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EDITOR’S LETTER

The Blink Of An Eye It’s been a summer like no other. Even my dogs are won-

Then, all too soon, came the dreaded day that signaled

dering, “What the hell is going on here?” as they quizzically

the end of summer: New School Shoes Day. My mom would

stare at me, working away at the kitchen table. The carbon-

herd us all into the station wagon—no seat belts required—

copy days have flown by. Who knew time could pass so

for the obligatory shopping expedition. Just like that, sum-

quickly when you don’t go anywhere or see anyone?

mer was gone.

I can only compare this fast passage of uneventful sum-

For this issue, while we are all still consumed with the

mers to when I was a girl growing up in Maryland. School

battle against the coronavirus, and feeling the impact to our

wore me out, academically and socially. I couldn’t wait for

livelihoods and our lifestyle, we address the economic state

summer. Not that there were fancy vacations. My divorced

of the Valley. Specifically, we wanted to learn what our

young mom, only 22 years older than I, was supporting

state and local representatives were doing to spur economic

four kids. But while she was at work, my three siblings and

recovery. We also sought input from three key sectors: real

I were free to roam. There was always something to do in

estate, retail, and hospitality, i.e., restaurants.

our suburban neighborhood, all fabulously spur-of-the-

After all, those were the reasons so many of us moved

moment. My best friend, Knar, and I bonded over our indi-

here: terrific home options, easy access to the plethora of

vidual challenges. I was the only kid with divorced parents

stores along the Boulevard and, of course, all the eateries.

and she had a terribly challenging Armenian name that no

The roundtable Zoom discussion resulted in our “Valley

one could pronounce. (Presenting an almost insurmount-

Forward” article (page 16) with Senate Majority Leader

able challenge, her last name was Gelenian.)

Robert Hertzberg, LA City Councilmember Paul Krekorian,

We’d play what we called “baseball hot box” with the

restaurateur Karl Makinen (Local Peasant/Black Market), real

two older boys down the street or crazy eights on some-

estate agent André Warren (The Agency) and retailer Jodi

one’s lawn. We’d walk to the drugstore to buy candy, look-

Perlman (Soto). The conversation, which also addresses how

ing for dropped change along the way. (Unlike the parents

we might incent more people from the Black community to

of today, my mom never gave us money—for anything.)

move and open businesses here, was insightful and candid.

When it turned dark, sunburned and thirsty, we’d finally scurry home.

As we head into the final stretch of the season, hoping you all stay safe and healthy and find unique ways to enjoy it.

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As we continue to grapple with COVID-19, VB Editor Linda Grasso helms a deep-dive discussion into what currently is being done—by government leaders, business owners and even some residents—for economic recovery.

Participants are State Senate Majority Leader Robert Hertzberg, LA City Councilmember Paul Krekorian, restaurateur Karl Makinen (Local Peasant in Woodland Hills and Sherman Oaks, Black Market Liquor Bar in Studio City), André Warren of The Agency Real Estate, and retailer Jodi Perlman (Soto boutiques). These are edited excerpts from a conversation on June 19.

provide that unemployment insurance. We’re starting a host of other programs that you’re going to be seeing rolling out.

Paul Krekorian

LG: How quickly will we see these programs being implemented?

RH: We’re going to try to put some of it into the budget. We’re going to try to move it quickly. Once that federal money stops, the impact is going to be worse. So we are focused on the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first two quarters of 2021. We’re creating a $25 billion eco-

Robert Hertzberg

nomic recovery fund, which is about jobs, getting people to work.

We’re working with a whole host of groups—the LA Coalition, the McKinsey Global Institute and the like— specifically looking at our communities and the nature of

LG: At the beginning of 2020, we were coming off a

the job loss and figuring out how we can get people back

five-year period of economic growth in the Valley.

to work as fast as we can. We’ve been working with the

Then COVID hit. The Valley Economic Alliance

best minds around the country, looking for intelligent

estimates that the current unemployment rate in the

ways to create economic stimulus and recovery.

Valley is about 20%. Projections from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation predict

LG: With the high concentration of small businesses

that number could rise in LA to more than 30%, with

here, it seems that the Valley is disproportionately

the loss of 1.7 million jobs. How are we going to

impacted. How do we compare to the rest of LA?

recover from this?

RH: At every level, the toll is extraordinary. The fed-

ness has been in employment and people’s ability to pay

that PPP money is going to stop shortly. We don’t have

their rent. But also it tears at the fabric of the Valley.

the ability in the state to print money like the federal

Everything that defines the character of the Valley is con-

government does. The question is: Without raising taxes,

nected to our local neighborhood businesses. As they’re

without putting bonds on ballots to ask voters to borrow

shuttering, it does more than economic harm—it harms

more money, what can we do?

the nature of our communities. So we’ve been focusing our attention on relief that will help keep those busi-

nor has, in an executive order, told all small business to

nesses. For example, there have been a number of efforts

collect sales tax. You can hold onto up to $50,000 (of it)

to target larger business with things like mandated sick

for working capital. You’re supposed to pay it back in a

leave costs, but I made sure those burdens would not fall

year, but it gives you $50,000 in cash. Also, the prob-

on the backs of small business. We’ve also implemented

lem with unemployment insurance is that the cost bears

a six-month forbearance period for repayment of any city

burdens on payroll tax to small businesses. We’re looking

loans made to small businesses.

at ways to protect small businesses while we can still

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businesses. So the first obvious impact on small busi-

eral government has pumped in truckloads of money, but

We’re working at the small business level. The gover-

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PK: The majority of employees in LA work for small

At the same time, we created an $11 million loan

program targeted specifically to small businesses. Shortly

single family residences. Searches for townhomes and

we’re going to be enacting a restaurant and bever-

condos are down. So it seems people are looking to build

age program that will expedite the opening of sit-down

nests, to build their sanctuary where they feel safe, a

restaurants applying for a conditional use permit—par-

place where they can have a yard. In addition, there’s

ticularly those applying to sell alcoholic beverages. It will

been a real uptick in searches in the suburbs. People are

help new businesses get started and existing businesses

looking to escape, to find their oasis. The pandemic has

get back on their feet.

shrunk the volume of transactions, but people are still

Another important part of this is the city’s procure-

interested in buying and selling property.

ment process. The vast majority of the massive amount of money we spend is spent outside LA. The normal process is to seek the lowest bidder. Often that money will go to

LG: Are prices holding steady?

AW: In the month of May, prices in the Valley went

areas where it is cheaper to do business. We need to bring

up 9%. At the beginning of the pandemic, we thought

more of that back. So we’ve enacted a local business

there’d be an incredible devaluation of properties. We’re

preference. I also worked with the Los Angeles Business

not finding that. Right now I’m working with this young

Council to develop a procurement process and portal so

couple and we are looking at expensive homes, and

that small and minority businesses in LA will be able to

we are coming up against full-price offers. And these

participate in major investments in public infrastructure,

are houses in the $5 million to $6 million range. The

large sporting events like the 2028 Olympics, Measure M,

$800,000 to $2 million is a really hotly contested sector.

transportation investment. These enormous infusions of

Interest rates being so low is helping fuel that as well.

money need to go to small businesses, not just mega international contractors that that may or may not employ

LG: Karl, I want to hear about how it’s going with your

people locally.

three Valley restaurants and also get your thoughts on how the economics can possibly work with the

LG: Let’s pivot to the local real estate market.

According to a recent study, 40% of the Valley

mandates on capacity.

KM: It’s scary to look into the future. People think

population moved here between 2010 and 2014. We want

that when the vaccine comes out, it’s all going to go back

to continue that growth. André, where are we from a

to normal. I just don’t see that. My margins were already

real estate standpoint?

small. And over the last three years, with the increase

AW: There’s definitely been an uptick in searches for

in minimum wage, paid sick leave, workers’ comp and health insurance, it has shrunk us down to the point of pinching pennies.

So, even before COVID, being a restaurateur was a struggle. You could see it with restaurants opening and closing along the Boulevard. You have to deal with City Planning and all the red tape. One missed calculation or cost—say, an extra $100,000—and you fail right away.

But I want to thank Bob and Paul and all the government officials who acted quickly to change the rules to allow me to have a market and to sell to-go cocktails.

You gave me an opportunity to survive.

André Warren

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Every time the locals came in I’m like, “What do you

from customers: “Jodi, you need to post something.” I

need?” And they’re like, “I need fruit and vegetables. Do

don’t do online sales. I’m strictly old-school. But I did a

you have broccoli? Do you have steaks uncooked? I need

post and people went berserk. I was getting messages: “We

flour. I need yeast.” And I would get it. I was going in

need more.” So I started doing FaceTime appointments. I

the back of Local Peasant and grabbing whatever—a

can’t tell you how happy they were. It was like normalcy

stalk of celery—and selling it. It was about taking care

for them. It made them feel like everything was OK.

of people. There was a lot of fear going on—for me and

Then curbside service happened and we started bringing people in. I asked my employees who wanted to work.

my family, too.

My in-laws were like, “Why are you doing this? Just

Out of 52, about six wanted to work. We set it up with

close!” But I felt an obligation to feed the public, to keep

masks, shields, plexiglass, hand sanitizers, gloves, masks.

my good name out there, and to keep six key employ-

And the minute I posted it on Instagram, the community

ees at Local Peasant in Sherman Oaks and four at Black

went berserk.

Market. Because if I closed down and they got another job, for me to get back up and running would be like

LG: Jodi, tell us about the foundation that you and your

opening a new restaurant. I wouldn’t be able to get back

husband started to help small business owners.

up quickly. So I thank you. You’re giving me the ability

JP: My husband is in Section 8 housing, so we’re on

not to make money, but to survive with my employees. In

both sides of this. We’ve got the landlord side also. We

March, I laid off 80 employees. I cried that day.

have a foundation and we’ve been working with John Lee

Now that we are in the in-dining process, I want

from District 12. We started a small business fund our-

to thank you for my patio outside. Still, I don’t know

selves, doing interest-free business loans. Since May 1,

when I’m going to actually make money. Plus I can’t get

we’ve done over 50 loans and we’re just shy of a million

employees to come back right now. They are afraid, or

dollars right now. Payback is two to three years. People

they’re making too much money (with unemployment) by

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staying at home.

LG: What else can be done to help retailers get back on LG: Let’s talk about retail. Jodi, now that all six of your Valley stores are back up and running, what are some of your concerns?

their feet?

JP: I think landlords have a lot to do with it. They almost have to be in a partnership with these stores. You

JP: In week three of COVID, I got a couple of messages

see some landlords who really don’t care. But we’ve had many who have been happy to work with these stores.

KM: I’ve recently become more aware through this whole crisis how important it is to vote for your local leaders. They’re the ones who are in touch with our community, who take it to the next level and all the way to the top.

PK: Karl, you are 100% right, and it goes beyond voting.

Groups like the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association and Studio City Neighborhood Council in my district have influence because they’re engaged on a daily basis, not just at election time. At the local level, the people who show up

Karl Makinen

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are the ones who get attention. The small business community unfortunately has always been at a disadvantage because they’re busy building their businesses. It’s really important that these organizations embrace our small business community and fight for them.

Jodi Perlman

LG: Speaking of raised level of awareness and thinking about what each one of us can do—according to a recent Census Bureau report, Blacks make up just under 4% of the Valley population. That is a crazy low number.

Assuming we all agree diversity is a good thing, what can we do to incent more Black families and business

anyone back. If a dishwasher wants to be a cook, chef

owners to come here?

or manager, or a cook wants to be a server, bartender or

AW: I’ve spent some time ruminating about what this

manager, we encourage and support them. I also believe

means. This is stripping us all down to the essence of

that one way to increase diversity in our community

what it is to be human and to connect with each other.

would be to improve public transportation.

If there’s a silver lining to what we’re going through,

PK: The San Fernando Valley that I grew up in was

it’s this. I am seeing and feeling a sense of community

a prime example of structural, institutional racism.

and comradeship that I haven’t seen before, both as a

Although African Americans played a huge role in build-

citizen and as someone of color. I think that things like

ing the Valley after World War II, redlining and other

what Jodi is doing with the loans, that kind of spirit will

practices like that excluded Black Americans from the

spread, encouraging more diversity and support. It’s all

Valley. That started to change as some of those uncon-

about personal outreach.

stitutional laws and practices were eliminated, and we’re

I think you will see an influx of different kinds of people looking for their home, and it seems to be in the

seeing now a much more diverse population in the Valley.

I think a lot of it is generational too. In the traditional

suburbs. I work with clients of different ethnicities, some

suburban, White, single-family neighborhoods, very often

who had never thought about moving to the Valley. Now

those homes are still owned by people who’ve lived in

they’re seeing the value and the worth of the community.

them for 30, 40 years. But now there’s this generational

I think the onus is on those communities to be a welcom-

shift happening. People are moving into places like the

ing place, to have a sense of charity and inclusion. As a

NoHo Arts District. Young people want to come here be-

person of color, you can sense that when you are looking

cause they see diversity, because they see a different way

for a place—whether it’s a restaurant or a store. That

of living than that single-family-home neighborhood. I

sense of generosity goes a long way.

think we’re gaining significantly from that phenomenon.

JP: People tend to live in communities with people

And I think we’re going to see businesses coming here

of similar backgrounds. If businesses make a concerted

because of that energy and diversity. It is important for

effort to hire more Black employees, then that could be a

our cultural, human and economic growth. We still have

driver for those employees to relocate to the Valley.

a long way to go. But I do believe, in time, we will build

KM: In general, we and most restaurants have a diverse staff. Some might say it’s divided by front and back

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Old Dog New Tricks A HEART ATTACK MOTIVATES BLUE DOG BEER TAVERN’S PAUL SCRIVANO TO OVERHAUL HIS LIFESTYLE— AND HIS MENU. Written by Anne M. Russell Photographed by Michael Becker

When he looks back a couple of years, Paul Scrivano says he “had gotten too fat and too angry.” The restaurant entrepreneur weighed almost 300 pounds at 6 feet, 3 inches. At the time he was managing Blue Dog Beer Tavern in Sherman Oaks while also trying to open a new restaurant and oversee a chain of franchises, all of which he co-owns with a partner. When he learned a city inspector had issued a stop-work order on the new eatery, he now jokes, “It was time to have a heart attack.” But, in fact, that’s exactly what happened.

Clockwise: Two new dishes: salmon avocado toast and a tuna salad plate; Paul with Station 88 Captain Michael Kammerer

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The moment arrived one night in March 2019 as he

recurrent sciatica, and neuropathy in one of his feet. The

showed a group of vendors around the new space. He felt

blood pressure medication he was taking made him tired.

what he thought was a bout of gastroenteritis. He experi-

But, he says, “My fear overwhelmed everything else—

enced a sudden wave of dizziness and weakness so severe

fear that I was going to gum up these stents. I had that

that he asked for an ambulance. “I was not thinking

motivation.”

heart attack,” he says, since he had none of the classic

Paul radically changed his diet, losing 100 pounds.

symptoms—“no clutching pain, no pain in my left arm.

“It’s beyond vegan,” he laughs. “All I eat is brown rice,

Just a warmth in my stomach.”

edamame, avocado, blueberries, quinoa and broccoli. No

Paramedics responded to the 911 call in five minutes and delivered him to Cedars Sinai in another five.

salt, no sugar, no olive oil, no booze.”

Today, Paul’s cardiologist, Shervin Eshaghian, de-

Paul recalls an ironic moment from that ride: “One of

scribes him as his star patient. “To his credit,” says

paramedics leaned down and said to me, ‘Hey, aren’t you

the doctor, who heads Beverly Hills Cardiology, “he has done a tremendous job of changing his life around. He is highly motivated.”

Paul, who lives with his wife, Julie, in Agoura Hills,

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also began a rigorous gym regimen. Four times a week

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trainer Bonnie Soper. “In the beginning,” she says, “it

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got bigger and bigger. Paul made his health and fitness a

ANYTHING TO RUIN IT.”

for a year, he worked out for 90 minutes with fitness was one small triumph after another. Those triumphs priority, and it worked. It was life and death for him.”

The intensive workouts didn’t just pay off in a lean physique and ripped muscles: Paul was soon able to stop taking both his blood pressure and blood-thinner medications. His sciatic pain disappeared, and the debilitating neuropathy in his foot diminished.

the guy from Blue Dog?’” The medic was one of many

His scare also incented him to revamp Blue Dog’s

who had eaten there over the years. Paul is a big sup-

menu, eliminating the fatty but popular fries, and all

porter of Station 88 in Sherman Oaks (which is used as a

the burgers except one. Now on the much-scaled-down

FEMA training facility by firefighters across LA), and he

menu: wraps that contains all his staple foods, and

routinely hosts fundraising barbecues in the restaurant

smoked salmon avocado toast. Nothing is priced over 10

parking lot.

bucks. Premium German and Belgium craft beer like St.

As heart attacks go, the 54-year-old was fortunate. His was not the “widow-maker” blockage of the left artery,

Bernardus and Delirium Tremens are still available.

Paul didn’t see heaven during his near-death experi-

but instead a 100% occlusion of the right artery. He had

ence, but he is grateful to all the “angels” who helped

angioplasty to open the artery and insert two stents.

him, and he remains committed to his new lifestyle. “I

Once the euphoria over not dying wore off, Paul knew

got a second chance, and I don’t want to do anything

he had to make changes. “I had never worked out in my

to ruin it,” he says. “Maybe I’ll write a book someday:

life, and I ate whatever I wanted,” he says. “I hated to

Everyone Should Have a Heart Attack.” ■

even bend over to pick up a napkin off the floor.” He had

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VALLEY LUXURY MARKET Local Realtor Craig Knizek sells the Valley neighborhoods that he knows and loves.

T

he San Fernando Valley is in the

evolutionary growth. We’re no longer just

or people selling maps to the stars’ homes.

midst of an influx of high-profile

a vacation city for visiting the beach and

Celebrities can shop at the local Gelson’s or

celebrities and athletes paying

Disneyland. We are among the top cities

take their kids to the park and people leave

unprecedented prices for luxury real

in the world—financially, creatively and

them alone. Everything here is more relaxed.

Of course, you get more house for your

estate. Craig Knizek, managing partner for the

culturally. Los Angeles has evolved into a

Valley offices of Beverly Hills firm The Agency,

global epicenter of art, cuisine, technology

money here in the Valley, but I contend that

has been steadily shepherding A-listers to our

and innovation, also boasting some of the

it’s not just the value proposition that is driv-

community’s best neighborhoods—well aware

best weather in the world. Silicon Valley has

ing this movement. Many of these buyers

of this area’s charms. We sat down with Craig

migrated here, as L.A. has become an essen-

can buy anywhere in the city they want; they

to explore this trend.

tial location to own a home for the world’s

choose the Valley because it’s a better way

millionaires and billionaires.

of life. There’s less traffic, great restaurants,

You’ve sold some of the most expensive

As the city’s prices have risen, our Valley

incredible hiking trails and a lovely sense of

homes here in the Valley, recently getting

benefits from the overflow. It’s supply and

community. Any celebrity or affluent executive

$20 million for an Encino luxury estate. What

demand. If an international buyer has a

with kids appreciates the incredible choices

is going on? Double-digit prices for homes in

secondary home in the city, the local TV studio

for exemplary schools with a wide breadth of

our sleepy suburb?

executive gets priced out of that area. They

student and family dynamics.

may work at the studios or their children Craig Knizek: It’s incredible, right? The Valley

probably attend one of our Valley schools.

Is it true that there is also a new crop of

has always been home to celebrities. They’re

Why not have a great house on a better lot

younger stars moving here?

people with families, just like us, and they

with a less congested commute here in the

recognize the allure of what the Valley offers,

Valley? It becomes a no-brainer.

CK: That’s right. Internet stars are participating in this luxury market here in the Valley. The

which is large lots, privacy, ease of life, and access to great schools and the studios.

The press reports that Nick Jonas bought on

larger lots allow them the space and privacy

You’re right, though—now we are getting

Rancho for $20 million, his brother Joe Jonas

to film their videos from homes, and they

huge sale prices, shrinking the discrepancy

bought in Royal Oaks for $14 million, Gwen

appreciate the proximity to the Burbank and

in valuations and gross acquisition prices to

Stefani and Blake Shelton bought for almost

Van Nuys airports.

our Brentwood/Bel Air and even Beverly Hills

$14 million, NBA star Chris Paul bought in the

neighbors. By the way, a colleague and I

hills for $11 million, and Selena Gomez also

The Valley is changing from the 3-bedroom,

have an Encino listing that will exceed the

bought the former Tom Petty estate.

2-bath, postwar era homes in many neighborhoods. Are there any negatives?

$20 million mark soon.

CK: The overwhelming amount of luxury What’s changed? What’s driving this?

CK: Some of it is attributable to our city’s

purchases are for new homes. The large lots

CK: There certainly is a lot of construction

provide privacy, which is a priceless com-

happening, and living next door to that

modity. We don’t have Hollywood tour buses

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3703 Alomar Dr., Sherman Oaks, $12,000,000

“THE VALLEY’S LARGER LOTS AND TRADEMARK SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ARE WHY PEOPLE MOVE HERE.”

The Valley’s larger lots and trademark sin-

neighborhoods are changing, but that’s inevi-

theatres and home offices. We are home

table. I don’t agree with the naysayers who

now more than ever—and for the foresee-

gle-family residences are why people move

decry the new construction of bigger homes.

able future. We need bigger houses and we

here. Let Wilshire or Sunset boulevards be

COVID-19 has certainly illustrated and

want nicer houses, but we don’t need greater

congested. Let New York have the high-rises.

magnified a trend that people want to nest

density. The premise of collecting people into

By the way, these bigger houses are a

and be in their homes with their families and

tighter spaces seems to be dangerously out of

prime generator of revenue for the city. The

friends. We now have home gyms, home

touch in this COVID-19 environment.

square footage of every new house generates

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3951 Royal Oak Place, Encino, $11,995,000

money for public schools. Every sale of

Umansky, founders of The Agency,

their most valuable asset. Our constant

every house generates massive funds

since its inception in 2011. I absolutely

collaboration enables me to learn and

for the city and county. The housing

know that my success and the success

adopt my outstanding colleagues’

market with all this new construction is

of our Valley offices in Calabasas,

best practices. I know that our brand,

a key economic driver for the region.

Sherman Oaks and the upcoming

like the best law firms, indicates to all

Studio City office is tied inextricably

clients that they’re receiving a uniquely

What is your favorite sexy new home

to their success in the city. I’ve been

high level of service.

that you’ve sold or represent?

able to shepherd that migration of

We live here, we know the streets,

city buyers to the Valley because of

we know the dry cleaners, we know

CK: They’re all my favorites! My two

my relationships with my Beverly Hills/

the parks, we know the Little League

newest listings on Royal Oak and

Bel Air/Brentwood colleagues. They’ve

coaches and the dance teachers. We

Alomar are beyond incredible.

actively relied upon me and our Valley

sell the Valley so well because we love

agents to share our expertise.

the Valley so much.

What has catapulted you to the

The Agency has assembled a

forefront of the Valley’s luxury

dynamic array of industry-leading

Craig Knizek | The Agency

housing boom?

professionals—from marketing and PR

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to compliance and contracts. I’m so

Sherman Oaks

CK: I’m incredibly fortunate to have

proud of how we’ve elevated the prac-

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home again AFTER NEARLY A DECADE ON THE EAST COAST, A FAMILY RETURNS TO CALIFORNIA, SWAPPING OUT THEIR RUSTIC CONNECTICUT FARMHOUSE FOR A SPANISH-STYLE STUDIO CITY VILLA. Written by Susan Spillman | Photographed by Shane O’Donnell

The focal point of the living room is a painting of a boxer on a piece of airplane metal. The flat-weave geometric rug was purchased on Etsy.

The striking staircase in the entry. Kimberly hired stencil artist Michael Sullivan to create the design at the base of each stair.

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Among the vast new Cape Cods and iconic California-style ranches, Kimberly and Eric Biddle’s quintessential Spanish home stands out in the sought-after Colfax Meadows neighborhood.

The nearly 6,000-square-foot, two-story property looks like a neighborhood original, with its red tile roof, thick, bougainvillea-covered stucco walls and centuryold sycamore trees.

“I love how the house feels like it’s been here forever,” says Eric, an investment banker.

Surprisingly, it hasn’t. Boasting six bedrooms, seven baths, a home theater and detached pool house, the property was gutted and meticulously reinvented by the previous owner in 2000. It was among the first of dozens of teardown new-builds in Colfax Meadows, a north-ofthe-Boulevard pocket coveted for its large flat lots, treelined streets and family vibe.

The couple discovered their new home by chance. Eric, who grew up in Sherman Oaks, and Kimberly, an Iowa transplant, were living on the Westside when in 2012, Eric took a job on Wall Street and they moved across the country. Along with twin daughters Lena and Zoe, now 14, the Biddles spent almost ten years remodeling a rustic farmhouse nearly 100 miles north of Manhattan in picturesque Litchfield, Connecticut.

All the while, they hoped to move back to the West Coast eventually. Then an opportunity suddenly surfaced. The day they hung the last sheet of wallpaper in the Connecticut remodel, Eric was offered and accepted a company transfer to Los Angeles. The Biddles initially rented a house in Colfax Meadows and quickly fell in love with the neighborhood. While on a walk one Sunday, they stumbled upon the villa’s open house.

“It immediately felt cozy,” says Kimberly, a former

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The Biddle family: Eric, Lena, Zoe and Kimberly with Newfoundland-poodle mix Ted in the foreground

attorney turned stay-at-home-mom. “It’s a warm, un-

refresh, really,” says Kimberly. Kitchen tile counters and

fussy place.”

backsplashes were swapped for charcoal-colored honed

Inside, the open floor plan offers the same attention to quality and authentic detail as the exterior: dark beamed

with hammered copper models. The kitchen wood-burn-

wood ceilings, arched windows and doorways, wrought

ing fireplace, one of four in the house, was replastered. A

iron accents, lots of built-in nooks and niches, and floors

modern pedestal marble dining table and chairs finish off

crafted of extra wide and long heart pine (made with the

the space.

tree trunk) planks.

Updating the home was relatively simple. “Just a

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Misty Jet granite, and the porcelain sinks were replaced

The theater needed a redo too. In addition to updating the technical equipment, seven tiered, reclining chairs

were added. The other major interior undertaking was

farmhouse,” says Eric. “so we bought a lot of distressed

replacing the white carpeting that ran up the stairs and

wood and metal pieces. “There our stuff felt a little

throughout the second floor with hardwood that matched

California and here it feels a little New England.”

the downstairs.

“With kids and two huge dogs, carpeting isn’t great,” says Kimberly.

Other than the dining set and a few area rugs, the furniture is all from their Connecticut farmhouse.

“We wanted a little California flavor in our big old

Backyard revisions entailed removing the large flower beds full of roses that jutted into the lawn to make the area more functional for the girls and dogs. They also added avocado, nectarine, lemon and tangerines along the parameters.

“It’s so great being back,” says Kimberly, surveying the yard, “This is home.” ■

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME WRITTEN BY LAURA L. WATTS | PHOTOGRAPHED BY TAMEKA JACOB

“I

t’s like coming home!” That’s how

lifestyle clothing—from kimonos to cookbooks

merchandise to organizations that need wom-

Phyllis Steinberg describes the

to candles.

en’s clothing and gifts, such as Casa Pacifica,

reopening of her Soto Lifestyle stores

In addition to offering special items for sale,

Inner Circle Foster Care and Beit T’Shuva treat-

the owners try to make visiting the stores “an

ment center. They also support The Change

coronavirus pandemic for more than two

experience” for customers. “What is unique

Reaction, an organization that helps small

months. And “home” is exactly the atmos-

about our business is that we know the lost art

businesses with interest-free loans.

phere Phyllis and the store’s other co-owners,

of retail!” Pamela says. “It’s all about customer

Pamela Frank and Jodi Perlman, want to

service. We do it old-school, and we have

planned for Soto and Soto Lifestyle in the

share with their customers at Soto Lifestyle

been for the past 10 years!”

upcoming months? “We are going to keep

after being shut down due to the

and Soto boutiques.

Jodi agrees. “It’s so much more than selling

What do Pamela, Jodi and Phyllis have

doing what we do best,” says Jodi, “offering

items,” she says. “We are the true definition of

service with a huge smile and a hug … even if

in Woodland Hills, Westlake Village and Studio

community, and what everyone missed most

it has to be an air hug! We love our Soto and

City—to be so cozy, clients will feel like they

during this shutdown was being together.

Soto Lifestyle community, and we’re so grate-

are inside their own closet when they walk

Being connected is so much more than people

ful for your support.”

through the doors. Adding to the cheerful

realize. We have been in contact with many of

ambience is the attentive staff who love their

our customers throughout this entire ordeal.”

The trio has designed their stores—located

jobs and love helping customers find just the

Whether you’re seeking books, bracelets or

SOTO LIFESTYLE 20929 VENTURA BLVD., WOODLAND HILLS

a Buddha statue, Phyllis will stop at nothing to

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find that special item just for you at an afford-

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says Pamela. “You are treated like family the

able price. “We always shop the trends com-

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minute you put your foot in the door.”

ing from Europe and stay ahead of what’s

@SOTOLIFESTYLE

right gift or wardrobe addition.

“We are known for our customer service,”

The women’s friendship began nearly three

new and innovative,” she says. “Our customers

decades ago, and Jodi and Pamela opened

like comfort—whether it be our incredible

the first Soto—which stands for “South on

candles that enhance your home with a

Topanga”—in Woodland Hills in 2006. The

variety of scents or our informative books that

clothing and accessories store was so popu-

can adorn your coffee table or guide you

lar, they added the two other Valley locations.

with inspiring thoughts and information from

Then in 2010 Phyllis asked Pamela and Jodi if they would like to add gifts to their brand.

around the globe.”

Another specialty service offered at Soto

And Soto Lifestyle was born. “Phyllis previously

Lifestyle is gift wrapping. “We have always felt

owned a gift shop and has impeccable taste

that wrapping is as important as the actual

and a unique eye for design,” shares Jodi. “So

gift itself,” Phyllis shares. “It’s a wonderful ser-

the union was flawless. An empire had begun!”

vice, as most stores today do not even have a

Soto Lifestyle has a stand-alone store in Studio City and sits next door to Soto stores in

gift box or a nice bag available.”

The owners of these community stores have

Woodland Hills and Westlake. The stores focus

always given back to the community they

on unique gifts for the home, accessories and

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Gina Taylor-Pickens learned to cook soul food from her aunt and her grandmother while growing up in Cleveland, Ohio. But she had family in the South and she noted that

Then Gina started reimagining traditional dishes with less bad fat and more veggies. Fried chicken and ribs

ents that are indigenous to the area.

were introduced to the menu, with healthier preparations.

Take for example her fried chicken, dubbed Genuine

LA are familiar with French-influenced Creole (typi-

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Other dishes aren’t remarkably different in preparation

years, actor Jim Pickens (Grey’s Anatomy), Gina embarked

from traditional soul food dishes. The smoked brisket,

on a two-year “fact-finding mission.” She traveled

cooked in a smoker for eight to 10 hours, has a savory

through the South to learn about soul food by region,

flavor that this writer had never experienced before. The

visiting six states—Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, South

smoked St. Louis-style ribs are a carnivore’s delight.

Carolina, Louisiana and Florida.

Returning with hundreds of recipes, Gina spotted an opportunity. “When it came to soul food here in LA, it was always the same thing: fried chicken, collard greens and coleslaw. So many dishes weren’t being served.”

Plus, as Jim explains it, Gina also wanted to encourage healthy eating habits.

“With diabetes and high blood pressure as major health concerns in the Black community, Gina is passionate about encouraging healthy eating. But she didn’t want to compromise on the history or flavor of the dish,” he says.

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willing to accept a healthified soul food,” Gina explains.

the dishes there were different, often including ingredi“Take a Creole casserole for example. Most people in

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“We didn’t have fried food or ribs. People just didn’t seem

Gradually the word got out about Black Bottom and customers started sampling it. Then, on a dime, everything accelerated.

During the civil unrest in May, a friend pushed a list of Black-owned businesses out on social media and suddenly people started lining up. “We’ve had an overwhelming response. But the best part is how that list has helped other Black-owned businesses in the Valley,” Gina says.

It’s also been a joy introducing customers, some of whom have never enjoyed soul food, to this part of Black culture.

“There is so much that people don’t know about the African American experience. There is such a wealth of

Black Bottom Southern Kitchen in 2016. In the beginning,

history in the South, and food is an important part of

the small takeout eatery got a lukewarm reception from

it. Anything can happen over a plate of food. We are all

lovers of traditional soul food.

much more closely intertwined than we think.” ■

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Home is where the hope is…

The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned ~ Maya Angelou As I reflect on the past few months, I'm immediately brought back to our new reality which looks very different from our previous months and years. Some may view the recently imposed restrictions as a negative, but I'm choosing otherwise.

To paraphrase Maya Angelou in the quote above, I'm taking comfort in my family and home this summer sans splashy festivities and outings, in favor of a summer that's more intimate and inward.

As I've written over the past few months, and throughout this forced lifestyle challenge, home and family are our fortifying anchors and it's begun to give me new found sense of importance for the career I chose so many years ago. I have always enjoyed helping people find their perfect homes. I have always found it uniquely satisfying to help a client start a new life as they swap out homes they've loved in search of new paths and new places, but I am realizing more than ever that the my career choice has an even deeper meaning which aims toward helping others find sanctuary. With my deepened outlook, I hope to help others build new mindful connections with home and show them the potential for what the true meaning of home holds.

Home is more than mortar and bricks, sticks and stones, it's a place to laugh, cry, let it all out, to be at peace, to celebrate with others, with family, and most importantly to feel safe.

I’d love to share my unique marketing ideas and prospective with you for safely marketing to an eager audience while inventory levels remain at historic lows. After over $2 Billion in residential real estate sales during my lengthy career, I can show you how to get the top dollar for your home in any market. Call or email me today to discuss all. Now providing virtual or in-home safe distance evaluation appointments.

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LAST WORD

A Radical Love

AN EDUCATOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ON MOVING FORWARD FROM THIS MOMENT. Written By Ralinda Watts | Illustrated By Nikki Smith

Out of the ashes of grief, sorrow and injustice, we’ve seen

my students, writing down feelings and emotions. It not only

the collective mobilization of protestors from every cor-

gives you an empathetic perspective, it can help build the

ridor of Los Angeles—including the Valley. We’ve witnessed

capacity to talk openly and honestly about race.

powerful protests stretching along Ventura Boulevard from

As we forge ahead for deeper learning and understanding,

Sepulveda to Laurel Canyon and chants of Black Lives Matter

I remind you that reading books and having insightful con-

from mostly White residents. As a Black woman who works

versations won’t cure us of systemic racism. We must con-

to bring awareness and honest dialogue to individuals and

sciously commit to challenge the system and begin a process

companies about how to implement equity and justice, I view

of unlearning 401 years of history. This is an invitation to

it as a beautiful moment that I wish I could freeze in time.

lean in, welcome tension, sit in discomfort, question learned

So what’s next? Where do we go from here? How do

behaviors, take risks, disrupt assumptions, hold ourselves

we continue to forward the conversation as it moves from

and others accountable, and continue to challenge our think-

non-racist to anti-racist? How do we ensure that, with the

ing and actions internally, externally and holistically.

passage of time and fresh news stories in the headlines, our

This is what will be required to ensure we keep the mo-

protests don’t turn into parades or distant memories of an

mentum going. The work is messy, painful, hard, exhaust-

unimaginably traumatic 2020?

ing—and necessary. At times it will feel like too much—and

For this to be a true transformative moment, each one of

that’s when we must keep going! It is not a sprint or mara-

us needs to take ownership. We need to stop being passive

thon, but instead a relay. Our humanity is interconnected,

and instead be actively engaged, speaking up, speaking out,

tethered, and obligated to shape a just world for our children

making the changes needed to fight against racial injustice

to inherit.

and oppression.

Eyes that were once closed are now open to the horrors of

Speaking up and speaking out against systemic racism is an act of love—a radical love that calls us to define our

police brutality. Ears that were previously oblivious are now

purpose, remaining focused, aware and vigilant. Everyone is

listening to the cries of systemic racism. This seminal racial

paying attention. The moment is now. ■

reckoning will undoubtedly surface conversations—some

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Ralinda Watts is a diversity practitioner, consultant and speaker on

disturbing—on systems of oppression, race and privilege.

race, equity, inclusion and justice. She is an independent educator

This journey isn’t an easy one, and I encourage, as I do with

and host of the podcast RalindaSpeaks.

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