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This Issue is Dedicated to My Dad At 7:23 a.m. on July 6th my life significantly changed. I woke up to the phone ringing and the caller ID was my younger brother. I knew something was wrong before I even said hello. I hung up the phone and began to weep. Actually, I wanted to cry, but was so confused by emotions that I could only say "no" over and over again tearlessly. How could this be? He had texted me on July 4th and we had spent 29 minutes talking baseball, basketball, where he'd been dancing, and all about his health only the day before. I will never be more thankful for a half hour conversation about nothing in my life. I wish I could have said more. Here's what I wanted to say. *As I write this as we get ready for press I would like to ask for a pass on my publisher’s note. This isn't for you, this is for my Dad. Dad, I want you to know that I love you very much. I know you didn't like to say those words very much but I could see it in your eyes. You came from a world where you had to be tough. We have photos of you picking cotton on a farm when you were 4 years old. It was the only way you could earn money for sodas or a movie. You worked for 19 years in a creamery. You went to work every day in your white
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uniform, with leather belt and workboots. You lifted 50-pound bag after bag for eight hours a day to put food on our table. Life for you was never easy. You came home exhausted but always had time to hit grounders to your two boys or play a little catch. You made it clear that you loved us whether you said it or not. I just want to say thank you. Your toughness made me better. Your work ethic is my work ethic. All of the pushing and yelling and love of sports made me competitive enough to succeed in this world. I know I never made it easy on you. I always knew too much and never let you win an argument—I'm sorry for that. I hope one thing, that as you watch over my life, my family’s life, and your family’s life; know you made a difference—every time I grit and bite my tongue when I'm angry, everytime I yell at the TV when my team loses, every time I'm tough on my kids, and especially every time I win. Know that is because of you. Not goodbye, just see you later. I love you Dad. We all do. Erik Rest in Peace Otis Ray Hale 9/25/45-7/6/2016 "O Table Dot Snake"
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CONTENTS August 2016 T H I S I S S U E : Go/Do
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Cover Story
Good Man Brody Jenner Dishes on Family Ties, Downtime and Reality Television Fame
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Go/Do Experts
Ladies First These Ladies Spice Up the Food Industry
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LA Nightlife
Night Owl JT Torregiani talks Celebrity Guests and Exclusive Late-Night Spots
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Go/Do Guide
This Is How We Do It Your Go-To Guide for Summer Fun
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HOME/AWAY
Native Knowledge Monday Through Sunday, By Locals
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Localendar
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Insta-Wow
20 Events That Turn Up the Heat
Experience LA With These Bloggers and Businesses We Love
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EAT/DRINK
Alana JonesMann
Icing on the Cake
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Escape: Hawaii
Meet Me in Maui The Island That’s Growing the Fastest is Your Next Summer Vacay
Alana JonesMann Captivates with Her Creative Cookies
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White Oak
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The Great White
Los Angeles’ Newest Restaurant Will Be White Hot
Fashion Spread
Sink or Swim Swimmingly Stylish Summer Looks
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Distinct Bars
Eat Feature
Knock Knock
Break the Code to Enter LA’s Most Exclusive Bars
Savor the Summer Your Guide to Summer's Tastiest Bites
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Away Feature
22 Miles Catalina Island, Only 22 Miles from the Southern California Coast
Beauty Expert
Raise the Bar Meet the Man Who Sets the Standard in the Fitness World
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Shoes
Find Your Sole-mate
Shoes to Tell a Story for Each SoCal Area
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Homepolish
Home Room
Homepolish: Making Staying-In Chic
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Style Expert
All That Glitters is Gold How to Coin the Perfect Look With Roberto Coin Jewelry
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116 That's What They Said
Life on the Edge Adventures in Extreme Relaxation
Su Casa
Home Is Where the Art Is Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Make It Easy to Fall in Love With Home Décor
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COVER
Photographed By: Joe Magnani & Jared Schlachet of JSquared Photography, www.jsquaredphotography.com | @j2pix Model: Brody Jenner, @brodyjenner Styled By: Claudia Alvarado, @claudiaalva Grooming By: Heather Balaam using Zeus Beard Products, www.hbmua.com | @hb.makeupartist Suit, Shirt & Tie Provided By: Mark Pomerantz, www.markpomerantz.com Watch Provided By: Richard Mille, www.richardmilleusa.com
Making THE ISSUE
Joe Magnani and Jared Schlachet of JSquared Photography shot on the Canon 5D Mark 3 using Profoto lighting and Photek umbrellas. They wanted to mix the natural light with the strobes for this story to give it a nice lifestyle feel. Their goal was to show Brody in his element doing the things he would usually be doing at home. “He was a great guy and super easy to work with. Made for a great day,” JSquared noted. Makeup artist Heather Balaam said that Brody has the quintessential Southern California lifestyle, “He's easy going, laid back and loves to have a good time.” She aimed to make Brody look very regal and a tad out of character for the cover shoot: “So I gave his signature curls more of a slicked back style. Brody referred to it as his John Snow look,” she said. Heather used Zeus products on his hair and beard to keep it simple and defined. She said that he looked ready for the Oscars! But true to Brody style, he had his trucker hat on in no time. For the cover, wardrobe stylist Claudia Alvarado wanted to show a side of Brody that is rarely seen. By styling him in a Mark Pomerantz suit and black tie, Claudia wanted to complement the suit with a Richard Milles white watch, known to be worn by many athletes. “In the end Brody loved the look and the pictures came out amazing,” Claudia said. As for the other looks, Brody got to choose from his own closet; They were casual, yet trendy. “He has got great style,” Claudia said. “He was a pleasure to work with!”
NATIVE KNOWLEDGE
BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
MIX MASTER EXPERT: Jason Bentley CREDENTIALS: DJ and KCRW Music Director
Ò Luckson and Father’s Office at the Helms Bakery are two favorite eateries. Located near art galleries, book stores, and home decor shops, the Helms Bakery district and nearby Metro stop in Culver City always make for a leisurely afternoon walk. helmsbakerydistrict.com
Ò I’ve been on a major Acai bowl kick recently, and Juice Crafters serves up my absolute favorite. Their protein bowl with Maca is delicious, and a great way to start the work week feeling good. juicecrafters.com
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“ Ò KCRW’s Summer Nights are free music events all over SoCal, including Thursday evenings at the Santa Monica Pier. The long running Twilight Concert Series through September at the pier seems to just get better, and the Metro line to the beach makes it even easier to plan on it. kcrw.com/summernights
The long running Twilight Concert Series through September at the pier seems to just get better, and the Metro line to the beach makes it even easier to plan on it.
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Ò Metropolis is my dance music mix show on 89.9 KCRW every Saturday night at 10 p.m., but it’s also a regular love letter to the nightlife in Los Angeles. Whether you’re out on the town, or having a dance party at home, I hope you’ll join me in Metropolis. KCRW.com/metropolis
Ò The Hollywood Bowl is an LA landmark, and on any given Sunday this summer you can find me enjoying KCRW’s World Festival series, which includes Kraftwerk, Brian Wilson and Pet Sounds 50th, Kurt Vile, and more. hollywoodbowl.com
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The Hollywood Bowl - Photo by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Ò Exercise is an essential part of my routine, and Tuesday is all about Pilates. It’s a rigorous full-body workout, and Monica Diederich at Equinox Marina Del Rey puts me through the paces.
Ò Get over the hump with a stop at Caffe Luxxe. They make a quality cup of joe. Only a few locations on the Westside, but worth seeking out if you’re a coffee aficionado.
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BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
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Ò FriYay! With blockbuster movies coming out weekly, look no further than watching a flick at the Arclight in Hollywood. The moviegoing experience is awesome and close to the nightlife off Sunset.
EXPERT: Andrew Palos CREDENTIALS: Marketing Manager at K1 Speed
Ò To cure that “case of the Mondays” I start my week off with a Chai Tea Latte from Trader Joe’s in Santa Monica. It’s pretty much my go-to hot drink. traderjoes.com
Ò To get past those middle of the week blues, I hop into a go-kart at K1 Speed in Torrance. Nothing beats racing on the track with your friends or family for bragging rights. Nothing says love like beating your mom by five laps (just kidding, mom). k1speed.com
Ò Oh hey look, Taco Tuesday rolled around again. I grew up on Wahoo’s Fish Taco and I frequent the one in Marina Del Rey. Grilled Chicken and Carne Asada tacos are my favorite. You might get lucky and see the man himself, Wing Lam, serving you up some tasty grinds. wahoos.com
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With summer here, it’s nice to get out and enjoy the weather. I like taking a stroll on the Venice Boardwalk. Ò With summer here, it’s nice to get out and enjoy the weather. I like taking a stroll on the Venice Boardwalk. There’s always something interesting going on. I’m a sucker for people watching.
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Ò Staying active is important. I grab some friends and hit Runyon Canyon. It’s a 2.5 mile loop with scenic views and good trail for all levels of hikers.
Ò Sundays are meant for family. We recently visited the remodeled Petersen Automotive Museum. The building design is very cool including all the amazing cars on display. When we’re ready to wind down we all gather for a home cooked meal before doing it all again Monday. petersen.org
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NATIVE KNOWLEDGE
BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
BEACH CRUISER EXPERT: Collier Cook CREDENTIALS: Vice President of Activities, Santa Catalina Island Company
Ò Hands down the best place in town for fine dining is the Avalon Grille. I usually ask for a table on the outdoor patio to enjoy the views of the bay. Time it just right to catch the sunset and you’ve got yourself a magical dining experience. visitcatalinaisland.com/diningnightlife/avalon/avalon-grille
Ò I like to start the week with a stop at Ben’s Bakery, usually grabbing a coffee and the delicious fresh island fruit cup. If you’re staying at Hotel Atwater, you automatically get a complimentary beverage and breakfast item, which is always a nice perk. They also have fresh pressed juices and the location is perfect for a morning stroll by the Avalon Pier.
Ò I’m a huge fan of Island Spa Catalina that opened last year. In addition to a great selection of treatments, they also offer Fitness on Demand—an extensive collection of virtual group fitness classes. On some Wednesday afternoons you can find me here, practicing my Kickboxing. visitcatalinaisland.com/islandspa-catalina
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Ò Maggie’s Blue Rose is the best Taco Tuesday spot on the island. It’s a local hang so you won’t see too many tourists at Maggie’s, although the duck tacos alone are reason enough to visit. maggiesbluerose.com
Ò Time for Throwback Thursday. It’s incredible how much unique history Catalina has, like the gorgeous Art Deco casino building which was the first theatre ever engineered for talking movies. Visitors to the island can rent a golf cart from Cartopia for a selfguided tour of our island and its architectural gems.
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Ò I like to stay active on the weekends, either mountain biking up Renton Mine Road, a beautiful ridge dirt road with Avalon Canyon to the east and Grand Canyon on the west, or hiking up Hermit Gulch Trail. In the end, the views of the ocean and San Clemente Island are always worth the climb.
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If you’re feeling especially adventurous, take the Zipline Eco Tour before replenishing your energy with lunch at the club’s beachside restaurant.
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Ò On Sundays you’ll find me at Descanso Beach Club. You can just kick back in a chaise lounge or rent a kayak and some snorkeling gear to explore the island’s beautiful sea life. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, take the Zipline Eco Tour before replenishing your energy with lunch at the club’s beachside restaurant. The Pacific Catch sandwich is one of my favorites.
visitcatalinaisland.com/activitiesadventures/descanso-beachclub
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NATIVE KNOWLEDGE
BY LOCALS FOR LOCALS /// WHERE TO BE MONDAY-SUNDAY
GLOBETROTTER EXPERT: Dean Yamashita CREDENTIALS: Director of Sales & Marketing, Hotel Angeleno
Ò TGIF calls for sushi! Having lived in Japan for a few years, and needing as close to authentic sushi as possible, I head to Sushi Gen in J-town or Little Tokyo. It’s always crowded and usually a wait well worth the food and experience. Authentic sushi served by authentic “itamae,” or sushi chefs. Start with sashimi moriawase (mixed sashimi). I usually head right into toro, uni and whatever the chef recommends. Cold sake or Sapporo somehow makes the work week worth it. Pricey but worth it. sushigen-dtla.com
Ò The key to Mondays is getting a good start to the week ahead. What better way than to stop at the famous and iconic Randy’s Donuts off the 405 and Manchester? Grab a warm Apple Fritter. Maybe pick up a box for the hotel team. Who doesn’t like donuts?
Ò Humpdays catch you right in the middle of the hectic week, and being in the hotel business everyday’s an adventure. A favorite spot would be heading to K-town for some Korean BBQ. Soot Bull Jeep on 8th street. The Kalbi, baby back ribs, grilled over charcoal and a cold Hite beer gets you over the hump. For a nightcap head to Café Bleu off Wilshire for a relaxed chill vibe and all day Happy Hour Wednesdays. cafebleula.com
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Ò Thursdays are Corporate Friday nights to some. After work I like to head down to Santa Monica to my favorite Irish Pub/Sports Bar. Sonny McCleans on Wilshire. It’s famous for being a bar for Boston sports nuts and has a great variety of beers on tap and tasty food. They have darts and pool— and live music on some nights. Ask for Rachel, she takes great care of everyone. This place is a good pregame workout for the weekend. sonnymcleans.com
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Having lived in Japan for a few years, and needing as close to authentic sushi as possible, I head to Sushi Gen in J-town or Little Tokyo.
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absolutionbrewingcompany.com island-eats.com
Ò A near perfect day is golf, food, drink and music—so let’s finish the week strong. Eighteen holes at Rancho Park in West LA on Pico. Directly across the street from the 20th Century Fox lot, this municipal course is a perfect golf oasis in the middle of the city. Then off to dinner at Tar & Roses in Santa Monica. End the week with live music in a true Santa Monica blues joint— Harvelle’s live blues, jazz and occasional burlesque review. It’s down and dirty, no pretentiousness, reasonable drinks and live music at its best. harvelles.com | tarandroses.com
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Ò The best part of being a native Angeleno is the exposure to pretty much any authentic international cuisine I can find. Growing up in Los Feliz/Silverlake, I always like to head back to Yuca’s in Los Feliz. A small space no bigger than 10x10 serves up the tastiest Carne Asada burritos around. Mother and daughter owned and run. Grab a drink at the liquor store across the parking lot, drop some neon green Yucatan hot sauce and tell me that the last third of the burrito isn’t heaven when all the carne asada flavors, salsa and hot sauce all come together.
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Ò Living in Hawaii, I miss my local grinds. For lunch, head over to Gardena to Island Eats, Hale’ Aina. Kalua Pork, fresh Poke and Lau Lau plates. It’s all cooked in true local style. Then it’s beer time. I go to Absolution brewery in Torrance—the South Bay beer scene is fun and I like the Absolution Brewery the best. Located in an industrial complex, the Tap Room sits in the warehouse with great music always playing. They have seasonal beers and a lot of variety—the coffee porter is my favorite.
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LA COUNTY FAIR
www.lacountyfair.com ¢ A SoCal establishment since 1922, the 2016 LA County
Fair is back this September, featuring “out-of-this-world entertainment.” Get ready for a full service ice skating rink, the ability to walk around with dinosaurs and, of course, all the food and live music that has made this an annual tradition for many.
HOLLYWOOD DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
LA LIVE POP-UP MARKETPLACE
www.lalive.com/events-calendar/ summer-in-the-city ¢ Shop over 60 of LA’s best
indie makers, crafters and artists under the stars on Aug. 13. Enjoy food and drink specials and live entertainment.
www.ladayofthedead.com ¢ Celebrate the memory of loved ones who have passed at
the annual Dia de los Muertos festival held in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Over 100 beautiful altars are expected to be built for the event. There will also be traditional performances, Aztec blessings and don’t forget all the amazing food provided, too.
NAUTICA MALIBU TRIATHLON
www.nauticamalibutri.com ¢ When it comes to summer,
JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS AND CHEAP TRICK AT THE FORUM www.joanjett.com/tour ¢ Part of a tour titled the
participating in a triathlon may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the challenge the Nautica Malibu Triathlon provides is well worth it and spending the day outside is an added bonus. There are two distances to choose from ranging from the longer international to the shorter classic. There’s also the option of cheering from the sidelines if that’s more your style. Don’t put off signing up, as spaces fill up fast. Be there Sept. 17-18.
“Rock Hall Three for All,” Joan Jett & the Blackhearts along with Cheap Trick will be playing Inglewood’s The Forum on Aug. 23. These Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are sure to put on a show you won’t soon forget.
www.rosebowlstadium.com ¢ Formed in 1996 and
LA GALAXY VS. FC DALLAS
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achieving worldwide fame in 2000 after their single “Yellow” received critical acclaim, Coldplay has become a global phenomenon. On Aug. 20 and 21 at the Rose Bowl, come see the world renowned group perform songs from their 7th studio album “A Head Full of Dreams” along with their previous hits.
LONG BEACH COMIC CON
www.longbeachcomiccon.com ¢ Summer is convention
season and these events are the highlight of everyone’s calendar. On Sept. 17-18, LBCC 2016 promises to be the biggest show yet, still making sure the fans that truly make these events shine are loving it. Time to put the finishing touches on that cosplay, grab that camera and embrace that nerd side you pretend to hide but everyone knows about.
LA GALAXY VS. FC DALLAS - Photos provided by: LA Galaxy
COLDPLAY "A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS" AT THE ROSE BOWL
BLACK SABBATH HOLLYWOOD BOWL
www.hollywoodbowl.com ¢ It’s the end of an era. Don’t miss seeing the final tour
on Sept. 19, courtesy of one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Also, who doesn’t love Ozzy?
SCARE LA: HALLOWEEN CONVENTION
GHOSTBUSTERS AT CINÉPOLIS
www.cinepolisusa.com ¢ Opening mid July, come see comedy’s leading ladies in the movie reboot with a luxury
movie going experience at Cinépolis.
PING PONG 4 PURPOSE
SUNDANCE NEXT FEST
Angeles Dodgers and many celebrities join forces to put on a ping pong tournament for the ages! Proceeds will go towards Kershaw’s Challenge, which aims to transform at risk communities and the lives of children in America, Africa and the Dominican Republic.
critically acclaimed film and music in a beautiful venue— The Ace Hotel. Celebrate the arts that have come to make Los Angeles world renowned at Sundance Next Fest.
www.kershawschallenge.com ¢ On Aug. 11, your Los
CABARET
www.hollywoodpantages.com ¢ See what The New York
Times calls “Divinely, dangerously decadent.” Featuring some of the theater’s most memorable songs, this revival reunites much of the team that brought you the 1998 Tonywinning production. The show runs through Aug. 7 at the Hollywood Pantages.
ALPINE VILLAGE OKTOBERFEST 2016
www.alpinevillagecenter.com/ oktoberfest ¢ Celebrate at the oldest and
largest Oktoberfest in Los Angeles and one of the best in the country as voted by USA Today.
www.sundance.org ¢ Aug. 12-14 check out some
www.scarela.com ¢ In a land where whole
city blocks are transformed into film sets and reality almost seems blurred for a short while, it’s no wonder even Halloween comes early. Haunted houses, panels, cosplay, workshops and special screenings are a few of the events you have to look forward to this Aug. 6-7.
STYLED: FASHION BLOGGERS CONFERENCE
www.eventbrite.com/e/styledfashion-bloggers-conference2016-tickets-20258846756 ¢ Obsessed with fashion to
the point of having your own blog dedicated to it? Want to learn about all the upcoming trends? Get the chance to meet and network with likeminded people, all with their hands on the pulse of the fashion world Aug. 4-7.
ECHO PARK RISING
www.epr.la ¢ Echo Park Rising is a free
neighborhood event focusing on everything that makes Echo Park great. Hear your favorite artists, enjoy the California sunshine and support the local community. This event runs from Aug. 18-21.
THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET FALL FESTIVAL
www.farmersmarketla.com ¢ On Oct. 15-16, celebrate
the harvest in this historic venue located right in the heart of Los Angeles. Live music, local artisans, a petting zoo and tons of great food are only some of the attractions waiting for you.
ANGEL CITY BREWERY BEER BAZAAR www.angelcitybrewery.com ¢ Get ready for Sundays at
Angel City Brewery! Check out work by local craftspeople and artisans, get involved in arts and crafts and be sure to try some of the delicious food and, of course, beer!
THE TWILIGHT CONCERTS SERIES
www.santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts ¢ The Twilight Concerts Series held at Santa Monica Pier returns
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ERYN KROUSE @erynkrouse
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32 WHITE OAK Move Over: There is a New Kid on Sunset Blvd
35 EAT FEATURE These Sizzlin’ LA Restaurants are Dishing Out Only the Best
40 DISTINCT BARS These Cocktail Spots are the City’s Best Kept Secret
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EAT FEATURE Savor the Summer
RED O 8155 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046 323.655.5009 www.redorestaurant.com
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ON THE CAKE Alana Jones-Mann Captivates with Her Creative Cookies
WRITTEN BY: ANGELA HATCHER
After a decade on the East Coast, Alana Jones-Mann, designer and self-taught baker is back in sunny California, and from cactus cupcakes to geminspired agate sugar cookies, Alana is captivating the DIY world with her artistic designs and exquisite one-ofa-kind desserts. This woman is making the most unique desserts on the market, not to mention her creative edge on DIY projects. If it can be imagined, Alana can make it happen. She thinks outside of the box, and her desserts are as delectable as they are beautiful. There are so many elements of her life that continuously inspire her— it could be the tiles on a mid-century kitchen floor, a plant in the warm desert sun, or an outdoor barbecue. And with her passion for baking, every detailed baked good is an edible work of art. “Even though [baking and crafting] is my full-time job, I still have fun with it,” says Alana. “But for a total escape
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from anything work related I love to explore. I think it’s important to allow yourself time dedicated to wandering in nature or around your city to see what inspiration you find.” In 2011, she began her self-titled DIY blog, alanajonesmann.com to showcase some of her designs, howto projects, recipes and guides. Her creativity spans all types of projects: large and small. And no matter what type of project, she loves to inspire creativity in others. Alana Jones-Mann goes beyond the norm to make each occasion extraordinary, and ultimately, unforgettable.
GET IT, GIRL:
Ò Her work has been showcased on Yahoo!, the DIY Network Blog, the New York Post, Martha Stewart Weddings and ABC News.
NATIVE KNOWLEDGE:
Ò Alana’s favorite dessert is her chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream.
EAT/DRINK WHERE’S THE WHITE OAK?
DISHES COMING SOON
• You can find white oak in many varieties inside the restaurant. It is not only the type of wood that is used for their Italian wood burning oven, but also used as decor for their indoor lounge and outdoor patio, creating soft industrial tones matched with hints of gold.
• Risotto Capesante • Barbabietola Ravioli • Carnivora Pizza Napolentana
THE GREAT
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Los Angeles’ Newest Restaurant Will Be White Hot
WRITTEN BY: JORDAN LIGONS
The same team who created Pizza:90; is to create a new sensation on Sunset Blvd. White Oak will bring classic Italian roots with a fine-dining bistro touch alongside your already favorite Pizza:90 dishes. The wood burning oven will not only heat pizzas, but add twist and bend to NeapolitanMediterranean compositions, like the Risotto Capesante (scallop risotto). “The ambiance will be fine casual, a place you can feel good when dressed up for the 32 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
club, as well as a place you meet up with friends after a long day at work and ready to relax,” said Dylan Marsh, who is a part of the restaurant’s hospitality team, along with Brian Smith, Eric Bostwick, Carlos Godinez, and owner Mo Honarkar. Look no further for your new goto spot to enjoy a crafty cocktail paired with innovative Italian cuisine, White Oak is it, and it will be here Fall 2016.
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Look no further for your new go-to spot to grub before you hit the town for the night—White Oak is it, and it will be here Fall 2016.
WHITE OAK 8305 Sunset Blvd Ste 101 West Hollywood, CA 90069 www.whiteoaknapoletana.com
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SUMMER YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER'S TASTIEST BITES
WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE SLIEFF PHOTOGRAPHED BY: MICHAEL WESLEY STYLED BY: MYNKA MORRIS HAIR & MAKEUP BY: PATTE LUNA, ELISSA GUTIERREZ & BRIANA HERNANDEZ MODELS: MAEGAN ELLA, KAI LASSEN & SHERRY LANDRY OF BRAND MODEL & TALENT AGENCY, www.brandtalent.net
FEATURED DISH: RED O 8155 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046 323.655.5009 www.redorestaurant.com
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Your hair smells like bonfires and backyard BBQs during this time of year.
Each break in the day where you sit down to eat feels like a picnic, strappy sandals and sun dresses are exploding out of your wardrobe, and your tan is definitely on point. You’ve replaced your under garments for swimsuits, and your Uber expenses are mildly out of control. It’s safe to say that half of your meals are eaten with your fingers—and yes, you do lick them. Your diet will mostly consist of barbecued cuisine, loaded hot dogs, refreshing cocktails and a lot of ceviche. At least you don’t have to clean your kitchen for a while, because most of your meals will be consumed while in friends’ backyards, or one of the many restaurants that Los Angeles has to offer. Enjoy epic burgers, healthy salads and some of the freshest cocktails this season.
WURSTKÜCHE, VENICE 625 Lincoln Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90291 213.687.4444 ext 2 www.wurstkuche.com
Summer Solstice Inspired Cocktails
> Nothing says summer more than Bratwurst made of fine cuts of heritage pork, coriander and nutmeg. Wurstkuche sausages are served on a freshly baked roll with your choice of toppings, including finely crafted gourmet mustards. Pair with truffle fries for the ultimate experience.
SHOOTING STAR: • 1 ¾ parts Reyka Vodka • 6-8 chunks cantaloupe • ¾ part lemon juice • ¾ part black peppercorn syrup • 4-6 basil leaves STRAWBERRY FIELDS: • 1 ¾ parts Reyka Vodka • ½ part Art in the Age Rhubarb • ¾ part lime juice • ¾ part black peppercorn syrup • 1 ½ parts fresh strawberry juice • 4-6 mint leaves • Top with soda SUMMER-TINI: • 1 ½ parts Reyka Vodka • 2 parts watermelon juice • ¾ part black peppercorn syrup • ½ part lemon juice • 4-6 basil leaves 36 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
RED O
8155 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046 323.655.5009 www.redorestaurant.com
Nothing says summer more than enjoying Mexican street corn. Elevate your nostalgic memories with a trip to Red O. You have to try their version of Mexican street corn, deconstructed with cotija cheese and serrano cilantro crema. Pair the saltiness of the corn with a refreshing Summer Heat cocktail, made with Skyy Vodka, mango, fresh lemon and habanero-honey, served over ice. The two pair together like your tan and bikini.
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BABY BLUES BBQ 444 Lincoln Blvd Venice, CA 90291 310.396.7675 www.babybluesvenice.com
> This hybrid BBQ joint is just the place you want to be when you plan on getting saucy…with your food. Enjoy Memphis-style ribs doused in sauce. Drink crisp beer as you nosh on dry rubbed, smoked wings, grilled with your pick of sauce as a starter. Travel from one BBQ style to the next with this menu. But whatever you do, don’t leave without trying their pulled pork sandwich.
EXTERIOR PHOTO BY: Adrien Tiemans Photography
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HOME PROVIDED BY: VISTA SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 2501 N. Sepulveda Blvd, 2nd Floor, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
LISTING AGENT: David J. White, DavidWhiteRealtor.com | David.White@VistaSIR.com | 310.916.1533 | CA BRE #01357398 Each office is independently owned and operated.
Grilling Guide
> Show off your chops this summer with these tips and tricks for killing it while grilling.
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these roasted beets add color and flavor to any meal.”
# 1 A covered grill is a hot damn’ grill—keep an eye on your temp. # 2 To salt your beef is not just to season, but to tenderize. Allow time for the process. # 3 Grilled vegetables are the best way to eat vegetables. Nuff said. B.S. TAQUERIA 514 W 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014 213.622.3744 www.bstaqueria.com
CONNIE AND TED’S 8171 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046 323.848.2722 www.connieandteds.com
> Chef Ray Garcia’s creative creations at B.S. Taqueria keep customers coming back for tacos time and time again. Chef Garcia is a native of Los Angeles, which makes his attention to customer cravings that much sharper. Enjoy some of B.S. Taqueria’s clam and lardo, shrimp, or carnitas tacos and pair your plate with one of their unique cocktails like their refreshing Broken Burro—which combines guava, Mezcal, cucumber, ginger and chiltepin. Yum!
> Most piers along the southern California coast are flocked with people fishing for the next greatest catch during summer. Who knows what you’ll pull out of the water. Could be a sting ray. Could be a shark. At Connie and Ted’s there is no gamble. Order the lobster roll and know exactly what you’re getting—simply prepared shellfish that tastes amazing.
# 4 Don’t forget the fruit. Grilled fruit is pretty freakin’ amazing. # 5 When building your kabobs, consider the temperature you want your meat ready. The tighter the meat is on the stick, the more rare it will be.
YALLA MEDITERRANEAN
BURBANK 1781 N Victory Place Burbank, CA 91502 818.565.0426
CULVER CITY 9516 Culver Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 310.280.1650 www.yallamedi.com
You have to try the Greek Potato Salad, made with Yukon gold potatoes, olive oil, red wine vinegar and scallions. By using oil and vinegar instead of a mayo base, you’ll still feel like you’re looking hot in your swimsuit post lunch.
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What to Wear
to Your Backyard Bash > From day time barbecues, to cocktails in the backyard with friends, your outfit will always need to be on point with so many opportunities to show it off! Follow these sizzling and stylish tips to remain fashion forward during the season that matters most! # 1 Layering a few simple necklaces will take your outfit to the next level. # 2 Backless dresses add some sexiness to a simple summer look. # 3 Bodysuits are perfect under high waisted shorts, jeans or a rocking mini skirt. # 4 White denim jeans pair perfectly with a bright flowy tank. # 5 For a shoe that makes a statement, opt for the gladiator. # 6 Round mirror sunnies will make your outfit pop.
JR’S BBQ 3055 S La Cienega Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 310.837.6838 www.jrs-bbq.com
> If you like Memphis style BBQ, then this is the place for you. With over 52 years of rib perfecting experience under their belt, you better believe that JR’s BBQ is making something magical that you absolutely need to try this season.
DUKE’S
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265 310.317.0777 www.dukesmalibu.com
After a surf sesh, refuel with a Mango BBQ Burger and Mai Tai. This burger speaks volumes, made with 1/2 lb angus chuck, brisket and hanger grind, smothered in mango bbq sauce, then loaded with onion rings, pickles and gooey sharp cheddar, served with fries. You can get this with a house-made veggie patty! Wash it all down with their signature cocktail, the Mai Tai, made with fresh pineapple, passion, orange and guava juices, light and dark rum, orange curacao and orgeat syrup. One sip and you’ll be transported to island time.
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AU FUDGE 9010 Melrose Ave West Hollywood, CA 90069 424.288.4268 www.aufudge.com
THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER, VENICE 1205 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA 90291 310.981.3004 www.thebutchersdaughter.com
> If you’re toting kids around, then Au Fudge is the place to be. Drop them off in the creative space and head to the restaurant to enjoy petite bites and salads made with organic when possible, all-natural, dye-free and certified EMA cuisine. This is the kind of place where you sip champagne like it’s Thursday.
> Consider this place a vegetable slaughterhouse, exactly what you need right about now. Repair your body from the summer outings by enjoying a powerful breakfast. Order the avocado toast and your body will thank you. Plus, fancy toast makes for great overhead Instagram foodie shots.
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SUMMER PLAYLIST:
Top 10 Summer Songs
• Chris Brown & Benny Benassi “PARADISE” • Calvin Harris Feat. Rihanna - “THIS IS WHAT YOU CAME FOR” • Justin Timberlake “CAN'T STOP THE FEELING” • Rooney - “MY HEART BEATS 4 U” • Sigala Feat. John Newman & Nile Rodgers - “GIVE ME YOUR LOVE”
CHARCOAL
425 Washington Blvd Venice, CA 90292 310.751.6794 www.charcoalvenice.com
With a name like Charcoal, you’d expect some killer barbecue cuisine. With
> Michelin-starred chef and owner Josiah Citrin’s name attached to this
restaurant, you damned well better believe it’s going to be freaking amazing. Dine here and know what it feels like to have a celebrity chef cook for you as if you were family. It literally feels as if you were invited into his backyard to dine with him on the weekend.
• Drake Feat. WizKid & Kyla - “ONE DANCE” • The Chainsmokers Feat. Daya - “DON’T LET ME DOWN” • Twenty One Pilots “RIDE” • Flume Feat. Kai “NEVER BE LIKE YOU” • Kiiara - “GOLD”
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Knock KNOCK BREAK THE CODE TO ENTER LA’S MOST E X C L U S I V E B A R S
WRITTEN BY: MOLLY BROOKS
Prohibition may not be around anymore, but that doesn’t mean LA’s coolest hangouts will be easy to find. These modern-day exclusive bars make it hard to get inside, but once you’re in-the-know, the throwback vibes and classic cocktails make it all worth it. Call in Sherlock Holmes to help you find the Red Door and channel your inner Alice when solving the Wonderland-like puzzle at Lock and Key. All these places are guaranteed to give you a good time.
Bar Jackalope Passcode: Push a button on a handleless door to be prompted in English and Japanese. Here, you will find a door with no handle that leads to the most intimate bar you’ll ever find. With only 18 people allowed in at once, you’ll be greatly outnumbered by the 170 varieties of American bourbon, Scotch and Japanese whiskies. 515 W 7 St Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.614.0736 213dthospitality.com
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Crustacean
The Red Door
Townhouse Now Boarding Get inside: There isn’t a password, but you’ll need a reservation to get inside this celebrity hotspot.
Native Knowledge: The Del Monte, Townhouse’s basement bar, was an actual speakeasy hidden under a grocery store during the prohibition days. It could only be accessed through a two-person rope dumbwaiter.
Get inside: Go down an alley and find the red door!
In the heart of Beverly Hills, Crustacean serves up farm-fresh asian-fusion cuisine and flavorful cocktails. 9646 S Santa Monica Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310.205.8990 houseofan.com/crustaceanbh
The venue doesn’t have any signage, but once you’re one of the few that have found The Red Door, you’ll be glad their delicious drink menu and killer-good eats are kept a secret. 10057 Riverside Dr Toluca Lake, CA 91602 818.277.3884
Guest Room
Button Mash
Unlike that coach seat you just booked for your next vacation, Now Boarding brings you a first-class experience with Pan-Am inspired decor and aviation themed craft cocktails. 7746 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 nowboardingla.com
You can order inspired hand-crafted cocktails on both floors of the oldest bar in Venice, a liberty the Townhouse didn’t see during the 1920s. 52 Windward Ave Venice, CA 90291 310.392.4040 | townhousevenice.com
No Vacancy
Get inside: Find the hidden doorway leading to the ‘otherwise alley’. The Guest Room is a hidden gem, situated above the Estate Restaurant and Bar, that takes you back in time to the the era of bootlegging, romanticism and smooth jazz. 1519 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90403 310.394.7722 | estate1519.com
Native Knowledge: Buy tokens at the bar to be able to partake in some vintage gaming while enjoying your craft beer.
The Lock and Key
Come for the awesome arcade games, stay for the asian-inspired menu that will help you hit that high score. 1319 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 213.250.9903 | buttonmashla.com
Good Times at Davey Wayne’s
Blind Barber Get inside: You’ll be faced with three doors, better pick the right one. (Hint: it’s the year the building was established) Only at this creepily awesome hotel-turned-bar will you find a brain boggling entrance, amazing entertainment and a drink menu put together by 12 of Los Angeles’ best bartenders. 1727 N Hudson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.465.1902 | novacancyla.com
Native Knowledge: Get your luggage hand-delivered to your table with the VIP Punch Suitcase filled with cocktails for your whole party.
Get Inside: When you find yourself in a room full of doorknobs, try to twist the right one. The front facade might be no greatshakes, but inside Lock and Key is a really classy cocktail bar specializing in mixology. 239 S Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 213.389.5625 | lockandkey.la Get Inside: Go through the backdoor of the barber shop.
Get inside: Enter by finding the refrigerator…and step inside.
The entrance is already pretty hard to find, so you might as well pause for a haircut (and complimentary drink) to get the hair out of your eyes first. 10797 Washington Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 310.841.6679 | blindbarber.com
If you’re looking for a good time, go to Davey Wayne’s, a 70s themed bar that gives tribute to the owner’s father. 1611 N El Centro Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.962.3804 goodtimesatdaveywaynes.com
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RENAISSANCE CLUB SPORT Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel | 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 | 949.643.6700 | www.renaissanceclubsport.com
PHOTO BY: Giuseppe DeMasi
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44 STYLE EXPERT Jewelry Expert Sarah Verble Tells Us How to Make Any Look Timeless With Roberto Coin Jewelry
48 SHOES Locale Jumps Into Local Looks Feet First
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STYLE EXPERT
ALL THAT
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IS GOLD HOW TO COIN THE PERFECT LOOK WITH ROBERTO COIN JEWELRY
WRITTEN BY: ANGELA HATCHER PHOTOGRAPHED BY: OLIVIA BUSH
THE EXPER T
SARAH VERBLE Roberto Coin Assistant Manager
Southern Native: Sarah and her husband moved from Tennessee in 1979
Our romance with beautiful jewelry takes on a whole new meaning with the quintessential jewelry designs by renowned Italian designer Roberto Coin. Whether it’s a graceful Perfect Diamond Hoop to mark a celebratory occasion or a must-have Pois Moi stacking bracelet with its softened square corners that lend a classic feel to contemporary designs, Roberto Coin has the designs to set your heart on fire. With his passion for precision and beauty, Roberto Coin captures the heart of what it means to own and wear a piece of timeless jewelry. As he seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary design, Coin is a creator of sophistication at its finest.
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ROBERTO COIN MANHATTAN BEACH 1141 Highland Ave Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310.546.4900 www.us.robertocoin.com
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“We encourage the client to try on different jewelry pieces that “speak” to them. Many times, you end up loving pieces that you would never have considered before trying them on.” —SARAH VERBLE
Summer Sparkle: Diamond stacking rings are some of Roberto Coin’s most popular items, which are always in demand. And The New Barocco Collection’s graceful symphony of weavings makes this a go-to summer choice as well.
Q: Tell us a bit about your background and how you got into the world of jewelry. Sarah Verble: My husband, Bruce, and I moved from Tennessee to Newport Beach in 1979 to help open a family-owned jewelry store with my brother. Since neither of us had any experience in retail, it was a “learn as you go” experience, but well worth the effort. I acquired my GIA Diamond Certificate from the Gemological Institute of America and did appraisals for our store for years, as well as sales, jewelry buying and managing the jewelry sales department. Meanwhile, Bruce managed the customer service department and was operations manager for the store, as well as working with over 20 international watch companies. We’ve been very fortunate to be able to work together for over 35 years! 46 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
Q: How would you describe Roberto Coin as a brand? What makes your team shine in comparison to other jewelers? SV: Since 1977, Venetian jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, has devoted his life to his passion for innovative design. His diverse collection is defined by a common thread—a thoughtful balance of elegance and creativity. Inspired by an ancient Egyptian legend, each original piece is marked with a signature hidden ruby—Coin’s blessing for long life, health and happiness. Being in business for over 40 years is a real testament of the endearing quality and beauty of the Roberto Coin brand. It’s wonderful to be able to draw from such an expanded line, which is one of our strengths. While most jewelry stores have several jewelry manufacturers, our boutique specializes in Roberto Coin. Roberto Coin is sold in over 60 countries! Q: How do you help customers find the perfect piece? What questions do you ask before deciding on the piece? SV: First, we try to make them comfortable in our boutique by asking a little about their lives and family, which color gold they prefer, personal style, etc. Then, we share some of the history of Roberto Coin, so they can appreciate this unique brand. Later, we encourage the client to try on different jewelry pieces that “speak” to them. Many times,
you end up loving pieces that you would never have considered before trying them on. Q: What should a patron consider before purchasing fine jewelry? Do you have any advice for those who have never made a major purchase before? SV: Like any other purchase, it is always best to deal with a company you can trust. A good reputation in our industry is a must. You want to have peace of mind that the company is going to stand behind your purchase should you have any problems, or need any adjustments. Always do your homework by checking fine magazines, such as LOCALE, to see what is being advertised and which of those pieces stand out to you. Q: What kind of jewelry do you see flying off shelves in the summer months? What is your summer recommendation? SV: One of our most popular and affordable collections is Tiny Treasures. This collection includes small diamond initials and various diamond charm pendants, which you can layer with a “Diamonds by the Inch” necklace to complete the look. Diamond stacking rings are also a popular item, which are always in demand. The New Barocco Collection is another collection that we are having a lot of fun showing and selling. Its graceful symphony of weavings makes it a good summer choice.
Q: Heading into fall 2016, what do you see as the hottest jewelry trend? SV: I think we will see even more stacking bracelets and rings—from all gold to diamond encrusted. We have been showing and selling more bracelets during 2016. Q: What is your favorite part of working in the jewelry business? SV: There are so many wonderful parts to the jewelry business, it would be hard to pick just one. Fortunately for us, we are in the celebration business. Our clients come to us to help them celebrate important occasions in their lives. We get to share their birthdays, anniversaries and Christmases with selections from our boutique. Also, being able to work and play with friends and family. People who started out as customers 30 years ago, I am happy to say, are some of our best friends and clients today. We met Roberto Coin more than 20 years ago, as well as Peter Webster, who is President and Co-Owner of Roberto Coin. They have always made us feel a part of the Roberto Coin family. We have been so fortunate to have visited the Roberto Coin factories in Vicenza several times, to see where and how the pieces are made. It makes the jewelry more personal when you realize what goes into developing each innovative design.
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BEAUTY EXPERT
RAISE THE BAR MEET THE MAN WHO SETS THE STANDARD IN THE FITNESS WORLD
WRITTEN BY: MELISSA MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHED BY: ERIK ISAKSON
THE EXPER T
JASON WALSH Celebrity Trainer & Creator of Rise Nation / Rise Movement
A-list: Jason has trained celebrities like Bradley Cooper & Matt Damon
Celebrity trainer and creator of Rise Movement and Rise Nation, Jason Walsh is transforming his clients’ lives one primitively positioned step at a time. From bulking up Bradley Cooper on the set of American Sniper to preparing Matt Damon to live on Mars, Jason’s sculpted his fair share of Hollywood’s A-list. This fabulous-at-40 fitness connoisseur has never broken a bone, never had a major injury, and strives toward living a healthy, pain-free life. From motion pictures to picture-perfect motion, Walsh’s emphasis is on long-term health benefits, rather than on the mirror.
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PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: RISE NATION 613 N La Cienega Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 424.343.0082 www.rise-nation.com RISE MOVEMENT 8906 Melrose Ave West Hollywood, CA 90069 424.245.4052 www.rise-movement.com
FIRST AND FOREMOST I WANT MY CLIENTS TO FEEL GOOD AND MOVE WELL.” —JASON WALSH
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WHAT LED YOU DOWN THE FITNESS PATH? JASON WALSH: I was always active as a young kid. Having grown up in a single family home with my mother, my uncle ended up being a huge influence in my life. He was a survivalist who grew up in the mountains in Colorado and he used to take me hiking. I studied chemistry and anatomy in college and eventually got into strength and conditioning which blew my mind and turned my vision toward the world of fitness and training versus bodybuilding. From there, I worked with my mentor Luke Richesson (Denver Broncos coach) who is a savant in his field. I adhered to his methodologies and that experience drove and inspired me! I love nothing more than the body’s ability to regenerate and adapt to stress and that kind of stuff is what really keeps me focused and moving.
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Q: How did you get into training Hollywood’s hot-list? JW: It wasn’t planned, it just kind of happened. The business has grown organically. You have to know what you’re doing and get results for people. Enough people talk…‘There’s this guy who’s doing this instead of that,’ and it just evolved from there! From the outside it looks glamorous, but what people don’t see is the pressure of a director or producer calling and saying that the whole production depends on the actor looking a certain way. All that aside, I’m so grateful for all of the success of Rise Movement! Q: What’s the philosophy behind Rise Movement and Rise Nation? JW: Our philosophy here is getting people back to moving the way they’re intended to
“FROM THE OUTSIDE IT LOOKS GLAMOROUS, BUT WHAT PEOPLE DON’T SEE IS THE PRESSURE OF A DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER CALLING AND SAYING THAT THE WHOLE PRODUCTION DEPENDS ON THE ACTOR LOOKING A CERTAIN WAY.” —JASON WALSH
move. I want to show people how to move typical circumstances, when a client comes well, get stronger, and most importantly, in to train I rarely talk about diet. First prevent injury. People go to the gym and and foremost I want my clients to feel good get into a ‘lift, lift, lift’ mindset, but there’s and move well. Eventually, when the time much more to it than that. Eventually you is right, we can get into diet. I start with work muscle by muscle and integrate those small things. I don’t like to overload people types of regimens, but if you don’t move with too much information unless I have well, you’re overcompensating. I’ve saved a timeline. I think diet needs to be more a lot of people from surgeries and pain. simplified. For instance, Monday through Sure, sometimes you have to Friday, I workout. When the have surgery but my belief is, weekend rolls around I’m not why not try the gym for a few going to eat a whole pizza but NATIVE weeks to see if we can lessen I’ll definitely enjoy a few slices! I KNOWLEDGE: or eliminate the pain first? I don’t want to encourage people Wondering can’t tell you how many clients to obsess about food. where the name Rise Movement come in with neck or knee Q: What’s a typical workday came from? injuries, but then end up with like for you? We were too! no problems whatsoever after JW: I get up at 5 a.m., get According to combined soft tissue work and my dogs situated, work from Jason, “Rise” strength training! We’re living 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., squeeze in originated from in a mirror-dominant society. conversations some lunch and phone calls, People want to look great in with his work from 1 p.m. to around 8 the mirror, but we want them grandmother: p.m., come home, send emails, to focus on long-term effects “I grew up in a and then sleep! On weekends poor household such as eliminating back pain, I work half days and catch up and my shoulder pain, neck pain, etc. on things. While I don’t want to grandmother
Q: What type of workouts are work at this pace forever, I never was always your favorite, personally and want to stop working! telling me, ‘It’s professionally? going to be Q: Discuss a workout regimen difficult but JW: There are so many for one of your top clients. you’re going variables involved in strength JW: When we begin working to have to rise training. I mess around with with a new client we’ll give them above what a lot of set schemes and rep an assessment and then go society is going schemes and different types of into the gym and exploit their to give you.’ loading to keep it interesting for Her saying, ‘You weaknesses. Basically, I make me. Personally, I like to train have to rise’ them feel like they’ve never seasonally. In the fall, I spend always stuck worked out a day in their lives. more time inside, tend to eat with me.” No one wants to go in and work more, and end up putting more on the things that they’re the weight on, which is a trend weakest in … but that’s what that is primitively ingrained in I do! Once their fitness becomes more us. Come spring, I like to be outside more balanced, then we can get in a better and enjoy the weather. I naturally eat workout and really go at it. That’s how we less and do more metabolic training with do it. accompanied heavy breathing, and less Q: How do you keep clients motivated? rest between sets during springtime. I’m JW: I try to get them to feel better, move able to compress an hour workout into a better, and let them realize that the shorter amount of time, which is another aesthetic stuff is a side effect result of reason I created Rise Nation. I don’t want getting healthier and eliminating pain. to spend hours inside the gym and neither Once you get there, that’s life changing! do my clients. That realization is motivating in itself, it’s Q: Any advice on keeping our bathing all about the bigger picture. suit bodies in the fall? Q: Any get-fit tips for our readers? JW: In that case, it all comes down to JW: There’s such a huge surge of interest diet. Keep your portion sizes down, don’t in the fitness world and a wide array of eat late at night, and remain consistent. different avenues. My advice? Try a little Be aware of your metabolic pathways and bit of everything; jump on the class-pass don’t be afraid of healthy fats! train; mix it up; and have fun with it! I Q: Do you incorporate diet into your never had access to any of this stuff when I training techniques? was growing up but now there’s a ton JW: When my client is training for a movie out there! and they say, ‘we need to accomplish that by this date,’ we can go all in and inundate someone with tons of information. Under
SURE, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY BUT MY BELIEF IS, WHY NOT TRY THE GYM FOR A FEW WEEKS TO SEE IF WE CAN LESSEN OR ELIMINATE THE PAIN FIRST?” —JASON WALSH
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HAMMOCKLIVING BEGAN IN MAY 2014 AFTER A PARTICULARLY KICKASS TRIP TO HAVASU, ARIZONA, where we hung in
front of the most beautiful waterfalls you’d ever seen (Google it right now). We bring hammocks with us just about everywhere. In addition to all the hikes, backpacking trips and camping rendezvous, we have ventured abroad with our assortment of hammocks and posted up in Ibiza, Italy and Japan, and most recently in London and Paris. In the past 2+ years, 40,000 enthusiastic hammock lovers have tuned into our adventures of extreme relaxation. As it turns out, people just really love hammocking. And for good reason… 66 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
Even if you are not an “outdoorsy type,” we strongly encourage you to gift yourself a hammock. It will sweep you off your feet into pure bliss and can reduce the stress of your day-to-day.
MOST EPIC HANG? > Near the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park (our lives were at the mercy of two small trees with roots buried in rocks) HIGHEST HANG > Literally the highest point in the Continental U.S., we hung a hammock on the top of Mt. Whitney in the Eastern Sierras (of course there are no trees at 14,505 feet but we were able to rig up on some rocks) TOP THREE LOCATIONS ON YOUR HAMMOCK BUCKET LIST? > Inside the “O” of the Hollywood sign (with the blessings of the city, of course); the Maldives, in those dainty hammocks strung between two branches sticking up in the middle of the ocean; and the cliffs of Hawaii with awesome views overlooking the vast Pacific FAVORITE PLACES TO HANG IN LA El Matador State Beach > A not-so-secret-secret beach in Malibu with rocks jutting from the sand offering a great place to hang over the crashing waves Solstice Canyon > Also in Malibu, this hiking trail has a pretty decent waterfall (by L.A. standards) and a stream with lots of trees to hang from alongside or across the water Venice Beach > So many great trees right on the sand to post up in Angeles National Forest—we venture up here a lot and always bring a hammock to relax in mid-hike
ammocks are designed specifically for comfortable sitting/lounging/daydreaming/transporting away from reality. That is fact (Google that, too). You feel hugged and weightless inside the warm embrace of a hammock cocoon. As you sway softly, the breeze whispers in your ear, “Relax, there is no one here but us.” The sun shines and the birds chirp. Maybe. If not, it sure feels like they do because that’s the nature hammocks create. They are also portable, allowing these whimsical moments to travel with you. Beyond the oversized cotton hammocks in your grandma’s backyard that are known to dig into your skin and leave painful indents in the back of your legs; lightweight portable hammocks are on the rise. There are about two dozen legit brands offering a variety of high quality options that range in color, size, purpose and price. Here are a few of our favorites and why:
BY THE NUMBERS 22 – July date that marks National Hammock Day (did you celebrate?) 7 – ounces that a lightweight backpacking hammock weighs
Murphy Ranch > A 1930s Nazi sympathizer camp turned artist commune that is now just a cool place to hike in the Palisades with ruins covered in graffiti (great photo opp)
60 – seconds to hang a portable hammock with straps
Henninger Flats > Camping spot that you have to earn, located 3 miles in and nearly 1,400 feet up in the San Gabriel Mountains (amazing views of all of LA)
22 – hammocks we gave away last year, so come over for the chance to win!
27 – our inventory of hammocks
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“The perfect day would be to surf as many times as I can without my legs or my arms falling off.”
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“If I have nothing to promote, I’m just a super homebody.”
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Reality television exploded in the early 2000s and B R O DY J E N N E R was at the epicenter of it all. Starring on Princes of Malibu and being casted on The Hills and Keeping Up with the Kardashians made “Brody” a household name and his face recognizable to an entire generation overnight. With an extended family that is covered by media as if they were American royalty, an A-list group of friends, his father’s notable transition, an engagement, and a DJing career; the last decade of Jenner’s life has been chronicled in thousands of publications, broadcast across millions of TV sets and even more phones. With the advent of social media and over 3 million followers there still must be so much we don’t know. We met up with Brody this July 4th weekend to ride dirt bikes, listen to music, discuss his family, his friends and his ambitions.
Q: Tell me what it means to have grown up in Malibu—the area is often associated with the ultra-rich and massive beach houses. What is the culture really like there? Brody Jenner: That’s funny actually, I think that’s a misconception of what a lot of people think about Malibu. I mean, I had family with money so I was very fortunate in that aspect, but all my friends growing up didn’t necessarily have that—my best friends and a lot of people in Malibu lived in trailer parks; my two best friends lived right down the street from me, like literally in a barn stall and my other friend lives in a small apartment. People think that it’s just a bunch of rich people living in Malibu, but the truth is that a lot of these people just have their vacation homes here, and they’re never even there. Growing up more privileged, it was cool to be able to share with my two best friends who didn’t really have a lot of money and access to motorcycles and cool toys. Like I was able to take them on their first plane ride ever. It was really cool to be able to see both sides: I was able to see what it’s like to grow up with money, but I also got to see what it was like to grow up with no money—it was really good for my character and taught me to be grateful for what I had. Q: What is your perfect day? BJ: The perfect day would be good surf (laughs). Basically the ideal would be to wake up and let the dogs out, feed them, get in the car, go surf all morning with my friends if there are good waves. After that, go hang and have some lunch, go hang with the dogs, maybe go for another surf—the perfect day would be to surf as many possible times as I can in one day without my legs or my arms falling off (laughing hard). Q: If we were at a grocery store in Malibu, would we see you walking down the aisles grocery shopping? BJ: Hell yeah. Hell yeah. As long as it’s the one at the end of Malibu. I like to go to the more organic one. Hey Babe, (yelling to his fiancé, Kaitlynn) what is the name of that organic store we always go to? (“Vintage,” Kaitlynn answers.) Vintage, I try to stay away from the GMO stuff as much as possible. Q: In general, do you like being out in public or would you prefer being at home with friends? BJ: I’d much rather be at home, chillin’ with my friends, staying in Malibu—I try to as much as possible. When I was doing The Hills and stuff like that, for business it’s good to be out places and do red carpets and things like that if you have something to promote. If you have a show that’s on TV that you want people to watch you kind of have to go to these red carpet events. You have to go to these places where the paparazzi are and stuff. But for me personally, if I have nothing to promote, I’m just a super homebody, chill in Malibu, hang with my friends and stay out of the limelight. Q: What is one thing you do every day? BJ: Open the fridge—I definitely do that every day for sure (laughs). Q: Snapchat or Instagram: which do you prefer? BJ: It was Instagram, but now I’m all about Snapchat, I used to
make fun of Snapchat but now I’m just absolutely hooked. I feel like it shows a little bit more of people’s creativity and personality. Q: On social media do you ever interact with your fans and respond to them? BJ: Yeah, sometimes. I like to write back to the ones who are asking real questions. But I try not to reply to the negative ones. Q: You come from a big family. Growing up was it hard to stand out with all of those people around? What about now? BJ: Not at all. We have a big family, but I really only lived with my immediate family. I lived with my brother Brandon, my mom, and my step dad, David. So it really wasn’t that difficult to stand out or do your own thing. But it was always really fun to get together with everyone because we didn’t see each other that much. And same with the Kardashians, I never saw them growing up. Q: How is your older brother, Brandon, influential to you? BJ: Brandon has been the best big brother anyone could ever ask for. He is one of the most patient, kind and gentle human beings ever. He taught me how to ride my first bike, to swim, and how to ride a motorcycle. He was always so patient. He was a really, really, incredible older brother to grow up with. I kind of always wanted to do everything he did, you know, like “little brother syndrome.” And he was always cool enough to not only include me in everything but to be patient with me and teach me things. I couldn’t ask for a better big brother. Q: How has your close circle of friends been responsible for who you are now? BJ: Very (chuckles)—for the good and the bad (laughing hard now). Growing up, my friends always kept me in check and kept me grounded, especially when I was out in Hollywood, which was good. But my friends are a little crazy, I think you know; a few of these guys, they didn’t always teach me the most responsible things sometimes (laughs), but sometimes you just gotta learn the hard way. But they are definitely a big part of my life. Q: You were there when reality television exploded; you were apart of it. So, how similar is the on-camera Brody to the guy I’m interviewing now? BJ: I would say a lot of what you saw on The Hills was me, especially in the beginning, but then a lot of it was played up. I had to pretend. Like, I’m a lot more boring (laughs) when I’m not on reality television, because in real life I’m a little bit more quiet and kind of relaxed. You know, they’re constantly trying to find storylines on these reality shows, so you just kind of have to constantly move, and I think the real difference is my real life is a little more relaxed and more chill than what you see on the show. Q: Would you ever do a reality show again? If so, would you do anything different? BJ: At this stage, I’m trying to stay away from the whole reality
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show thing right now—I’ve spent over a decade doing reality stuff. And even if it’s not completely scripted reality, or whatever people like to call it, I’m just trying to change it up a bit. I’m just interested in doing things a bit more challenging, you know “scripted” things where I am not playing myself or supposedly playing myself. I don’t think I would go back into reality at this point, but if the right project came along, and if it was something I was proud of, I wouldn’t necessarily be opposed to it. Q. Do you watch gossip shows or TMZ? BJ: Yeah, I watch that stuff. I go on TMZ.com all the time to see what’s going on in that whole world. Yeah, I’ve seen myself on a few of those things. Q: How do you react to negative gossip? BJ: Well, it’s happened before. I’ve had negative things written about me and things that weren’t true, but I think the moment you try to explain yourself or try to correct the situation, you actually just end up bringing more attention to it. Sometimes it can bum you out. Basically the main thing is you have to be able to laugh at yourself, that is the main thing, especially in this business. You just have to be able to look at the garbage that is written about you and just laugh it off and have a sense of humor about it. And realize that there are much more important things in life to worry about than gossip. Q: You confided in me the other day that you and Spencer Pratt had a pretty sneaky way of making it onto The Hills. Can you tell me about that? BJ: (laughs) Well, Spencer and I did a show for Fox called The Princes of Malibu, which we created and executive produced. But it was a short-lived show because there were some family issues happening at the time. And the executive producer we hired to do the show started working on The Hills. And he really liked Spencer and I and felt we were good on camera. And that show was a lot more scripted. So, we were able to do a lot more of the setting up scenarios, coming up with ideas, and being able to act them out as if they are real, but it’s actually all fabricated. So, when The Hills came out, like no bullshit here, the executive producer called Spencer and I and was like “Dude, I need you guys on this show.” He would tell us where they were filming the show, like if the girls were going to a club that night, so Spencer and I would just gear up with the little bit of money we made from The Princes of Malibu and get a table right next to these girls and act like we were ballers (even though we were pretty much broke) and buy all these bottles of champagne, so the girls would look at us like, “Who are these guys buying all of these bottles?” Then Spencer and Heidi Montag started seeing each other off screen. And sure enough, Heidi was like, “Hey, I’m doing this show, would you ever be opposed to filming?” But Spencer definitely knew what was going on [and agreed]. So, he started filming with Heidi. And then Lauren had just broken up with her boyfriend, so Spencer was like, “Hey man, I need a wingman.” So we went on a paintballing date. And then the rest is history. Spencer is really smart in that sense. A lot of people thought he was crazy or out of his mind, but really he was acting all that out. He was so good at making up all of these things. A lot of people said this guy [Spencer] was such an asshole, such a dog, but really he was just trying to make really cool, funny and interesting television. Q: From that show, do you still keep in contact with anyone? Are you friends, friendly or frenemies? BJ: I don’t really talk to them much. We’re all just creating our own lives now: Kristin has kids now; Lauren’s married; I’m engaged. We are all just living our separate lives, but when we see each other, it’s totally friendly. Q: Who do you reach out to when you need life advice? BJ: My brother and my mom.
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Q: Your mom is releasing a memoir. Are you expecting to find out anything from this that you didn’t already know? BJ: Yeah, I bet you there’s a ton of that stuff in that book that she hasn’t told me. I mean, she has some incredible stories. Like between being the only girl to live with Elvis (besides Priscilla) for five years, to what happened with her and my dad, Bruce, to when she found out about him being transgender. There’s just a lot of information that she’s written in that book that I’m really excited to read. Q: What face did you make when your dad told you about wanting to make the transgender transition? BJ: Realistically, like, I smiled. I was actually really happy. Because my mom had told me what was going on before he had told me. I kind of had an idea something was going on. And my mom and I were on my boat on our way to Catalina, I was about 27 years old I think, and she said, “You want to know one of the reasons, one of the main reasons your dad and I got divorced?” And I just said, “Mom, I already know. He told me.” He had given me some BS version. It was interesting, Caitlin (who was Bruce at the time) would always give me these very vague reasons as to why they divorced. But she basically told me, “I don’t know how I am going to tell you this but your father is transgender.” I didn’t really know what that meant and I was confused but it explained a lot of things about him. I remember drinking a lot of wine with her that night. (laughs hard) And you know, it almost made me forgive him for a lot of things because he was going through a lot of issues himself. And all the blame I put on him for being a shitty father and not being there all the time, I realized he had his own issues he was battling with at the time. So, if anything, I kind of forgave him for a lot of stuff when she told me. She tried to work through it with him, tried to go to counseling, but at some point they said, listen, this isn’t something you can fix. She married Bruce Jenner the Olympic athlete, man. They tried to work through it but ultimately in the end it was just really tough for my mom. So, when he finally told me, I had known for a couple of years. I was really happy. Really happy for him and for her, just to get it off her chest and I know that she had been carrying around that weight for 60 something years and for her to do that was a big relief. I just smiled. Q. What do you call him now? BJ: Dad. Q: Could you beat Caitlin in a foot race? BJ: Now? Hell yeah (laughs hard), with those old ass knees. (laughs) In his prime, hell no. But now, hell yeah. Q: You recently got engaged. Tell me about that. BJ: Well, Kaitlynn and I have been together for almost three years. And we had been to Nihiwatu, Indonesia the year before and we were going again and I just felt that it was the right time to [propose]. I mean it was such an incredible place and we don’t get out there that often. I didn’t really have a plan, but figured when I got there I’d figure it out. I ended up taking her for a little sunset walk on the beach, and had “Will you marry me” written in the sand. She saw it and I got down on one knee, and luckily she said yes. Q. Why did you pick Kaitlynn to ask to marry you? BJ: Because she is my best friend. Q. How big is the rock? BJ: I don’t know, it is a little over 4 carats I think, something like that. Q. Have you set a date yet? BJ: (Laughing and clapping, and Kaitlynn laughing from the background) We have not set a date yet. One step at a time but I’m sure we will in the near future.
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Q: Do you think your dad thought about the name he chose when you were already dating someone named Kaitlynn? BJ: No, no, no. He had come up with a few different names but he definitely had the name Caitlin chosen before I met Kaitlynn. Q: If you could give advice to your two younger sisters (Kendall and Kylie Jenner), what would it be? BJ: Family first and stay true to yourself. Q: You’ve been DJing all over the world for the past four years. So, what music moves you? BJ: Oh man, I love all kinds of music. I’m super open when it comes to music. Q: What are you looking to accomplish as a musician? BJ: I’d say the one thing I want to accomplish with my partner Adam is for people to actually hear our music and be able to learn more about us and what we’re like through it. Q: Do you listen to Kanye? BJ: Yeah, sometimes, for sure. He’s incredibly, incredibly talented—that’s undeniable. He does some crazy things in public, and he’s so smart, that sometimes I wonder if it’s on purpose. Q: Where do you stand with the Kardashian side of the family? BJ: Where we stand now is basically where we always have been. When we were really little, I think we spent more time together, but then there became this weird discord between Kris and my mother, and Bruce and my mother—the parents just didn’t get along that well for a good portion of our lives. He began raising the Kardashian kids and was devoting all of his time into raising them. So, we didn’t really have that much of a relationship with them maybe past the age maybe four years old, five years old. Maybe holidays, a Christmas card here and there, but very minimal. There was a period that I didn’t see my dad for like five years and I wouldn’t see him once. But as we got older and started doing reality television, I started to see Kim out more. And it was the producers who asked us to come on Keeping Up with the Kardashians; they wanted us apart of it. It wasn’t us going, “Please, please, please let us be on the Kardashians.” It was them going, “Please, please, please will you guys come on the Kardashians?” At some point we were like whatever, we can go on. And that was really fun, being able to film with them and actually getting to know my extended family better. But then toward the end, some weird politics came into play—I don’t even know where it came from, whether it was the producers or what, but it didn’t exactly help things between the family. But now, I love all of them to death—I love every single one of them. I have no ill-will toward any of them and totally still consider them my family, but we just don’t talk anymore. They’re busy, we’re busy. I see my little sisters occasionally [Kendall and Kylie], they know big brother is always here, but they got their hands full right now, they’re busy. Q: It seems like you’re pretty happy with where you are in life right now, but sounds like growing up there was some friction between various family members on and off. If you could go back, would you change any of it? BJ: No, I think it worked out perfectly. I had a great father growing up, David Foster, who I literally consider my father—he was incredible. You know, if Bruce had been in my life more, then I wouldn’t have been able to share that amazing time with David. So, I wouldn’t take it back for the world. And all of those things only make a person stronger; it really carved me to be the man I am today.
“One thing I want to accomplish with my partner Adam is for people to actually hear our music and be able to learn more about us and what we’re like through it.”
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No doubt Los Angeles is full of amazing ladies who are pushing the limits and making the professional world their own. However, these six amazing women are making strides specifically in the food industry and sharing the good, the bad and their passion. LOCALE conducted an online poll, brought to you by Wells Fargo, and these ladies came in at the top. And with the food industry ever-evolving, they are kicking ass in the industry and eating well while they’re at it.
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orn with many talents and passions, Elana Horwich tried everything to find her place in the professional world. Now she is the owner of Meal and a Spiel, has been able to travel all over the world gaining experience with all types of ethnic recipes and gets to do what she loves most: teach others. Elana’s creative spirit and belief in the good that cooking can do for people are contagious and ultimately inspiring.
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Q: Is this an industry you knew you wanted to be involved in? Elana Horwich: Before I am a chef, I am a teacher. I didn’t always know I wanted to be in the food industry, but I always had a slight tinge of jealousy of chefs I had I met over the years. I wanted to do what they did, but I literally didn’t have the confidence to even imagine that anyone would ever pay me to cook. Plus, I didn’t identify with rigor of restaurant chefs or caterers. Once I was able to merge my love of teaching with my love of cooking, I understood my vocation.
Q: At what moment did you realize this was the path you wanted to take? EH: Six years ago I showed a lawyer friend how to whip up a spaghetti with kale according to the very simple Italian principles of pasta sauce making. It took 20 minutes. She, who had never cooked anything in her life, was so impressed how easy and delicious it was, told her mother and the next day they offered to pay me to teach them to cook. I sent out an email to 30 people that I had two spots left in a cooking class. This was a lie. I only had two people in class! Six people signed up. And then they all insisted I do another class immediately. I had 10 in the next class. I felt deeply satisfied. I was doing everything I loved: teaching, “being on stage,” working with my hands, intimately engaging with and empowering people, incorporating my love of Italy into my American life. I knew from those two classes that I had to make this career work for myself. And I’ve worked hard every day since to make sure that I can keep doing what I love. Q: Where do you draw your inspiration from? EH: People often ask me who my favorite chefs are in town or what my favorite restaurants are. The truth is I am far more inspired by the homecooking of Italian mothers or Middle Eastern grandmothers. The unwritten secrets of an ancient culinary culture are what excite me. At the same time, I am highly motivated to find the healthiest ways to make the most delicious food. I am constantly trying new ingredients and combinations to make comforting foods that are easy on digestion and invigorating for the body. Q: What are some advantages of working in this industry, as well as disadvantages? EH: I get to work from home and from other people’s beautiful homes. I get to make my own hours and I’m usually very close to a good kitchen which means I get to make myself yummy and nutritious snacks all day long. The disadvantage of my job is that in order to gain recognition online and in social media, which would greatly help the plight to getting my first cookbook published, I am in “competition” with incredible food photographers and bloggers. I don’t have the time to blog every day or capture everything I make with a professional camera and then edit those photos for Instagram. I’m too busy teaching actual people to cook actual food. It’s taking some creativity on my part to get noticed by the prominent publishing houses. Q: How do you think being a woman in your industry has influenced your success? EH: I’m not sure if it’s being a woman that has influenced my success as much as my feminine approach to cooking has. A masculine approach can be likened to a restaurant chef. The food must be prepared meticulously so the results can be repeated to perfection every time. Plus there is usually an important visual component of the plating involved. The feminine way is more forgiving. It pays attention to basic cooking principles, but it is intuitive in nature. More than a beautiful plate of food that looks the same every time the recipe is made, importance is placed on feeling. Love goes into the cooking process so the food can transmit love to others. It’s a communication between the cook and the food and the food and the eater. Not every vegetable needs to be cut and trimmed perfectly. Ultimately,
it is a more approachable entrance into the cooking process for people who want to gain confidence in the kitchen. Q: How has cooking different foods influenced your view on the world? EH: I would be more apt to say that my view of the world has influenced the way I cook. I’ve been so lucky to have traveled extensively and experienced the people of different cultures through eating. For example, about eight years ago I was in Israel and asked a Bedouin taxi driver to take me to Palestinian territories in the West Bank where I could visit important historical sites. Jewish girls don’t normally travel to these places, and if they do, they are rarely alone. For lunch, the taxi driver took me to a delicious Palestinianowned restaurant with the best grilled chicken I’ve ever had, but more than the chicken I remember the warmth of the owners. They knew I was Jewish and we all knew there was a potential chasm of ideologies between us. Yet they treated me like family, with huge smiles and enormous enthusiasm. In that moment I understood that food could be the catalyst to create peace and understanding between even warring cultures. Cooking with love creates food that is a vehicle for healing ourselves, our families and society at large. That is the basis of Meal and a Spiel cooking classes. Q: What would you say a healthy relationship with good food is like? EH: As a teenager, I was a bit of a compulsive eater. I saw food as the enemy. Cooking helped me make peace with food. I no longer feel that good food is a rarity, but rather something I have power to create. A healthy relationship with food is viewing food as the nutritive power that it is. It means knowing the difference between real food and processed ingredients and making good choices for your body. Q: Can you share a favorite story about a personal/in home cooking class experience? EH: Every cooking class is filled with unique stories. What I love most are the “a-ha” moments students have. It may simply be how to open garlic without smelly fingers, how to make sure your pasta doesn’t stick together without adding oil to the water (an Italian no-no) or how to make chicken broth without any chopping. These may seem like small things to a seasoned cook, but for me, every moment of every class is an adventure. Q: How do you see Meal and a Spiel growing in the future? EH: So many women of my generation want to gain confidence in the kitchen, they just aren’t sure where to start. Thus, I am currently developing fun online cooking classes to empower as many women as possible to make healthy meals that don’t sacrifice flavor. I am also working on my first book. I envision user-friendly Meal and a Spiel cookbooks on the kitchen shelves of every educated woman in America, much like the Barefoot Contessa has been. You gotta dream big! Q: If you could make sure there was one thing that everyone knew about cooking, what would it be? EH: Olive oil is not just an ingredient to make sure things don’t stick. Olive oil is the foundational key to good flavor. You need to use a lot more of it!
Elana Horwich OWNER/ FOUNDER, MEAL AND A SPIEL
Eat, Pray, Love Ò Elana’s extensive world traveling is a main source for her inspiration. Love at First Bite Ò Cooking helped Elana look at food more positively and creatively.
“In that moment I understood that food could be the catalyst to create peace and understanding between even warring cultures. Cooking with love creates food that is a vehicle for healing ourselves, our families and society at large.”
—ELANA HORWICH, OWNER/FOUNDER, MEAL AND A SPIEL
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W ith style and grace Clover Juice has been able to keep quality and taste at the forefront of everything that they do. With a curated menu, a friendly and approachable vibe as well as a hardworking team as the backbone, Cassandra Troy Walker has been able to make her dream of being in the healthy food industry a reality.
CLOVER JUICE, LA BREA 342 S La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.609.3903 www.cloverjuice.com PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: CLOVER JUICE, SILVERLAKE 3707 W Sunset Los Angles, CA 90026 www.cloverjuice.com 82 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
Q: Can you tell me about your career background before Clover? Cassandra Troy Walker: Before Clover, I was working in the fashion business. I was selling a beautiful Canadian women’s clothing line over California and Hawaii. I grew up with sisters and loving clothes but I just was never really fulfilled in what I was doing. Every time I got home from a business trip, which was pretty much every week, I couldn’t wait to go to the farmers market and get in my kitchen. So, I think that I always knew really early on that regardless of what I was doing at that time that ultimately food was my path.
Q: At what point did you realize you needed to make the change and start working on Clover? CTW: There were a couple factors. I knew without any question that ultimately sometime in my life I wanted to open up a cafe. I wanted to share my passion which was cooking really healthy food that tastes amazing. The yoga studio here in Los Angeles called Modo is run by a couple of really cool Canadian girls and my husband and I knew them well. They, kind of hush, hush, told us that they were expanding into the spot next to them. Over wine one night my husband and I were chatting with them and said that if they could spare 200 square-foot, I would open up a juice bar. Of course it sounded like the best idea and we were so excited. The next morning we woke up and I was like “Wait a second did we just agree that I was quitting my career and that I’m opening up a juice company?” No looking back, six months later we opened our doors to our La Brea location. It was a labor of love, my husband and I decided to forego a wedding and put all of the money that we could scrounge up into the company. Q: Do you feel like your fashion background and what you were doing in your past career life has any influence on what you do now? CTW: Absolutely. I think everything we do in our past lends itself. If you’re open to new opportunities and you’re open to change in life I think that everything you’ve done in your past can positively influence and teach you things along the way that will better you for what you’re doing in your future. I learned how to be adaptable with all the different types of people that I was working with. I think that is something that is very valuable in life in general, being able to adapt to different situations, the type of people you’re working with. I am grateful that I was able to have so much experience in that area. Q: What is the process like for a new flavor from start to finish? CTW: It has evolved. In the beginning it was my husband and I in our kitchen, playing around with our single juicer and creating what we loved. Usually we don’t come out with a lot of new recipes, we tend to keep our roster of juices below twenty. For us, it’s really about coming out with the one recipe that we feel is the best reflection of our company. The inspiration will usually be ingredients at a farmers market, conversations with customers in our community and something that will kind of interest me and I’ll usually start concocting. I try to find the perfect balance between the very earthy and more fiber heavy ingredients to the very bright, light more juicy ingredients. I think that is something that is really important in making the perfect juice where you’re really showcasing the ingredients in the juice. Once I feel like I have something I love, I take it to my husband, our incredible kitchen team and usually we will have our staff try it. Q: With so many juice options, especially here in LA, how do you make sure that Clover sets itself apart? CTW: Most importantly I think we are all in this industry together and when I think about all the other juice companies, we’re very fortunate that we’re all in Los Angeles and I think that we’re all elevating each other and keeping each other accountable to put out a great product. We always say, the taste is what makes us different. We take such pride in having great tasting juices that are extremely
healthy for you. I also think that we are very approachable. We’re not about having someone come into our juice bar and immediately start a juice cleanse. It’s a fun space. It’s not like you’re coming in and looking at a menu and you don’t know what’s on the menu and you feel like an idiot trying to ask what things are. We try to make it really easy for everyone. Q: How do you see Clover growing? CTW: Actually, we are just about to open our location in Silverlake that we are thrilled about. It is exciting because we get to take what we learned from opening our first location and make it better the second time around. We are expanding—we have another location on Vermont that is going to be more of a cafe concept and will have food. We will put all our effort into that after the Silverlake location is up and running. We’ve also started focusing more on our wholesale department. We’ve been very fortunate to have some incredible wholesale partners that are doing really well with our product. Q: What does your day-to-day routine look like? CTW: Life has changed for me a little bit in the last ten months because now I have a little guy. So, first thing in the morning it’s baby time and family time, we hike with our husky every morning. I try really hard to not check my emails because once I get started it’s game over and then work is my only focus. I start everyday with a green smoothie and then I start plugging away at work stuff. Throughout the day I get to take meetings with so many cool people. It is probably one of my favorite things. Getting to meet other entrepreneurs all over California and find cool ways to work together, that’s one of the most exciting things to do. Then I check in with the juice bar. I check in every single day and I make sure I have my little afternoon pickme-up juice, either the Go Big or the Veg’d. Then I check in with our kitchen, our kitchen production. They start juicing in the evenings and at night. We juice thru the night every night to make sure that the product is always fresh. Q: Which is your favorite juice flavor right now? CTW: Well, my constant which I drank two of, every single day of my pregnancy, is the Veg’d. Not everyone loves it, but it has everything from kale to romaine and broccoli and asparagus and then some lemon juice to brighten it up. That is my go-to and I will usually have one a day. But one that I have been craving a lot lately is called the Sunrise. It’s orange and carrot with coconut water, turmeric, lemon and ginger. It’s so refreshing and I feel like my skin is a lot better than usual. Q: What have you learned on your career journey so far? CTW: One of the really important things for me is to find and pursue something that you’re really passionate about. It took me a while to find my passion and I think maybe I always knew what it was, I just didn’t know in what capacity I would be able to pursue a career in it. One thing that I remind myself of every single day is to be fearless. I’m not a nutritionist. Really, at the end of the day, there are always going to be people who know more than I do and I’ll never be the person to pretend like I know it all. When I go into anything I just try to be fearless, honest and truthful to who I am.
Cassandra Troy Walker OWNER, CLOVER JUICE
Quality Ingredients Ò Some of the ingredients in Clover Juices include cucumber, ginger, spinach, wheatgrass, turmeric, beet, and carrot. Farmers’ Friends Ò The fruits and vegetables in the juices are all locally sourced from organic farmers.
“The inspiration will usually be ingredients at a farmers market, conversations with customers in our community and something that will kind of interest me and I’ll usually start concocting.” —CASSANDRA TROY WALKER, OWNER, CLOVER JUICE
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rowing up, Dakota Weiss had big dreams of being center stage and even though she didn’t end up with her own star on the Walk of Fame (not yet at least), she is now the star of a different kind of show: Top Chef contestant, Sweetfin and Estrella Owner/ Chef and overall badass. Weiss craves the long hours and hard work she puts into her projects, and keeps creativity at the forefront of everything she does. She expresses herself through delicious food creations for the people of Los Angeles to enjoy.
Q: Is this an industry you knew you wanted to be involved in?
Dakota Weiss: I think the second I grabbed that whisk in a professional kitchen it all came together. It's as if a light went off in my head and I just knew that would be what I was going to do for the rest of my career.
Q: What does your day-to-day work routine look like? DW: I have the pleasure of being woken up every morning at 6 a.m. with French bulldog licks to the face. Once I get to work I check in on the breakfast crew. Office work is for sure a big part of my morning along with about three double espresso lattes. Once lunch is over I'll pop over to Sweetfin and chat with my chef and manager there and see how the day-to-day operations are going. I try to get there at least three times a week. Then back to Estrella. Once my p.m. crew starts to come in we come up with a game plan for the night. On a good night I'll be able to get out the doors of the restaurant by 11:30 p.m. But there have been many a night I am sitting at the computer tying up loose ends to this or that until 1 a.m. Q: Where do you draw your inspiration from? DW: Honestly my inspiration can come from just about anything. I've been known to be inspired about a new dish just walking from my office to the kitchen. It can be a smell, a color or even a song I'm listening to. I am always inspired while roaming any of the farmers markets. It's hard not to be, even if you are not a chef! Q: What are some advantages of working in this industry? DW: I am certain I will never go hungry! It's almost always instant gratification. I make a dish, a guest eats it right away and loves it–music to my ears.
PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: ESTRELLA 8800 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 310.652.6613 www.estrellasunset.com SWEETFIN POKÉ 829 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.395.1097 www.sweetfinpoke.com
Q: And disadvantages? DW: The largest disadvantage for me would be the lack of rest and time off. But it's coming, one day. I can feel it. Q: What were the deciding factors in picking a location for Estrella? DW: We really wanted a space that had a good vibe. Our location off of Sunset has that
vibe. We wanted to also be backed in a neighborhood so we could eventually be known as the awesome neighborhood restaurant. Q: Besides yourself, who is a favorite chef of yours? DW: The two chefs that mentored me are Jeff Drew and Bruno Menard. Jeff was always so calm and really taught me to respect the product that I was working with. Bruno opened my eyes to a whole new world of cooking techniques and flavor profiles. He was the chef that taught me how to bring out the flavor of ingredients with acid, salt or a sweetener without making that ingredient sour, salty or sweet. Q: When you’re not cooking for yourself, where do you like to go out to eat in LA? DW: I love Animal—it has such a fun menu. I am a super huge fan of Peking Tavern, those dumplings rock my world. I also love Sqirl for breakfast. Any and all ramen houses in J-Town and Soonwon Galbi in K-Town for Korean bbq. Q: What is your vision for Estrella in the future? DW: For the immediate future, I would love to see Estrella head to the James Beard House for a dinner—it’s a big dream of mine. Further down the line I would love to see it hit more neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. Q: Are you working on any other projects? DW: I am working on a new line of popcorn that features and is inspired by drag queens. Each flavor is going to be inspired by a certain drag queen and they will be the label for their own flavor. Part of the sales will go to a LGBT charity, haven't decided which yet. I hope to have at least 7-10 inspired flavors.
Dakota Weiss OWNER/CHEF, SWEETFIN AND ESTRELLA
Mentors and Mentee Ò Dakota says her two favorite chefs are Jeff Drew, Chef at Snake River Grill, and Bruno Menard, restaurateur and MasterChef Asia judge. Quality Kitchen Time Ò Dakota’s love for the kitchen rooted from spending quality time with her mother in the kitchen at a young age. Most mornings would begin by picking fresh products from her mother’s organic orchard.
“I've been known to be inspired about a new dish just walking from my office to the kitchen. It can be a smell, a color or even a song I'm listening to”
—DAKOTA WEISS, OWNER/CHEF, SWEETFIN AND ESTRELLA
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ith determination and passion for the people she serves and employs, Sarah Meade is the talented woman behind the Art District’s hottest new spot, Westbound. With a bright future ahead, Meade’s hard work and no-fuss attitude are sure to bring her straight to the top. She may not have all the right answers but she would’ve had us fooled. She is the ultimate #Girlboss.
Q: What were your career dreams when you were growing up? Sarah Meade: I wanted to be a marine biologist, like Cousteau. I graduated with a degree in biology from USC with the hopes of getting a PhD in marine biology. After an internship at the Smithsonian, I realized that this was not the career path I wanted to take.
Q: What made you realize that hospitality was the path you wanted to pursue? SM: I was on a plane flying back from a trip to NYC and was dreading going back to my job in banking. I knew right then that something needed to change. I reached out to friends and family for advice on where they saw me. All of them said hospitality. Not knowing a lot about the industry, I reached out to Damian Windsor for advice on possible career opportunities within the industry. He mentioned ownership and set up an interview for a bar office manager position to get more experience. Q: What are some advantages as well as disadvantages of working in this industry? SM: I guess a disadvantage would be the long and highly irregular hours, which make it tricky to meet up with people who work day jobs. The industry is undeniably unique and the people therein become family on a global scale. Over the years I have met so many amazing people that are from countries all across the world. Within our first few weeks of service, I have had industry friends from London and Melbourne visit Los Angeles to experience Westbound. It’s remarkable that they went out of their way to come visit us. Q: What were the deciding factors in picking a location for Westbound? SM: I loved the history of the space. Design started to fall into place once I learned that there used to be train station located at Westbound until the 1940s. I also liked what was happening in the Arts District and wanted to be a part of that. It aligned with my vision of a great cocktail bar that brought to life the historic ethos of what the American Style Bartender is all about—exceptional service with unsurpassable drinks.
WESTBOUND LA 300 S Santa Fe Ave Ste N Los Angeles, CA 90013 213.262.9291 www.westbounddtla.com
Q: Can you tell us about your relationship with chef Gary Nguyen? How do you collaborate?
SM: We ensure our visions are aligned and then I give him creative freedom to make magic happen in the kitchen. He is extremely talented and the team he has built is pretty fantastic. Q: What is your favorite dish from Westbound? SM: I am loving the New Zealand Tai Snapper. The coconut foam, basil oil, balsamic anchovies, and pickled serranos make this snapper even more delicious. Q: Where do you draw your inspiration from? SM: Travels and friends. For Westbound’s design, I drew a lot of inspiration from the surrounding area and what would work best in terms of a service factor and what would blend well and honor the rich historical aspect of the site. In regards to quality and service, I have traveled extensively doing research on what makes the most successful and highly regarded bars just that. Q: What is your vision for Westbound in the future? SM: I envision an amazing place that provides an amazing experience every time— consistency at a very high level. Regardless of who is serving the guest—head bartender or not— they will receive an exceptional experience. We have an incredible team that is learning and growing every day. My hope is that the cocktail movement and culture in Los Angeles keeps improving and becomes wholly competitive on the world stage. Q: How would you explain your leadership style? SM: Part maternalistic, part democratic, part autocratic. Everyone has great ideas. I try to make sure I am available to hear them and incorporate the best ones into the business. Sometimes decisions have to be made that can’t be voted upon. I have to do what I think is best for the employees and what is the best for the business.
From Water to Westbound Ò Before her success in the restaurant industry, Sarah’s dream was to become a marine biologist.
Sarah Meade
Hold the Tip! Ò Sarah implemented a no tipping policy at Westbound, gratuity is included in the price.
OWNER, WESTBOUND
“It aligned with my vision of a great cocktail bar that brought to life the historic ethos of what the American Style Bartender is all about—exceptional service with unsurpassable drinks.”
—SARAH MEADE, OWNER, WESTBOUND
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Q: How did you come up with the name Hangry Diary? Jocelyn Wong: We came up with the name because we would always get angry when we were hungry and we would always fight and argue and it is kind of like a diary for us to document what we eat all day or on the weekends. And that is how we came up with the name.
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t has been just over a year since sisters Jocelyn and Justine Wong started their blog, Hangry Diary. Coming from backgrounds in finance and public relations, these sisters have always had a passion for food and have found themselves with over 85k followers on Instagram and a bright road of deliciously styled success ahead of them.
HANGRY DIARY www.hangrydiary.com @hangrydiary PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION: CARMELA ICE CREAM 2495 E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA 91104 626.797.1405 www.carmelaicecream.com
Q: How did you balance Hangry Diary while you and Justine both had full-time jobs? JW: On the weekends we went to eight restaurants per day. Sometimes eight on Saturday and eight on Sunday so that we would have enough content for the week. We would map out the route in advance and plan it well. Q: Do you find time to blog while you are in Hong Kong also? JW: I can document in Hong Kong, they have really cute items. I feel like Monday through Friday our followers don’t want to see things only from LA. I want to give them something else. For example, in Hong Kong, they have Hello Kitty Chinese cuisine, it is all Hello Kitty themed and this is the only place in the world they have that. So when I post a picture of that, we will get more comments and likes because it is unique and inspired by tradition. It is fun to document in LA but if we bring them something different they will like it and ask questions. Q: What are some of your favorite and least favorite parts of the food blogging industry? JW: Well, I can see that it is getting more competitive. It is not really something that we dislike but we can see more food accounts coming about. It is always pushing us to improve. That is why we are switching to studio photography. Q: With blogging being so accessible and the market becoming saturated, how do you stay ahead of the curve? JW: We have meetings all the time and we are always talking about new ways to do things. We are opening a YouTube channel. Q: How do you decide the restaurants that you want to feature on your blog? Justine Wong: We always read a lot of newsletters about what is trending right now in LA. We try to get to the newest spots in town before anyone else so that we can try to get more engagement. We
always go to restaurants before we reach out to the owners or PR people to see if they can set up a table for us to take pictures. Q: When did you start taking the blog seriously? JW: I could see it taking up more time. When we reached 50k on Instagram we started getting invited to more and more events and tastings, plus I wanted to further develop my writing skills. That is when I decided to take on a Masters and leave my job. While studying I had more time to handle all the emails and partnerships. Q: How do you find the balance between staying genuine to your followers while still supporting yourself through Hangry Diary? JW: You feel the pressure. Once I quit my job I had to rely on Hangry Diary but at the same time we don’t want a lot of ads on the website. I feel like if people see a lot of that they will unfollow. It isn’t something that we want to do. But we have picked brands carefully. For example, we are working with Virgin Atlantic on their e-newsletter. I feel like those kinds of things are good for our brand. Moving forward we will be working with the city of Pasadena and other brands that we feel work well with Hangry Diary. Q: What kind of content will you be sharing on Youtube? JW: It will be more behind the scenes. People are always seeing one shot but not a lot of people will show the behind the scenes of how we take the pictures or how we interact with the owners. Maybe owners will give us a little more stories or talk to the chef. People are always so focused on the food but then they ignore the chef even though he is the one who created all the dishes. We would love to share stories from chefs and have them talk about where their inspiration comes from.
On the Menu Ò Before running their site full time, Jocelyn and Justine would visit up to 16 restaurants in one weekend!
Jocelyn & Justine Wong
YouFood Ò The Hangry Diary girls are creating a YouTube!
FOUNDERS, HANGRY DIARY
“We always read a lot of newsletters about what is trending right now in LA. We try to get to the newest spots in town before anyone else so that we can try to get more engagement.”
—JOCELYN & JUSTINE WONG, FOUNDERS, HANGRY DIARY
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JT TORREGIANI TALKS CELEBRITY GUESTS AND EXCLUSIVE LATE-NIGHT SPOTS WRITTEN BY: TYLER HOLLAND
The weekend is here. The options for a night out are nearly endless in a city like LA. Sometimes it pays to stick with the tried and true, where you know you will always have a good time. Warwick, Aventine and Beso are such places. All have their fair share of celeb credibility, but still remain friendly and welcoming. Co-Owner of these hot-spots, JT Torregiani lets us in as to what’s the most poppin’ at each venue, and who we can expect to see.
JT TORREGIANI Co-Owner of Warwick, Aventine and Beso Q: What was the moment you knew you made it as the successful restaurateur you are? JT: I had three restaurants and a club named La Deux which were all pretty successful. Offers from places such as Dubai, London and Milan started pouring in. They all wanted to duplicate what I had created. This all happened about 14 years ago. It was a great feeling. Q: With this success, how do you keep your dating life private when you work in the public eye? JT: It can be difficult. Owning four restaurants and a nightclub means you’re going out every night and are frequently around paparazzi. The big thing is making sure to keep business and pleasure separate. Q: Was it difficult undergoing a public breakup with Cheryl Burke when your careers take you through the same circles? JT: We dated for a long time but always kept the relationship separate from business. We never let 90 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
it interfere. Growing up we always had the same circles in LA, especially with me being in the nightclub and restaurant business, but despite this, the breakup didn’t affect me at all. For example, I still did the Dancing with the Stars Wrap up Party post-breakup and everything went smoothly. Q: Which of your restaurants can we expect to see the hottest A-list celebrities? JT: Beso has been here for eight years with Eva Longoria as my partner. She comes in every other week and brings her A-list friends. Recently, Bella Thorne was there for her 18th birthday party, so naturally, the place was filled with A-listers including Eva and the Dancing with the Stars cast. Jose Cortes, who sings with the Gipsy Kings, performed that night as well. Q: Are there any events people should be looking out for? JT: We just did a Grammy event for Armani featuring Mark Ronson, and Calvin Harris also was at our Fallout 4 event. We are
currently working on some really big events, but can’t say much at the moment. Keep checking our websites to stay updated. Q: What are your favorite exclusive spots for late night drinks or dancing when your work is over? JT: Warwick is my favorite place to hang out after work. It’s open three nights a week and you will always find a great crowd. Any club is good really, but there aren’t a lot of hot spot venues to choose from. For drinks, Chateau Marmont is one of my favorites. Q: What can we expect to see from you in the upcoming year? What is your next move? JT: We’re opening up a few things. Beso will be remodeled this summer and two leases for a restaurant and bar space are in the works. I’m looking into the Beverly Hills and West Hollywood area but can’t really say officially where they’ll be until everything is signed. We will also be opening up a barber shop on the Sunset Strip called “Like a Gentleman.”
@jttorregioni
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT Your Go-To Guide for SUMMER FUN
WRITTEN BY: ALLIE MORENO, TAMARA PHILIPS, TYLER HOLLAND, BOBBY ANAND AND ELAINE CUTTING
Have a summer that is truly unforgettable with this list of things to do—including a bucket list of activities and must see movies. Also, this September marks the return of the LA County Fair, which promises new attractions and rides as well as some old favorites—and the food will most definitely be fried.
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THE BUCKET LIST
SIZZLING SUMMER ACTIVITIES in LA What better way to spend the summer than soaking up the sun, fun and culture of Los Angeles? From diving below the ocean’s surface to channeling your inner Harry Potter to Beer Tasting, we have you covered with the best things to fill your days this summer!
some dinner and beer and get spooky with some old classics. hollywoodforever.com
Sky Diving, SkyDive Coastal California
Flying Lessons, Santa Monica Flyers
Ò If you have ever thought of being a pilot, learning to fly has never been so easy. Boasting affordable prices and shortened hours, Santa Monica Flyers can help you literally reach for the sky. santamonicaflyers.com
Horseback Riding, Burbank Equestrian Center
Ò Try some horseback riding this summer-—whether you’re a seasoned rider or not, Burbank Equestrian Center offers both lessons and rental horses. la-equestraincenter.com
Drag Racing, Willow Springs International Drag Racing
Ò Feeling like Ricky Bobby? Grab some friends and head to the racetrack in Willow Springs. willowspringsraceway.com
Roller Derby, Angel City Derby
Ò Catch local teams as they shove it out in the rink— Gardena is the headquarters to the Angel City Derby Girls. angelcityderby.com
Outdoor Movie, Cinespia: Hollywood Forever Cemetery Ò Movies at a cemetery? Yes please. Grab a chair, pack 94 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
Ò For the true thrill seekers, book a jump and catch some rare views of the LA area— while falling at 120 mph. skydivecoastalcalifornia.com
Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Hollywood Ò Visit Hogwarts, choose a wand and drink buckets of butter beer for one magical summer.
Concerts, Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Series
Ò Have a classy night on the town and go see a concert at the Hollywood Bowl this summer featuring traditional classics by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and more. hollywoodbowl.com
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Surfing, Aloha Brothers
"THESE AWESOME SUMMER MONTHS ARE THE PERFECT TIME TO GET OUT AND TRY SOMETHING NEW!"
Ò Want to hang 10 but don’t know how? The Aloha Brothers offer private and group lessons for all ages and abilities. alohabrotherssurflessons.com
Amusement Parks, 6 Flags Magic Mountain
Ò If you’re a serious roller coaster fanatic, 6 Flags Magic Mountain is the way to go. Hit Goliath’s 255 ft drop or the all vertical track that is Green Lantern. sixflags.com
Water Park, Raging Waters
Ò Have fun while keeping cool by visiting Raging Waters. Rent a cabana ahead of time so you’ve got a place to recover from the all the extreme slides. ragingwaters.com
Cooking Classes, Gourmandise School of LA : Santa Monica
Ò Whether you are into baking or cheesemaking, find a class to take with a significant other or a group of friends. If you’re dedicated, some classes are even offered as a series. thegourmandiseschool.com
Beer Tasting, Golden Road Ò Support some local brews like Golden Road Brewery— take a brewery tour over the weekend or even catch a karaoke or trivia night. goldenroadla.com
Go Karting, K1 Speed
Ò Fulfill your need for speed at K1 Speed, the premier indoor go-karting facility. With options for adults and juniors, everybody wins. k1speed.com
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Honorable Mention: Cave of Munits and Castle Peak
Ò Located in West Hills, El Scorpion Canyon Park offers a short hike with a big reward. Being only a two mile hike, it’s something pretty much anyone could do. At the end of the hike is the Cave of Munits, a beautiful scene with plenty of twists and turns to climb and explore. It’s usually well lit as there are openings in the top that allow sunlight in. By venturing further down the path, there is also Castle Peak—a lookout point with a great view of the surrounding San Fernando Valley.
FILMS AND FUNNIES Who and What to See This Summer in LA
AUGUST
GOPRO is Your Summer Adventure Go-To Karlee Prazak, media relations for GoPro gives expert tips for making the most of y our summer: Q: How can GoPro help document the typical summer bucket list? Karlee Prazak: One way to make the most of summer is using the GoPro Session, it’s our smallest and newest model. It’s waterproof, durable, and doesn’t have a case so you can really take it anywhere. It’s compatible with all GoPro mounts so you can bring it hiking or swimming. Q: What advice would you give GoPro users about sharing and editing footage? KP: Most GoPros are Wi-Fi enabled so you can connect them to our app with your smartphone. The best part is that you can start instantly going through your footage and upload it directly to social media. It’s really about being able to share a video or a photo on the fly. Q: Do you have to be a pro athlete or thrill seeker to use a GoPro? KP: Absolutely not. Our devices are easy to use. Even though the Session is the size of an ice cube, you can really just point and shoot—with the wide angle format it captures everything. GOPRO www.gopro.com | @gopro
5- S uicide Squad 16 - Jen Kirkman at LA Improv
ECO DIVE CENTER
SEPTEMBER 1-4 - Pablo Francisco at Ontario Improv 16 - Snowden 30 - Tim Burton’s, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children NATIVE KNOWLEDGE: For your summer movie viewing pleasure, Cinépolis has LA locations in Pico Rivera, Vista and Westlake Village. SPECTACULAR CINEMAS IN LOS ANGELES Hollywood Cemetery Drive-Ins The Improv
Scuba Diving, Eco Dive Center
Ò Make the most of the SoCal sun and get in the water. Eco Dive Center has you covered with lessons, gear and group trips. ecodivecenter.com
Food Festivals, DineLA
Ò DineLA is your source for all things food and culinary celebrations. Check their website for this summer’s happenings. discoverlosangeles.com
Organic Farming, Ocean View Farms
Ò Learn everything there is to know about organic farming and visit Ocean View Farms— from composting to weeds. Check their calendar for local community events. oceanviewfarms.net
Pool Party, The Standard
Ò Hit the pool deck this summer on the rooftop of one of the coolest hotels in LA. standardhotels.com
GO FOR GOLD 2016 Los Angeles OLYMPIANS
There is something special about cheering on your home country in the Olympics. The sense of pride, patriotism and excitement is a feeling many love about the event. Cheering on Olympians from your home county, though, takes the pride and excitement one step further! We have compiled a list of local athletes to look out for in this year’s 2016 Olympics.
ALLYSON FELIX Track and Field
LOCATION: SANTA CLARITA
Ò Allyson is a seasoned vet, winning three gold and two silver medals in the past three games. For Rio, she’ll be sprinting to win another medal in the 400 m race.
DEMAR DEROZAN Basketball Finalist
LOCATION: COMPTON
Ò Standing at 6’7”, DeMar is a small forward and plays professional basketball for the Toronto Raptors. He played for USC during undergrad, and most recently, was named an NBA All-Star for the second time in three years.
JORDAN WILIMOVSKY Swimming
LOCATION: MALIBU
Ò Jordan specializes in open water swimming, and at the 2015 World Championships in Russia, he won the gold medal in the 10 km open water event.
LUCY DAVIS Equestrian
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES
Ò Lucy placed in the 2014 World Championships in Normandy, but this Stanford grad is after gold in her first Olympic games with her “once-in-a-lifetime” horse, Barron.
MIKAELA MAYER Boxing
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES
Ò This 2015 USA Boxing National Champion only started throwing punches at 17. Now at 26 years old, Mikaela will compete in her first Olympic games this year.
TONY AZEVEDO
Water Polo
LOCATION: LONG BEACH
Ò Tony is captain of the USA water polo team and four-time Olympian. He has played for teams in Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Brazil. And to top it all off, speaks six languages. 96 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
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PRESS PLAY US National Soccer Forward, CHRISTEN PRESS Pushes for the Best Christen Press, a Los Angeles native, is a Forward on the United States National Soccer team preparing for the 2016 Olympics. Press went with the National team to the 2012 Olympics and she played a large role when the team won the 2015 Women’s World Cup last year. She’s an awardwinning player with several individual achievements as well such as the Hermann Trophy, Soccer Player of the Year Award, Rookie of the Year, and was the first American to win the Golden Boot Award. Q: What is the most important thing you have overcome in your soccer career?
Christen Press: Just not always being selected on teams as a player [was hard]. Most of the girls that ended up on the Olympic roster were always told they were the best in their age group. I didn’t make it until I was 22, so I never played U17 or U20 World Cup. I didn’t get those experiences. At that age, I [felt] rejected. Through college I always wanted to know what I was doing wrong. I had a lot of success and I never had an opportunity to try out for the national level. So, I think that dealing with that rejection and learning about the fact that winning or losing doesn’t make you a winner or a loser. [I have learned] the value that there is in the journey; I think that was a really big step for me and definitely a pivotal part of my career.
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Flashback on 1984 LA Olympics
GOLDEN STATE
The Los Angeles Olympics were the first games to be hosted without government funding since 1896 and remained a model for future Olympic games as it generated a profit of 223 million dollars.
2012 London Gold Medalists Born in California “If you put value in performance, doing your best and working your hardest, I think the wins will come naturally.” —CHRISTEN PRESS
Q: You went to the Olympics in 2012, what’s your take on this year’s Olympics? CP: I’m really excited to be playing in this year’s Olympics. There’s so much opportunity [with] how far I’ve come in the last four years. Going to the Olympics with this team four years ago was the very beginning of my time on the national team. I was such a young player; I didn’t really know what I was doing or what to expect. Now I’m full cycle with this team and I have a much bigger role—I have a lot more experience, so I think there’s just a bigger space for me to play in and to grow in and fight for a gold medal for my country. I just look forward to the opportunity to be with my teammates and to be on this journey toward greatness and bringing back that honor to my family and friends and hometown. Q: What advice do you have for young athletes who aspire to play professionally? CP: Just hard work is the answer to everything. Keep everything in perspective. You’re always playing better when you’re happy, so if you put value in performance, doing your best and working your hardest, I think the wins will come naturally.
Allyson Felix: Women’s 200 metres Carmelita Jeter: Women’s 4x100 metres relay DeeDee Trotter: Womens 4x400 metres relay Brittney Reese: Women’s Long Jump Kevin Love: Men’s Basketball Russell Westbrook: Men’s Basketball Tyson Chandler: Men’s Basketball Diana Taurasi: Women’s Basketball Shannon Boxx: Women’s Soccer Amy Rodriguez: Women’s Soccer Megan Rapinoe: Women’s Soccer Rachel Buehler: Women’s Soccer McKayla Maroney: Women’s Gymnastics Team Erin Cafaro: Women’s Eight, Rowing Esther Lofgren: Women’s Eight, Rowing Mary Whipple: Women’s Eight, Rowing Tyler Clary: Men’s 200 m backstroke Missy Franklin: Women’s 200 m backstroke Alyssa Anderson: Women’s 4x200 m freestyle Jessica Hardy: Women’s 4x200 m medley Misty May-Treanor: Women’s Beach Kerri Walsh: Women’s Beach Kami Craig: Women’s Water Polo Team Annika Dries: Women’s Water Polo Team Courtney Mathewson: Women’s Water Polo Team Heather Petri: Women’s Water Polo Team Kelly Rulon: Women’s Water Polo Team Jessica Steffens: Women’s Water Polo Team Maggie Steffens: Women’s Water Polo Team Brenda Villa: Women’s Water Polo Team Lauren Wenger: Women’s Water Polo Team Jacob Varner: Men’s 96 kg
HOME AND AWAY The Last 10 Summer Olympic Locations
2016 Rio
2012 London
2008 Beijing
2004 Athens
2000 Sydney
1996 Atlanta
1992
Barcelona
1988 Seoul
1984
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1980 Moscow
HeART & SOUL
THE GETTY MUSEUM
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES to Muse Over As any local knows, Los Angeles is not just a city of skyscrapers and sidewalks—it’s a place bustling with life and art. It’s the home to many fascinating museums ranging from a wide variety of subject matters and focuses. How on earth is one to decide which exhibits to discover this summer? Thankfully, we’ve compiled a list of local museums and featured exhibits you won’t want to miss.
THE GETTY MUSEUM
The Getty Museum
LACMA
FILM ON DISPLAY
1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049-1679 310.440.7300 | getty.edu
Thinkspace Art Gallery
Kevin Peterson August 20 – September 10 Main Room Ò The art of Kevin Peterson focuses on a contrast between the innocence of childhood and the brokenness of the world in which they grow up. The opening reception with artist Kevin Peterson will take place on Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. 6009 Washington Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 310.558.375 | thinkspacegallery.com 98 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
Hollywood Wax Museum
Ò Hollywood’s iconic Wax Museum is well known for letting you take pictures with wax figures of famous people. The Hollywood wax museum is the longest running wax museum in the United States and is always well worth a visit. 6767 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.462.5991 hollywoodwaxmuseum.com
In Hollywood, you always have to be ready for your close-up, including these museums! Some star-studded films have been shot at these locations. The love story No Strings Attached, starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman was shot at LACMA along with the film Beginners, which starred Ewan McGregor and Oscar winner Christopher Plummer. Bet Star Trek Into the Darkness had you fooled; Scenes from the movie were shot at The Getty Center and only seemed out of this world.
Museum of Jurassic Technology Tell the Bees...Belief, Knowledge and Hypersymbolic Cognition Ò This exhibit is a curious gathering of this history of superstition. The title stems from the Hellenistic Greek tradition of beekeeping and “Telling the Bees” about important events that happened in the lives of the beekeeper’s family. 9341 Venice Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232 310.836.6131 | mjt.org
LACMA
Alternative Dreams: 17th Century Chinese Paintings from the Tsao Family Collection. August 7 – December 4 Resnick Pavilion Ò This exhibit displays art from China in the 1600s, which has been labeled as one of the most turbulent and creative eras in Chinese history. It’s a collection that has been 50 years in the making. 5905 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.857.6000 | lacma.org
LACMA - Rain Room by Random International, 2012, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY, © Random International, photo courtesy Random International
The Promise of Youth: Rembrandt's Senses Rediscovered May 11 - August 28, 2016 Ò At last, The Unconscious Patient (Allegory of Smell) is reunited with two other paintings from Rembrandt's series on the five senses, The Unconscious Patient joins The Stone Operation (An Allegory of Touch) and The Three Musicians (An Allegory of Hearing), for the first time in centuries.
"ESCAPE THE SUMMER HEAT WITH A VISIT TO ONE OF THESE AWESOME MUSEUM EXHIBITS"
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ROOTED IN ART
THE BROAD - Jeff Koons, Michael Jackson and Bubbles, 1988, porcelain, 42 x 70 1/2 x 32 1/2 in., © Jeff Koons, Photo by Douglas M. Parker Studio, L.A.
THE BROAD is Los Angeles’ Newest Museum The newest museum in Los Angeles, The Broad, opened its doors in late 2015. Based on the collections of husband and wife Eli and Edythe Broad, it includes over 2,000 works of contemporary art. Here are a few excerpts from an exclusive essay written by the director, Joanne Heyler on the origins of the Broad. On the Beginning of the Broads collections: Joanne Heyler: The Broads’ relatively modest childhoods, especially Edythe’s, contained kernels of interest in collecting. Eli credits Edye as the “first collector in the family” due to her unusually deep love of art from an early age. Among her favorite artworks is Picasso’s Three Musicians, 1921. She describes encountering it, even today, as a “punch in the gut,” a breathtaking moment of revelation. As Eli’s business drew the young couple to LA, Edye added the city’s more vanguard art world to her explorations. On the Broads view of collecting: JH: Eli has been admired, and sometimes feared, for the art deals he famously made in this period and beyond. He has been described as “disciplined” and a “value buyer” by some art market observers. But the Broads have never been interested in art as a commodity—at least once a fair price has been paid. Eli has never wavered,
THE BROAD 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213.232.6200 | www.thebroad.org
in either boom or bust times, in advising budding collectors against buying art as a financial investment: “[First I would tell them] art is not an investment. You’ve got to invest more time if you want to be a collector, it’s not just about money, it’s about learning, it’s about meeting young artists, it’s about seeing what they’re doing.” The Broads have sought art for two main purposes: their education—as Eli puts it, he “would be bored to death spending all my time with businessmen and bankers”—and, increasingly through the 1980s, to share their art with a large, public audience. On the focus of recent acquisitions: JH: A recently acquired work, likely to become one of the most beloved in collection, [is] Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room— The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away, 2013. Kusama’s career as an artist, like the Broad collection, has its roots in a postwar world, intent on grappling with an explosion of imagery and popular culture unseen before in history. Kusama’s work has continued to evolve over decades, leading to an ever-expanding vocabulary of interests and media. Her Infinity Room, then, is perhaps an indication of the direction of the Broads, and I hope this collection will continue to pursue an inventory of wonderful objects that forever look to the future. This art collection, launched by Edye’s early fascination with art and artists, seems nearly infinite itself.
MEET ME AT THE FAIR Your Guide to Los Angeles’ MOST PRIZED SUMMER EVENT
The LA County fair is a staple in the entertainment diet of Angelenos. Thrill seekers rejoice at the sight of long-loved carnival rides, and those wishing to cheat massively on their summer diets swoon over fantastically fatty foods. These are the treats, games and animals to see at the LA County Fair!
CATCH A RIDE Fair-ly Incredible Rides at the LA County Fair
RO C K O N
FERRIS WHEEL
Ò The ferris wheel provides one of the best views of both the fair and surrounding LA area.
SLIDE
Ò Feel like a kid again and take a trip down the giant slide.
It’s a Zoo in Here!
LA FAIR’S CONCERT LINEUP
THE PIRATE SHIP
Furry Friends at the LA County Fair
THE ZIPPER
Seeing the variety of critters at the fair is a blast for adults and kids alike, but being able to pet them takes the fun to another level. These are the animals you’re able to pet at the petting zoo:
Friday, Sept. 2 - Old School Funk & Soul Festival with The Brothers Johnson, Rose Royce, Heatwave, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Jimmie Walker
1. Kangaroo 2. Llamas 3. Goats 4. Donkeys 5. Bunnies 6. Sheep 7. Chickens 8. Pigs
Thursday, Sept. 8 - WAR with Tierra & Malo
Ò Be a buccaneer and climb aboard the pirate ship.
Ò Like a ferris wheel gone crazy, the Zipper will flip you around over and over again.
BUMPER CARS
Ò Get competitive with your friends and family by battling it out bumper car style.
DOUBLE SHOT DROP TOWER
Ò If you really want a thrill, try the Double Shot Drop Tower— guaranteed to make your stomach, well...drop. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR 1101 W McKinley Ave Pomona, CA 91768 909.623.3111 | www.lacountyfair.com 100 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
Saturday, Sept. 3 - Bad Company Sunday, Sept. 4 - Camila Monday, Sept. 5 - The Isley Brothers & The O'Jays Friday, Sept. 9 - Blondie with special guest The Smithereens Sunday, Sept. 11 - Gabriel Iglesias #FluffyBreaksEven Tour
Thursday, Sept. 15 - DNCE with special guest LunchMoney Lewis Friday, Sept. 16 - I Love The 90's featuring Vanilla Ice, Kid N Play, Color Me Badd, All 4 One, Tone Loc, Young MC Saturday, Sept. 17 - Lee Brice with special guest Jon Pardi Sunday, Sept. 18 - Los Temerarios Saturday, Sept. 24 - Billy Currington with special guest LeAnn Rimes Sunday, Sept. 25 - Chicago with special guest Grand Funk Railroad
"MASTER THE BALLOON DARTS AND WIN A GIANT PRIZE!"
LET’S PLAY A GAME Games that Take First Place this Summer
FISH BOWL
Play the fish bowl game and earn a prize, guess what it is?
RING TOSS
One of the fair’s most addicting games, play at your own risk.
BASKETBALL TOSS Show off your skills at the basketball toss.
SKEE BALL
Get competitive and jump in on a game of Skee Ball.
PIG OUT
Treat Yourself to These Insane Fair Food Items 1. ChurrFritos—nacho style churro chunks.
2. Chicken and waffles in a waffle cone—just what it sounds like: flavor inception. 3. Deep fried ANYTHING—because DUH. 4. Funnel cake—fair food must.
5. Frozen lemonade—sweet, cold and totally refreshing. 6. Corn on the cob—in case you start to feel guilty.
7. Elephant ears—cinnamon and sugar covered dough. 8. Giant Turkey legs —to make you feel like a viking.
9. Fair donut—giant and smothered in caramel sauce.
10. BBQ Beef Sundae—it’s like an ice cream sundae, only with meat. Imagine savory, not sweet.
BALLOON DARTS
Really test your skills with balloon darts.
WATER SQUIRTING HORSE RACE The fair isn’t complete unless you’ve raced a friend by shooting water at a target.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT
Hollywood’s Hotspots for Your NIGHT OUT! Just picked out your evening attire and realize you have no idea where to go? Stress no more because we have put together the hottest guide to Hollywood nightlife. We highlight some of the best burlesque and dancing spots to heat up your night and make you want to call in sick the next day!
HARVARD AND STONE
The Comedy Store
Ò The Pauly Shore owned and operated spot has three different rooms: the Original Room, the Main Room, and the Belly Room. Founded by Pauly’s mother Mitizi, one of the greatest things she accomplished within this historical establishment was providing a venue for female comics to perform alongside their male counterparts at a time when gender segregation was heavily regarded in the comedy scene. 8433 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069 323.650.6268 thecomedystore.com
Harvard and Stone
Ò This beautiful Thai Town venue has hosted some of your favorite local bands in addition to the weekly Hot Tub series with Kristen Schaal (Last Man on Earth and Bob’s Burgers) However, on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10:45 p.m., the H&S House Band perform with Burlesque, choreographing their aerial shows to the Rock and Roll tunes cranked out behind them! 5221 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027 323.466.6063 harvardandstone.com
"GRAB YOUR LIPGLOSS AND THROW ON SOME HEELS FOR A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN."
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The Lalas
Ò With shows around Los Angeles and Orange County (and all around the country!) the Lalas have performed at legendary venues such as the Federal Bar in Long Beach and North Hollywood. Join Bénédicte, Laura, Melissa, Michelle, SaraAnne, SJ, Tonya Kay and Taylor as they incorporate danger within their sensual dance moves and utilize their experience that spreads across a variety of locales and distinctions to create a truly unique performance! 562.344.LALA | thelalas.com
La Descarga: Photo by Angel Manuel
LA DESCARGA
LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES
Red O Houston Brothers
The Normandie Club, Hotel Normandie LA
Kitchen 24
25 Degrees
Alibi Room
Brite Spot
Canter’s
Fred 62
Johnnie’s Pastrami
Pellicola Pizzeria
HENRY'S
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The H.Wood group is known for having some of the hottest clubs in LA.
VIVACIOUS VENUES THE HOUSTON BROTHERS’ Famed Los Angeles Locales
The Houston Brothers have made a name for themselves in Los Angeles through their Hospitality Group by running no less than 10 different drinking establishments. The native born Jonnie and Mark Houston must have hospitality in their DNA as their mother ran the Monte Carlo in Koreatown for many years when the boys were young. However, what separates the Houston Brothers establishments from others within the city is their key eye on the theme and décor. Such notable Hollywood establishments as La Descarga, Good Time at Davey Wayne’s, Breakroom ’86, Butchers and Barbers, Pour Vous and the Piano Bar each have their own unique theme, décor and drinking menus. Butchers and Barbers even serves food! However, one common theme among their establishments is the unique entrances (i.e. Davey Wayne’s via a garage refrigerator, Break Room ’86 via a vending machine inside the Line Hotel, etc.) These unique decors and establishments are the brothers’ singular vision and represent aspect of their multi-faceted personalities. www.houstonhospitalityla.com @houstonhospitality
The Laugh Factory
Ò Located about half a mile along the Sunset Strip from the Comedy Store is the Laugh Factory. Featuring locations all across the United States, what makes this comedy venue a little different from the Comedy Store is their utilization of Open Mic Nights to bring out the best and brightest of the area. Who knows, the person performing on a Monday night for five minutes could become the next Jerry Seinfeld! 8001 Sunset Blvd Hollywood, CA 90046 323.656.1336 | laughfactory.com
The Boiler Room
Ò Hosting a variety of events in and around Los Angeles, the Boiler Room was created as a community for underground music fans. No matter where you are in the
world, the Boiler Room hosts events in London, Berlin, Mexico City, New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Warsaw, Moscow, Brazil and even all the way in Melbourne, Australia! www.boilerroom.tv @boilerroomtv
3 Clubs
Ò For those looking to start the week out with a bang, the Monday Night Tease Burlesque night at 3 Clubs in Hollywood is where to begin. LA’s Longest Running Weekly Burlesque Show, Monday Night Tease has a cast that rotates weekly with beautiful burlesque performers, a charming chanteuse or two, a captivating crooner, prestidigitation, juggling, live bands and more! 1123 Vine St Los Angeles, CA 90038 323.462.6441 mondaynighttease.com
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106 HOMEPOLISH Orlando Soria, Creative Director of Homepolish, Makes Your Home Dreams Come True
108 ESCAPE: HAWAII Welcome to Maui, Where the Adventure Never Stops
112 AWAY FEATURE A Day in Southern California’s Hidden Paradise
116 SU CASA Seasonal and Functional Home Decorating Tips by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
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H O M E P O L I S H : M A K I N G S TAY I N G - I N C H I C WRITTEN BY: MELISSA MITCHELL From living rooms to kitchens, bedrooms to baths—once ordinary rooms are becoming works of art at the hands of Homepolish’s interior design team. These space creatives are revamping the interior design world with their innovation, transparent pricing, and accessibility. When Homepolish’s creative director, Orlando Soria, agreed to give us a peek inside his home, we could hardly wait to glimpse the wonders within. Just as people yearn to see behind the curtain of a broadway production, we were just as eager to see inside the home of LA’s premier avant-garde room re-vamper. “My condo has a very bright, modern, minimalistic feel. It’s not innately my style, but it’s the style the condo wanted to be,” Orlando says. The interior
design aficionado encourages his clients to work with the architecture of their space, not against it. “If you have an apartment built in 2004, it might not be the best idea to go to with a medieval theme,” he says. With over 500 designers nationwide, Homepolish is making entrances more beautiful near and far. What’s on their agenda other than making the world around you much more visually appealing? Their aim is to make interior design more accessible to the masses with exclusive retailer discounts, transparent pricing and zero hidden fees. Homebodies of all budgets can take advantage of Homepolish’s lifestylish service. Why shouldn’t you hang your hat in a place you’re proud to call home?
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“When you’re done living the traditional Maui dream, the tiki bar will be calling your name.”
CALIFORNIA, the islands of Hawaii are always on your radar for the next vacation whether it’s with family, a husband or wife, a significant other, or friends. Hawaii never seems to disappoint. But how can it, really? With lush forestry, long winding waterfall hikes, and beaches that are pure Instagram-gold, a weekend or weeklong adventure never gets old.
For us, Maui is where it’s at this year. The island is experiencing rapid development in tourism and population as more people see the perfect combination of food, Hawaiian culture, and hospitable people on the island. From the roads of Hana to the resort-line Kaanapali Beach, Maui is the island to seek out for the next vacation. It’s easy to see why Maui is the fastest growing island in the chain. When you land at Kahului airport, passing over the North Shore on your approach, you are immediately faced with two options, to go east or west. To the west is most likely where you are going, the largest volume of hotels are concentrated on Kaanapali Beach. On this drier side of the island you can get your fix of golf, snorkeling, pool time and picturesque beach. If you go east, rather southeast toward Kihei and Wailea, there are fewer hotels and a more authentically “green” feel to it. The hotels here aren’t quite as close together and interconnected as on the west side, and you have quicker access to beautiful non-resort beaches like Big Beach (and the nude beach over the hill from Big Beach, called Little Beach). If you’re staying here you also have quicker access to the other towns like Paia and the upcountry region, which both have the highest concentration of dinner spots you’ll want to check out. We want to bring you a taste of three different personalities of the island for where you should stay. Here, you can decide for yourself how you will experience Maui next time you go.
MAKE IT AN OVERNIGHT
Everyone who makes it to Maui wants to do the epic drive to Hana on the eastern side of the island. A word of advice: the drive can take over three hours one way. So, make it an overnight excursion instead. Here’s what you need to know.
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WHERE TO STAY: Honua Kai Resort WHY: The condo-style resort brings the amenities of a resort with a constant feeling of seclusion.
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or many traveling to Maui, the standard hotel room with a simple pool and beach just doesn’t cut it. Those travelers need a kitchen included in their room and a secluded feel to their luxury resort stay. Enter Honua Kai Resort & Spa. Honua Kai Resort & Spa sits on the north end of Kaanapali on a 38-acre plot of land. The condominium-style resort allows guests the opportunity to cook some of their own dinners while still offering the option to eat at Duke’s just off the pool area. The beach is secluded and the ways on the northern tip of the bay are tepid. The pool weaves throughout the beachfront property offering plenty of space to relax and not feel like you’re sharing the space with
HIT THE BEACH AT PUNALU'U: Better known as Black Sand Beach, you’ll be amazed by this volcanic sand and the wild waves crashing on the shorebreak.
hundreds of other people. Mai Tais here are aplenty! You won’t want to leave. Honua Kai has an incredible base of repeat visitors to the resort, and you’ll feel like they were always off on an adventure. Here, the concierge is your best friend. After all, Maui is an island begging to be explored. You can sit down with one of their super connected concierges and soon be set to go on a rainforest hike and a helicopter tour. If you are in the mood for an adrenaline rush, you can rappel down a waterfall or zipline over pristine waters. Of course, surfing on Maui is always an option and you should take full advantage. When you wake up in the morning, take advantage of the
TAKE A HIKE TO MAKAHIKU: The relatively easy hike drops you out at a killer waterfall. You can get in the pool but the water is seriously cold!
EAT SUPER FRESH AT HANA RANCH: Hana Ranch grows some of the best produce on the island. Stop by for lunch at the farm stand off the main highway.
onsite breakfast cafe located in the main building of Honua Kai. The breakfast wrap with a smoothie is amazing—definitely not your everyday hotel food. Next time you go, sit down on the patio with your morning coffee to breathe in that fresh ocean breeze before jetting off for the day. If you’re on your way to this side of Maui and you’re bringing the family, think about staying in one of the spacious Alii Suites. Some come with a grill on the deck and the open space is something the kids will love. HONUA KAI RESORT 130 Kai Malina Pkwy Lahaina, HI 96761 855.235.3019 www.honuakai.com
STAY AT TRAVAASA: This luxury spa retreat is the epitome of a relaxing getaway in the cutest oceanside town, well, ever.
THE MAUI ADVENTURE GUIDE
Everyone comes to Maui with a hit list of everything they can’t leave without doing first. It’s an island of adventure much like its brother and sister islands to the north and south. So, for all your adventure needs, here are some of the best spots and tour providers to check out for whatever you’re craving on the island.
WHERE TO STAY: Kaanapali Beach Hotel WHY: To get a taste of real Hawaiian culture without leaving your hotel.
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THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN MAUI: It’s a pretty big island, and places to grab a bite from a food truck or from a fine dining restaurant are everywhere! For all the standard Hawaiian eats, here’s where to go. POKE: Get it at a local Foodland or try Tobi’s Shave Ice in Paia SHAVE ICE: Try every single flavor at Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice FARM TO TABLE DINING: Get to Paia and go to Hana Ranch Provisions. The food is everything! MAHI-MAHI: Go to Mama’s Fish House—it’s basically a requirement for every visitor to Maui ever. MAI TAI: It’s a tough challenge, but go to the Tiki Bar at Kā’anapali Beach Hotel.
fter a few days on the island, it’s easy to get swept up in the resort life, going into Lahaina town for a few dinners or walking around Whaler’s Village for the day—if you’re staying on the west side of the island. We found ourselves wanting some authentic Hawaii, and our next stay fulfilled that desire perfectly. Ka’anapali Beach Hotel always wins the award for Hawaii’s most Hawaiian Hotel. Seriously, every year they win. And it should come as no surprise, really. You will not find any other hotel on the island, or in the state for that matter, that goes to greater lengths to prove their worth as the home of Hawaiian culture in the form of a hotel. We learned that the hotel trains all of their employees extensively, for months, on traditional Hawaiian culture and language so anyone on staff is prepared to teach guests about the local culture. After swinging the clubs around at the 36hole championship course just out the front door of the property, make sure to check out the cultural events available at the hotel. We caught a hula show and a musical performance at the outdoor stage. You can sit alongside the best instructors on the island and learn how to do traditional Hawaiian lauhala weaving as well as quilting as lei-making—that lei-making class is every kid’s (and adult’s) Hawaii dream. When you’re done living the traditional Maui dream, the Tiki Bar will be calling your name (we frequented the outdoor bar every night before and after dinner). Here, you have a rare opportunity to chat up the most popular guy on Ka’anapali Beach. His name is Dale, and he’s been spinning cocktails at the Tiki Bar at KBH for decades. Ask him anything about life on Maui and get ready for the Mai Tai to take down all Mai Tais. Before you leave the hotel, make a quick stop at the award-winning Sunday Champagne Brunch. It’s open between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Tiki Terrace restaurant and they offer a diverse spread of Hawaiian specialties, seafood, fruits and desserts.
KA'ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL 2525 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761 808.661.0011 | www.kbhmaui.com
Golf: Play where the PGA Tour likes to tee off at Plantation Course at Kapalua. Kiteboarding: Learn how to fly the kite at The Kiteboarding School of Maui. Snorkeling: The best snorkeling on the island is in Honokahua Bay. Scuba Diving: Venture to Kihei and have your scuba certification ready with Maui Dreams Dive Co. Island Day Trip: Take the ferry from Lahaina to Molokai or Lanai and spend a day in search of cliffside waterfalls. Zip-lining: Zip right past the waterfalls over the massive flora with Zipline Maui. Helicopter/Plane Ride: Get an aerial tour of the massive waterfalls, not just on Maui, but surrounding islands as well with Air Maui. Beginner Surfing: The best beginner waves are on the west side of the island just south of Lahaina. Lahaina: Rent a board, or take a class from the many surf academies on the strip Horseback Riding: Depending on your skill level, take a ride in the countryside with Piiholo Ranch. Stargazing: Use the Orion Telescope on Maui to see all the planets and stars out there with Maui Stargazing. Local Brewery Tour: Savor the taste of a Lahaina Town Brown or the Lemongrass Saison and Maui Brewing Co. Yoga on the cliffs: Do yoga in extremely serene locations with Maui Yoga Path. Bike up a Volcano: The active volcano called Haleakala can be climbed on mountain bike with Haleakala Bike Co.
WHERE TO STAY: Hotel Wailea WHY: Because the adult-only chateau will make you feel like you have the entire place to yourself.
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ow, Ka’anapali Beach is not the only place to stay on Maui, in fact, we recommend switching between sides of the island to get the most holistic experience. For a tranquil, totally secluded bit of paradise, you’ll be staying at the 5-star enclave, Hotel Wailea—an adult-only property on the south central side of the island. The property was recently renovated, and the space is perfection down to the last details from the open-air gym to the concierge service with rides in a Mercedes-Benz to the private beach club area. That’s right, the resort is not beachfront. But, frankly, we liked it more because of it. You’re secluded on a hilltop, and with a relatively small volume of suites, only 72, on the 15-acre property, you feel like you have a private escape. Your first stop should be the pool area. The cabanas are chic and the drinks are some of the best, hip cocktails you can find anywhere. The bartenders are incredibly hospitable and will make anything you want. Everyday at 5 p.m., you can also stop by the pool for wine hour, where the bar gives out red or white wine free of charge to all guests. You can enjoy it on your way to the onsite restaurant, Capische! That is undoubtedly one of the best, locally sourced meals on the island. The resort is designed for couples, it’s peaceful and offers some of the best private amenities in Hawaii, like the newly launched Treehouse, where couples can reserve a private dinner for themselves in, you guessed it, a treehouse setting overlooking the ocean. When you and your significant other are looking to get active on the island, your options are plenty when booking through Hotel Wailea or staying on property. You can dip into complimentary yoga or a group fitness class with TRX and then ride on a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoeing experience on Wednesday mornings. They also offer mixology classes on Saturdays and preferred rates at the Kiteboarding Academy on the north shore near Kahului. Round out all your days here with a nighttime chill around the hot tub and firepit, and savor this hotel because it has landed on top 20 lists for the most romantic hotel in the word, and you’re getting to experience it first hand. HOTEL WAILEA 555 Kaukahi St, Kihei, HI 96753 866.850.5139 | www.hotelwailea.com
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22 MILES Catalina Island, Only 22 Miles from the Southern California Coast
WRITTEN BY: BLAKE PINTO PHOTOGRAPHED BY: AMANDA PROUDFIT
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CATALINA EXPRESS LONG BEACH PORT 320 Golden Shore Long Beach, CA 90802 800.613.1212 www.catalinaexpress.com ZIP LINE ECO TOUR 1 St, Catherine Way Avalon, CA 90704 800.626.1496 www.visitcatalinaisland.com
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On a crisp, clear and beautiful day in sunny Southern California, Catalina Island sits about 22 miles off the coast; a mysterious treasure of land resting on the horizon, oft forgotten among the many activities offered along California’s shoreline. “Why haven’t we ever been there before?” people ask themselves. “I bet it’s beautiful.”
“The glide across the ocean from Long Beach took about an hour, but felt like mere minutes.ˮ
IT MOST DEFINITELY IS. For those not afforded the luxury of leisurely floating across the pacific on their yacht, the Catalina Express departing from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point is a perfect alternative. A general admission ticket is required, or there is an option to upgrade for those feeling fancy, which grants exclusive access to “The Commodore Lounge.” For those that plan to be there for only a day or two, everything you need can fit into an ordinary backpack, which is convenient for the amount of walking the island has in store. The key is to pack light—an outfit or two, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses. For everything there is to do on the island, most items will be provided. The glide across the ocean from Long Beach took about an hour, but felt like mere minutes. Sunscreen and a sweater are all that is needed for this part of the journey, and only for those who plan to sit outside, which should be everyone. The deck of the Express greets its passengers with sunshine, a cool ocean breeze and, on most trips, views of a school of dolphins to point and giggle about with a mixed crowd of people from California to the Middle East. Sometimes it’s even possible to see a breaching whale. 114 | LOCALE MAGAZINE
oon enough, the Catalina Express reaches the quaint little inlet of Avalon Bay. Time to reapply that sunscreen. Now, there are a few options for transportation on the island, most notably the famous Catalina golf carts. Everything in Avalon is within a 15-20 minute walk and this is the option most people will choose. So, it is important to take footwear that is comfortable walking distances in, or at least something to change into at the hotel.
and their Fisherman’s Catch with a couple of water bottles, we head in the direction of Catalina’s wildly popular Zip Line Eco Tour. Closed toed shoes are a requirement to zip line, so it is important to bring a pair with you. The rest of the equipment is provided: helmet, carabiners, zip line trolley, straps, lockers (for anything in your pockets), locker keys and most importantly hilarious tour guides.
After a brief ride in a bus to the top of Catalina’s mountains, with some history and fun facts mixed in, we head through the Zip Line Eco Tour gate and Just a five-minute walk from where the Catalina step onto the first of five wooden platforms with a Express docks is The Pavilion Hotel. There zip line extending out until reaching another are two choices: check in immediately or go platform in the distance (from 500-1,000 "The key is to for a nice walk and begin discovering the pack light— yards). Trees and rocks are all that sit below. multitude of activities the small city has to an outfit or There are no safety nets here. offer. There are more than 25 tours to take two, bathing Though all the equipment is already provided, part in just in Avalon. suit, towel, there is one thing each person must bring: sunscreen, So, forget the waiting lines—it’s time to personality. The tour starts off with nervous sunglasses." explore. We head north along the Catalina jitters and a lack of volunteers willing to step coastline, passing the famous Catalina Island off the wooden ledge, but by the end has people Casino, pristine water at our side inviting a gaze at jumping at the opportunity to go first and striking a the school of fish beneath its surface, eventually pose while they zip through the air at speeds up to reaching the secluded but alluring Descanso Beach 45 mph, offering beautiful views of the island and Club. Our table for lunch is maybe 25 feet away The Descanso Beach Club below. from petite waves on the coast slapping against the Upon finishing our exhilarating tour, we stroll back pebbles on the beach, as various reggae artists set towards the ocean and find a small water sports the ultimate beach vibe with their island accents rental stand offering kayaking, paddle boarding and serenading us from the speakers at the bar. The snorkeling. Kayaking is the most common rental, wooden tables are simply set, with a small metal and again not much equipment is needed to have a pail in the middle holding all of our utensils, while blast. The employees hook us up with a two-person beach umbrellas rise above keeping us cool on this kayak, life jackets and oars. Sunscreen is especially particularly sunny day. After enjoying a Cobb salad
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N AT I V E KNOWLEDGE: Not only does the Zip Line Eco Tour provide an exhilarating experience for guests, but the employees are a part of the Catalina Island Conservancy; helping to protect all wildlife on the island as well as the undeveloped land.
WILDLIFE to keep an eye out for during a visit to the island 1. Catalina Island Fox:
The largest, and cutest, predator on the island.
2. Bald Eagles:
Because ‘Merica
3. Santa Catalina Island Shrew:
Rumored to be the size of a dime.
4. American Bison:
Imported in the 1920’s, their numbers once grew to around 600. The conservancy now attempts to keep their numbers around 200 because of a lack of water.
5. Harbor Seal:
If you plan to go fishing, you better watch your bait!
important here as well, along with a bathing suit (good luck NOT getting wet) and for pictures it’s best to go with a GoPro in watertight casing for the best shots. The kayaks are allowed most places, minus the main harbor at Avalon, and the employees advised us we can go as far out as we dare; even back to the California coast as long as the kayaks are back by 5:00 p.m.
best to keep things simple, and by this point a light sweater is more proper attire than a bathing suit. Then simply grab some balls, clubs and a scorecard and get golfing.
After crossing “golf’s hardest miniature golf course” off the bucket list, there can be only one thing left: Happy Hour! Though, most hours in Catalina are quite happy, there’s only one kind that offers discounted booze. Avalon Grille is going to be Following kayaking, it’s finally time to check "The airy the spot you’ll find many frequenting. Again, into The Pavilion. Sure enough, the crowd hotel, mere steps from the beach and with an airy and has dissipated by this point and check in steps away open atmosphere, the restaurant provides a is a breeze. The airy hotel, mere steps away from the perfect cap to an eventful day. Their Happy from the beach, feels like a miniature resort. beach, Hour offers fish or chicken tacos, sliders A field of grass creates a central courtyard, feels like a miniature and wings paired with beer, white, martinis complete with pairs of lounge chairs to resort.” or cocktails. Sip on those while peoplesunbathe and relax on as well as a fire pit watching—the Catalina crowd becomes an to lounge next to after a long day walking adventure in itself. We then returned to our rooms, the island. The rooms surround the courtyard, after a brief stint enjoying the mesmerizing fire pit, with miniature palms and other shrubbery and said goodnight to a wonderful day. providing privacy for each room’s personal patio. Upon entering the room, especially after a day The worst part about the next morning is the of adventures, the spacious layout makes it the knowledge we would soon be departing. But, not perfect breath of fresh air. We leave the patio door before a complimentary breakfast spread of quiche, open to let a light breeze sweep through and fall bacon, sausage, bagels and some fresh squeezed into cloud-like mattresses and pillows; only after orange juice. Packing light means it’s easier to eating the complimentary chocolates that have repack, and after a short walk back to the Catalina been awaiting our arrival. But there’s still so much Express, we bid farewell to Southern California’s left to do. most overlooked gem. Complimentary wine and cheese hour is a great way to kick off the evening, before trekking off again on a five-minute walk to the local miniature golf course, “Golf Gardens.” F U N FA C T: it is known as one of the most difficult putt-putt courses in the country. Again it is
CATALINA EXPRESS LONG BEACH PORT 320 Golden Shore Long Beach, CA 90802 800.613.1212 www.catalinaexpress.com PAVILION HOTEL 513 Crescent Ave. Avalon, CA 90704 877.778.8412 www.visitcatalinaisland.com ZIP LINE ECO TOUR 1 Descanso Canyon Rd. Avalon, CA 90704 877.778.8412 www.visitcatalinaisland.com LOCALE MAGAZINE | 115
SU CASA Our sneak peek inside gorgeous local homes
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IS W HERE T HE A RT I S MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS MAKE IT EASY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH HOME DÉCOR
WRITTEN BY: ALEXANDRIA ABRAMIAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY: MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS
When it comes to decorating your home, commitment comes into play—big time. Wall color, sofa size, headboard style: these are big-ticket decisions and purchases that can’t be swapped out on a whim. But what if rooms could easily transition from hard-working, highfunctioning environments to high-glam spaces for entertaining without striking the set? Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ 2016 fall collection includes furniture, lighting, storage and art that fulfill this twin-mission, with pieces that easily go from day to night and from everyday to special occasion. A little black dress approach to home décor? This may be it, for every room in the house.
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MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS BEVERLY HILLS 242 N Beverly Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310.691.7910 www.mgbwhome.com
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W HAT IF ROOMS COULD EA S ILY TRA NS ITION FROM HA RD WORKING , HIG H-FUNCTIONING ENVIRONMENTS TO HIG H-G LA M S PACES FOR ENTERTA INING W ITHOUT STRIKING THE S ET?
O N C E A R OO M I S R O OTED I N EVERYDAY F U N CT I O N AL I TY, AD D I N G I N SM AL L ER P I EC ES O F F U R N I T URE WITH HINTS OF H I G H -SH I M MER ACCEN T S S ET S THE S CEN E F O R THE G L AM O R O U S N I GHT SHI F T.
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C U RTA I N CAL L u Looking for a potential solution to one of the most difficult design challenges? Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams now offers a range of window draperies. The debut curtain collection includes seven fabric options, including heavy weight Belgian linen, velvet and super light sheers, in a variety of colors. As for the kind of treatments, those include solid window panels, vertical color blocking and horizontal color blocking, and are designed to complement the same sense of modern warmth found in their furnishings.
TAK IN G CO LO R TO T H E WAL L u White walls are the default choice in most homes, and while the classic option may work for many, adding wall color can be an effective way to affordably add visual interest, warmth and personality to a space—especially when museum-level art isn’t in the budget. Some of the best wall tones have the ability to whisper instead of scream their presence in a room. Consider them to be a neutral backdrop against which art, textiles and accessories can play harmoniously. Blues, grays and mochas all make for great wall color.
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W IN G -SH IF T C HI C : LIVIN G R OO M LU X E u Unless you’ve got a home with two living rooms, creating a single space where you can hang out in sweats as well as host in heels is one of the biggest design challenges. If you’re looking for rooms where having it both ways is possible, the focus starts with comfort and livable layouts: sofas and seating not only need to feel good (forget those stiff upper-back settees), but they need to function within your space. Designers have long argued for “L-shape” seating arrangements. Called conversation corners, this happens with sectionals or when armchairs are placed next to sofas, as opposed to facing them. It creates enough, but not too much space, for whether you’re watching TV or making small talk. The key to creating a look that is livable and modern is making these composition with non-matching sets of furniture. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ pieces capture the concept with sofa and arm chair hookups that are often in the same range of colors,
but varied—with different hues, textures and materials. Think of a light gray linen sofa paired with a different-toned gray loveseat with acrylic accents. Or couple similar materials in different colors, like the new, extra long Bronson sofa in bold orange velvet, with an Alden curvy swivel chair in a more neutral-toned mocha velvet. Once a room is rooted in everyday functionality, adding in smaller pieces of furniture with hints of high-shimmer accents sets the scene for the glamorous night shift. Think rolling bar carts, smaller side tables and the strategic hit of metal accents. Contrasting solid seating with more delicate accent furniture is another way to have it both ways in living rooms. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ fall 2016 collection includes an array of smaller tables as well as the Beverly oval bar cart that combines acrylic elements with warm jewel-like metallic accents in satin brass. Occasional tables and moveable bars, like the Melrose bar cart on casters, also allow you to easily move the pieces around without any heavy lifting. E AT, LI VE , P LAY: D I NI NG R O O M STY L E u Like the living room, dining rooms need to easily morph. Tables may be used as
an ad hoc desk during the day, but come night-time, they need to easily transition to a candle-lit, sit-down dining space. A similar approach to the living room extends here: high-function materials with a luxurious overlay. First and foremost: nix the high-concept, hard-surfaced seating and opt for elegantly designed, upholstered dining chairs like the industrially inspired, softly finished Gage chairs. Or really up the comfort level with barrel-back Amelie chairs that envelop you within the curves. And it’s not just the seating—all-out opulence can extend below with super soft carpeting and above with glamorous, giltenhanced lighting. M ASTER C L AS S : A N EW TAKE O N B EDRO O M O P U LEN CE u Unlike public areas in the house, bedrooms can up the luxe factor with less concern for high-traffic functionality. This season’s best bedroom pieces focus on big-impact opulence. Dramatically proportioned headboards like the Celina Tall Floating Rail Bed, which soars six feet high, make an instant statement, while a mix of luxurious materials—leather, faux fur and super soft bedding—all add to the sense of sanctuary. LOCALE MAGAZINE | 119
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