas, she moved to Malibu to attend Pepperdine University and broke into publishing as associate managing editor of C-Suite Quarterly. Her articles have appeared in various Italian and American media outlets, with a focus on art, travel, and business.

“I’m attending a friend’s wedding in Antibes in October, when the Riviera is less crowded.”

Cathy Li

Kateri Wozny

“DIALOGUE” PG. 26

“CRUISING INTO STYLE” PG. 32

Cathy Li is a junior at Walnut High School, where she serves as the copy editor-in-chief of the Hoofprint newspaper. She loves storytelling in all forms, though she especially likes journalism for its unique blend of fact and truth that at times can be stranger than fiction.

“My friend and I are planning a ‘bookstore crawl’ to visit some of the independent bookstores in Los Angeles.

Although I’m not sure if it’s in the best interest of my wallet/bookshelf space, I’m really looking forward to it!”

Kateri Wozny is an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured in publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Business Insider, Pasadena Weekly, L.A. Downtown News, Malibu Coast Lifestyle, and VC Reporter. She recently graduated with a master’s degree in organizational communication from Arizona State University and resides in Pasadena.

“I’m taking a long trip to New England this fall to see the change in colors and explore the history of the region.”

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Conrad Los Angeles delivers a one-of-a-kind culture- and wellness-infused experience for out-of-towners and locals alike.

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n July, the Conrad Los Angeles made its debut as the first California property from Conrad Hotels & Resorts, anchored within the new Frank Gehry–designed The Grand LA complex.

The hotel’s 305 suites by Tara Bernerd & Partners evoke a midcentury modernist home, featuring a mix of wideplanked pale-oak floors and natural linen walls. For a splurge, book the “Grand Avenue” that’s designed to feel like your own private apartment—the 1,633-square-foot luxe suite sits high atop the 24th floor, offering sweeping city views.

There’s no shortage of onsite culinary options, which

include two signature restaurants from Michelin-starred chef José Andrés: San Laurel and Agua Viva. For the ultimate pampering and restorative retreat, embrace a slower pace at Conrad Spa Los Angeles, a 7,000-square-foot space complete with seven treatment rooms, a curated wellness bar featuring body care and recovery products, an enlightenment lounge, infrared sauna, Gharieni Welnamis wavetable, and private recovery cabins. Explore the spa’s menu through a variety of hyper-personalized, ayurvedic, and innovative treatments paired with cult-beauty lines like Angela Caglia, Codage, and Augustinus Bader. Rooms from $750; hilton.com — S A R A S M O L A

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NEWS + NOTES

OUT OF THE BOX

› Monrovia-based home renovation brand Semihandmade is behind some of the most popular kitchens and spaces online—just ask tastemakers Athena Calderone, Justina Blakeney, and Sarah Sherman Samuel. For those seeking a faster way to renovate their kitchen, Semihandmade launched a new sister brand, Boxi, that offers fully assembled cabinets built in the U.S. and available to order online. Boxi’s curated selection of eight door styles ranges from the classic white Shaker to the on-trend light wood slab, with a “quick ship” program that gets the most popular styles to customers in just one to two weeks. boxibysemihandmade.com —SARA SMOLA

ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME › Unplug from your tech and connect with nature this fall as global long-distance hiking series Highlander launches in the U.S. for the first time in Big Bear Lake, September 27–October 2. The inaugural event offers three different formats for novice to advanced hikers: a 60-mile, five-day journey; 30-mile, three-day journey; and 15-mile weekend adventure. Participants will navigate and conquer physical and mental obstacles throughout the trail, leaving them with a feeling of accomplishment and a new outlook on life. $299–$549; highlanderadventure.com — S . S .

GOLDEN GIRLS

› The coveted Gold Award is the highest achievement

earned by a Girl Scout, requiring at least 80 hours of planning and implementation on a challenging project that is innovative and impactful. This summer, over 200 young women were honored at the 2022 Gold Award Ceremony by the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Projects tackled topics like literacy, homelessness, discrimination, environmental issues, mental health, and food insecurity. Several scouts partnered with local organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, Los Angeles Zoo, Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, and South Pasadena Unified School District to create a lasting impact on the community for generations to come. girlscoutsla.org — S . S .

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INSIDE OUT › Summer may be coming to an end but we’re not quite ready to move the party indoors. Los Angeles showroom L’Atelier Paris Haute Design (leatelierparis. com) specializes in made-tomeasure, professional-grade ranges and kitchens designed for both indoors and out. We tapped L’Atelier’s co-founder and creative director, Maria Moraes, to share her advice on how to make the most of your outdoor space all year long.

Any must-haves for outdoor entertaining?

MM: We always look at having an outdoor kitchen designed and configured in a way that brings happiness year-round. Additionally, a custom bar area for creating your favorite cocktails is a must!

living to the next level all year long. Entertaining outdoors is not just for the daytime and summer months—I love entertaining outside in the evening, as well as in the fall and spring.

Light a fire and enjoy.

What are the benefits of having an outdoor kitchen?

MM: Having an outdoor kitchen allows you to live outdoors fully, as you are not having to continuously make laps inside to gather things needed for outdoor entertaining. A L’Atelier Paris kitchen helps bring outdoor

Tips for planning an outdoor entertaining area?

MM: Start with luxurious finishes and colorways that will transform and last through each se ason.

L’Atelier Paris is all about iconic design that withstands time through design and luxury. — S . S

Pasadena Page Turner › L.A. native Mimi Slawoff ’s newly released book, Oldest Los Angeles,

delves into the city’s ethnically diverse culture dating back to the 18th century.

Slawoff pulls from her experience as a veteran travel journalist, crafting an engaging and informative narrative that’s chock-full of insider stories and fun facts. The book highlights the city’s oldest neighborhoods, buildings, and businesses, including several familiar picks, such as Vroman’s Bookstore, Fair Oaks Pharmacy, and Rose Bowl Stadium. $21; reedypress.com — S . S .

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

› Located in the heart of Downtown Pasadena, Playhouse Village serves as the crossroads of rich culture, thriving commerce, and a tight-knit community that is home to over 45 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Recently, the Playhouse Village Foundation formed as a charitable 501(c)3 nonprofit that will raise funds and attract sponsorships to revitalize public spaces and streetscapes within Playhouse Village for all to enjoy. playhousevillagefoundation. org — S . S .

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FOOD NEWS

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Make your reservations now for some of these new spots with great patios, entertainment, and fan-favorite foods. BY C A R O L E D I XO N Room, and hotel in Hollywood has welcomed Lemon Grove After a two-year closure, The Royce steakhouse at The Langham is by celebrity chef Marcel Vigneron for dinner and weekend open with new chef de cuisine Jorge Delgado. Expect returning brunch. The “clean” farmers market menu features squash favorites along with flavors from Morocco, Japan, Thailand, blossom pizza and five-spiced French toast. and the Mediterranean, plus grass-fed and Wagyu cuts A few blocks away in the Vinyl District, Lincoln of meat from Australia and Tasmania that can Carson’s French-forward Mes Amis is finally open be topped with bone-marrow chimichurri and at the Thompson hotel featuring duck pâté en Tabasco béarnaise. croûte with black truffle, fruits de mer, steak Continuing that theme, Mastro’s Ocean Club au poivre, and chocolate souffle, which can recently opened a sprawling 14,000-squareall be enjoyed in a lush brasserie setting by foot space that includes private rooms, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio.

Nearby, chef Brandon Kida has flipped patios, and a piano lounge just steps from L.A. Live. Popular staples include seafood his former Go Go Bird spot (now in Culver towers, 16 different cuts of USDA Prime City) in Columbia Square into the swanky steak, lobster mashed potatoes, butter pound Gunsmoke with a garden patio. Standouts on GUNSMOKE cake, signature martinis, and a wine list with the Nikkei meets SoCal menu include tuna tar1,100 varietals. tare and ham, fried quail, and mushrooms served The George is a proper new American restaurant in in an escargot dish swimming in garlic and butter Pasadena on East Washington Blvd. that harkens back to the with French bread.

Golden Age of fine dining and elegant libations. This is the perfect perch for a three-olive martini and a shrimp cocktail On the Move or wedge salad, but the restaurant also hosts a weekly Sunday Acclaimed Hong Kong chef Tony Ho has expanded from jazz brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring herb-crusted steak Altadena to Chef Tony Dim Sum in Old Pasadena, while Ramen and eggs with frites.

Nagi from Tokyo (and Century City) by chef Satoshi Ikuta has opened in Arcadia at Westfield Santa Anita. Bestia alumnus Music for Your Ears—and Palate Lord Maynard Llera, who started a pandemic pop-up out of Chess Park Lounge in Glendale, formerly Chess Park Tavern the family home in Arcadia serving Filipino crispy pork belly, pre-pandemic, has reopened for live music with dinner and noodles, and bowls, has opened brick-and-mortar spot Kuya drinks seven nights a week. Fanny’s Restaurant at the Academy Lord on Melrose near Western. Vivian Ku’s beloved Taiwanese Museum has added the “Hello, Gorgeous” live music series by café from Silver Lake, Pine and Crane, has expanded to DTLA KCRW’s Jason Bentley. The Aster members’ club, Cabaret with a modern, museum-quality café and patio.

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In our family, the topic ignited an uncomfortable milestone in parenting: when you realize your child inherited a quality that you desperately didn’t want to pass on.

For my son, who’s 6, born in the middle a few years before and after his two sisters, he has the thing I didn’t want any of my kids to get—an anxiety spiral that ensues when I start thinking about death. Poor kid.

It’s probably universally human to try to avoid thinking about the fact that we’ll die. For elementary-school-aged me, the thoughts interrupted sleep, brought me to tears, and induced painful tummy aches. I have the best parents; they comforted me when I was upset. I don’t know what they could have done, but when these thoughts raced in, I processed them alone. I felt incredibly small existing in the 22 PA S A D E N A

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infinite nature of the universe coupled with the unknown of what happens when we die. I carried this weight before I learned words to articulate my reality. I observed that death wasn’t something adults talked about easily. My grandpa “went to a better place,” and I did not attend his funeral.

Our cat was hit by a car, and within a few weeks we’d bought a new one.

When my kids started preschool, I found the director of their school caring, intentional, and openly gothic. She has black hair and bangs, and when she wears one of her sleeveless calico-print dresses I can see across her shoulder the green-tattooed branches of a dead tree and two ravens. Gothic yes, morose no. Death befits her as she unsqueamishly leads parent-education lectures on how to talk about the topic with our 3- and 4-year-olds. I can’t think of a better witness for me when it happened.

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◗ We’d met up with one of my high school friends,

of death so they know how normal and not crazy they are and the conversation shifted while my son was listening in. when the death of something makes big feelings bubble up There are some years of parenting when your kids don’t really in their bodies. If we adults weren’t aware of our feelings get that they’ll die, and there are many years that they do. when we were kids, if we didn’t see adults showing their As I watched the reality sink in for my feelings when something died, we can son, I wanted to take the news back consider why it’s hard for us to think and protect him. By bedtime his quesabout death. We can ask ourselves why We actually want our tions had ramped up, escalating to tears we feel uncomfortable. We can allow kids to witness the and the belief that he would never sleep ourselves, like the group at the park, complicated nature of again. His worry fed my dread, and I to lean on each other and community didn’t know what to say. I just felt really rituals to move through the loss. death so they know how bad, like I’d done something wrong not The night my son experienced his normal and not crazy first death-worry spiral, he did evenrealizing what he’d heard my friend say they are when the death about her grandfather’s passing. tually fall asleep. I’ve since turned our of something makes Flustered and exhausted, I picked director’s words into a mantra. We see big feelings bubble up my phone, opened the notes seca dead bug or lizard unmoving in the up in their bodies. tion, and, sure enough, I’d been paying sun and it’s now easier for me to talk attention the night our preschool direcabout each living thing, its beginning, tor gave her dark but brilliant lecture. its lifetime, and its end. I’m finding that “Kids are literal and concrete,” she’d said. While my adult talking about death is bringing my mortality, my reality as a brain spiraled into hyperdimensional galaxies, she reminded living thing to light—which feels more than anything like a big me that my son is mostly wondering about what physically relief. Talking about it diminishes my fear and worry about happens to a body when it dies. “Each living thing in our world my end and reminds me how right now I can cry, I can love, I has its own special lifetime,” our director had said. “There are can sing. Now that the cat is out of the bag, it’s very healing beginnings and endings and lifetimes in between.” to practice this over and over (sometimes spiraling, sometimes In the picture book The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise not), right alongside my thoughtful and curious kids.

Brown, a group of children find a fallen bird in the park. To deal with the death, they do everything kids do and nothing adults do when something dies (like they don’t talk around the reality of the death, act like nothing happened, or put a positive spin on the situation).

The kids in the story observe and examine the body to confirm that the bird is dead. They express their emotions matter-of-factly. Brown writes that the “children were very sorry the bird was dead and could never fly again.” Then they create a ritual around the death, something kids do naturally through play. “But they were glad they had found it, because now they could dig a grave in the woods and bury it. They could have a funeral and sing to it the way grown-up people did when someone died.”

◗ Death is a hard and scary time no matter someone’s age, and each of us needs some time to process it when it happens, grieve the loss, and remember the reality that someday their own special lifetime will end, as well as the special lifetimes of their loved ones. Brown’s conclusion to the story goes like this, “And every day, until they forgot, they went and sang to their little dead bird.” They took the time they needed, and, in time, they moved on.

As our children’s teachers, we can demonstrate that it’s OK to show grief and feel an honest mix of feelings. We actually want our kids to witness the complicated nature

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FA M I LY

CHANGING SEASONS Beautiful, fun finds for fall.

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› Los Angeles children’s clothing brand OMAMImini maintains a sense of place. Like the greater community surrounding its flagship store at Row DTLA, designs remain cognizant of L.A.’s diversity, from the red carpets to its Californiacool beach culture and urban minimalism.

Founder and creative director Ola Omami also brings influences from her international upbringing and studies in Russia, Israel, Canada, and the Netherlands.

The fall 2022 collection mixes the playful proportions of overcoats and special occasion dresses with a fall color palate featuring black, cream, plum, and pumpkin pie. omamimini.com

POP OF JOY

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delivers balloons, party supplies, and gifts up to 10 miles from its Pasadena shop. You can also browse online and order latex and mylar balloon bouquets and birthday balloongrams (from $25) for same-day pickup. Up the wow factor for a party with a custom balloon garland or backdrop.

The shop’s incredibly creative owners can incorporate flowers, names, shapes, characters, or nearly anything you request to fit a holiday or event theme. For first-dayof-school pictures, order a personalized hot air balloon or gumball machine balloon arrangement decorated with your child’s grade. ohshiny.co

THE MORE YOU KNOW

› Known as “America’s funniest science writer,” Mary Roach has released

Packing for Mars for Kids to answer kids’ questions about traveling

to Mars. Roach knows her audience—elementary and middle school students—focusing several chapters on the pertinent topic of dealing with bodily fluids in no-gravity environments. Roach is also known for her well-researched books on death and dying. Stiff, which is written for adults but contains everything needed to answer kid-generated questions, covers human cadavers, while Spook focuses on scientific stories about the afterlife. wwnorton.com

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VICTOR M. ROJAS

Director of TRIO programs at Mt. San Antonio College

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ith more than two decades of experience helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in higher education, Boyle Heights native Victor M. Rojas became director of TRIO programs—federal programs to increase access to higher education for economically disadvantaged students—at Mt. San Antonio College in 2017. Later, he organized Mt. SAC’s branch of Rising Scholars, which assists previously incarcerated individuals and others impacted by the penal system (mtsac.edu/rising-scholars). Here, Rojas discusses his efforts to reduce recidivism and combat negative stereotypes through academic and mental health supports. — BY C AT H Y L I

How would you describe Rising Scholars?

We empower students to thrive. The beauty of our program is that we have four different pathways, so we help individuals anywhere on their educational trajectory. The first is for people looking to complete their high school diploma or GED. The second is for any certificates students might need for a job they’re looking to get. The third is our associate’s degree pathway, and the fourth is our four-year transfer pathway. Rising Scholars doesn’t have a set curriculum, but one thing we’re very conscientious of is holistic development of our students. We are not taught the soft skills we need by the educational system. We help students inside and outside of the

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classroom through workshops, seminars, and cultural activities. We also partner with the L.A. Public Defender’s Office so we can offer the students the option to have their records expunged and the L.A. Parole Office to have an alternative to incarceration.

Why is Rising Scholars important?

Our prison system does not work. It’s punitive, not rehabilitative. We don’t train individuals who were incarcerated to be productive members of society when they come out, so the likelihood of recidivism is going to be pretty high. Programs like ours can be that plug to stop the leaking in the pipeline and help lower the recidivism rate. A lot of my students were labeled criminals or burdens on society, but a lot

of times, society did not afford them the opportunities that others may have had. We tell folks, whether on or off campus, that we’ve all made mistakes and that mistakes do not define who we are. Sharing that message with our campus community has been important because once they have an opportunity to interact with our students, they see that these individuals are super ambitious, super motivated to succeed, and those preconceived ideas disappear.

What’s one of your favorite memories related to Rising Scholars?

I am going to preface my story by saying that we tell our students that they are scholars, learned persons with specialties in a given branch of knowledge. I n my office, I hire some of my students to be assistants, and one day, we got a big shipment of T-shirts. I got here early in the morning, and we were trying to push those boxes into our backroom so they’re not in the way as people walk in. We’re all sweating and whatnot, and I asked one of my assistants, “Hey, can you help carry these boxes to the back?” My student says, “Mr. Rojas, I came to college so that I wouldn’t have to move boxes. I’m a scholar now; I do the heavy lifting with my brain.” He was joking and ended up helping me move the boxes, but it was gratifying to me because it showed that he knows that he’ll get further working with his head than his hands.

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ART & DESIGN

JULIAN BEDEL

FOLLOW YOUR NOSE Two artists pivot to perfumery with exotic scents designed to transport you mentally and emotionally.

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n 2004, two Americans won the Nobel Prize for showing how scents directly signal cells in the body.

Inspired by this research, Argentinian painter Julian Bedel pivoted to perfumery as a new artistic medium and founded luxury fragrance house Fueguia 1833 six years later. “When I was painting, I didn’t feel that I had the capability of delivering the impact I was hoping to get with my work,” Bedel recalls. “To put it simply, I wasn’t good enough.” By harnessing the olfactory power of plants instead, Bedel has been prolific—his line has over 100 scents—and finds himself reaching a global audience.

Although scent is connected to memory and experience, sometimes you will find a familiar smell in a foreign place.

The effect can be profoundly emotional and even disorienting. For example, araucariaceae trees in the Andes are similar to Northern California’s redwoods, but that doesn’t mean Patagonia smells like the Bay Area.

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his muse, Bedel initially hoped to bottle the scent of his homeland by capturing the smell of the pine trees and the absence of scent in the glaciers. He continues to lean heavily on wood and air (“ozonic” in scent speak) notes in his work. New perfumes continue to transport the nose by painting other exotic aromatic landscapes, such as Milonga Verde’s smoky dark wood of the countryside outside Buenos Aires.

“There isn’t a single person on the planet that doesn’t like a wood scent,” Bedel says. Humans regulate the perception of dangers—opportunities for reproduction or survival—through our noses, he adds. “Wood is stability, your house, your bed, things that help you live better.” Also popular are plant-derived ceremonial resins such as frankincense, myrrh, and breu—Amazonian almaciga tree resin revered in Central and South America for its calming and focusing aromatherapeutic properties and used heavily in Francisco Costa’s beauty line, Costa Brazil.

Thanks to that Nobelwinning research, science can now decipher the spiritual power of perfume. “The brain is very sensitive—the body starts to create changes before you’re even aware you’re smelling something,”

says Bedel, explaining that scent can trigger hormonal shifts subconsciously.

“Ambrette seed can increase estrogen production, while a type of valerian can slow down the perception of time passing by lowering blood pressure.” Different cultures use these biological effects to their advantage.

After a life-changing trip to the Amazon in his native Brazil, Costa, who is also women’s creative director of Calvin Klein Collection, returned home to New York City with breu. Through testing, Costa discovered that the resin is also antimicrobial and soothing when applied topically. It’s now the cornerstone of Kaya Anti-Aging Face Oil ($125), Body Cream ($54), and Bath Salts ($125), and the Costa Brazil Vela Jungle Candle ($165, livecostabrazil .com), imparting its rainforest fragrance and skin benefits.

While Costa Brazil’s signature scent has notes of ripe citrus and wet pine needles, Fueguia’s bestselling fragrance is akin to an anti-perfume. Bedel crafted Muskara Phero J (Muskara Phero J, $360, fueguia.com) to transmit the wearer’s natural skin scent. “Everyone smells different when they spray it on, but they get a lot of compliments,” he says.

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HOLY CHIC Los Angeles’s most stylish new sanctuary is rooted in wellness and community.

H E I M AT ’ S P I L AT E S ST U D I O

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uring those first few weeks of the pandemic, it was almost impossible not to explore the world of virtual fitness. Gym rats and couch potatoes alike were wooed by the anytime/all-the-time schedule, the variety… the absence of having to fight traffic and find parking in order to get to the class on time. However, years later, and we’re all remembering how great it can feel to leave the house for everything from a workout to actually going to work.

Understanding the human need to build community, Heimat has opened what might be the city’s most beautiful and versatile social wellness space.

Located at the corner of La Brea and Romaine Street, the centrally located five-story, 75,000-square-foot structure is rooted in wellness. Floor one features a lobby and juice bar; an

amphitheater-style spin studio that can also host screenings; a boot camp room with boxing bags and Technogym’s Skillrun treadmills and benches; a group fitness room for strength and movement classes; and light-filled spaces with a range of cardio machines and weights, as well as potted succulents and jellyfish lantern chandeliers. On floor two, you’ll find locker rooms— amenities include spacious showers with private changing areas and Dyson styling tools—as well as the spa and nail salon. Continue walking up the stairs— which feature graffiti courtesy of artist Mr. Brainwash—and you’ll hit the third floor, complete with yoga room, Pilates reformer room, Technogym Kinesis-wall room, additional strength machines, personal training and physical therapy areas, and stretching space.

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The restaurant Mother Tongue, from Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina, is open to the public and features a menu of global comfort foods made clean by focusing on the dishes’ nutritional benefits. The vibrant space commands indoor and outdoor areas on the fourth floor, which it also shares with the members-only rooftop area, outfitted with a swimming pool, plush lounge chairs, cabanas, and fitness deck.

Come to the fifth floor and discover the social co-working space, which includes a mix of circular booths, tables and chairs, lounges, a library, and even a kitchen. Martin Brudnizki (The Pendry West Hollywood) designed floors four and five, and the spaces are a plush, inviting, colorful, and welcome departure from the generic co-working spaces or coffee shops many of us were exiled to when working from home started to feel confining.

Club membership starts at $350/ month, with parking (valet only) being $5 per visit or $30 monthly. All classes (everything from reformer Pilates, barre, and yoga to bootcamp, spin, and strength) are included with membership and can be booked in advance on the app. To encourage a sense of community, Heimat also has a robust range of programming—everything from meditation, breathwork sessions, and astrology workshops to comedy shows and live music on the pool deck. heimat.com

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ART & DESIGN S U N S E T B A R BY N AT E B E R KU S

CRUISING INTO STYLE

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hen Celebrity Cruises asked renowned American interior designer Nate Berkus and British interior designer Kelly Hoppen, CBE, to bring their exclusive visions to the new Celebrity Beyond ship, both were immediately onboard.

“All of the spaces are designed with luxury and relaxation at their heart,” says Hoppen. “It’s a unique opportunity for passengers to sail away quite literally from the stresses of modern life and explore an alternative style of travel.”

The ship set sail in late April from the U.K. with destinations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and is set to arrive in the U.S. in October. Both designers integrated a modern yet luxurious approach, with Berkus focusing on a Moroccan-inspired style for the Sunset Bar, with a pergola-covered entrance.

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Berkus says the bar is almost twice as large as previous versions on other Celebrity ships.

“I was inspired by the international beach clubs I’ve been to in places like Mexico, Europe, and South America,” says Berkus. “They always feel so effortlessly chic and elegant yet casual. It’s all about going straight from the pool to cocktail hour with minimal effort and I really wanted it to feel like a destination.”

Hoppen designed The Retreat section, an intimate, calming resort space for guests that includes iconic suites and veranda staterooms with new color palettes and decor, redesigned twostory villas with plunge pools, private terrace and lounge furniture, rooftop garden with seating in a private atmosphere, main pool area on the resort deck with sun-lounging seats, two-story sundeck with secluded cabanas, chic seating areas, pools, stylish lounge for guests to unwind in, and red-marble and plush-velvet elements in the Luminae restaurant.

“It is important that The Retreat’s design blurred the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living,” says Hoppen. “Having been fortunate enough to have traveled the world, I have been inspired by many things I have seen and experienced within this design so that we would be able to capture all the needs that the passengers will have and expect.”

Consumers can shop the looks ($50–$6,000) that Berkus and Hoppen created through houzz.com by searching “Celebrity Cruises.” In addition, the designers share top tips on how to recreate modern and elegant looks at home.

“Don’t be swayed by trends or what your mom or best friend thinks you should do,” says Berkus. “The best interiors are ones that feel deeply personal and where people took risks.”

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TRAVEL Fall is Here!

The weather is enjoyable, and if you don’t have travel plans ready to go, here are a few destinations to inspire that perfect fall getaway.

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THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS Known for its first-to-market, sought after restaurants, The Cosmopolitan is serving up some of the most delicious bites in Las Vegas. The newest, Superfrico, will take you on a mind-altering full sensory journey through explosive flavors, mouthwatering textures, and original techniques. It’s ItalianAmerican Psychedelic and it’s unforgettable.

Momofuku is a place to celebrate with friends. Chef and founder David Chang took inspiration from locations around the world and created an experience where crafted cocktails and dishes go hand-in-hand with the open kitchen. Here, there’s always something to see.

Scarpetta creates bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients, making simple dishes simply unforgettable. Like their signature spaghetti with tomato and basil, or their veal chop Parmigiano.

Find your fill at The Cosmopolitan with a $150 dining credit on us. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

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With a showstopping 160 boutiques, exclusive dining venues and unlimited thrilling attractions, the iconic destination provides one-of-akind experiences plus a curated collection of world-renowned galleries for the global traveler.

Explore extravagant offerings at the only Regis Galerie location in the world. Boasting world-renowned collections of art, antiques, jewelry and home décor from acclaimed artists, the prominent boutique allows guests to procure timeless pieces. Within the 20,000-square-foot showroom, guests can find one of the largest collections of Lladró porcelain, hundreds of rare, museum-quality jade sculptures, Chinese and Japanese Cloissonné and more.

Be immersed in conceptual animation art at Animazing Gallery, exclusively at The Shoppes. Animazing Gallery focuses on American illustrators with pieces from Charles M. Schulz, best known for his Snoopy comic strip, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss and more.

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Additionally, Peter Lik Gallery and Wyland Signature Galleries call The Shoppes home. A showcase of fine art, Peter Lik Gallery provides a display of timeless landscapes including sunsets and towering skyscrapers, while Wyland Signature Galleries offers an exhibit of emerging and established artists through sculptures, paintings and more.

With a range of extraordinary gallery experiences, The Shoppes is an art-lovers haven in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Food, art, gardens—and of course, music—is all here in the heart of Texas.

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ith tech and music industry folks floating down to SXSW in Austin every March, wise travelers avoid the springtime throngs in the “live music capital of the world” and visit during fall instead. Here’s our guide to this vibrant hub of world-class barbecue, family-friendly breweries, outdoor activities, art museums, and some of the best hotels in the country. ◗ The Proper

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Austin’s Proper hotel, the brand’s first foray outside of California, is designer Kelly Wearstler’s ode to Texas-inspired elegance. Plenty of coastal-chic influences made their way into the 244-room building, which also includes 99 residences. Lots of wood details and Craftsman influences give

the rooms added warmth, while floor-to-ceiling windows help bring the city views inside without letting in heat or noise. A fifth-floor pool for hotel guests means there’s plenty of space for sunning and swimming.

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$6 ticket gives you free rein to wander the lush, 28-acre grounds of Zilker Metropolitan Park in the heart of

downtown, where themed gardens like the Mabel Davis Rose Garden give way to koi ponds, manicured lawns, and carefully cultivated

native plants. ◗ While downtown, do as the locals do and hit up Ranch 616, a classic South Texas–style icehouse—an indoor/outdoor beer joint built to beat the heat.

This one comes complete with cooling misters on the patio. ◗ Austin is a brewery hotspot, and Hold Out Brewing has plenty of local libations on draft, including some rather tropical IPAs, in taster, half-pint, or full-pint sizes.

◗ Soho House

For those who never want to leave

the uber-private atmosphere that a Soho House breeds, rooms here range from cozy to extra large—think beige walls and a neutral, textured palette accented with pops of jewel-tone velvet and eclectic fixtures. Located right on South Congress within the Music Lane development, this property, opened in 2021, marks the first Texas location for the UK-based brand. There’s plenty of shared space in the club if you’re a member, but keep in mind that outside guests are limited.

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is dominated by a walking avenue flanked on both sides by houses that have been converted into taverns.

◗ Rainey Street

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vintage, then there’s Texas vintage. Check out the monthly sale at City-Wide Vintage if it’s running during your visit, or wander up and down South Congress for plenty of one-off secondhand stores.

-Everything’s bigger in Texas, of course, and that goes for swimming pools, too. How about a three-acre outdoor pool?

Seriously, Barton Springs—a giant swimming hole that’s fed from a set of underground springs—is beloved by locals, so it’s worth the hype.

◗ Auberge Resorts, Commodore Perry Estate

Designer Ken Fulk approached the task of reimagining the 1928 Commodore Perry Estate with an eye toward preserving the history and personality of the original residence.

Now part of the Auberge Resorts collection, this sprawling Italianate manor offers guests their choice of five suites available in the original mansion or a rooms or suite at The Inn, a newly built hotel with three floors

of additional guest rooms. Located on 10 acres and complete with the original pool intact, the grounds now also boast Lutie’s Garden Restaurant, named for the estate’s late first lady, who was known for throwing lavish soirées. For those looking for a truly boutique experience, it doesn’t get any more unique than a refurbished mansion in the middle of Texas.

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at the University of Texas, the Blanton Museum is one of the largest university art museums in the country and offers free admission every Thursday. ◗ There’s nothing like looking for vinyl in a music town, and Breakaway Records is one of the best and located just a mile from the hotel.

-Every night, right before sunset, swarms of bats

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emerge from their perch under the Congress Bridge.

If you catch it at the right moment, this natural phenomenon feels utterly magical.

◗ Thompson Austin

One of the newest luxury boutique hotels in town, the Thompson Austin officially opened its doors in January 2022.

But being brand new hasn’t stopped this downtown guesthouse from attracting quite a few visitors. A bigger-in-Texas outdoor pool and on-site food and beverage offerings that include two spots from James Beard–winner ​​ Mashama Bailey, mean there’s plenty to love at this 212room skyscraper.

Bailey’s reputation in Savannah precedes her, as The Grey Market and Diner Bar both have counterparts in Georgia, and expertly execute a high-brow/ low-brow effect.

Darker and more masculine than some other new properties in town, the Thompson is flanked by a little-sister hotel, the Tommie, just like in Hollywood.

By pairing the two, parent company Hyatt can ensure there’s something for everyone in their corner of downtown.

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you eat one thing in Austin, make it the brisket at Franklin Barbecue, the incredible, local, smoked-meats purveyor, which is so popular it launched its own PBS series. ◗ Speakeasy culture is back, or maybe it never left, and Here Nor There is as decadent as they come. Downloading the app is the secret to getting in if you’re new in town. ◗ Whether it’s biking, swimming, jogging, or boating, Lady Bird Lake has it all. This local haven is bustling on weekends, so stake your claim early if you’re in an outdoorsy mood.

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This sprawling, canyon-set retreat has been an icon since it first opened in 1979. The fires in 2020 unfortunately claimed a portion of the property, but don’t let that

deter you from experiencing what is still the valley’s most idyllic resort.

Thirty-six lodgestyle rooms and suites designed by Howard Backen continue to welcome guests,

while the rest of the property is in the process of being thoughtfully reimagined. Head to the three-pool complex, which was completed in 2019 and will soon be accompanied

◗ Four Seasons

Resort and Residences Napa Valley

One of the area’s newer properties, the Four Seasons

Resort and Residences Napa Valley settled into the flats of the Calistoga region in November 2021 with 85 rooms on 22.5 acres.

First-timers to the Napa region will appreciate its central location and on-site Elusa Winery, featuring small-lot wines by winemaker Jonathan Walden and consulting winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown.

The array of room options (from 480-square-foot standard rooms to a 3,450-squarefoot, four-bedroom Residential Villa

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with pool) makes it ideal for a variety of travelers.

The modern farmhouse–style property has also just appointed Rogelio Garcia as executive chef of Truss Restaurant and Bar, and is set to announce a fine-dining concept shortly. fourseasons.com

◗ Solage

When it debuted in 2007, Solage was Auberge Resorts’ answer to a younger, hipper Napa option. But as the region has evolved, so has the property. Located across from the Four Seasons in Calistoga, Solage just underwent a $30 million full renovation, completed in May 2021, that includes a new poolside restaurant, Picobar, newly built suites, and renovated guest rooms and public spaces. This season, guests of the 22-acre, 89room, bungalowstyle property— one of the few in the area that is child friendly—can enjoy an array of new experiences, including poolside cabana packages, margarita carts and Mezcal tastings at Picobar, and a private patio pizzamaking experience available to guests booking certain rooms with individual outdoor spaces. aubergeresorts .com

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by Forum, Meadowood’s new restaurant, which will serve three meals a day and also offer a 20-person private dining room. Hike around the 250acre property, make time for a game of tennis, recharge in the spa, and of course, don’t miss The Wine Center to explore the region’s best wines. meadowood.com

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◗ Poetry Inn

Napa Valley

There are few places more romantic than Poetry Inn. Perched on a hill overlooking Yountville—as well as the owners’ Cliff Lede Vineyards—the boutique property’s five suites measure 950 to 1,450 square feet and feature wood-burning fireplaces, limestone bathrooms with soaking tubs, and west-facing terraces that are as conducive to morning couples yoga (there’s no gym, but rooms include yoga mats and kettlebells) as they are to watching the sunset with a glass of Cliff Lede Cab. As part of its 2021 design refresh, Poetry Inn worked with a

landscape architect to create an on-site private hiking trail, leading 500 feet above the inn, where it connects to the public Rector Reservoir Wildlife Area trail. Those returning from the hike in the morning will particularly enjoy the acclaimed three-course breakfast from chef Lynn Vita, utilizing seasonal ingredients, many sourced from the property’s own garden. poetryinn .com

◗ Stanly Ranch

As the newest property to open in the region—and Auberge Resorts’ third in Napa Valley, not including Calistoga Ranch, which burned down in the fires

of 2020—Stanly Ranch makes its mark with 135 cottages on 700 acres at the southern end of the valley, making it ideal for those coming in from the Oakland (50 miles) or San Francisco (58 miles) airports. The modern-industrial resort—expanses of glass, concrete floors, swaths of wood—is prime for discovering the region’s nearby boutique wineries.

Taking wellness to a new level, the one-acre, sevenbuilding Halehouse functions as an entire well-being center, designed to help guests achieve customized wellness goals— from training effectively for

a marathon to recovering from injuries. aubergeresorts.com

◗ Montage

Healdsburg

Technically in Sonoma (just 13 miles from the Santa Rosa airport),

the 258-acre, 130-room Montage Healdsburg opened in January 2021 and was an immediate hit with couples and families alike looking for an escape from the city. On-site, vineyards and

22,000 preserved oak trees complement the expansive pool and provide stunning views from every angle. Dine at the property’s Hazel Hill for terroir-to-table, alfresco fare or enjoy the view from the lobby’s Scout Field Bar, with a mix of cocktails, local craft beers, and of course the region’s wine. However, one of the best things about the property is its location. Hop in the courtesy car for a quick lift to downtown Healdsburg, full of charming shops, cafes, and winetasting rooms. Or partake in one of the Montage’s new excursions, like the Wine Country Helicopter Adventure, which includes a tour and private tasting experience that extends all the way out to the Pacific Ocean. montagehotels .com

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f you’re still a bit squeamish about flying—and with delays and cancellations across the board, who can blame you—there are still plenty of great road and train trips to take in California, with food and wine as star attractions.

◗ Healdsburg,

Sonoma

Whether you decide to drive or take a short flight out of Burbank or Van Nuys to the Santa Rosa airport, stay at upscale Hotel Healdsburg

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right on the plaza.

You’ll have easy access to The Matheson for drinks and duck confit wings at Roof 106.

Be sure to visit the “wine wall” downstairs in the

main restaurant-bar area with over 88 varietals on tap, including Opus One, by the splash, half, or full glass. Across the park, from the team behind award-winning Single Thread, Little Saint is a farmforward café and marketplace with fresh baked goods, salads, veggies, wine, and cocktails in a café setting with weekly live music.

About 10 minutes away, you can arrange for wine tasting and snacks, an Italian familystyle lunch, or dinner with a portfolio of pairings from three different vineyards amid the redwoods at bucolic SIMI. As one of the oldest and most beautiful female-run wineries in California, it’s also known for a killer sourdough pizza.

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◗ Central Coast

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For a change of scenery, head to Forestville for the Farmhouse Inn’s new cottages and namesake Michelinstarred restaurant, along with the newer, more casual Farmstand patio café, where sizzling seasonal veggie skillets and woodfired pizza are the move.

◗ San Francisco The Kimpton Alton in Fisherman’s

Wharf is drawing a lot attention for its Filipino flagship restaurant Abacá by chef Francis Ang, where Padma Lakshmi of Food Network was filming on a recent visit. The exotic pastry case near the buzzing bar includes an ube mousse and buko lychee cream puff. For brunch, marinated pineapple pork belly with garlic rice and eggs is a crowd pleaser that can also be ordered at dinner.

Le Fantastique

in Hayes Valley is a cool new wine bar and French Japanese spot with meticulously

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crafted crudo bites and petit éclairs topped with caviar by chef and restaurateur Robbie Wilson of Matsuhisa (Aspen) Mattei’s Tavern (Los Olivos), and Bird Dog (Palo Alto).

Another place where you’ll want to sit at the kitchen counter, at the earthy Che Fico Alimentari

(downstairs from the original Che Fico) you can order critically acclaimed chef David Nayfeld’s pizza, pasta, and suppli telefono with fried risotto and fontina.

Empress by Boon

is a seductive fine-dining eatery in Chinatown by

Michelin-starred former Hakkasan executive chef Ho Chee Boon, with stunning views of the bay and a back room for a little more privacy. You can also opt to sit at the bar for bites, the tasting menu, and the sunset.

Hailing from some of the Bay Area’s top restaurants, including Atelier Crenn and Quince, Chez Noir is the first venture from chef-owners Jonny and Monique Black in Carmelby-the-Sea. In a craftsman house, they celebrate the Monterey Peninsula’s bounty with influences from France and

Airport Adjacent If you’re flying in or out of Burbank, don’t overlook FYC Bar + Kitchen, a hidden gem at the boutique Hotel Amarano.

Frequented by entertainmentindustry types, it’s not uncommon to see celebrities nursing a martini at the bar. Order the Korean BBQ wings and sweet potato bravas served with jalapeno honey, avocado, and feta.

Take the train from Grand Central Station to San Luis Obispo with a stop in Santa Barbara.

In San Luis Obispo, the train drops you off at historic, old-school Café Roma. Popular for spinach-ricotta cheese ravioli and braised osso buco Milanese, it also carries the wines of pioneering Baileyana, which produces more than 30 labels from Edna Valley to Paso Robles, including Tangent and True Myth. Another unique option is to dine at Novo in the heart of town, with global cuisine and creek-side view.

If you want to explore the wines further, head to the Baileyana tasting room in an old schoolhouse for cheese, charcuterie, and a few flights overlooking the vines. Or pick up gourmet sandwiches from SLO Provisions or Red Scooter Deli in Paso Robles and head to Chronic Cellars for a tasting and lunch at the outdoor picnic area.

Near the train station in Santa Barbara, a new

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ribeye, NY strip, and filet mignon with roasted bone marrow and classic sauces.

Finch & Fork at the Kimpton Canary Hotel off State Street has been revamped with a sleek modern look and a pedigreed new executive chef, Craig Riker, who worked in L.A. with Evan Funke and Jose Andres.

The menu has a nostalgic comfort feel, from deviled

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eggs with Cajun maple pork belly to white sweet potato soup with truffle oil.

Signature dishes, served alongside 100 Central Coast wine options, include fried chicken “oysters” and Hope Ranch mussels in a coconut curry broth, served with grilled sourdough.

For dessert, try the fire-roasted milkshake with caramelized banana and salted caramel or a s’mores panna cotta with marshmallow fluff and graham cracker crumble. It’s also worth spending the night for brunch with standout chilaquiles or short rib and potato hash with poached eggs and brussels sprouts.

Back behind the wheel, take the 166 East to Cuyama Buckhorn, a revitalized hipster roadside motel,

bar, and restaurant for truly escaping the Central Coast.

After a Sazerac cocktail or glass of local zin, grab a booth or seat at the counter and order the Buckhorn smokehouse platter with Santa Maria tri-tip and dry-rub pulled pork. In the morning, don’t miss an egg delivery from SZ local ranch for a “build your own omelet,” and add housemade chorizo sausage and a side of old-school fluffy buttermilk pancakes. For family fun, plan your visit around the monthly Sunday Chuck-wagon BBQ. On your way back, take Highway 33 through Ojai and stop at The Dutchess bakery by the Rustic Canyon Group from Los Angeles. It serves pastries by day and Burmese food by night, but recently started

sharing some of the savory items from that menu during lunch, such as the Burmese fried chicken. This dish is a two-day process with an overnight buttermilk brine, followed by another all-night dredge, then fried in honey and house-made chili paste–and you will need to order a watermelon Bloody Mary to tame the spice.

◗ San Diego

Easily accessible by train from L.A. into Solana Beach or Old Town, Herb & Sea is a destination seafood spot in Encinitas by Top Chef contestant Brian Malarkey, while Valentina is a charming spot for Spanish paella.

The historic La Valencia in La Jolla is a great option for a beach-view stay in between North County and downtown.

The revamped Mediterranean Room has a brussels

sprout Caesar salad that is entrée size yet leaves you with enough room for a visit to Wayfarer Bread nearby for a pastry.

If you can’t get a table at Callie downtown for the Aleppo chicken, hit the Michelin-guiderecognized Juniper & Ivy in Little Italy for oven-roasted aged duck for two, then walk over to the colorful Wolfie’s Carousel

rotating bar for a memorable nightcap.

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steakhouse has hit the Funk Zone from lauded chef Brad Wise of San Diego.

The modern-meetsretro Rare Society pays homage to the Las Vegas Strip with oysters Rockefeller and craft cocktails, yet is rooted in the Central Coast Santa Maria–style live-fire grilling over red oak. Shared signature meat boards are loaded with 50 oz. of 40-day, dry-aged

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◗ Six Senses

Rome

In fall 2022, Six Senses Rome debuts as the brand’s first Italian property at the UNESCO-listed Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini. The 18th-century palace within the heart of the centro storico in Piazza San Marcello is an ideally

situated base on Via del Corso from which to explore baroque marvels such as Galleria Doria Pamphilj and the Trevi Fountain—or the archeological site of aqueducts and tunnels under it—on foot. The hotel, which underwent renovations on its original central

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staircase and facade, features 95 high-ceilinged rooms and suites with interiors by award-winning, Milan-based Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola.

From the Roman bath adjoining the spa to the rooftop terrace’s organic garden for the property’s own

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epicurean feasts, the space was designed as an ode to classical history. sixsenses.com

◗ W Rome

Located in two 19th-century palazzos about a half a mile from the Spanish Steps, the W Rome, which opened its doors in December 2021, is perhaps the city’s trendiest hotel.

Take the lobby, for instance, and its playful dialogue between a mural by Salvadoran Italian artist Constanza Alvarez de Castro

of a quintessential Roman landscape and the room’s geometricpatterned flooring mirrored in the reflective welcome desks. Designer Meyer Davis Studio merged the palaces’ rich Italian heritage with bold, metallic fixtures and a clash of colorful sofas that lend an art deco feel to its public spaces, 147 rooms, and 15 suites. Lunch on homemade pasta at the property’s Giano restaurant, led by Michelinstarred chef Ciccio

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Sultano. In the evenings, Giardino Clandestino is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and a Sicilian street food–style aperitivo. Later, dive into the Otto Rooftop Bar’s plunge pool or join the party at the W Lounge, which has live music, DJ sets, and a cool cocktail menu, thanks to mixologist Emanuele Broccatelli. marriott.com

◗ Rocco Forte

Hotel de la Ville

Back when the likes

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of Mark Twain and Lord Byron were wayfaring around Italy as part of their Grand Tour of Europe, a certain 18th-century Roman palazzo near Villa Borghese stood out for upper-class travelers. That palace joined the recently renovated Hotel de Russie— home to the romantic Le Jardin de Russie—to become a Rocco Forte hotel in May 2019 after a twoand-a-half-year face-lift. Architect Tommaso Ziffer and in-house design director Olga Polizzi drew inspiration for the property’s modern baroque design from vedute (view) paintings and etchings that grand tourists bought to flaunt their worldliness.

Sophisticated mementos reminiscent of the period decorate the hotel’s 89 rooms and 15 suites.

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◗ Soho House

Rome

If Soho House Rome feels a world away from the city’s tourist attractions, that’s because it is.

Soho’s first Italian property hit the scene in October 2021 near Sapienza, Rome’s oldest and Europe’s largest university, in the forward-thinking San Lorenzo neighborhood.

Modeled on the Pastificio Cerere Foundation building, the 10-story members club is unapologetically modern. It features 49 bedrooms, with hand-painted ceramic lamps from the 1970s remodeled by Italian designer Bitossi exclusively for the Soho House, and 20 long-stay studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The shining star is its 10th-floor rooftop, which has restaurant Cecconi’s Terrazza, pool, bar, and panoramic views of urban life that Colosseum day-trippers tend to overlook. That’s to say nothing of the extensive contemporary Italian art collection hanging in common areas, many bearing subtle religious undertones, by local artists such as Silvia Giambrone, Elisa Montessori, and Gianni Politi. sohohouse.com

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◗ Rosewood

Rome

Opening in 2023, Rosewood Rome will be a prominent fixture among the high-end boutiques of Via Veneto. This new development is made of three 20th-century buildings originally designed by acclaimed Italian architect Marcello Piacentini for the Banca Nazionale del Lavoro. The block-long property will be transformed with interiors by the Melbournebased BAR Studio, which won awards for designing the brand’s Phuket, Hong Kong, Phnom Phen, and Beijing outposts. In true Italian style, the property’s mix of contemporary and traditional aesthetics will allude to il dolce far niente or “the sweetness of

doing nothing.”

Plans include 157 accommodations, 44 of which are suites, a restaurant, lobby cafe, and rooftop bar. rosewoodhotels.com

◗ Maalot

Around the corner from the Trevi Fountain, the Maalot debuted in October 2021 with 30 rooms, designed by RPM Proget’s Roberto Antobenedetto, housed within what was once a 19th-century villa belonging to leading Italian opera composer, Gaetano Donizetti.

The hotel’s gourmet restaurant, Don Pasquale, pays homage to the virtuoso’s most unforgettable comic opera and steals the show in more ways than one: an enormous gold-leafed

chandelier held up by a glass ceiling; brightly colored velvet sofas topped with zebra-print pillows; and a gallery wall studded with tongue-inchic works from Argentinian artist Stanley Gonczanski “Almost Classic”

collection are unforgettable.

The gastronomic haven’s intimate atmosphere merges into an adjacent, sophisticated cocktail bar, which features an extensive rum collection. hotelmaalot.com

Escape to Ponza with Hotel Eden Rome’s Hotel Eden is introducing a new partnership with Access Italy to afford guests the ultimate yacht tour of Ponza, a hidden oasis off the coast of Lazio in the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 50-minute helicopter ride will transport guests from Rome to the island, where they will enjoy a five-hour guided yacht tour of fishing towns and stunning beach coves. Breakfast, onboard champagne lunch, and three-course meal at the hotel’s Il Giardino Ristorante are included. From $9,965; dorchestercollection.com, accessitaly.com

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environment along a mile-long stretch of sand.

While it’s just as charming and free of overdevelopment as it was when it first debuted, a slew of recent updates have made it even more compelling.

Here, our guide to what’s new and noteworthy.

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Since it debuted in 2006, the resort has lured guests with its outstanding service, unforgettable cenotes (book the

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45-minute boat tour to explore the waterways that connect each property and float along the tranquil waters), Greg Norman–designed golf course, and safe, contained

Family heaven. ◗ ROOMS: The 401 rooms and 34 suites range from 436-square-foot standard rooms to 1,495-squarefoot suites and a two-bedroom presidential suite.

Many of the rooms have just been renovated with light, contemporary interiors, with the remainder set to be completed in by

the end of the year. ◗ DINING: The new Tauro Steakhouse offers a martini bar and a vibrant setting overlooking the lagoon, while the new Hix Bar & Lobby Lounge features sushi and small bites. Enjoy Italian fare at Trattoria or Korean BBQ at Ki Beach Bar. ◗ TO DO: The new three-story Maykana beach club debuts this season with five culinary experiences, including Cielo, the first rooftop bar in Mayakoba, as well as areas for lounging, enjoying music, and playing games. fairmont.com

◗ Banyan Tree

Romance at its best. ◗ ROOMS: Even the smallest

accommodations— which measure 1,675 square feet and have private pools—are expansive and secluded. The property’s original 121 casita-style rooms still delight with full-size pools and hot tubs, large bathrooms with outdoor soaking tubs, and complete privacy, but the newly added seven overwater bungalows (with rooftop plunge pools) and 34 beachfront rooms (beach access, outdoor showers, plunge pools, and 2,470 square feet of space) feature warm contemporary architecture and interiors, which exemplify the new direction the

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resort will take when the rest of its accommodations are renovated in the coming year. ◗ DINING: The overwater Thai restaurant Saffron is a favorite for any guest at Mayakoba, but there are 10 additional dining experiences on property, as well as Haab, an injungle culinary arts experience inspired

by Mayan culture. ◗ TO DO: The new contemporary beach club features a single, large infinity-edge pool, expansive indoor/outdoor dining area, and resort shop selling stylish wares from Mexican designers.

Spa fanatics will find bliss in the Rainforest trail, a multistep hydrothermal journey combining steam, sauna, thermal showers, Jacuzzi, and more. banyantree.com

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◗ Rosewood

All-out luxury. ◗ ROOMS: The moment you’re led down the lobby’s spiral staircase to your private boat for an on-water arrival to your villa, it’s immediately

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apparent that you’re headed someplace special. All 129 of the lagoon, ocean view, and beachfront suites and villas feature lush, tropical vistas and a minimum of 788 square feet of indoor space and 498 square feet of outdoor space. However, the newly completed Beachfront Presidential Suite, with 4,415 square feet of interior space and four bedrooms, and the Founder’s Villa— with 16,300 square feet, six bedrooms, beachfront access, media room, and outdoor deck with 92-foot infinity pool—are unparalleled when it comes to luxury accommodations in the area. ◗ DINING: From traditional Mexican fare at Casa Del Lago to coastal cuisine at Punta Bonita and Asianinfluenced Agave Azul, the property has no shortage of diverse Mexican culinary options.

Some of the best include the adults-only Aqui Me Quedo food truck adjacent to

the adults-only pool (strong chance you’ll have the best fish tacos of your life), the alfresco experience La Ceiba, set within the property’s vegetable garden, and the new Zapote Bar, which features a modern atmosphere with live music, speakeasy bar with small-batch tequilas and mezcals, and a menu inspired by both the Yucatan Peninsula and the Middle East. ◗ TO DO: Daily fitness classes at the newly expanded fitness center range from yoga to competitive boot camps. You

don’t have to book a treatment to use the spa’s facilities (a pool with hydrotherapy jets, cold plunge, hot plunge, steam, and sauna), but a compelling menu offers a Mayan shaman consultation, sensory garden ritual, and cenote Temazcal purification. Head to the beach club as a family, but let the kids hang by the family pool while you sneak in some grownup time at the adjacent adult pool. Warning: Any mention of work in front of the staff and they might

force a tequila shot on you. rosewoodhotels.com

◗ Andaz

Youthful energy. ◗ ROOMS: The 214 rooms (including 41 suites), most of which start at 1,107 square feet, have been designed in a contemporary aesthetic, which debuted in 2016 with pops of color from rugs, chairs, and throw pillows.

The 6,475-squarefoot, two-story, three-bedroom Presidential Villa with private pool is the ideal party pad for grown-up spring breaks, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or groups

of friends wanting to get away. ◗ DINING: Nothing here is too formal or quiet. Enjoy a feet-in-the-sand experience at Sotavento, which combines Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors; poolside favorites (burgers, ceviches, aguachiles, and churros) at Tinta del Pulpo; or fully vegan fare at the new VB restaurant. ◗ TO DO: Take a cruise through the lagoon, rise and shine for beach yoga, or book Mayakoba’s sleek 55-foot Van Dutch yacht for a sea excursion to Playa del Carmen or Cozumel. hyatt.com

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ou might need more than a carry-on for this trip, but it will be worth it. As Bora Bora and Japan reopen for travel, there’s no time like the present to take in these dream destinations, which are surprisingly easy to experience in a single trip—especially when you leave it to the Four Seasons. Head from LAX to PPT (Papeete Tahiti) on an eighthour flight on Air Tahiti Nui or Air France, then hop on a 45-minute flight to Bora Bora (BOB) and allow the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora to transport you directly to the hotel via luxury yacht. Next, head to NRT (Narita) on Air Tahiti Nui for an 11-hour, nonstop flight, which restarts in November.

There is no shortage of return options home from Tokyo, but consider Zipair, the new wallet-conscious subsidiary of Japan Airlines, which recently launched daily direct flights from Tokyo Narita to LAX. Follow our guide below for some of the best ways to experience these bucket-list locales.

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◗ Bora Bora Bliss Covering over 2 million square miles with more than 118 islands to choose from, the Society Islands of Tahiti have been dubbed the “romantic center of the universe,” and at the epicenter of that world is the

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora.

Arrive at the resort by yacht for a dramatic entry, cruising past mossy green mountains and dormant volcanoes shrouded in clouds until you spot the iconic overwater bungalows on stilts amid the clear-pale turquoise lagoon.

If you are traveling with family and prefer a more residential setup,

the property has recently completed a renovation, which includes two- and threebedroom beachfront villa estates that offer privacy and views of towering Mount Otemanu.

Another perk of the indoor-outdoor living areas: large infinityedge pools and wooden decks with alfresco kitchens for private chef dinners—just ask your dedicated villa host to arrange it.

If you are lucky enough to stay in one of the refreshed overwater bungalows with plunge pools, the “floor windows” peering down to the lagoon below will become your own private aquarium, filled with colorful,

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◗ Tokyo Two Ways

Balancing out your relaxing island getaway, head to the world’s largest city to indulge and invigorate all your senses. Located in a prime central location, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, opened

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exotic fish. It’s so mesmerizing and therapeutic, you might not want to leave your room.

If that pastime seems a little tame, the hotel concierge can arrange for you to swim with sharks, with a marine biologist along for the ride. For private snorkeling, environmentally friendly WiseOceans now has an exclusive partnership with the hotel, or you can book scuba experiences with Diveasy. Or stay on dry land with a tennis pro from Peter Burwash International.

Be sure to save some time for black pearl shopping, poe rava as the locals call them, the crowning jewels of

the islands, which you find right on property at the newly added MoeMoea shopping experience, which also sells luxe resort wear, swimsuits, and hand-painted Polynesian pareos (wraparound skirts).

After a day of water sports or shopping, tuck into Asian cuisine and cocktails at Vaimiti, which is perched overwater with sunset views.

Faré Hoa Beach Bar & Grill offers

Tahitian fish with a South Pacific catch of the day. For fine dining, head to Arii Moana, which offers a casually elegant dining experience by the property’s new Executive Chef Eric Desbordes,

who hails from the renowned Hotel George V in Paris.

While there, don’t miss the thoughtful selection of emerging boutique crus, acclaimed Mediterranean labels, and a refreshing cocktail selection inspired by the region.

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in September 2020, lies in the heart of a bustling business district near the Imperial Palace.

With nearly 200 modern and stylish guest rooms and suites, you can certainly find the perfect configuration and view to fit your desires.

To get your bearings, head to The Lounge on the 39th floor for tea service, or if you

suffer from jet lag, the spa is nearby.

Perhaps a swim in the 66-foot pool with city views will help you acclimate?

When it’s time for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the Michelin-starred PIGNETO awaits with a signature T-bone steak Fiorentina in a Chianti wine sauce.

Some unique experiences arranged by the property will immediately submerge you into this fascinating and friendly culture— from the art of ink washing to Kabuki theater or behind-the-scenes sumo wrestling.

For the truly adventurous, treat yourself to an after-

Fun Fact Tokyo is actually the Michelinstarred restaurant capital of the world, not Paris.

hours helicopter cruise over the entire city to take in the brightly lit skyscrapers.

For a more boutique environ­ ment with just 57 rooms, yet no less plush or modern, with a few chic French dining options, plan a visit to the sister property Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi,

which opened in 2002.

Located closer to the train station and mass transit, on this leg of your Japanese experience, highlights include a sake brewery visit and interactive Japanese BBQ, where you will learn the centuries-old art of robatayaki and mochi pounding. You can also kick back and let someone else do the heavy lifting on a dinner-cruise from the Sumida River to the Tokyo Bay in a traditional wooden boat with a kaiseki-style meal. fourseasons.com

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HOTEL NEWS

NEAR AND FAR ◗ Sensei

Porcupine Creek

Following the success of Sensei’s debut property in Lanai, the wellnessdriven brand opens its much-awaited desert retreat this November, Sensei Porcupine Creek, in Rancho Mirage. The 230-acre private estate will feature a collection of hotel rooms and private villas, as well as a private golf course; pool and tennis facilities; spa, nutrition, and wellness

programming; and culinary offerings from chef Nobu Matsuhisa. sensei.com

◗ Drift Santa

Barbara

Slated to arrive in late 2022 on Santa Barbara’s downtown State Street, tech-driven Drift is aimed at the millennial market, featuring a modern, minimalist aesthetic and laidback California vibe; contactless check-in via text message; and a

virtual concierge named Eve who can recommend the best local sights, suggest a place to grab a bite or cocktail, or simply give you the Wi-Fi password. Other Drift properties include San Jose del Cabo and a soon-to-open Nashville locale. drifthotels.co

◗ Villa Mara

Carmel

Just a quick stroll from the sands of Carmel Beach, 16-room boutique

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hotel Villa Mara Carmel opened in July. Guests are encouraged to peruse the property’s library of Californiainfluenced tomes, coastal travel guides, and arthouse magazines, as well as discover the in-house art collection that features more than 50 pieces, curated in partnership with San Francisco’s Lost Art Salon.

Guest suites include king size beds; Le

Labo toiletries; complimentary minibar with locally sourced refreshments; and a mix of vintage and custom-designed furnishings inspired by the hotel’s coastal surroundings. villamaracarmel. com

◗ Zachari Dunes

on Mandalay Beach

This October, Southern California’s only all-suite oceanfront resort, Zachari

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Dunes on Mandalay Beach, will make its debut following a multimilliondollar renovation and rebrand as part of the Curio Collection

by Hilton. The reimagined Spanish haciendastyle, 250-suite resort will feature spacious accommodations, all with separate living space and two full bathrooms; locally inspired costal cuisine; expansive pool and whirlpool;

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Some exciting new hotels have either recently opened or are on their way in the coming months.

Here are some spots in California for your next weekend getaways, as well as destinations to put on your bucket list. BY SA R A S M O L A

and rentals for everything from bicycles to surfboards, boogie boards, and beach chairs. zacharidunes.com

◗ Wildhaven

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Yosemite

The Sonoma mainstay for glamping, Wildhaven, is expanding with a second location just outside of Mariposa. A far cry from “roughing it,” Wildhaven guests sleep in spacious safari-style tents with access to hot showers, clean bathrooms, and outdoor communal kitchen area.

Wildhaven Yosemite is slated to open in fall 2022 with limited recreational amenities and 40 tents, followed by an additional 40 tents within the next two years. wildhaven sonoma.com

◗ Kona Village

Resort

Located on Hawaii’s Kona Coast, the Kona Village Resort will once again open its doors in 2023, now reimagined by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts after more than a decade of lying dormant. Sited on 81 acres, the hotel will debut 150 standalone guest hales and an array of distinct dining venues, including the original resort’s beloved Shipwreck Bar and Talk Story Bar. rosewoodhotels.com

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◗ The Reykjavik

Edition

The Edition brand recently expanded to Iceland with The Reykjavik Edition, a modern social wellness concept. Designed in collaboration with Ian Schrager Company and Roman and Williams, the property includes 253 guest rooms, an outstanding lineup of bars, signature restaurant by chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason, and nightclub.

The spa’s central lounge serves a fresh healthy menu of post-workout “Viking shakes,” champagnes, and moss vodka infusions alongside snacks like volcano bread with black lava salt. editionhotels.com

◗ Echo

Launching in December 2022,

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White Desert’s eco-camp Echo is inspired by space exploration, featuring six heated, futuristic bedroom “sky pods” created from composite fiberglass with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow guests to soak in Antarctica’s moonlike landscape.

Guests can relax or explore at their leisure, with an experienced team of chefs, hosts, and expert guides standing by.

Activities include fat biking, skiing, skidooing, and 4x4 arctic truck driving.

Other highlights include visiting Atka Bay to see

the 28,000-strong emperor penguin colony or take a bucket-list journey to the South Pole. white-desert.com

◗ Hotel

Union Øye

After an extensive renovation, 62°Nord’s reopened in June in Norway’s remote Sunnmøre region. The rural mountain lodge’s update includes an additional three suites, six outhouses, conservatory, orangery, and barn.

While there’s plenty to do on-site, those seeking a true adrenaline rush can take part in one of

62°Nord’s signature experiences (available now into 2023)—a series of six-day, setdeparture, guided adventures. Guests can cycle through the fjords and Sunnmøre Alps on a top-of-the-range Fara bike, or drive like James Bond along the Atlantic Ocean Road, as showcased in No Time to Die, in the brand-new, all-electric Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. 62.no

◗ Passalacqua

The De Santis family (owners of Grand Hotel Tremezzo) transformed a historic private villa

into Passalacqua, a 24-suite, five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Como that began welcoming guests in June.

Guests can partake in a farm-to-table tasting or cooking experience, or spend time aboard Passalacqua’s taxi boat, Giumello, or leisure craft, Didi. The grounds boast a vegetable garden and orchard; panoramic swimming pool; open-air gym; and tennis and bocce courts. Begin the day with a sunrise yoga session and cap it off with a movie night under the stars. passalacqua.it

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PTOSIS

yesthetica is the largest oculofacial surgery practice in Southern California whose practice is devoted to eyelid and facial surgery. Patients benefit from results that are natural in appearance, safe for the eyes, and provide a refreshed look. The world class Eyesthetica doctors have not only been chosen to train doctors in the art of oculoplastic surgery but are the first choice for doctors personally undergoing eyelid surgery.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from Pasadena Magazine,” said Dr. Michael A. Burnstine, Eyesthetica co-founder and partner. “Prior to surgery, each patient receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their individual goals, taking into consideration the patient’s unique anatomy, gender, and ethnicity to achieve their desired result”

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KEY FACTS INCLUDE: • 70 years of combined experience in cosmetic and complex reconstructive surgery • The Eyesthetica doctors revise other surgeons’ complications • The oculofacial surgery training programs at Eyesthetica and USC are coveted “The entire Eyesthetica team is devoted to exceeding our patients’ expectations. Total patient satisfaction is our top priority,” said partner Dr. David B. Samimi. Our friendly, multilingual staff will make you feel at home at any of our conveniently located offices.

More importantly, when you walk into Eyesthetica, you can rest easy knowing that your eyes and face are in the best possible hands.

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For more information, please visit their website at www.eyesthetica.com or call the office at 213-234-1000. Service available in English / 中文/ 한국어 / Español / Հայերեն / русский.

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t perhaps no time in living memory has the medical profession been the focus of so much attention as throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In the face of a crisis of such magnitude, this is only natural. Of course, personal medical crises are not confined to global outbreaks, instead striking some of us every day in a myriad of ways. And when they do, the first thing on our minds is access to superior medical care.

That’s why each year at Pasadena Magazine,

we survey the local medical community to seek their opinions about who among them deserve recognition as the best of the best. In partnership with Professional Research Services who conduct the balloting, we compile and publish a listing of those medical professionals whom their peers have elevated for recognition. All Top Docs are vetted through the California Medical Association to ensure they are currently licensed and under no investigation or sanction. All qualifying doctors with unblemished records become a Pasadena Magazine Top Doctor. ➝

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2022 TOP DOCTORS Kevin Farnam Adult and Children Allergy Asthma Center Pasadena

ADDICTION MEDICINE Itai Danovitch Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Ronald Ferdman Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

D. Drew Pinsky Dr. Drew Pinsky MD South Pasadena Martin M. Anderson UCLA Health Los Angeles Marvin Belzer Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Maria I. Garcia-Lloret UCLA Health Los Angeles Brian K. Greenberg The Pediatric Group of Southern California Agoura Hills

Claudia Borzutzky Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Marc J. Meth Century City Allergy Los Angeles

Johanna OlsonKennedy Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Stuart Y. Min Min Allergy & Asthma Center Alhambra

Michele Roland Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Peck Ong Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Arcadia

Diane Tanaka Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sonal Patel Huntington Asthma & Allergy Center Pasadena

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Geoffrey Trenkle Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy Los Angeles

Saraleen Benouni Allergy Asthma Care Center, Inc. Los Angeles Varaz Bozoghlanian Allergy Asthma Care Center, Inc. Los Angeles Melinda Braskett Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Joseph Church Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Jonathan Corren Jonathan Corren M.D. and Associates Los Angeles Robert Eitches Tower Allergy Los Angeles

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Flora A. Vardanian AllergyDox Burbank Karl von Tiehl Bowtie Allergy Specialists San Marino

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Yuan-Feng (Carl) Lo Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles David Mahjoubi Ketamine Healing Clinic of Los Angeles Los Angeles Rebecca Margolis Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Jonathan D. Maskin Huntington Hospital Pasadena Marla Matar Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Kyle Sanders Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Gary Scott Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Craig J. Baker Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Robbin G. Cohen Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Fardad Esmailian Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Ali Gheissari Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery Medical Group Los Angeles Cynthia Herrington Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Gregory M. Giesler Southern California Heart Specialists Pasadena Antreas Hindoyan Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Hsin Yi Grace Huang Hsin Yi Grace Huang, MD Arcadia Ray V. Matthews Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Andreas Mauer Southern California Heart Specialists Pasadena Guy S. Mayeda PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles

Michael J. Sullivan City of Hope Duarte

Vaughn A. Starnes Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Leigh C. Reardon UCLA Health Los Angeles

BREAST SURGERY

Alfredo Trento Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

R. Fernando Roth Foothill Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena

Jennifer Baker UCLA Health Los Angeles Neel R. Joshi Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Maria E. Nelson Keck Medicine of USC Glendale I. Benjamin Paz City of Hope South Pasadena Amy Polverini Katharine Schulz-Costello City of Hope South Pasadena

Andrew J. Costandi Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Stephen F. Sener Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

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Abbas Ardehali UCLA Health Los Angeles

Azhil “Alex” Durairaj Foothill Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena

Richard J. Shemin UCLA Health Los Angeles

Frederic R. Bushnell Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena

Shahbaz Farnad Miracle Mile Medical Group Los Angeles

CARDIAC SURGERY

Jeannie Shen UCLA Health Pasadena

CARDIOLOGY Arash Bereliani Beverly Hills Institute for Cardiology & Preventive Medicine Beverly Hills Michael Broukhim Pacific Heart Institute Santa Monica Steven Burstein PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles Kirk Y. Chang Kirk Y. Chang, MD Inc. Los Angeles Nikhil Daga Foothill Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena

Amir H. Sadrzadeh Rafie Glendale Heart Institute Glendale Michael D. Share Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Amir Solhpour Glendale Heart Institute Glendale Helga Van Herle Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge Karol E. Watson UCLA Health Los Angeles Payam R. Yashar Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Kristal B.Y. Young Southern California Heart Specialists Pasadena

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY Moshe Barnajian The Surgery Group of LA Los Angeles Kyle Graham Cologne Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE AND PULMONARY DISEASE Daryl Banta Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena

Marjun Duldulao Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Brooke Chandrasoma Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena

Phillip R. Fleshner Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Ching-Fei Chang Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Wesley R. Heartfield Southern California Surgery Associates Los Angeles

Sucha Kim PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles

Christine Hsieh Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Andreas M. Kaiser City of Hope Duarte Howard S. Kaufman Huntington Colorectal Surgeons Pasadena Kevork Kazanjian UCLA Health Los Angeles Mary R. Kwaan UCLA Health Los Angeles Sang W. Lee Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Anne Y. Lin UCLA Health Los Angeles David Magner Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills Yousef Nasseri The Surgery Group of LA Los Angeles

Scott S. Oh UCLA Health Los Angeles Ayman Saad Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena Tisha S. Wang UCLA Health Los Angeles

DERMATOLOGY Jeanette M. Black Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills Los Angeles Neda Black Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena Heather Butler Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena Joanna Chan California Skin Institute Arcadia

Joongho Shin Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Shirley Chi Center for Advanced Dermatology Arcadia

Karen Zaghiyan Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Melvin Weiwen Chiu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

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Shanthi Colaço Skinstyle Dermatology, Inc. Los Angeles Goli Compoginis Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge Ashley B. Crew Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Janice L. DaVolio Huntington Dermatology Group Pasadena David Denenholz Pasadena Premier Dermatology Pasadena Sara Gaspard Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena Jenny C. Hu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Gene H. Kim Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Leonard H. Kim LKMD Dermatology Los Angeles Han Lee Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena Pasadena Phillip H. A. Lee Center for Advanced Dermatology Arcadia Minnelly Luu Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Paul J. McAndrews Dr. Paul J. McAndrews, MD Pasadena Brian P. Mekelburg Brian P. Mekelburg, MD, FAAD Los Angeles Daniel Navi Skin & Beauty Center Glendale Binh T. Ngo Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Jasmine O. Obioha Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills David Peng Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles A. David Rahimi Los Angeles Acne Center Los Angeles David Eric Sawcer Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Karen Sherwood Children’s Hospital Los Angeles La Cañada Flintridge Teresa Soriano UCLA Health Los Angeles Stefani R. Takahashi Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge Allison K. Truong Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills Seth A. Vaccaro Huntington Dermatology Group Pasadena James Y. Wang Metropolis Dermatology Los Angeles Scott D. Worswick Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Narineh Zohrabian Dermatology Specialists of Pasadena Pasadena

DEVELOPMENTAL BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Irene Koolwijk UCLA Health Los Angeles Josh Mandelberg Josh Mandelberg, M.D., F.A.A.P. Los Angeles Douglas Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Larry Yin Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT Anca Barbu Beverly Hills Voice Los Angeles Steven A. Battaglia Huntington Ear Nose Throat Head & Neck Specialists Pasadena Henry Chen Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Dinesh K. Chhetri UCLA Health Los Angeles Debra Don Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles K. Kay Durairaj Beauty By Dr. Kay Pasadena Elisabeth D. Ference Keck Medicine of USC Glendale Thomas J. Gernon City of Hope South Pasadena Gabriel Gomez Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Allen S. Ho Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Kevin Hur Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Michael Johns III Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Gene C. Liu Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Ellie Maghami City of Hope Duarte Ahmed Maki Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy Los Angeles

Mani H. Zadeh Los Angeles Sinus Institute Los Angeles

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Peter A. Singer Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Esther Yoon Esther Yoon MD, Inc Glendale

Stephanie Smooke Praw UCLA Health Los Angeles

FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY

Christine Cho Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mahtab Sohrevardi Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena

Jon Mallen-St. Clair Beverly Hills ENT Los Angeles

Frank C. Day UCLA Health Los Angeles

Hussein Naji Yassine Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia

Alexander Markarian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Brandon L. Lew Huntington Hospital Pasadena

FAMILY MEDICINE

Ronen Nazarian Osborne Head & Neck Institute Los Angeles

Lynne B. McCullough UCLA Health Los Angeles

Karla O’Dell Keck Medicine of USC Glendale

David A. Tashman USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale

John S. Oghalai Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Nina L. Shapiro UCLA Health Los Angeles Jahangir Sharifi L.A. Sinus & Allergy Specialists Los Angeles Ted Shen Pasadena ENT Pasadena Maie St. John UCLA Health Los Angeles Jeffrey D. Suh UCLA Health Los Angeles Mark S. Swanson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Eric J. Kezirian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Courtney Voelker Pacific Neuroscience Institute Los Angeles

Niels C. Kokot Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Bozena B. Wrobel Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Matthew Lee Beverly Hills ENT Los Angeles

Arthur Wu Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Sam S. Torbati Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles David M. Ulick Huntington Hospital Pasadena

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, AND METABOLISM Trevor E. Angell Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Braden G. Barnett Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles John David Carmichael Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Jennifer I. Chang Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Matthew J. Freeby UCLA Health Santa Monica Anthony P. Heaney UCLA Health Los Angeles Caroline T. Nguyen Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Glen John Apramian St. George’s Medical Clinic Pasadena Jennifer R. Boozer Keck Medicine of USC Glendale Katherine Gibson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Carolyn Kaloostian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Teresa Ku-Borden Family Care Specialists Medical Group, Inc. Los Angeles Nupur Kumar Kumar Medical PC Los Angeles

Timothy Charlton Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Braden Criswell Rissler Orthopaedic Group Arcadia Thomas G. Harris Congress Orthopaedic Associates Pasadena Kenneth S. Jung Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute Los Angeles Jonathan R. Saluta Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles Eric Wan Tan Keck Medicine of USC Glendale Benjamin Tehrani Kings Point Foot & Ankle Specialists Los Angeles David B. Thordarson Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Laura Mosqueda Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena

Benjamin Basseri Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Reena R. Patel Reena R. Patel MD South Pasadena

Ihab Beblawi inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena

Jehni S. Robinson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Ella Shadmon Optum - Glen Oaks Pasadena Lucila Tarin Family Care Specialists Medical Group, Inc. Los Angeles Rose Taroyan Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena

James L. Buxbaum Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Seper Dezfoli Prestige GI Beverly Hills Kalman Edelman inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena Terri Getzug UCLA Health Los Angeles

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2022 TOP DOCTORS Kevin Ghassemi UCLA Health Los Angeles

GENERAL SURGERY Adrian B. Dobrowolsky Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Wendy Ho UCLA Health Los Angeles

Timothy Donahue UCLA Health Los Angeles

Glenn Littenberg inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena

Asok Doraiswamy LA - Surgical Arcadia

Marc D. Makhani LA Digestive Health and Wellness Los Angeles Richard E. Nickowitz inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena David M. Padua Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills Peter M. Rosenberg inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena Ara Sahakian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Omid A. Shaye Gastroenterology Associates of Beverly Hills Los Angeles

David E. Fermelia Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Wesley R. Heartfield Southern California Surgery Associates Los Angeles Oscar J. Hines UCLA Health Los Angeles Neel R. Joshi Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Faisal Khan Surgical Multispecialties Medical Group Los Angeles Sepehr Lalezari Lalezari Surgical Los Angeles

Sarah Sheibani Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Waleed W. Shindy inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena

Troy M. Lamar Troy M. Lamar, M.D., Inc. Arcadia Aaron Lewis City of Hope South Pasadena John C. Lipham Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Sassan Soltani inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena

David J. Lourié David J. Lourié MD Pasadena

Leo Treyzon Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Jacques Van Dam Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Wes J. Powell Wes J. Powell MD Inc. Pasadena

Julie Yang inSite Digestive Health Care Pasadena

Hector Cirilo Ramos PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles Kamran Samakar Keck Medicine of USC Glendale

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William W. Tseng Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Gregory K. Tsushima Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

GENETICS Ora K. Gordon Providence Roy & Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center Burbank Deborah Krakow UCLA Health Los Angeles

Paul S. Lin Huntington Perinatal Medical Group Pasadena

Erin Meisel Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Ilanit Brook Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sanaz Memarzadeh UCLA Health Los Angeles

Luke Thomas Nicholson Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Debra Lotstein Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mort Rizvi West Empire Plastic Surgery Los Angeles

Sunita Puri Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Huyen Q. Pham Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Bobbie J. Rimel Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Lynda D. Roman Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Julian A. Martinez UCLA Health Los Angeles

Eijean Wu Gyn Oncology Specialists Los Angeles

Sulagna C. Saitta UCLA Health Los Angeles

Annie A. Yessaian Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena

Pedro A. Sanchez Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

HAND SURGERY

Derek A. Wong UCLA Health Los Angeles

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Katherine Au Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena Kodi K. Azari UCLA Health Los Angeles

Carolyn Kaloostian Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Prosper Benhaim UCLA Health Los Angeles

Brandon K. Koretz UCLA Health Los Angeles

Annette Billings Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles

Laura Mosqueda Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena David B. Reuben UCLA Health Los Angeles

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Joshua G. Cohen UCLA Health Los Angeles Stephen J. Lee City of Hope South Pasadena Andrew J. Li Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Ryan Dellamaggiora Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles David A. Kulber Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Stuart H. Kuschner Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Rachel E. Lefebvre Keck Medicine of USC Glendale Nina Lightdale-Miric Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Steven S. Shin Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Milan Stevanovic Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Eugene Y. Tsai Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

HEMATOLOGY Steven H. Applebaum UCLA Health Pasadena Howard A. Liebman Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Mark V. McNamara Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Casey L. O’Connell Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Michael H. Rosove UCLA Health Los Angeles Lasika C. Seneviratne USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Los Angeles Christina Haeyoung Yeon City of Hope South Pasadena

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Gitanjli Arora Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Julia A. Cassetta Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge Dino Clarizio Dino Clarizio M.D. Arcadia David T. Dang David T. Dang MD, Inc. Pasadena Jeffrey Denham Wynstock & Denham MDs Pasadena

Emily Blodget Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Andre A. Ettinger Dr. Andre A. Ettinger M.D. Pasadena

Benjamin E. Bluen Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Betsy Felser Betsy Felser, MD Pasadena

Jason B. Kirk Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Bianca Grigorian Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena

David G. Man Huntington Hospital - Infectious Disease Consultants Pasadena Neha Nanda Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles Paul H. Nieberg Paul H. Nieberg, MD Pasadena Kimberly A. Shriner Huntington Hospital - Infectious Disease Consultants Pasadena

John T. Liu PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles Haad A. Mahmood Huntington Hospital Pasadena Stuart C. Miller Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Ronald P. Olah Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena

Daniel Uslan UCLA Health Los Angeles

Joseph J. Pachorek Joseph J. Pachorek, MD Pasadena

Rachel Zabner Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Eva Poon Eva Poon, M.D. Pasadena

Phillip C. Zakowski Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Sylvia Preciado Sylvia Preciado, M.D., Inc. Pasadena

INTERNAL MEDICINE Wafaa Alrashid Wafaa Alrashid, MD Pasadena Deborah Beutler Deborah Beutler M.D. Pasadena

Sera Nadire Ramadan Los Angeles Primary Care Los Angeles Daniel L. Rowady Dr. Daniel L. Rowady Pasadena

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Joshua D. Sapkin Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Samir Sawiris Descanso Family Practice Glendale Claire Tilem Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena

MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE Yalda Afshar UCLA Health Los Angeles Paola Aghajanian Center for Fetal Medicine & Women’s Ultrasound Los Angeles

Philippe Friedlich Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Meena Garg UCLA Health Los Angeles Jamie W. Powers Huntington Hospital Pasadena Aaron J. Reitman Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles

NEPHROLOGY Sevag Balikian Sevag Balikian, M.D. Pasadena Behnoud Beroukhim Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Tania F. Esakoff Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Larry Froch Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Kimberly D. Gregory Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Luani Lee Premier Nephrology Medical Group Los Angeles

Christina Han UCLA Health Los Angeles

Michael S. Linsey Huntington Hospital - Pasadena Nephrology Pasadena

Deborah Krakow UCLA Health Los Angeles Joseph G. Ouzounian Keck Medicine of USC Mission Hills Lawrence D. Platt Center for Fetal Medicine & Women’s Ultrasound Los Angeles Rashmi R. Rao UCLA Health Los Angeles

NEONATAL AND PERINATAL MEDICINE Rachel Chapman Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Sherin U. Devaskar UCLA Health Los Angeles

Ilian O. Marquez Arroyo Nephrology Associates Pasadena Ann E. Moore Huntington Hospital - Pasadena Nephrology Pasadena Mitra Nadim Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Anjay Rastogi UCLA Health Los Angeles Leon Rovner Premier Nephrology Medical Group Los Angeles Ashok Sunder Raj Arroyo Nephrology Associates Pasadena

NEUROLOGY Danny Benmoshe Danny Benmoshe, MD Los Angeles Jeff M. Bronstein UCLA Health Los Angeles Frances E. Chow Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Helena Chang Chui Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Ilan J. Danan Cedars-Sinai KerlanJobe Institute Los Angeles Jonathan Eskenazi Neurological Institute of Los Angeles Glendale Eric S. Frechette Eric Frechette, M.D. Ph.D. Arcadia

Keith L. Black Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Patrick M. Colletti Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Mike Y. Chen City of Hope Arcadia

Peter Conti Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles

Thomas C. Chen Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Ray M. Chu Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Igor Fineman Raymond Neurosurgery and Spine Pasadena Steven L. Giannotta Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Patrick C. Hsieh Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Won Kim UCLA Health Los Angeles

James C. Ha Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Linda M. Liau UCLA Health Los Angeles

Christianne N. Heck Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

John Chung-Liang Liu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Artin Minaeian Axon Neurology Glendale Arun Ramachandran Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Tena Rosser Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

William J. Mack Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Jasvinder S. Nangiana Providence Medical Institute- Mission Hills Mission Hills

Jeffrey L. Saver UCLA Health Los Angeles

Ian B. Ross Southern California Neurosurgical Associates Pasadena

Colin Stokol Colin Stokol, MD Los Angeles

Gabriel Zada Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Nicholas R. Szumski Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

NEUROSURGERY Behnam Badie City of Hope Duarte

NUCLEAR MEDICINE Shahram Bonyadlou Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Laila A. Al-Marayati Keck Medicine of USC Glendale Mark A. Dwight PIH Health Physicians Los Angeles Della J. Fong Fair Oaks Women’s Health Pasadena Jennifer J. Israel Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles David Seil Kim Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles James A. Macer Huntington OBGYN Pasadena Erin Meschter Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Michael S. Mitri Fair Oaks Women’s Health Pasadena Valerie P. Myers Huntington OBGYN Pasadena Erica D. Oberman UCLA Health Los Angeles Alyssa M. Quimby Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Jeannine Rahimian UCLA Health Los Angeles Ramneek Rana UCLA Health Santa Monica Radhika D. Rible UCLA Health Los Angeles

Valentina M. Rodriguez UCLA Health Los Angeles Karyn M. Solky Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Aparna Sridhar UCLA Health Los Angeles Frances Y. Teng The Alessandro OBGYN Pasadena Timothy Tsui Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Daniel Jae Kim City of Hope South Pasadena Heinz-Josef Lenz Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Min Janice Lu Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Mark V. McNamara Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Casey L. O’Connell Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Sara B. Twogood Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Lawrence D. Piro Cedars-Sinai - The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute Los Angeles

Sarah K. Yamaguchi DTLA Gynecology Los Angeles

David I. Quinn Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Mya R. Zapata UCLA Health Los Angeles

Lasika C. Seneviratne USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Los Angeles

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE Glen John Apramian St. George’s Medical Clinic Pasadena

Henry Wang Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Christina Haeyoung Yeon City of Hope South Pasadena

ONCOLOGY Steven H. Applebaum UCLA Health Pasadena Anthony B. El-Khoueiry Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles John A. Glaspy UCLA Health Porter Ranch Jason S. Ho PIH Health Physicians Pasadena Syma Iqbal Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Irene Morae Kang Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

OPHTHALMOLOGY Tarek Alasil Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Los Angeles Sahar Bedrood Advanced Vision Care Los Angeles Benjamin B. Bert UCLA Health Arcadia Rizwan Bhatti Retina Macula Consultants of California, Inc Pasadena Mark Borchert Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

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2022 TOP DOCTORS Christopher C. Lo Eyesthetica, Inc. Pasadena

David S. Boyer Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group Los Angeles Michael A. Burnstine Eyesthetica, Inc. Pasadena Candy K. Chan Milestones Retina Eye Care South Pasadena

Kenneth L. Lu UCLA Health Arcadia Michael P. Miller Michael P. Miller, MD Pasadena Andrew A. Moshfeghi Keck Medicine of USC- USC Roski Eye Institute Pasadena

Tom S. Chang Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Arcadia

Vicky C. Pai Pasadena Eye Medical Group Pasadena

Brian Chen Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Los Angeles

David Richardson David Richardson, MD San Marino

Vikas Chopra UCLA Health Arcadia

Daniel B. Rootman UCLA Health Pasadena

Michael J. Davis Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Downey Avneet K. Sodhi Gaur Assil Eye Institute of Los Angeles Beverly Hills Kweku Grant-Acquah Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Los Angeles Jeffrey Huang Diamond Vision Institute Alhambra

Srinivas R. Sadda UCLA Health Arcadia Alfredo A. Sadun UCLA Health Pasadena Brian C. Toy Keck Medicine of USC- USC Roski Eye Institute Los Angeles Irena Tsui UCLA Health Arcadia

Jennifer S. Huang Southland Eye Surgeons Monterey Park

Reid Wainess Acuity Eye Group & Retina Institute Arcadia

Morgan Huang Huang Ophthalmology Center Inc. Arcadia

Peter Ho Win Win Retina Arcadia Benjamin Y. Xu Keck Medicine of USC- USC Roski Eye Institute Los Angeles

Arbi Khemichian Pasadena Eye Medical Group Pasadena

Steven J. Yoon Specialty Eye Care Glendale

Monica Ralli Khitri UCLA Health Pasadena Linda A. Lam Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

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David D. Yu Pasadena Eye Medical Group Pasadena

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Lindsay Andras Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Walter Burnham Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena Robert H. Cho Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena Raymond J. Hah Keck Medicine of USC Glendale George F. “Rick” Hatch III Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Nathanael D. Heckmann Keck Medicine of USC Glendale Kevork Hindoyan Congress Orthopaedic Associates Pasadena Mark J. Jo Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena Bradley Curtis Johnson Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena Robert M. Kay Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Robert C. Klapper Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Jay R. Lieberman Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Rojeh Melikian Rojeh Melikian, M.D. Marina del Rey Vahe Panossian Huntington Orthopedics Pasadena Jonathan R. Saluta Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles

Marc A. Samson Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles

Bruce Pawel Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tae Shin Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles

Nick Shillingford Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

David L. Skaggs Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Larry Wang Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Carlos A. Uquillas Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena Alexander E. Weber Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Mikako Warren Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Shengmei Zhou Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PAIN MEDICINE Christy Anthony Christy Anthony, MD Pasadena Andrew J. Costandi Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Hilary J. Fausett Hilary J. Fausett, M.D. Pasadena Eugene Kim Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Faisal Lalani Pain & Healing Institute Beverly Hills Gabriel RuddBarnard California Pain Medicine Center Santa Monica Nadiv Y. Samimi Pain & Healing Institute Beverly Hills

PATHOLOGY Manju Aron Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Sarah M. Dry UCLA Health Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Joseph Ahdoot Pacific Pediatric Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena Elizabeth R. De Oliveira Pacific Pediatric Cardiology Medical Group, Inc. Pasadena Jon Detterich Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Georgios A. Hartas Children’s Heart Clinic Glendale Daniel S. Levi UCLA Health Los Angeles Jondavid Menteer Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Gregory S. Perens UCLA Health Los Angeles Gary M. Satou UCLA Health Los Angeles Jennifer Su Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Jacqueline Szmuszkovicz Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Elizabeth Bragg Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Robinder Khemani Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Barry Markovitz Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Christopher Newth Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Patrick Ross Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

Lynda K. Fisher Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Mitchell Geffner Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Cedric Ng Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Jennifer Raymond Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Bahareh M. Schweiger Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Harry Cynamon Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Tanaz Farzan Danialifar Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Santa Monica

Ronald W. Cotliar UCLA Health Los Angeles

Rula Harb Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Meagan Hughes Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Rohit Kohli Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Minnelly Luu Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Elaheh Vahabnezhad UCLA Health Santa Monica

Stefani R. Takahashi Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge

Ardath Yamaga Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pasadena

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Juliana Austin Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Clement Cheung Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

George Yanni Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY Deepa Bhojwani Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Thomas Coates Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Jason Chu Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tracy Grikscheit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Anat ErdreichEpstein Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mark D. Krieger Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Howard Chung-Hao Jen UCLA Health Los Angeles

Anthony C. Wang UCLA Health Los Angeles

Eugene S. Kim Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thomas C. Hofstra Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Leo Mascarenhas Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Gary Lerner Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY Eugenia Ho Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Wendy Mitchell Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Arthur Partikian LAC + USC Medical Center Los Angeles Leigh Maria Ramos-Platt Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Tena Rosser Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Kiarash Sadrieh Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY Peter A. Chiarelli Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Robert P. Holloway Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Julienne Jacobson Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Bradley Peterson Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Roberta Kato Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Thomas Keens Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Sally Ward Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC SURGERY Dean Anselmo Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles David W. Bliss Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Daniel A. Deugarte UCLA Health Los Angeles Christopher Gayer Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Cathy Shin Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles James E. Stein Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Kasper Wang Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Andy Chang Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Roger De Filippo Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Andrew L. Freedman Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Paul J. Kokorowski Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Steven E. Lerman UCLA Health Los Angeles Jennifer S. Singer UCLA Health Los Angeles Evalynn Vasquez Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PEDIATRICS (GENERAL) Eyal Ben-Isaac Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Adrian E. Castro Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge Kristin B. Chapman Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena Yee-Jean Chou Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge Diala Faddoul Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge Kirsten J. Gardner Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge Sandra S. Gildersleeve Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena Nareen Hindoyan Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena

Mary Ellen McCormick Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena John G. Rodarte Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge Ann B. Sahakian Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge

Ketan M. Patel Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Kavitha Swaminathan Cedars Sinai California Rehabilitation Institute, Los Angeles

Mort Rizvi West Empire Plastic Surgery Los Angeles

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Michelle Thompson Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Michael W. Chu Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles

Rungsima Vayupakparnonde Lakeside Community Healthcare Burbank Stephanie J. Whang Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena

Fasha Liley Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Shakeh A. Mazmanian Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge

Adam H. Saby UCLA Health Los Angeles

James S. Andersen

Carlos F. Lerner UCLA Health Los Angeles

Stephanie L. Mackanic Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena

Andre Panossian Andre Panossian, MD Pasadena

Sarah Salamon Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena

Angela Zurabyan Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Pediatrics Pasadena

Gregory S. Lizer Huntington Health Physicians Descanso Pediatrics La Cañada Flintridge

Edward K. Pang Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Regina Yun Baker Keck Medicine of USC Glendale

John M. Compoginis John Compoginis, M.D. Pasadena Som Kohanzadeh Dr. Som Plastic Surgery Beverly Hills David A. Kulber Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Justine C. Lee UCLA Health Los Angeles Lily Lee Lily Lee, MD Pasadena

Danielle Aufiero The Orthohealing Center Los Angeles

Max R. Lehfeldt Teleos Plastic Surgery Pasadena

David S. Cheng Keck Medicine of USC La Cañada Flintridge

Wai-Yee Li City of Hope Arcadia

Ryan Kotton Kotton MD Los Angeles

Christopher C. Lo Eyesthetica, Inc. Pasadena

Maxim Moradian California Sports & Spine Institute Glendale

William Magee Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Christopher C. Ornelas Keck Medicine of USC Glendale

Martin O’Toole Pasadena Cosmetic Surgery Pasadena

Jason Roostaeian UCLA Health Los Angeles Jeffrey Rosenberg Jeffrey Rosenberg, MD, FACS Los Angeles Gordon H. Sasaki Sasaki Advanced Aesthetic Medical Center Pasadena Warren C. Stout Warren C. Stout, MD Pasadena Mark C. Tan Christopher Tiner Christopher Tiner M.D. Pasadena Mark Urata Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Caroline Yao Line Plastic Surgery Center Los Angeles

PODIATRY Claire E. Futenma Claire E. Futenma, DPM Pasadena Neal Patel Wound Institute of America Beverly Hills Alan M. Singer UCLA Health Los Angeles Jonathan Tavakoli Omega Podiatry Los Angeles Benjamin Tehrani Kings Point Foot & Ankle Specialists Los Angeles

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2022 TOP DOCTORS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Mike Carragher Carragher Method West Hollywood Mark Ghalili Regenerative Medicine LA Los Angeles

Jason Ye Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Kristin Bendikson Kindbody Los Angeles

Zachary S. Zumsteg Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Kathleen M. Brennan UCLA Health Los Angeles

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Karine Chung California Fertility Partners Los Angeles

Jay Acharya Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

PSYCHIATRY Michael J. Gitlin UCLA Health Los Angeles

Phillip M. Cheng Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

John Jimenez More Ways Than One Los Angeles

Vinay A. Duddalwar Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Aaron H. Kaufman UCLA Health Los Angeles

Fariba Goodarzian Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Catherine Scott More Ways Than One Los Angeles Anna Qin Xiao Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles

Sandy Lee Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Leslie Ballas Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Helen Chen City of Hope South Pasadena Robert K. Chin UCLA Health Los Angeles John V. Hegde UCLA Health Santa Monica Amar U. Kishan UCLA Health Los Angeles

Michael L. Steinberg UCLA Health Los Angeles

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Jacqueline Ho Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Bradford A. Kolb HRC Fertility Pasadena Lindsay L. Kroener UCLA Health Los Angeles Matthew Macer Macer Fertility Center Rolling Hills Estates Jeffrey R. Nelson HRC Fertility Pasadena

Katherine Marzan Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Dean T. Noritake Dean Noritake & Irene Tong MD Pasadena Anne V. Quismorio Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena Mihaela B. Taylor UCLA Health Los Angeles Darice T. Yang Huntington Health Physicians Pasadena

SLEEP MEDICINE Roy Artal Wolfe, Wachtel, Artal, MD’s Los Angeles

John Norian HRC Fertility Pasadena

Ashish B. Patel Huntington Pulmonary Medical Group Pasadena

Richard J. Paulson Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena

Arun Ramachandran Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Anandh Rajamohan Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Molly Quinn HRC Fertility Pasadena

SPORTS MEDICINE

Benita Tamrazi Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

John G. Wilcox HRC Fertility Pasadena

Leah Muhm Lin Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Pareen A. Mehta Cedars-Sinai - The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute Los Angeles

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY / INFERTILITY

Sagus Sampath City of Hope Duarte

Kenneth K. Wong Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Hossein Jadvar Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles

Catherine M. DeUgarte CMD Fertility Los Angeles

Arash A. Horizon Center for Rheumatology Los Angeles

Alin Lina Akopians Southern California Reproductive Center Pasadena Zain A. Al-Safi UCLA Health Los Angeles Aykut Bayrak LA IVF Clinic Los Angeles

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RHEUMATOLOGY Daniel G. Arkfeld Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Stratos Christianakis Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles Glenn R. Ehresmann Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Jennifer M. Grossman UCLA Health Los Angeles

Bianca Edison Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles Seth Gamradt Gamradt Orthopaedics Beverly Hills Ryan Kelln Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Arcadia Marc A. Samson Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center Los Angeles Carlos A. Uquillas Shriners Children’s Southern California Pasadena

Alexander E. Weber Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Tracy Zaslow Cedars-Sinai KerlanJobe Institute Los Angeles

THORACIC SURGERY

Armen Dikranian Huntington Urology Specialists Pasadena Leo R. Doumanian Keck Medicine of USC Glendale Kamyar Y. Ebrahimi Star Urology Glendale

Scott M. Atay Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

David A. Ginsberg Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles

Loretta Erhunmwunsee City of Hope South Pasadena

Justin Houman Tower Urology Los Angeles

Anthony W. Kim Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Jae Y. Kim City of Hope South Pasadena

Andrew J. Hung Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena Eric L. Kau Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia

Jay M. Lee UCLA Health Los Angeles

Ramin Khalili Huntington Urology Specialists Pasadena

Dan J. Raz City of Hope Duarte

Howard H. Kim Cedars-Sinai Beverly Hills

Jane Yanagawa UCLA Health Los Angeles

Evgeniy Kreydin Keck Medicine of USC Glendale

TRANSGENDER HEALTH

Clayton S. Lau City of Hope Duarte

Maurice M. Garcia Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles

Mark S. Litwin UCLA Health Los Angeles

Johanna OlsonKennedy Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles

Christopher S. Ng Tower Urology Los Angeles

UROLOGY Monish Aron Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Kevin G. Chan City of Hope Duarte Sia Daneshmand Keck Medicine of USC Beverly Hills Premal Desai Tower Urology Los Angeles

Roger W. Satterthwaite City of Hope Pasadena

VASCULAR / INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Gary Duckwiler UCLA Health Los Angeles Navid Eghbalieh Southern California Multi-Specialty Center Porter Ranch

Jonathan Kessler City of Hope Duarte Edward W. Lee UCLA Health Los Angeles Justin P. McWilliams UCLA Health Los Angeles John M. Moriarty UCLA Health Los Angeles Stuart T. Schroff Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Babak Yaghmai Huntington Hospital Pasadena

VASCULAR SURGERY Ali Azizzadeh Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles Jeffrey Kronson Jeffrey Kronson, MD, FACS Arcadia Rameen Moridzadeh Vascular Surgery Associates Glendale Christian Ochoa Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Vincent L. Rowe Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles Allan Tulloch Vascular Surgery Associates Glendale Willis Wagner Vascular Surgery Associates Glendale Fred A. Weaver Keck Medicine of USC Glendale

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CHILLING OUT Are bursts of cool mist to the face the secret to shedding fine lines? At the new Fairmont Century Plaza spa, the secret to ageless skin is seemingly simple.

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However, every day from roughly 3–4 p.m. I cannot avoid the lighting from the west-facing windows in my bathroom. The light pours in and highlights the crow’s feet I tell myself aren’t really so bad (or at least aren’t so bad around Golden Hour, the time just before sunset when Mother Nature brings out her best filter), and the number 11s … oh the 11s … how they just won’t go away, no matter how much I massage between my eyebrows and avoid scrunching.

At age 41, I’ve managed to avoid Botox and fillers. No judgment to anyone/everyone who gets them, but the combination of needles, routine maintenance, and possibility of “bad

Botox,” just freaks me out. That’s not to say I’m against prevention or maintenance. I guzzle water; my nightly skincare regime never misses an application; and I’ve even been known to spend $300 on Sisley sunblock, which truly does wonders.

So, when I’m invited to the new Fairmont in Century City for the debut of London-based Dr. Rita Rakus’ new Monte Carlo Brilliance Facial, I’m open to learning more. I arrive and Dr. Rita and two technicians greet me, filling me in on how their machine works.

I’m told that the Dr. Rita Jetlift system is based on jet propulsion technology, where fine, misty jet streams travel at subsonic speeds to deeply penetrate the skin. Yes, it sounds scary—admittedly, so is the $650 price tag. However, an hour later, I find it’s the most noninvasive, completely painless beauty treatment I’ve ever received. Waves of cool

mist float over the skin so mildly, I’m convinced I’ll see no effects.

But then the treatment ends and I’m handed a mirror to inspect the results.

Glowy and fresh, yes—but we’re in good lighting, and the true test will come later when I’m home.

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In the days and weeks that follow, I get a fair amount of, “Your skin looks great! What did you do?” from friends.

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PatchAid’s Sleep Aid Patch contains magnesium and L-tryptophan in the adult formula, while the kid patch has soothing passionflower, chamomile, and lavender ($18.95 for a 30, patchaid.com). For something a little stronger, Deeps Sleep Patch contains cannabinoids to treat stress and insomnia ($29 for 5, getdeeps.com). —N .C .

HEAD CASE › The source of healthy hair, the scalp is the new frontier of hair and skin care and serums are the treatment to try. Augustinus Bader’s The Scalp Treatment ($80, augustinusbader.com) contains the stem cell scientist’s same revolutionary wound-healing TFC8 amino acid and vitamin blend found in its bestselling The Cream ($280) and new The Light Cream ($175) to reduce shedding and stimulate healthier regrowth. Downtown L.A.’s Vegamour just launched its GRO Ageless Anti-Gray Hair Serum, packed with peptides and B vitamins to reduce the appearance of grays in new growth (from $68, vegamour.com).

Most scalp serums have hair-thickening benefits. Better Not Younger’s Fortifying Hair & Scalp Serum ($49, better-notyounger.com) was designed specifically for women over 40 with niacinamide, caffeine, and gotu kola to rebalance the scalp and energize follicles for stronger strands. San Francisco– based clean hair-care line EVOLVh just introduced its Better Roots RootBoost Serum ($48, evolvh.com), which targets smell receptors in the scalp with a sandalwood-like note that turns on growth. —N I N G C H A O .

MAG-NIFICENT › First sign of a magnesium deficiency? Fatigue. The calming mineral also helps reduce bloating, constipation, and muscle cramps. Magnesium is naturally found in greens and beans, but now topical magnesium is trending because research has shown that the essential mineral absorbs faster through the skin than the stomach.

When local activewear company Alo launched its skincare line at the height of the pandemic, a magnesium-packed, post-workout recovery spray was a must-have in the collection. Three spritzes of Alo Magnesium Reset Spray deliver 45mg of magnesium (in a nongreasy, aloe and avocado oil base) as well as arnica to help soothe sore muscles and relax the body ($48, aloyoga.com).

Unlike oral supplements that can cause GI distress, topical magnesium is so safe that 8 Sheep Organics’ Sleepy Body Lotion was designed specifically for pregnancy and postpartum swelling, back pain, leg cramps, and insomnia (from $29, 8sheep. com). For little ones with growing pains or trouble sleeping, a massage with Junior Bedtime Lotion (magnesium mixed with organic mango butter and coconut oil) will quickly send them off to dreamland ($21, 8sheep.com). —N .C .

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BRADFORD KOLB, MD, FACOG HRC FERTILITY

Dr. Bradford Kolb specializes in the care of complex fertility problems at HRC Fertility Pasadena and is internationally known for his expertise in reproductive matters. He is one of the largest providers of egg donation and surrogacy services in the United States, with patients traveling from around the world to HRC Fertility Pasadena to see him. His practice is known for helping to develop and implement cutting-edge technologies in the genetic screening of embryos, the development of new laboratory technologies, and the development of highly efficient treatment.

In addition to his high success rates, patients are also impressed with his warm bedside manner, compassion, and dedication. Dr. Kolb is committed to the reproductive rights for all intended parents and is actively engaged in improving access to care and affordability of fertility care. He is also leading one of the most advanced efforts to bring artificial intelligence and machine learning to reproductive medicine to discover a new generation of advances in fertility medicine.

University of California, Irvine (undergraduate and medical school), Northwestern University (fellowship), University of Southern California (fellowship), and UCLA Anderson School of Management (business) Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, obstetrics and gynecology Southern California Super Doctors, Los Angeles Times; Los Angeles magazine Super Doctors; Top Doc, Inland Empire Magazine; Top Doc, Los Angeles magazine; Pasadena magazine Top Doctors Award; Resolve – Excellence Award, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology National Teaching Award

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JEFFREY R. NELSON, DO, FACOOG HRC FERTILITY

Dr. Jeffrey Nelson is known for his compassionate and holistic approach to patient care. He takes pride in working with his patients to develop an individualized treatment plan based upon their specific needs, while educating them regarding the cause of their infertility and treatment options.

Dr. Nelson received his medical degree from North Texas State University Medical Health Science Center in Ft. Worth, Texas. He chose to attend an osteopathic medical school because it offered the most comprehensive medical training along with a holistic approach to patient care and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 50 medical schools in the country.

After finishing his residency in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Nelson completed his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He joined HRC Fertility (previously Huntington Reproductive Center) in 1992, and is the longest tenured physician at HRC. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan (undergraduate); North Texas State University Medical Health Science Center, Fort Worth (medical school); obstetrics and gynecology Riverside Hospital, Trenton, Michigan (residency); reproductive endocrinology and infertility (fellowship) American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Huntington Memorial Hospital

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Pasadena Magazine Top Doctors Award, ACOOG Medical Foundation Award for Educational contribution to the ACOOG Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Hospital Fellowship Teaching Award OB/GYN Residency Award for Academic Excellence 55 South Lake Avenue, Ninth Floor, Pasadena 626.440.9161 havingbabies.com docjeffnelsonivf@havingbabies.com

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JOHN M. NORIAN, MD, FACOG HRC FERTILITY

Dr. John Norian’s approach in helping his patients achieve their dream of having a family combines the precision and science of reproductive medicine with a warm and compassionate patient experience.

His areas of expertise include in-vitro fertilization (IVF), pre-implantation genetic screening (PGT), sex selection, egg freezing, optimal treatment for low responders, LGBTQ fertility treatments, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Norian and his multilingual clinical team offer high-quality individualized care resulting in the highest success rates and it is because of this his patients come from around the world seeking treatment with him.

Dr. Norian has authored over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and coauthored books focusing on reproductive biology and fertility and regularly presents at national and international meetings.

His interests include trail running, reading, and enjoying time outdoors with his family.

University of California, Berkeley (undergraduate); Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (medical school); obstetrics and gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (residency); reproductive endocrinology and infertility, National Institutes of Health, Maryland (fellowship) Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Obstetrics and Gynecology Huntington Memorial Hospital, San Antonio Regional Hospital Los Angeles Magazine Southern California Super Doctors, Inland Empire Magazine Top Doctor, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Registry Chairperson, American Society for Reproductive Medicine: Prize papers, Society for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Associates: Chairperson, Royal College of Surgeons, Council medals: Best Research Paper & Presentation, University of California, Berkeley: Honors Society member 55 South Lake Avenue, Ninth Floor, Pasadena 909.941.1120 havingbabies.com norianivf@havingbabies.com

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MOLLY QUINN, MD, FACOG HRC FERTILITY

Dr. Molly Quinn received her medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and did her specialty and subspecialty training at University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

She specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Her research interests include optimizing pregnancy outcomes subsequent to assisted reproduction, the role of the reproductive laboratory in improving in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes, and the long-term safety of IVF and related treatments.

Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), Chair Resident and Medical Student Education Committee; American Society for Reproductive Medicine, member Stanford University; Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles; Internship/residency: Obstetrics and gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Francisco; Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Training, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, University of California San Francisco; Advanced training: Clinical Research (ATCR) Certificate Program, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics, University of California San Francisco; Clinical Research/ Reproductive Scientist Training Program (CREST) ASRM/NICHD/DUKE

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2021 – Top Doctors, Los Angeles magazine; 2020, 2021 – Super Doctors Southern California Rising Star; 2019 – Obstetrics and Gynecology: Top 10% Peer Reviewer; 2017 – Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Prize Paper; 2017 – University of California San Francisco Medical Student Teaching Award; 2017 – Pacific Coast Reproductive Society In-Training Travel Grant 55 South Lake Avenue, Ninth Floor, Pasadena 626.440.9161 havingbabies.com quinnivf@havingbabies.com

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JOHN G. WILCOX, MD, FACOG HRC FERTILITY

Dr. John Wilcox has been part of HRC family since 1988 and became a partner in 1996. He maintains a large clinical practice in Pasadena and is recognized for his meticulous approach and the high pregnancy rates that are achieved with his treatment protocols, experienced team of nurses and embryologists, and partnerships with patients for successful outcomes.

Dr. Wilcox has received numerous awards including the IAHCP Leading Physicians of the World Award, Top Docs Los Angeles, America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists awards, and resident teaching and research awards including Searle Pharmaceutical Outstanding Teacher Award and Ortho Pharmaceutical Uwe Goebelsmann M.D. Memorial Resident Research Award. Additionally, Dr. Wilcox has consulted for numerous companies including Ferring Pharmaceutical, Merck, and Columbia Laboratories.

University of California, San Diego (undergraduate); University of Southern California, Los Angeles (medical school); obstetrics and gynecology University of Southern California Los Angeles County Women’s & Children’s Hospital (residency); reproductive endocrinology and infertility University of Southern California, Los Angeles County Women’s and Children’s Hospital (fellowship) Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Obstetrics & Gynecology Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Huntington Hospital Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

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America’s Top Obstetrician and Gynecologists Award, IAHCP Leading Physicians of the World Award, Los Angeles magazine Top Doctors Award, Pasadena magazine Top Doctors Award, Ortho Pharmaceutical Uwe Goebelsmann M.D. Memorial Resident Research Award, Soarle Pharmaceutical Outstanding Teacher Award 55 South Lake Avenue, Ninth Floor, Pasadena 626.440.9161, ext. 2240 havingbabies.com wilcoxivf@havingbabies.com

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NARINEH ZOHRABIAN, MD DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF PASADENA Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Zohrabian is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon who strives to provide the best care for her patients and families in the Pasadena community. She values combining her years of experience with the most current evidence-based medicine to provide tailor treatments for her patients. Her boutique style practice allows her to get to know her patients and frequently treats multiple generations of families. She is well trained in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic procedures.

When not at the office, Dr. Zohrabian is busy raising two young children and coaching her daughter’s basketball team.

800 Fairmount Avenue, Suite 312, Pasadena 626.817.9974 Pasadenadermatology.com Contact@pasadenadermatology.comw

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FRANCISCO NAVARRO, MD

MIND HEALTH INSTITUTE, PASADENA Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology UCLA Associate Clinical Professor CEO/Founder of Mind Health Institute, Pasadena CEO/Founder of Mental Health Equity, LLC..

“Prevention is the best medicine.”

Dr. Navarro is passionate about caring for children, teens and adults with mental health conditions including depression, anxiety and ADHD. His life mission is to increase awareness of these common illnesses in the hopes of decreasing suffering and eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health.

Dr. Navarro understands how to guide people and their families from surviving to thriving in an integrative and holistic way. He believes that medicine can help but knows that the brain is more complicated than simply taking a pill. The mind and the body are connected. Medicine is as important as moving your body, sleeping eight hours nightly, eating a nutritious meal and having healthy relationships. Dr. Navarro has developed innovative non-pharmacological programs for integrative treatment options and strategies that prioritize prevention. These programs include functional movement (ResWell®), equine-assisted psychotherapy (EquusLed), and neuromodulation (Neurovert).

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MARTA RECASENS, MD, QMD

MACULAR, RETINAL, VITREAL ASSOCIATES AND MARTA’S MEDISPA Diseases and surgery of the macula and retina and vitreous and facial aesthetics

We live in a beautiful world, and the principal way we experience it, and each other, is through our vision. Protecting this most precious gift, our eyesight, is an tremendous responsibility. As a board certified, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon, it is my goal to partner with you to preserve our most precious gift, our sight. Toward this, I have devoted my entire life to backing my dedication with the education and experience necessary to meet the responsibility with which I am entrusted to overcome sight threatening conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, agerelated macular degeneration, and retinal detachments. Beyond the accolades, I am most proud of the appreciation reflected in my patients’ eyes in acknowledgement of the care I have extended them in preserving their vision.

Looking your best and aging gracefully is an art! About 10 years ago, at the request of many patients, I founded Marta’s Medispa to help my patients age beautifully. Based on my expertise with laser treatments and further training, I performed a full array of individualized, non- and minimally invasive treatments for face and neck rejuvenation.

For the last 7 years, I have served as a Qualified Medical Evaluator in Ophthalmology for the State of California. In this role, I evaluate injured workers, including police and sheriff officers, firefighters, and others who have ocular diseases and trauma.

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MORGAN HUANG, MD

HUANG OPHTHALMOLOGY CENTER

Morgan Huang, M.D., specializes in cataract, glaucoma and general ophthalmology. Dr. Huang attended Johns Hopkins University for undergraduate studies and the University of California Davis for medical school. He did his residency at the University of Rochester and a fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Huang’s honors and recognitions include Super Doctor, 2012–2021; Pasadena magazine Top Doctors, 2010–2012, 2014, and 2016–2021; Consumers’ Research Council of America Top Ophthalmologists, 2011–2017; chief resident, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester; Independent Order of Odd Fellows (student fellowship); and Wilmer Institute of Ophthalmology. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.

His greatest personal achievement: “Establishing long trusting relationships with my patients. It is gratifying that my patients trust me enough that many of their family members become my patients as well. I also enjoy hearing from patients who have regained their independence and whose lives I have improved by saving or restoring their sight.”

Dr. Huang, who does a lot of pro bono work, offers this free advice: Don’t neglect any symptoms and write them off as signs of old age. Glaucoma can have no symptoms and can happen at any age. Any loss of vision as a result of glaucoma is irreversible. However, when caught early it can be controlled and loss of vision can be prevented.

Therefore, early detection and treatment for any eye disease may save your sight.

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650 West Duarte Road, Suite 100-D, Arcadia Phone 626.446.6682 Fax 626.447.6680 morganhuangmd.com

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WARREN STOUT, MD OCULOFACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr. Stout is a world-renowned Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon who is recognized as an expert on cosmetic and laser surgical techniques. He specializes solely on the eye area and brings out each patient’s own younger, fresher look, while carefully avoiding an unnatural, startled or surprised appearance. His work is guided by his aesthetic philosophy that values natural looking results that seamlessly blend with his patients’ facial features.

Dr. Stout has 30 years of experience caring for men and women of all ages and ethnicities, including a subspecialty in Asian eyes. His patients include Nobel Laureates, Oscar winners, CEOs of multinational companies, physicians and other notable people. Through a combination of training, experience and artistic talent, he delivers a natural appearance tailored to everyone’s overall goals. Dr. Stout is most honored by physicians and happy patients referring their loved ones and friends and he takes their trust to heart.

Dr. Stout completed his Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Miami, which is ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report; his Ophthalmology Residency at USC Doheny Eye Institute; and his Internal Medicine Internship at USC. He is affiliated with Huntington Memorial Hospital, Keck School of Medicine of USC, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Stout is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Keck School of Medicine of USC, who has also been recognized as a Top Doctor in America

by U.S. News & World Report and a Top Doctor in Pasadena and Los Angeles and in Leading Physicians of the World.

Pasadena Towers 800 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 260, Pasadena 626.449.6494 stoutlaser.com

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MARIA NELSON, MD BREAST SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Keck Medicine of USC

As the new chief of breast, endocrine, and soft tissue surgery at Keck Medicine of USC, Dr. Maria Nelson is hoping to dispel a common misconception about breast cancer care.

“Most people think they have to choose between the convenience of a community-based program and the high-level expertise you get with an academic medical center. We’ve worked hard to give our patients the best of both worlds.”

For example, Dr. Nelson helped create the USC Breast Center’s Multidisciplinary Clinic, where a newly diagnosed patient can make a single half- or full-day appointment and see up to five cancer specialists as well as ancillary providers such as geneticists, dietitians, and physical therapists.

“We can offer convenience without sacrificing exceptional care.”

Dr. Nelson pointed out that a team approach benefits everyone. “Breast cancer patients have relationships with multiple caregivers. It makes sense for all my breast surgical oncologists to have close working relationships with other specialists.”

After the Multidisciplinary Clinic, it’s natural for a patient to want to have clinic visits and even surgery close to home. Keck Medicine of USC’s Breast Surgery satellite locations offer just that: the convenience of community care with the peace of mind that goes with working with top-tier USC surgeons. The program offers advanced all-underone-roof care at clinics in Arcadia, Pasadena, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, and is continually expanding.

Dr. Nelson is proud to work with her outstanding colleagues in breast surgical oncology:

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Dr. Azadeh Carr, breast surgical oncology and endocrine surgery Dr. Emily Siegel, breast surgical oncology Dr. Fumito Ito, melanoma, breast surgical oncology Dr. Amanda Woodworth, breast surgical oncology

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The USC Breast Center offers its Multidisciplinary Clinic every Monday. Call (323) 865-3535 to make an appointment.

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J. PAUL FUENTES, DDS & ANDREW PETERSON, DMD, MS ARCADIA PERIO Periodontics Arcadia Perio has been serving the greater San Gabriel Valley for over 40 years. Dr. Fuentes attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, earned his doctor of dental surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed a certificate in periodontics at Loma Linda School of Dentistry.

Dr. Peterson attended Carroll College in Montana, earned his doctor of dental surgery and master of science from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. Both doctors are board-certified by the American Academy of Periodontology, associate professors at Loma Linda School of Dentistry Department of Periodontics, and lecturers to the local dental

community. At Arcadia Perio, it is well understood that oral health is an important component of overall systemic health.

Unique to our practice, every aspect of periodontal or implant treatment has a laser component. The correct application of laser therapy greatly improves treatment outcomes and patient comfort. lt is our goal and pleasure to provide cutting-edge technology and advanced dental procedures for the care of our patients.

301 West Huntington Drive, Suite 507, Arcadia 626.447.0945 arcadiaperio.com

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JEN CHOW, MD

CHOW CENTER FOR FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and head and neck surgery

As the son of an architect and an engineer, I have always appreciated the importance of form and function. With passions for both art and science since childhood, I have realized that facial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines the best aspects of each.

I went on to study molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and East Asian studies in college, graduating summa cum laude with my triple major. I then had my medical school and residency training at Yale University, spending a year as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellow and serving as a clinical instructor during my time there. I completed my fellowship training in New York before moving to Southern California, where I have practiced for the last 15 years.

As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I enjoy the challenges of the three-dimensional puzzles I see on a daily basis. I also spend time teaching innovative new techniques in my field as part of my clinical practice. My outside interests include sociology, literature, and swimming. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with my family.

301 West Huntington Drive, Suite 114, Arcadia 626.447.3223 chowcenter.com

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Lee: Board certified in Dermatology: Mohs Micrographic Surgery; cosmetic and laser dermatology. Gaspard: Board certified in Dermatology; cosmetic procedures, skin cancer prevention and treatment. Black: Double Board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology; skin cancer treatment and medical dermatology.

Dr. Han Lee and Dr. Sara Gaspard founded Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena in 2011, bringing their extensive experience in private practice and teaching to offer the San Gabriel Valley and beyond a one-stop shop for healthy, beautiful skin. Dr. Neda Black joined the practice in 2017. All three doctors bring their unique expertise in the latest treatment for the skin, hair and nails and are actively involved in the community.

Lee: Co-owner, staff, Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena; Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, USC; former Director of Dermatologic Surgery, USC; Attending, Huntington Memorial Hospital. Gaspard: Coowner, staff, Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena; clinical associate professor of Dermatology, USC; Attending, Huntington Memorial Hospital. Black: Staff, Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena; attending, Huntington Memorial Hospital.

Lee: Skin cancer treatment with Mohs Micrographic Surgery and aesthetic dermatology.

Gaspard: The latest in nonsurgical rejuvenation for youthful beauty, plus powerful solutions for acne, rosacea, and melasma. Black: General dermatology, Dermatopathology and cosmetic procedures.

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625 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suites 200 and 220, Pasadena 626.793.7790 compdermcenter.com info@compdermcenter.com

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JOANNA CHAN, MD HUNTINGTON DERMATOLOGY GROUP

Dr. Joanna Chan graduated from Harvard College and Stanford Medical School and is a fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgeon and aesthetic expert. Adept in the surgical management of skin cancers, she has reconstructed more than 10,000 advanced Mohs surgeries and performs eyelid blepharoplasty, acne scar revision, and earlobe reconstruction under local anesthesia. In 2022, she moved her practice full-time to Pasadena at Huntington Dermatology, accepting new patients for skin cancer treatment and aesthetics. Her passion is to create beautifully natural results by utilizing advanced, noninvasive laser, injectable (Botox, fillers, Sculptra), and lifting procedures—all with a philosophy of outstanding care, based on expertise and specialized attention to each patient’s individual needs. Honored by the American Cancer League and Motion Picture and Television Directories, Dr. Chan trains medical residents and has published numerous articles on a broad range of subjects including melanoma, surgical techniques, lasers, and aesthetics. She speaks Spanish, Fujian/Taiwanese, and Mandarin and has a special interest in treating melasma and patients with skin of color. Instagram @joannachanmd, five-star reviews on Yelp, and full bio: joannachanmd.com.

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800 Fairmount Avenue, Suite 425, Pasadena 626.449.9992 joannachanmd.com

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or those seeking neverending vacation bliss, this resort-like Los Feliz Spanish Revival estate will keep its owner relaxed, recharged, and living in leisure year-round. Originally built in 1927, the six-bedroom home recently underwent a full restoration while maintaining the property’s character and warmth.

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elements are incorporated throughout the property’s exterior and interior, including white plaster walls, red tile roof, terracotta flooring, rounded-arch doorways, floor-to-ceiling windows, courtyard and patios, wrought-iron accents, and ornate chimney tops.

Surrounded by greenery, the property’s gated motor court leads to a striking, double-height formal

entry with a dramatic chandelier, ornamental spiral staircase with colorful tile risers, and painted mural on the cathedral ceiling.

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BUILT: 1927, LOT: 0.83 acres, INTERIOR: Square footage upon request, BEDS/BATHS: 6/6, AMENITIES: Standout spaces include a theater room and fitness center. The home offers plenty of ways to embrace the active L.A. lifestyle with a pool and spa, tennis/basketball court, and yoga studio.

WHAT SETS IT APART: Custom touches include a painted ceiling mural in the entry, an entirely tiled bathroom—floor, wall, and ceiling—and Moorish-inspired poolside pavilion. INQUIRIES: $10.9 million; Rayni Williams and Branden Williams, thebeverlyhillsestates.com

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The professional-grade kitchen is outfitted with Wolf appliances, wood cabinetry with spacious storage, long center island, and star-and-cross-patterned tile flooring that gives the room a warm, rustic look and lends to the estate’s old-world feel. Bedrooms include an en suite on the main level and three on the second level, including

a primary suite with fireplace, vanity, and wood-paneled walk-in closet. Take in a movie in the cozy theater room or work up a sweat in the fitness center that overlooks the lighted tennis/basketball court.

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Arroyo Seco, this Georgian Colonial Revival was built by Reginald Johnson, one of California’s most influential architects, who also designed All Saints Episcopal Church, Flintridge Riding Club’s clubhouse, and the Santa Barbara Biltmore.

INTERIOR: 10,404 square feet

INQUIRIES: $10.8 million; Ted Clark and

415 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena BUILT: 1930

BEDS/BATHS: 5/9 AMENITIES: Features include a loggia that opens out to a covered patio and expansive lawn, paneled study with a black marble fireplace, and basement with walkin wine cellar, large laundry area, walk-in safe, half bath, and ample storage. The 800-square-foot, ivy-covered pool house mirrors the main residence’s loggia with three sets of steel Palladian doors.

WHAT SETS IT APART: Perched above the

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1430 Arroyo View Drive, Pasadena BUILT: 2022 LOT: 0.37 acres INTERIOR: 5,450 square feet BEDS/BATHS: 6/6 AMENITIES: Thoughtful touches include a

hand-crafted, built-in wine closet, zeroedge infinity pool, and detached ADU. The gourmet kitchen with a marble waterfall island and custom walnut cabinetry is stocked with high-end appliances from Thermador, Wolf, and Gaggenau.

A downstairs primary suite features diamond-polished concrete floors and custom cabinet with an espresso closet.

WHAT SETS IT APART: Designed by IA

Design Studio, this tech-focused home boasts Lutron lighting, whole-home media for sound, DoorBird security system, and a panic room with a solid-steel American Security vault door that can keep its owner both protected and connected.

INQUIRIES: $7.9 million; Michele Giffin,

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BUILT: 2008 LOT: 1.18 acres INTERIOR: 7,194 square feet BEDS/BATHS: 5/7 AMENITIES: Standout features include a motor court with five-car garage, guest wing with separate kitchen, upper and lower laundries, and 500-bottle wine cellar. Outside, the lush landscape’s gardens, pool, waterfall, and koi pond offer a peaceful oasis.

WHAT SETS IT APART: Provincial-inspired

estate “Maison du Soleil” makes a regal impression, starting with a turret entry with sweeping staircase, and is hidden

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1950 Primrose Avenue, South Pasadena BUILT: 1907 LOT: 10,055 square feet INTERIOR: 3,682 square feet

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BEDS/BATHS: 4/3 AMENITIES: Classical Craftsman details are spread throughout the home, including a coffered box-beam ceiling, original fireplace surrounded by built-in benches and a large picture window, and wood wainscoting.

WHAT SETS IT APART: A past recipient of

the South Pasadena Golden Arrow Award, this centennial heritage Craftsman is a piece of local history.

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Club Casa, The Residences at Rancho La Puerta, Mexico

DESTINATION: Located on Virgin Gorda

DESTINATION: Located on the grounds of fitness and spa retreat Rancho La Puerta, this wellness-focused community is just three miles from the U.S.–Mexico border and a one-hour drive from downtown "San Diego.

in the North Sound region of the British Virgin Islands, the 400-acre resort is only accessible by boat or helicopter.

RESIDENCE: The 4,778-square-foot home features four bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, media room, infinity pool, and two tiki huts. An expansive terrace overlooks the sparkling the Eustatia Sound and neighboring Necker Island.

TO DO: Highlights include a beach club

with three pools and a swim-up bar, wellness center with gym, two pickleball courts and two tennis courts, Nut House Kids Club, and two helipads. The resort’s new Marina Village offers a restaurant and bar, suspended pool with hammocks and daybeds, games room, 93-slip marina, and water sports center.

INQUIRIES: $12.5 million; oilnutbay.com

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RESIDENCE: A three-bedroom home with two master bedrooms, this design integrates environmentally friendly, local materials and Mexican craftsmanship throughout its 3,113 square feet. Unique features such as an open-air, indoor patio with a water fountain and lush greenery create a true sensory living experience.

Outdoors, a terrace with a meditation space and private pool is surrounded by nature and mountainscapes.

TO DO: Owners have access to Rancho La Puerta privileges, including the Ranch Day Pass Program, which allows residents

to participate in daily Rancho La Puerta activities such as morning hikes, art classes, fitness classes, lectures, and workshops, as well as enjoy wellness services at home.

INQUIRIES: Co-ownership opportunities from $188,000 to $416,569; residencesrancholapuerta.com

5601 Appaloosa Trail, Whitetail Club, McCall, Idaho DESTINATION: Whitetail Club is a 1,300-acre

private real estate club offering located just over two hours outside Boise, in the heart of the region’s prized Salmon River Mountains on the southern glacial waters of Payette Lake.

RESIDENCE: Located on 1.83 acres, this five-bedroom, modern custom build spans over 4,000 square feet of livable space with multiple fireplaces for cozy mountain nights, Wolf gas range, Sub-

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3-Bedroom Residence, Casa Blake at Costa Palmas, Mexico DESTINATION: Costa Palmas is a 1,500-

acre beachfront resort community on the East Cape of the Baja Peninsula.

Situated along a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of swimmable beach, Costa Palmas introduces an elemental form of luxury hospitality among organic farms on an international marina.

RESIDENCE: The three-bedroom, openfloorplan home boasts floor-to-ceiling sliding doors in the living room that open up to a private terrace, with views of the Costa Palmas Marina/Marina Village and Sea of Cortez.

TO DO: Owners can enjoy the marina-

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ocated on the Pasadena-Altadena border, boutique staging studio Pride of Place (prideofplacedesign. com) specializes in styling and reimagining homes for sale. Under the creative direction of founder Annie Carolin, Pride of Place’s staged properties boast an organic, textural signature—think sculptural furniture, artfully arranged floral accents, and white oak and teak intermixed with deep, rich tones of walnut, along with the occasional

contrasting pop of black to engage the eye. The visual result is a truly aspirational home for buyers, with many of the company’s staged properties selling above asking price.

Since its beginning in 2018, Pride of Place has curated spaces for hundreds of homes throughout the Los Angeles area, including Pasadena, Altadena, Eagle Rock, and Highland Park, and Carolin has plans to open a shoppable storefront in the future.

How did you get into staging?

I would say “on a whim,” but being an entrepreneur in a creative industry was probably always in the cards for me. I experienced a debilitating anxiety attack in 2007 that left me questioning everything in my life to that point. I left my job as a producer in home entertainment and started my own boutique invitation company, spending the next decade designing and manufacturing invitations and paper goods for events.

During the long haul of learning to cope with anxiety, I found more joy in interior design than in anything else. A couple of home renovations later and a growing pile of furniture in our garage, and Pride of Place was born!

How does your style differ from other staging companies?

We are constantly pushing the envelope with how we present homes. We live in a city that is design savvy and well-versed with the idea of “living your best life.” We want our homes to reflect that. Each home has its own narrative and our job is to highlight that. We’re constantly staying on top of trends and [trying to] stay fresh. Our style is clean, organic, and modern, with accents of midcentury elements.

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What’s an easy fix for someone who is looking to spruce up their home?

Minimize and declutter. The reason staged homes look good is because the clutter isn’t there. Everything needs to have its place. Get rid of the rest. You don’t need it, I promise.

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What mistakes do you see people make when staging their home to sell?

Not incorporating character and warmth into the design. When styling a home, it’s important to evoke an emotional response from prospective buyers, and you can’t do that when things look too sterile or lackluster.

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The ’80s are back! I grew up in the ’80s and never enjoyed those styles at the time, but I like some of the ways the style is being reinterpreted into contemporary design. You’re seeing larger scaled furniture, but the modern version is less bulky, more refined, and textural—lots of curves and bouclé!

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What’s your go-to local decor destination?

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THE NATURE OF HOSPITALITY Exploring some of California’s loveliest hotel gardens.

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s residents of the Golden State, we’re blessed with no shortage of fantastic public gardens.

From Descanso to the botanicals in San Francisco, our coast is flush with yearround verdant sanctuaries. Additionally, we have an abundance of stunning and historic estate-like hotels, which also boast their own compelling monuments to nature. Here, a look at a handful of our perennial favorites.

H OT E L B E L-A I R Just a half mile north of Sunset Boulevard’s commotion, this 12-acre sanctuary is nestled into one of Southern California’s toniest neighborhoods. The 1946 Spanish Colonial “pink palace” isn’t just home to 104 guest rooms and suites, a stunning oval pool, decadent spa, and restaurant from Wolfgang Puck, it’s also legendary for its swanfilled lake, which greets guests upon entering the property, daring those who cross its bridge not to whip out their

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phones for a snap of the iconic setting.

A series of winding brick pathways, abundant floral beds, and grassy lawns complement the expansive array of historic trees, which includes coastal redwoods (the tallest living trees on earth), 100-foot-tall palms, and the tipu tree, with its delicate yellow blossoms towering over Chalon Road. However, two of the property’s most beloved trees might be the 90-foot-tall silk floss tree, the oldest and largest of its kind in the U.S., and one of the largest gingko trees in the city.

Ask the hotel for a nature-walk map or arrange for a picnic just about anywhere on the grounds, including at the swan lake grotto, surrounded by more than 25 types of plants, most of which are native to California.

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within 45 acres of citrus and olive groves, granting luxe, farm-like surrounds for the Spanish Mediterranean–style, 49-room resort (with three additional homes), where each room is essentially its own casita.

The orange groves date back decades and provide daily fresh-squeezed juice delivered to each of the guest rooms in the morning. This past year brought the revitalization of many of the on-site olive trees, which will one day begin producing olives and olive oil for the resort.

Gardens of aloe, cacti, birds of paradise, pride of Madeira, and stunning pink bougainvillea decorate the property. Even the open-air, Balinese-inspired Serenity Yoga Pavilion is as much enjoyed for its compelling architecture as for its reflective pool and tropical landscaping.

The resort’s organic culinary garden, also known as the Secret Garden, is tucked in a far corner of the property adjacent to the olive orchard and is comprised of 23 custom-built raised

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beds, succession planted with rotating, seasonal crops that offer varieties of tomatoes, eggplant, melon, peppers, tomatillos, ground cherries, summer squash, beans, cucumbers, and Mediterranean herbs including thyme, verbena, mint, and oregano. There is also a chicken coop (fondly named the Casita Coop) housing a variety of 15 heritage-breed, egg-laying chickens and three active beehives.

Guests interested in more than a selfguided tour can head down to the garden every Wednesday, 4:30–5:30 p.m., to meet with the director of food and beverage and head gardener for Garden to Glass, where you’ll learn about the garden and enjoy a glass of wine.

P O ST R A N C H I N N This iconic resort first opened in 1992 on the site of the Post family’s 100-acre cattle ranch, located high atop the cliffs of Big Sur. The property and its neighboring land feature 13 diverse plant communities, including forests with ancient redwood and oak trees, shrubs, grasslands, and aquatic habitats. The area is also home to two endangered species: the California red-legged frog, which breeds in the aquatic habitat of Post Ranch’s central pond, and Smith’s blue butterfly, which feeds and breeds in the sea cliff buckwheat found in the California sagebrush scrub habitat on a slope below the acclaimed Sierra Mar restaurant. Not

only does the property take excellent care of its guests, but it also has enacted a habitat conservation plan of 36 acres to protect these endangered species.

The Chef’s Garden was created more recently and incorporates the original fruit tree orchard, where you can spot 100-year-old apple trees. It supports the Sierra Mar restaurant, as well as the spa, while creating an interactive guest experience of fun edible flowers, herbs, fruit trees, perennial culinary edibles, and cut flowers. The property also grows its own mushrooms, making it a true pollinator paradise.

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time, and there is an Edible Garden Tour twice a week. Depending upon the season, you might discover unusual varieties, like marionberries, lion’s mane mushrooms, or purple snow peas. Keep an eye out next year, when the team plans to double the .75-acre garden and add a greenhouse-style hoop house.

S A N YS I D R O R A N C H In the foothills of Montecito rests San Ysidro Ranch, named by Franciscan monks who occupied the land in the late 1700s and paid homage to Saint Isidore, the patron saint of agriculture.

In 1889, a large sandstone packing house was built, later to become the Stonehouse restaurant, and back in the day, the citrus ranch harvested an average of 300,000 oranges and 100,000 lemons annually.

The lush gardens span 550 acres, resting adjacent to a babbling creek, with direct access to 17 miles of hiking trails, where day hikers can experience hot springs and cascading waterfalls.

However, some of the most striking paths are right on the property: Upon entering, guests drive through a winding, French lavender–lined driveway planted with 400-year-old ancient olive trees. Once arriving at check-in, Miami pink bougainvillea create a

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T H E L A N G H A M H U N T I N G TO N Situated on 23 acres at the base of the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, The Langham Huntington’s gardens date back to the original hotel construction, 1911–1914, after which the locale quickly became a favorite Hollywood filming location.

The stunning display of delicate pink

jacaranda blossoms showcases the 15,500-square-foot Horseshoe Garden, which pays homage to California’s desert landscape, though with plants originating from many places. It is sprinkled with succulents, such as agave Americana century plants, birds of paradise, palms, yellow kangaroo paw, and other drought-tolerant selections.

The Japanese Garden was designed along what was once a natural stream and styled in the same vein as its larger cousin at the Huntington Library. It is dotted with stone lanterns and features a long shallow pond with quiet waterfalls, passable over a signature red footbridge and lined along one end with tall bamboo. The garden also boasts a pink flowering saucer magnolia, cherry blossoms, and Japanese maples (Bloodgood, Crimson Queen Purple, Sangu Kaku golden leaf, red leaf, and purple leaf varieties).

Don’t forget to ask for a historical walking map of the property.

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road, is open to guests of San Ysidro Ranch. Its recent renovation includes 60 acres of the new, drought-tolerant, deep-green platinum TE paspalum grass, which complements the plantings of purple queen bougainvillea and enriches the club’s vibrant stance against the Pacific Ocean views. — L . B .

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founder J. Willard Marriott, who took daily nature walks, as well as his wife, Alice, who grew fruits, vegetables, and herbs for her legendary Sunday night dinners.

The newly installed JW Desert Springs Garden, by landscape designer Lily Kwong of Studio Lily Kwong, incorporates organically shaped garden beds that morph into hidden seating with shade trees to mitigate the desert heat. Mojave Desert Land Trust was selected as a charitable partner for JW Desert Springs Resort & Spa, an organization whose mission is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values. The donation will provide fourteen growing benches for a shade house, education signage and support the growth of 1,200 plants annually.

Inspired by the diverse California desert landscape, the new gardens feature a thoughtful selection of edible herbs intermixed with drought-tolerant plants native to the desert ecology, chosen for their therapeutic properties and to create a multisensory experience in nature, while supporting the hotel’s culinary offerings.

The garden features a peaceful olivegrove walking path and a planting palette of endemic sages, desert marigold, prickly pear, milkweed, and wildflowers to provide habitat and ecosystem support to insects and other fauna.

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heart-shaped entrance to the Hacienda.

Under the 135-year-old twin bunya trees grow scattered plantings of rosemary, blue geranium, hydrangeas, salvia, heliotropium, lantana, and French, Spanish, and English lavender. Don’t forget to take note of the rose garden, with its white and burgundy iceberg, double delight, Mister Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe, and Barbra Streisand varieties.

The chef’s garden has about 15 plant beds and grows seasonal items to support the Stonehouse restaurant, including herbs, chili peppers, jalapeños, eggplants, squash blossoms, and rainbow chard. Guests receive a map of the property upon arrival and are encouraged to pick from the citrus groves of Meyer lemons and Valencia oranges.

MODERN FAMILY Design team Medium Plenty crafted this South Pasadena home to please three generations.

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esign team Ian Read, Gretchen Krebs, and Andy Pittman of Medium Plenty worked on this home that was made for a family of five (a couple, two children, and grandmother). The forever home is a restored, original Tudorstyle space from the front, given modern additions to the back.

The design trio used elements to connect the two facades, such as the stained, black-slatted wood overhang.

“The goal was to honor the original bones of the home while opening it up to maximize light and space and create a clean, warm, modern environment,” says Krebs, co-founder of Medium Plenty (alongside Read).

The 1,600-square-foot main home also has a 500-squarefoot ADU with a loft, where the children’s grandmother lives.

“Multigenerational living was a major component in the design,” Krebs adds. The main house has three bedrooms (plus an office that doubles as a guest room) and two bathrooms for the family of four. There’s also a yard between the main home and the ADU. The design team’s aesthetic—“Warm modern with a nod to classic midcentury and unique Scandinavian details” shines true throughout the property.

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◗ PREVIOUS SPREAD The modernized back of the house still keeps the home’s Tudor style intact but with modern touches. The primary bedroom and bathroom are housed on the right side, framed in angled cedar siding.

Indoor-outdoor living was important to the family, which results in the large windows that open up, leading to the backyard. “On the left is the kitchen and dining that opens up to the back deck and yard via a folding-door system that the clients leave open most of the time,” Krebs says. The red chair on the deck “is a whimsical outdoor piece called the Spun chair by Magis,” she adds. “It is a fairly iconic outdoor piece of furniture and also feels like sculpture—we liked the pop of color and that it is approachable for kids.”

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◗ THIS SPREAD Opposite top: The dining room is seen from the side hallway. Here, an interactive chalkboard painting wall is on the right. The wooden dining table is decorated with vintage Eames chairs and Marvin wooden slideand-fold doors lead to the backyard, tying in the earth elements. The dining room looks onto the backyard and ADU, which was originally the garage.

Opposite bottom: “We were required to keep the original front facade as is and so all changes are in-kind upgrades,” says Krebs about the design restrictions they had to navigate around—only upgrading the windows and stucco facade on the exterior. “The only new addition is the wood porch and black trellis

overhang at the entry. The garden was redone by the owners with native, drought-tolerant plants.”

Above: For the living room, Krebs says, “The fireplace and beautiful curved ceiling were preserved along with the original windows that were replaced in-kind.

We love to keep strong, original elements and feather them into the new design whenever possible.” In line with keeping original elements, all of the furniture in the living room is the clients’. The family has many vintage midcentury pieces and fabrics as well as previously owning the George Nelson Bubble Lamp hanging above the room. All of the paint throughout the home is Benjamin Moore.

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HOME TOUR Modern Family Below: In the unique kitchen, a custom bookshelf and cabinetry made of walnut wood wraps around into the living room to house the client’s record player and record collection, Krebs says. “We often integrate built-ins like shelving and banquette seating into our designs as a means to unify the design, personalize, and give function to it. The client has a lot of books and things to display so this was a perfect way to do it.” Plus, she says, the round skylight adds to the straight lines in the space. “It has a subtle blue inside of it that mimics the sky and changes subtly throughout the day.”

Opposite top: The loft, located in the ADU, which was converted for the grandmother, is mainly used for storage. “The grandmother

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prefers color and an eclectic space and has many antiques, so the colors were at her request,” Krebs says. “The space is small so the varying colors give visual interest and depth and help to define the areas as separate.”

Opposite bottom: The dining table doubles as a place to do homework and for the family to gather, Krebs says. The lighting above the table is another George Nelson pendant. “The doors slide and fold to open up the space. The clients have since installed some Tensile Shade structures over the back deck, which allows them to mitigate the sun exposure and use the space most of the year. The indoor and outdoor feel connected, like one big space.”

◗ INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE Ian Read, Gretchen Krebs, and Andy Pittman of Medium Plenty mediumplenty.com ◗ CO N T R AC TO R GA Design Build, 562.417.9609

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With its abundant sunshine and easy access to all manner of outdoor recreation, it’s no surprise that Pasadena and its surrounding neighborhoods attract students from around the world.

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hether you are a parent looking for quality K-12 options, a rising high school senior navigating college applications, or a working professional considering an advanced degree to accelerate your career, options abound! The Pasadena school district is home to a wide range of K-12 private school options, plus renowned private colleges and universities.

With choices that range from small, intimate campuses with specialized curriculums to respected institutions with acclaimed reputations, you’re sure to find your perfect pick.

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Fast facts • There are 46 private schools serving 8,925 students in Pasadena, CA • 39% of private schools in Pasadena are religiously affiliated (most are Roman Catholic and Christian) • The average tuition cost is $20,584, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,318 • According to Niche.com, the top-ranked private schools in Pasadena include Westridge School, High Point Academy and Sequoyah School

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DIRECTORY PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN PASADENA A.G.B.U. Vatche & Tamar Manoukian High School (MHS) 2495 E. Mountain St., Pasadena 626.794.0363 agbumhs.org Aria Montessori School 693 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena 626.793.3741 ariamontessori.net Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Elementary School 2660 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena 626.793.2089 school.abvmpasadena.org Chandler School 1005 Armada Dr., Pasadena 626.795.9314 chandlerschool.org EF Academy 1539 E Howard St., Pasadena 626.507.9223 efacademy.org Excelsior School 1539 E. Howard St., Pasadena 626.576.8868 excelsiorschool.com Frostig School 971 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena 626.791.1255 frostig.org Harriet Tubman 36 W. Montana St., Pasadena 626.794.5620 High Point Academy 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd., Pasadena 626.798.8989 highpointacademy.org Hillsides Education Center 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena 323.254.2274 hillsideseducationcenter.org La Salle College Preparatory High School 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena 626.351.8951 lasallehs.org

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New Horizon School Pasadena 651 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena 626.795.5186 newhorizonschool.org

The Waverly School 67 W. Bellevue Dr., Pasadena 626.792.5940 thewaverlyschool.org

Oak Knoll Kinderhaus Montessori 1200 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena 626.345.9929 okkms.org

Southwestern Academy 2800 Monterey Rd., San Marino 626.799.5010 southwesternacademy.edu

Our School 1800 E. Mountain St., Pasadena 626.798.0911 ourschoolofpasadena.com

Weizmann Day School 1434 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena 626.797.0204 weizmann.net

Pacific Oaks Children’s School 714 W. California Blvd., Pasadena 626.529.8011 pacificoakschildrensschool.org

Westridge School for Girls 324 Madeline Dr., Pasadena 626.799.1053 westridge.org

Pasadena Christian School 1515 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 626.791.1214 pasadenachristian.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SAN GABRIEL

Pasadena Montessori School 280 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 626.792.0115 pasadenamontessori.com Polytechnic School 1030 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 626.396.6300 polytechnic.org San Marino Montessori School 444 S. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena 626.577.8007 sanmarinomontessori.org Sequoyah School 535 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena 626.795.4351 sequoyahschool.org Saint Andrew Catholic School 42 Chestnut St., Pasadena 626.796.7697 saspasadena.com St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School 2215 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 626.578.1343 hovsepianschool.org

Clairbourn School 8400 Huntington Dr., San Gabriel 626.286.3108 clairbourn.org San Gabriel Christian School 117 N. Pine St., San Gabriel 626.287.0486 sangabrielchristian.org San Gabriel Mission Elementary School 416 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel 626.281.2454 sangabrielmission.org San Gabriel Mission High School 254 S. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel 626.282.3181 sgmhs.org San Gabriel Academy 8827 E. Broadway St., San Gabriel 626.292.1156 sangabrielacademy.org Saint Anthony School 1905 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel 626.280.7255 saintanthonyschoolsg.org PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ALTADENA

St. Monica Academy 2361 Del Mar Rd., Montrose 818.369.7310 stmonicaacademy.com

Altadena Boys & Girls Academy 2151 N. Lake Ave., Altadena 626.345.0540 altadenaboysgirlsacademy.com

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Parish & School 1363 Cordova St., Pasadena 626.795.9691 stphiliptheapostle.org

Fair Oaks Academy 2704 Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena 626.797.0758 fairoaksacademy.com

Maranatha High School 169 S. Saint John Ave., Pasadena 626.817.4000 maranatha-hs.org

Stratford School Pasadena Showroom, 959 E. Walnut, Ste. 214, Pasadena 626.498.2810 stratfordschools.com

Five Acres Therapeutic School 760 W. Mountain View St., Altadena 626.798.6793 5acres.org

Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus 405 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena 626.796.2774 mayfieldjs.org

Villa Esperanza Special Education School 2060 E. Villa St., Pasadena 626.449.2919 villaesperanzaservices.org

Meher Montessori School 943 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena 2009 South Garfield Ave., Monterey Park 323.724.0683 mehermontessori.org

Mayfield Senior School 500 Bellefontaine St., Pasadena 626.799.9121 mayfieldsenior.org

Walden School 74 S. San Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena 626.792.6166 waldenschool.net

Pasadena Waldorf School 209 E Mariposa St., Altadena 626.794.9564 pasadenawaldorf.org

Lake Avenue Church School 393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena 626.844.4755 school.lakeave.org Lycée International de Los Angeles - Pasadena 30 N. Marion Ave., Pasadena 626.793.0943 lilaschool.com

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Princeton Montessori Academy 922 E. Mendocino St., Altadena 626.794.2244 princetonmontessoriacademy.com

St. Bede The Venerable School 4524 Crown Ave., La Canada 818.790.7884 stbedeschool.net

Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School 2501 Maiden Ln., Altadena 626.798.5020 sahagmesrobschool.org

St. Francis High School of La Canada Flintridge 200 Foothill Blvd., La Canada 818.790.0325 sfhs.net

St. Elizabeth Parish School 1840 N. Lake Ave., Altadena 626.797.7727 saint-elizabeth.org

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Saint Mark’s School 1050 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena 626.798.8858 saint-marks.org PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SAN MARINO St. Edmund’s Nursery School 1175 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino 626.792.7742 stedmundsnurseryschool.org Saints Felicitas and Perpetua School 2955 Huntington Dr., San Marino 626.796.8223 saintfelicitas.org PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE

First Presbyterian School 101 S. Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra 626.282.9939 fpsch.org PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN ARCADIA Arcadia Christian School 1900 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia 626.574.8229 acslions.com Arcadia College Preparatory 145 E. Duarte Rd., Arcadia 626.576.8868 arcadiaprepschool.org Arroyo Pacific Academy 41 W. Santa Clara St., Arcadia 626.294.0661 arroyopacific.org

Crestview Preparatory School 140 Foothill Blvd., La Canada 818.952.0925 crestviewprep.org

Barnhart School 240 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia 626.446.5588 barnhartschool.org

Flintridge Preparatory School 4543 Crown Ave., La Canada 818.790.1178 flintridgeprep.org

B’Nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool 1434 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena 626.765.9831 bnaisimcha.org

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy 440 Saint Katherine Dr., La Canada 626.685.8300 fsha.org

Holy Angels Elementary School 360 Campus Dr., Arcadia 626.447.6312 holyangelsarcadia.net

Foothill Progressive Montessori School and Academy 4526 Indianola Way, La Canada 818.952.0129 foothillprogressivemontessori.com Hogg’s Hollow Education Center 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.790.1700 hoggshollowschool.com Hillside School and Learning Center 4331 Oak Grove Dr., La Canada 818.790.3044 hillsideforsuccess.org La Canada Preparatory School 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.952.8099 thelearningcastle.com The Learning Castle 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.952.8008 thelearningcastle.com Advanced Education Academy 4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada 818.952.1900 aeaschool.com

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SIERRA MADRE Alverno Heights Academy 200 N. Michillinda Ave., Sierra Madre 626.355.3463 alvernoheightsacademy.org Bethany Christian School 93 N. Baldwin Ave., Suite B, Sierra Madre 626.355.3527 bcslions.org The Gooden School 192 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre 626.355.2410 goodenschool.org St. Rita Elementary 322 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre 626.355.6114 st-ritaschool.org PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SOUTH PASADENA The Early Education Program 1955 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena 323.341.7768 redesignlearning.org Oneonta Cooperative Nursery School 1515 Garfield Ave., South Pasadena 626.799.3105 oneontacoop.com

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St. James’ Parish Day School 1325 Monterey Rd., South Pasadena 626.799.6906 stjamesparishdayschool.org PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SGV AND SURROUNDING Lycée International de Los Angeles - Burbank 1105 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank 818.900.1895 lilaschool.com Fusion Academy Pasadena 825 Colorado Blvd., Ste. 118, Los Angeles 323.258.2012 usionacademy.com PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Advanced College 13180 Paramount Blvd., South Gate 562.408.6969 advancedcollege.edu Art Center College of Design 1700 Lida St., Pasadena 626.396.2200 artcenter.edu Brand College 529 Hahn Ave., Ste. 101, Glendale 818.550.0770 brandcollege.edu California Institute of Technology 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 626.395.6811 caltec.edu Central State University of Business and Technology 9251 Garvey Ave., N South El Monte 626.715.8777 Fuller Theological Seminary 135 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena 626.584.5200 Los Angeles College of Music 300 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena 626.568.8850 lacm.edu Platt College 1000 Fremont Ave., Bldg. A9W, Alhambra 626.300.5444 plattcollege.edu Providence Christian College 464 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 626.696.4000 providencecc.edu Stanbridge University Alhambra Medical University 2215 W. Mission Rd., Alhambra 866.742.1130 stanbridge.edu Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 714.556.3610 vanguard.edu

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St. Philip the Apostle School 1363 Cordova Street, Pasadena CA 91106 (626) 795-9691 | school.stphiliptheapostle.org Open House: January 22, 2023 9am-12pm tortega@stphiliptheapostle.org

The Stats

For over 90 years, students at St. Philip the Apostle School have received an outstanding education in an environment that teaches, inspires, and nurtures. We are a TK-8 Catholic parish school serving 525 students. Our community provides a child-centered learning environment in which the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each child are met.

An exceptional education is taught by integrating Catholic values with high academic standards and service to others. Dedicated learning specialists provide individual and group support to our students. Children have opportunities to hold leadership positions, play sports, and participate in other extracurriculars such as drama and speech and debate. In addition to being prepared for academic rigor and challenges, students graduate with a commitment to Catholic values and a desire to serve the community. St. Philip the Apostle School embraces diversity and inspires each student to adopt their unique role as a child of God.

Year Founded: 1927 Grades Served: TK-8 Current Enrollment Number: 525 Student-Faculty Ratio: N/A Tuition: Plan A $8,605 (with service hours)

College Prep and AP Classes Offered: N/A Accreditations: Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Specializing in Early Childhood and Elementary Education We are a diverse and inclusive community focused on engaging academics in intentional learning spaces.

To schedule a tour and to learn about our preschool and elementary programs, call 626-798-8858 or visit saint-marks.org.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

AN INDEPENDENT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 6

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hearts of every student. It also produces impressive results.

Stratford students outscore independent school students, are recognized for academic achievement, and contribute to their communities.

Altadena 2046 Allen Avenue, (626) 794-1000 Mission Viejo 24741 Chrisanta Drive, (949) 458-1776 West Los Angeles 2000 Stoner Avenue, (424) 293-2783 stratfordschool.com Open House: Saturday, October 22, 2022; Saturday, January 28, Saturday, March 18, and Saturday, April 29, 2023

Stratford School … When You Balance Learning with Play … The Extraordinary Happens

The Stats

At Stratford School, high expectations lead to extraordinary results. Our advanced, innovative, and intentionally balanced curriculum inspires, challenges, and nurtures the minds and

Year Founded: 1999 (first opened in Northern California Grades Served: Early preschool–8th grade Current Enrollment Number: 530 Student-Faculty Ratio: 1:12 preschool; 1:15 kindergarten; 1:22 elementary/middle school Tuition: $17,084–$26,904 (range varies depending on location and grade level)

From preschool through grade eight, we infuse our broad liberal arts curriculum with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). We combine traditional teaching styles with 21st century learning principles. We integrate technology with careful intention. We provide a variety of extracurricular pursuits, personal development activities, physical education, and play time.

The result is a rich spectrum of hands-on learning opportunities—provided in an energized classroom atmosphere where students are mentally focused and highly engaged—that enable students to learn, question, collaborate, and develop the diverse skills and talents they need to become creative problem-solvers, imaginative innovators, and insightful, confident leaders.

College Prep and AP Classes Offered: Yes Accreditations: Stratford was the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM and was also recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEM education. In addition, Stratford is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited school, so you can be confident in our education mission and its implementation.

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33 billion pounds of plastic enter the ocean every year

33 billion pounds of plastic enter the ocean every year 33 billion pounds of plastic enter the ocean every year

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Our ocean sustains life. But now they are being filled and killed by plastic pollution. 33 billion pounds every year.

Join the campaign to save the oceans. Oceana.org/plastics

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You Want to Change the World.

But You Can’t Do It Alone.

Whether you want to transform your local community or the entire world as we know it, you need training, networks, and resources. At Fuller Seminary, meet other people committed to making a difference, and get the education you need to be an influential thought leader, an impactful therapist, or a dynamic nonprofit leader. Access Fuller’s offerings—free online content, self-paced guided lessons, or graduate degree programs— from wherever you are.

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EGGPLANT The aubergine is everywhere this fall.

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ove it or hate it, the pear-shaped purple vegetable is hot this fall, not only as a staple at Italian eateries but on Mediterranean and Asian menus with interesting twists.

Piccolo in South Pasadena is a new Italian Westside transplant, where Michelin-star Executive Chef Antonio Murè features his pici pasta sauteed with tomato confit, fried eggplant, and ricotta basil pesto.

A beloved staple on Fair Oaks for 21 years, a meal at Gale’s is not complete without the roasted eggplant Siciliana with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pesto, which is always on the menu.

Longtime manager Joshua Johnson recommends ordering it with a pasta dish or choose one of the eggplant parmesan specials.

At De La Nonna in the Arts District, the eggplant caponata is flash fried to give it crispy outer texture, then tossed with agrodolce hot-and-sour house-made sauce—it’s a must-order.

A tiny walk-up counter with a few tables under sunny-yellow umbrellas on a Sunset Blvd. sidewalk in Silver Lake, Ceci’s Gastronomia is known for slabs of focaccia bread but also serves an eggplant salad that is worth trying to find a parking spot for. The dish is fried with tomato, red onion, and olives, then served chilled—perfect for a picnic.

New to K-Town, Olivia chef-owner Mario Alberto makes a sundried tomato with smoked eggplant, cashew cheese, Brazil nut parmesan, and house-made einkorn focaccia. The nasu tempura at OTOTO in Echo Park is fried Japanese eggplant covered in shaved onion and tare sauce with soy, sake, and mirin.

Known for Bangkok street food, at Holy Basil’s downtown walk-up window you’ll find a wok-fried eggplant and kabocha squash with Thai basil, soybean, scallions, and bird’s eye chili. Not far away, kodō serves an eggplant tomato agebitashi with okra, myoga, and tangy wasabi that you can order on the patio or at the bar.

The move at Elena Greek Armenian Cuisine in Glendale is to order the stuffed eggplant—which is fried then topped with OLIVIA

red and green pepper, zucchini, corn, onion, and herbs—as a main dish or as a side with rice and a kebab.

In keeping with its modern Mediterranean philosophy, Atwater Village favorite Momed features a deconstructed version of a traditional Persian side dish of kashke bademjan, using the sweeter Japanese eggplant. It’s charred and topped with dry yogurt, infused mint, turmeric olive oil, and fried crispy garlic slices, served with Israeli pita bread for dipping. “This is how my mom used to make it for us back home in Iran,” says general manager and sommelier Ehsan Mackani.

Mandolin Taverna at Soho Warehouse, a Greek-Turkish, ground-floor patio restaurant, is now open. Come with friends for cocktails and be sure to order a mezze platter with the charred, smoky eggplant dip.

Saffy’s on Fountain, from the team behind Bestia and Bavel, serves a bright, summery tomato and feta salad starter served on a bed of eggplant puree. Plant-based newbie Avant Garden (by the Death & Co. founder) on Melrose serves eggplant toast with tangy pickled apricots, miso, and parsley.

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A look at the top picnics in town.

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ince ideal summer weather really hits Los Angeles in September and October, it’s time to grab your provisions and head to the beach, Hollywood Bowl, your favorite park, or a rooftop for a picnic. Here’s where to find some of the best baskets.

Family owned since 1989, Nicole’s Market & Cafe in South Pasadena is local secret for loading up on excellent imported European cheese, such as the Essex Manchego from Spain, prosciutto, salami, pâté, and daily organic fresh French baguettes.

Don’t overlook the array of deli salads, from Greek to ratatouille, or the exclusive French wine selection.

For a simple sandwich fix, Roma Market is still making hundreds of the famed Italian deli staple, including chicken or eggplant Parmesan in marinara sauce and mozzarella on crusty Italian bread.

San Marino Cafe & Marketplace offers the Balboa Italian Sandwich with layers

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of Felino salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and provolone on ciabatta bread or the Voodoo Vegan with roasted red pepper hummus, avocado, and pepperoncini.

The San Marino chop salad is perfect for a morning outing with smoked salmon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, and applewood-smoked bacon.

Stop by Korean market and deli Yangban in the Arts District for interesting cold salads, such as honey and walnut carrots, blistered snap peas with everything bagel seasoning, and chilled noodles with roasted seaweed.

You’d also be wise to order the twicefried chicken wings and don’t forget the deli pickles, along with canned wines.

Put a Spanish Portuguese twist on your picnic from Rapido with wine, to-go canned cocktails, and Iberian tin conserva offerings, plus sandwiches on Jyan Isaac bread. For your sweet tooth, Botanica in Silver Lake has custom baked-goods boxes for preorder with customer favorites like dark chocolate olive oil cake and zucchini quinoa muffi ns.

The Hollywood Bowl still offers catered

MUST-PACK TIPPLES › Ysidro is a Santa Barbara–made

canned spritz with premium Junmai Ginjo sake and organic grapefruit, sold locally at Wine + Eggs.

› Texas favorite Ranch Water is made from Cazadores Tequila Blanco, sparkling mineral water, and fresh lime juice. › Wander + Ivy makes organic wine

blends from top global vineyards in single-serving glass jars.

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picnic boxes that can be preordered the day before a concert and picked up at the Plaza Marketplace or delivered to your box seats. Menu highlights from chef Suzanne Goin include Spanish fried chicken, double-bacon cheeseburgers, and grilled chicken breast with almond sofrito, along with wine pairings from Caroline Styne.

For outdoor movies, pick up celebrity favorite Sweetzer Gourmet Popcorn from the Hollywood Farmers Market with flavors such as habanero caramel, herbs de Provence, and strawberries and cream.

If you want someone else to do all the legwork, Casa del Mar and Shutters in Santa Monica will set up a beach picnic with an umbrella, table, and cushions for seating with a mezze-charcuterie spread and coconut water to sip, but you must be a hotel guest to partake.

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We’re now spoiled for choice for Iberian fare across the city.

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ith a recent boom in Spanish restaurants in L.A., we narrowed down the list for some of the best paella, tapas, meatballs, pan con tomate, and more.

World-famous chef and humanitarian José Andrés is back in Los Angeles with several new concepts at the Conrad.

A standout dish at the flagship finedining concept, San Laurel, is the jamón Ibérico de bellota, which is hand cut ham from the famous acorn-fed, blackfooted Spanish pig. Pair with a grilled romaine served with Manchego espuma cheese and black truffle.

On the same floor, Agua Viva offers patio dining with more sweeping views, featuring traditional patatas bravas, croquettas with Dungeness crab, and chilled Spanish gazpacho soup with green pepper. You can also find two bar concepts and hotel guests can even indulge poolside. Next up is a return of Bazaar Meat (opening in early 2023) that we have missed since the one at SLS in Beverly Hills closed several years ago.

Dos Besos feels like a little slice of Europe in Old Pasadena. Spanish

chef Alejandro Llobet Domenech’s albondigas meatballs are made with a mixture of beef, pork, and Manchego cheese. The pan con tomate is perfectly light and crunchy with just a smear of tomato, garlic, and olive oil.

The seafood paella for two is the perfect date-night dish topped with two large prawns in the shape of a heart.

“The last couple or so years have proven to us more than ever how much people like to be around other people.

We crave camaraderie,” says Llobet Domenech. “Plus, a variety of Spanish tapas to share is always fun.”

Also in Old Pasadena, Saso has a fun pintxos-snack menu with Basque cheese, mussels, and squid-ink rice that can be enjoyed before a show at the adjacent Pasadena Playhouse.

Otoño in Highland Park is not new,

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but you’ll still want to snag a seat at this tiny spot and enjoy the trio of a Spanish gin and tonic, paella negra with scallops, and chorizo Iberico or potato churros with Manchego. Bar Moruno in Silver Lake is the place for a hefty slice of tortilla Española, an array of conservas, and oven-roasted feta.

In the Valley, Gasolina Café only offers paella once a month as a special treat, but other must-try dishes include croquetas de jamón and cordero albondigas. The marketplace offers a selection of conservas (Daporta small squids and Ramón Peña Atlantic horse mackerel) sourced from 10 different canneries, mostly in Spain and Portugal.

Dono is Michelin-starred chef Brendan Collins’ ode to the Iberian Peninsula next door to his Fia restaurant in Santa Monica. Expect modern tapas or larger-format seafood paella, and Moorish lamb-shank tagine, along with burnt Basque cheesecake for dessert.

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oft-serve ice cream is synonymous with a summertime childhood beach treat, but this dairy dish (and vegan versions) is making its way onto menus at proper restaurants for a legitimate dessert course. Don’t worry about extra calories—most soft serve is made by simply adding air to frozen ice cream.

One of the best soft-serve options in town can be found in Old Pasadena at Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery. Keep it classic and go with vanilla, which is extremely thick and creamy, and add a variety of fun toppings, like crumbled cookies or chocolate Midwest “puppy chow.”

In addition to its unique Indian pizza and pasta menu, Pijja Palace on Sunset in Silver Lake also offers two wonderful soft-serve options with cookies and

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cardamom or malted chai, so be sure to save room for dessert.

Mid-city’s Saffy’s takes two flavors, such as boysenberry and vanilla, and swirls them together, resulting in an old-school “push-up pop” vibe. Nearby, Tsubaki in Echo Park features a hojicha parfait with roasted green tea soft serve, golden sesame, black sugar, burnt miso, and candied K&K ranch walnuts that feels healthy and almost too pretty to eat.

Speaking of health forward, after a workout or massage in the new HEIMAT well-being concept club in Hollywood, head to the fourth floor for chef Michael Mina’s Mother Tongue. Treat yourself guilt-free to one of the softserve sundaes, such as the matcha with sage-roasted peaches, honey oat crumble, agave almonds, and crunchy, vegan Moringa Puffs. The EVOO soft serve

Don’t worry about extra calories— most soft serve is made by simply adding air to frozen ice cream.

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is actually made from yellow peas and served with chia-seed cake with lemon syrup, extra virgin olive oil, Maldon sea salt, and raw honeycomb (which can be removed to make the dish vegan).

Damian in DTLA has a soft serve with mangos and crunchy pepitas that hits all the right sweet notes after a long, indulgent brunch on the patio.

While tableside Caesar salads, meat carving, and martinis are a strong move lately with some of the top restaurants, next time you are in Beverly Hills, stop

by Tommy’s upstairs for dinner. After your meal, the team can wheel over an entire soft-serve cart that includes sauces like banana caramel, chocolate, and triple-berry compote, along with sprinkles, cherries, whipped cream, and pistachios to top the dessert made in house from a Straus milk base. According to chef Vartan Abgaryan, this upscale presentation is rooted in nostalgia. “People are dining out again and this dish makes you feel like a kid—everyone gets excited when they see the cart,” he says.

If you want a grab-and-go treat from a walk-up spot, Magpies, in Highland Park, Silver Lake, and at the Hollywood Bowl, offers both milk- and plant-based flavors from blueberry pie to frozen hot chocolate that are worth braving the line for. If you’re having friends over, grab one of the popular soft-serve pies with flavors like banana pudding and strawberry shortcake.

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the dome of the 100-inch telescope (whose acoustics rival the great cathedrals of Europe), this program will feature music by Bach and the U.S. premiere of French composer Karol Beffa’s “Masques” for violin and cello. $50; mtwilson.edu

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