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In Memory of Alfonso.
In this edition of THE CIRCLE, Los Angeles’ annual luxury guide, you will discover businessmen and businesswomen, entrepreneurs and artists who define excellence in Southern California. We hope that our selection, founded on our team’s French sensibility and appreciation for a certain art de vivre, will help you upgrade your lifestyle while saving time.
L os Angeles abounds with passionate, talented people who work hard to provide products and services of the highest standards of quality. Their stories inspire the whole world. Our team’s mission is to honor their achievements and to share their journey to success. These are people who deserve to be known and recognized for their savoir-faire and expertise.
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Part of our mission is to give prominence to brands that share our values: respect, reliability, honesty, generosity and cultivating a taste for greatness. Unlike many traditional magazines, THE CIRCLE is not a soulless list of businesses. By focusing on human beings, their skills, inspirations and ambitions, we create connections within the community and enable more enriching experiences. It is our unique, innovative approach as well as our diligence that make THE CIRCLE Los Angeles a precious, timeless guide.
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The gallery, which represented 93 artists or their estates in 2021, engages with art, education, conservation and sustainability. Known for giving new life to historic buildings, Hauser & Wirth now have over 15 locations in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Monaco and Hong Kong. As a pioneering, multipurpose art center, the Los Angeles gallery, located in Downtown’s Arts District, interacts with the local community through exhibitions, events and learning programs that aim to instigate a dialogue between the works on view and the city’s diverse audiences. The gallery’s most recent exhibitions include artists Mika Rottenberg, Paul McCarthy, Phyllida Barlow, Gary Simmons and Lorna Simpson.
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n the 1980s, Ursula Hauser, co-founder and director of a family retail business in Switzerland, developed an interest in contemporary art and began acquiring modern masters, which turned into a true passion. In 1992, the art collector, her son-in-law Iwan Wirth and her daughter Manuela founded Hauser & Wirth, a gallery based in Zurich. “The niche for us was artists who were making more complicated work, work that needed support, that was highly important but not commercially successful. A lot of the artists we take on don’t have a market — our job is to build it.”
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Showcasing contemporary artists for 47 years
F ounded in Venice, California in 1975 by Peter Goulds, L.A. Louver is committed to contemporary art through a distinguished exhibition program. The gallery’s roster features a wide range of notable, LA-based and international artists including David Hockney, Alison Saar, Gajin Fujita, Edward and Nancy Kienholz, and Heather Gwen Martin. Since 2001, the art scene of Southern California has been celebrated through the gallery’s Rogue Wave program. The solo and group exhibitions, curated by director Peter Goulds and chief preparator Christopher Pate, are designed to put the spotlight on emerging and mid-career artists who live and work in Los Angeles. The gallery has also organized solo Rogue Wave Projects with international artists Matt Wedel, Grant Stevens and Chen Man. Located just a stone’s throw from the iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk, L.A. Louver is one of the longest-established contemporary art galleries on the West Coast.
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In Paris, Julie and Jean-Jacques Darmon developed a deep affection for French urban and pop artists such as Invader and Patrick Rubinstein. Meanwhile, the couple fell in love with New York City 1980s graffiti artists Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Richard Hambleton. In 2018, they decided to follow their passion and opened their gallery on Melrose Avenue. Since then, they have been helping their clients find the best investment in modern art, street art and pop art. “We find pieces that speak to our clients on an emotional level so that they can truly enjoy the artwork while benefiting from its investment value.” 5Art Gallery focuses on limited edition and rare pieces, all selected by the Parisian entrepreneurs. “We spend the majority of our time sourcing and visiting artists’ studios in order to get the most worthy art pieces.” 5Art Gallery has become a premier destination for international art lovers. It offers multilingual art consulting to an appreciative clientele of high-profile art collectors and celebrities worldwide. “We value the importance of spending time to understand our clients’ needs. We also offer photo mockups of our art pieces at their homes to help them visualize the outcome.” 5 Art Gallery 8250 Melrose CA +1
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THE CIRCLE MAGAZINE LOS ANGELES 2022 | 17 Pulp Fiction by Banksy, 2003, signed and dated in ink, numbered in pencil along lower edge, with certificate of authenticity from Pest Control - Ed150, 19 1/8 x 27 1/2 in Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1982, lithograph in colors with fabric collage Vellin d’Arches paper, 10 1/2 x 13 1/8 in Meow by Richard Hambleton, 2003, watercolor and pencil on paper, 23 3/8 x 15 1/2 in Four Foot Dissected Companion by Kaws, 2009, painted cast vinyl, 50 x 23.6 x 14 in
18 | THE CIRCLE MAGAZINE LOS ANGELES 2022 ALLI CONRAD @alliconradstudiowww.alliconrad.com Galleries: Anat Egbi (Los Angeles), Arushi Gallery (Los Angeles, London, New Delhi) A Moveable Feast , 2022, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 72 in A Win For All , 2022, oil on canvas, 23.6 x 31.5 in The Student And The Teacher, 2022, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 in
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20 | THE CIRCLE MAGAZINE LOS ANGELES 2022 DEREK GORES @derekgoresderekgores.com Teamwork , collage on canvas, 12 x 12 in Checkered Present , collage on canvas, 24 x 24 in Sea of Tranquility Yellow Miami , collage on canvas, 48 x 48 in Rare Distance , collage on canvas, 12 x 12 in Galleries: Thinkspace Gallery (Los Angeles), Eisenhauer Gallery (Martha’s Vineyard), Lumas Gallery (Berlin)
THE CIRCLE MAGAZINE LOS ANGELES 2022 | 21 NUGE @nugeandwoodwww.nugeandwood.com Galleries: L&G Projects (La Jolla), Oliver Cole Gallery (Miami), REDSEA Gallery (Singapore), Whistler Contemporary Gallery (Canada) TamKevinandNugebyPhotos
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O riginally from Chicago, Brigette Romanek found her calling as an interior designer following a career in music and fashion. After co-owning a furniture shop for several years and helping friends create their dream homes, she decided to open her eponymous design studio in Hollywood. Celebrated for her eclectic interiors and philosophy of “livable luxury”, Romanek likes to explore and to juxtapose characterful, contemporary and vintage pieces. Incorporating elegant and functional elements, and using bold colors, she is able to give personality to any room, giving birth to glamorous, comfortable spaces. “My favorite approach to design is eclecticism. If you can find different pieces that sit harmoniously together, a space will last for years and years.”
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Since 2018, the team of the Romanek Design Studio has been a major actor in interior design, offering creative home decor and a unique approach to design and architecture to a high-end clientele, which includes celebrities like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Joe Jonas. In addition to residential interior design, Romanek has done commercial projects for Piaget, The Great and restaurants like Delilah in West Hollywood to name a few. She also joined forces with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams to develop a line of upholstered pieces. Striving to grow with each project, Brigette Romanek is one of Los Angeles’ top interior designers, whose love for the craft is only matched by her commitment to putting her clients’ vision first: “My ultimate goal is to please my clients in a way that surprises and delights.”
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pecializing in very high-end contemporary design, Lynda Murray’s interior design firm LMID, inc. designs homes and offices that raise their expression of themselves through style, materials and use of space. Paying extra attention to good lighting and scale, Murray’s designs reach a high level of sophistication and luxury. “I love clean lines and monochromatic neutral tones with a splash of color.”
Master of contemporary interior design
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At the age of 16, Lynda Murray started working with a designer on her own bedroom, choosing fabrics, furniture and art. She quickly realized that she wanted to pursue a career in interior design and went on to complete UCLA’s Interior and Environmental Design program. Listening to her father’s business advice, Murray was able to make the right career choices. She has now been designing homes for 25 years, collaborating with acclaimed architects like Paul McClean and Chad Oppenheim, and helped by her team of women from all around the world.
facing remarkably high expectations, she has worked for extremely successful and powerful people globally, including Hollywood filmmakers James Cameron and Michael Bay, TV producer Greg Berlanti, and John Fogelman, WME founding board member and CEO of FactoryMade Ventures. Her passion for aviation led her to become an instrumentrated pilot. She will happily fly her single-engine Cessna to meet with her out-of-town clients. With projects spanning the US, Cabo and Dubai, Lynda Murray, who also collaborates with The Rug Company, is consistently named as one of the top designers on the West Coast.
“I pride myself on empowering females of all ages. The sky is the limit if you nurture your talent and strive to do great work.”
Bringing creativity and innovation to every project and pulling together the world’s best vendors, artisans and contractors, Murray engineers a specific experience of living or working that inspires her clients. “We love designing home theaters, spas, custom closets and kitchens, and incorporating seamless indoor/outdoor Usedliving.”to
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Smarter luxury sleep
Showing a strong commitment to eco-conscious practices, Saatva’s mattresses meet the highest health and environmental safety standards, being handcrafted with premium materials such as recycled steel, organic cotton and CertiPUR-US® foams. Thanks to its 19 factories across the United States and a network of 150 delivery partners, the brand is able to hand-deliver a custom mattress in the continental U.S. within three weeks. “Mattresses typically travel less than 100 miles from the factory to the customer’s home, which keeps our carbon footprint low.” Moreover, Saatva offers free setup, old mattress removal, 24/7 customer service, a 365-night home trial and a lifetime warranty. With 6 retail locations in the United States and the ambition to open many more in the coming years, Rudzin and his multigenerational leadership team are at the helm of one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In the heart of the West Hollywood Design District, Saatva’s immersive 3,960-square-foot viewing room imagined by interior designer Vicente Wolf is the ultimate destination for mattress exploration and education. SAATVA 8715 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90069 +1 323 943 1300 saatva.com Ron Rudzin, founder and CEO of Saatva
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A fter a career managing and investing in businesses in the home furnishings industry, Ron Rudzin, founder and CEO of Saatva, decided to transform the way people shopped for mattresses. Founded in 2010 on the principle that everyone deserves healthy and restorative sleep on a quality bed, Saatva offers a collection of the best-in-class mattresses featuring innerspring, memory foam, latex, hybrid, adjustable air, youth and crib options, as well as designer bed frames, organic bedding and upholstered benches, ottomans and chairs.
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JAMES ROYCE 522 N. La Cienega Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90048 +1 310 402 www.jamesroyce.com0909
ocated on La Cienega Boulevard, James Royce’s newly rebuilt, stately showroom stands out with its curated selection of designer rugs. Offering an impressive fashion-forward collection of modern rugs, the brand focuses on rugs handcrafted by artisan weavers and hard-to-find pieces that will add the ultimate layer of style and personality to your room. James Royce has been a designer’s destination of choice in West Hollywood for over 25 years. Today, his eclectic selection consists of exclusive, modern and contemporary rugs as well as ultra-fine quality traditional rugs and the latest trends such as vintage and Moroccan Withrugs. a lifelong passion for the rug industry and a detail-oriented personality, James is committed to satisfying the decoration needs of his international clients. “Always searching for new rugs, I travel to Morocco and India, working directly with manufacturers for the latest designs and producing my own rug designs.” Proudly serving rug enthusiasts, collectors and interior designers, James Royce is one of the finest luxury home decor destinations in West Hollywood.
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luxury linen atelier E stablished in Vienna, Austria, in 1892 by brothers Emanuel and Josef Braun, E. Braun & Company started as a ready-to-wear clothing and fine linens brand. 20 years later, the brand expanded to Germany and Czech Republic and became a supplier to the court of Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia. With eminent customers such as composer Richard Strauss and artist Eugène Ionesco, E. Braun & Co. has always been synonymous with unrivaled standards of quality and impeccable service. In 1943, Gustav Oser, Emanuel’s grandson, opened a branch in New York City.
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After graduating from NYU’s Stern School of Business and working on Wall Street, Elizabeth Barbatelli transitioned into the fashion worlds of Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein, before acquiring E. Braun & Co. in 1988 with her cousin and his wife. Together, they breathed new life into the brand and Barbatelli opened E. Braun & Co. of Beverly Hills on Robertson Boulevard with collections rooted in Italy, echoing her familial heritage.
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Recently, she launched LIZ BARBATELLI, her own fine linen styling venture, committed to the pursuit of a beautifully functioning home, always designing new embroideries and collections, and finding new collaborations and resources. As a fine linen expert with elevated sensibilities, Barbatelli, along with her team, creates essential luxuries for homes, yachts and aircrafts. Her wide selection of linens, which offers virtually unlimited design, color, quality and fabric, is designed and curated to accommodate any environment. In addition to the finest bedding, table linens, towels and cashmere throws made primarily in Italy, Barbatelli offers a collection of fine home accessories from all over the world. She aims to create luxury that appeals to your individuality, pleasure and comfort. “Everyone deserves a level of luxury in their lives and every moment deserves an opportunity for beauty.” Barbatelli’s expert guidance, the tailor-made experience and concierge service offered to interior designers and to anyone who desires to upgrade their lifestyle have built the reputation of E. Braun & Co. of Beverly Hills as one the most esteemed luxury linen atelier on the West Coast.
E. BRAUN & CO. 457 N. Robertson Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90048 +1 310 273 www.ebraunbeverlyhills.com4320www.barbatelli.com
W ith over 30 years of experience working with clients in the tech and entertainment industries, Wogan has built a reputation based on his honest and easy-going personality. As a child, Norm Wogan enjoyed spending time analyzing homes and capturing the essence of their architecture. He discovered an instinct for imagining interiors. After moving from Houston to Los Angeles, Wogan started working for a residential interior design company. Four years later, he was able to start his own firm, Wogan Design, while keeping his loyal clientele.
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Accustomed to designing family homes, he bases his work on “reality living” and uses mostly one-of-a-kind pieces: “I usually have most furniture custom made. I have wonderful craftsmen I work with.” Wogan’s interiors, which accentuate the architecture of a house, offer a clean, streamlined look and a feeling of openness. Defined by earthy tones, his warm contemporary designs never go out of style, as they are more based on harmony and elegance than trends. Also adding his touch to the architectural process for a seamless, cohesive result, he attaches importance to scale and simplicity.
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F amily-owned and operated, GAD Art & Fabrication is an artisanal and luxury metal fabrication studio that focuses on creating unique works of art, handcrafted furniture and architectural elements. With over 35 years of experience in the metal industry, founder Gonzalo Algarate has been producing outstanding sculptural pieces for interior designers, architects, furniture designers, artists, high-end real estate contractors and art advisors. Native to Uruguay, he first learned the art of sculpting, lost-wax process and bronze patinas and finishes with sculptor Robert Graham. It was at Graham’s studio that he perfected his handle on welding, patination of metals and metal forming, working on various civic monuments, including the Monument to Joe Louis, the Duke Ellington Memorial and The Great Bronze Doors of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Branching out into metal fabrication in 1997, Algarate started creating custom handcrafted furniture and architectural pieces. Some of those ended up in the homes of Will Smith, Joel Silver, Kelsey Grammer, Eli Broad, Peter Morton, James Turrell and at the Gagosian Gallery. In 2018, Algarate started collaborating with artist Brad Howe and opened GAD Art & Fabrication, along with his two children, Daniella and Marcelo. As a graduate student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Daniella uses her knowledge of the curatorial process to evaluate new designs and unite aesthetics and utility. Marcelo, who studied graphic design, creates 3D renderings and is also involved in the fabrication process, focusing on welding, perfecting the art of patina and creating artistic metal finishes. Whether they are building a three-inch bronze figure or a 4-ton monument, Gonzalo, Daniella and Marcelo are committed to delivering the highest level of craftsmanship. “We are consistent and detail-oriented, and our finishes are refined and delicate.” Known for their immediate approach to problem-solving, the family enjoys tackling the most challenging projects. GAD ART & FABRICATION 15706 Condon Avenue, Suite C Lawndale, CA 90260 +1 310 433 galgarate.com7075
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GinA Holz A holistic approach to design
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ina Holz’s residential interior design firm offers a holistic approach to creating homes that effortlessly balance luxury and comfort. Involving clean lines and a natural color palette, her style brings harmony to bright, warm and soothing interiors: “It’s important to respect the architecture, be inspired by nature and have compassion for the people who live in the home.”
A third-generation Angeleno, Holz grew up surrounded by builders, architects, designers and real estate professionals. For 8 years, she worked on large homes and megamansions for her father’s home building business, assisting contractors, world-renowned architects and designers, and coordinating schedules. Being on building sites on a daily basis, Holz acquired a wealth of knowledge in the construction process. Combined with her lifelong passion for design and the support she received from friends and family, she decided to start her own design firm.
Eleven years later, Gina Holz Designs, based on Melrose Avenue, provides a comprehensive, white-glove experience, helping clients with the management of the construction process so that they spend their valuable time focusing on the inspiration and vision of their dream home. Selecting furnishings that can withstand a well livedin home, and working with materials that feel chic, glamorous, yet authentic to the client’s taste, Holz and her team have a talent for blending together calming and dramatic spaces. Known for her ability to be both creative and pragmatic, Gina Holz designs custom homes for a variety of high-profile clients who value harmony and balance. +1
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© 2022 The Last Best Beef LLC THIS IS NOT YOUR KID’S BACKYARD TREE HOUSE. thegreeno.com I Greenough, Montana I 888-957-9918 Rare is the resort that can boast impeccable architectural design, unmatched privacy and world-class amenities. Rarer still, one that provides all this and a nonstop parade of Montana’s finest wildlife just beyond your window. But that’s the promise of each and every Haus at the green o. Exquisitely designed with floor-to-ceiling views and materials in perfect sync with your surroundings, you’ll discover out here, the line between where nature ends and luxury begins is very fine indeed. Please join us.
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40 years later, the icon who redefined California cuisine passes the torch to his second son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, who cooked at finedining restaurants in France, Spain and New York before managing Merois. And Wolfgang hands the reins with pride: “My dream is to look down from heaven and say: Oh my God, the kids are doing better than I did.”
merois Wolfgang Puck elevates fine fusion
At Merois, Puck’s exquisite, modern California cuisine is based on French techniques and infused with flavors from Thailand, Singapore and Japan. The 11th-floor rooftop, designed by the acclaimed Martin Brudnizki, offers awe-inspiring views of Los Angeles — a perfect setting to enjoy the beloved chef’s sophisticated fusion menu, handcrafted cocktails and fine wines.
W ith Merois, an Asian-inspired restaurant located on the stylish rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood, famous Michelin star chef Wolfgang Puck is writing a new chapter on Sunset Boulevard, where he first opened the legendary Spago in 1982.
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Using the most exclusive ingredients from all around the world and working with California farms, Citrin and Chef de cuisine Ian Scaramuzza have designed an avant-garde 7-course tasting menu. Opened in 1999 and reimagined in 2019, the storied restaurant boasts a unique setting, where the dining room and kitchen become one, and a modern take on fine dining with its 2.5-hour culinary experience. The ever-evolving menu that once focused on classical French cuisine, has evolved into contemporary American or what chef Scaramuzza calls progressive Californian. “The dishes are rooted in French techniques, but certainly more playful and inspired by travel
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t the intimate, 2 Michelin star, 14-seat Mélisse, chef Josiah Citrin offers a journey through different textures, flavors and cultures, where particular attention is paid to the harmony of food and wine: “The wine highlights the nuances and creativity of the food while the food brings out the nuances in the wine.”
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Elevating Mexican Gastronomy
A t Mírame, Michelin star chef Joshua Gil elegantly combines contemporary Mexican cuisine with a California sensibility. Through an inventive, daily changing menu, the chef makes you discover ingredient-driven, consciously motivated Mexican cuisine, honoring a rich heritage of bold flavors in a charming decor and warm Withatmosphere.locally sourced products, the chef offers vibrant tastes and compositions like the Mírame Tostadas, with bluefin tuna, uni, summer truffle and avocado; the Prime Dry-Aged Côte de Boeuf with baby corn, summer squash, tempura avocado and pine nut salsa macha; and the Mezcal Flan with cacao soil and nixtamalized papaya. “Our cuisine is whimsical, playful and rooted in techniques and flavors with nuances that merge familiarity and new experiences.” Equal importance is attached to the bar. Representing a variety of Mexican distillates, it features a selection of genuine spirits — extending far beyond tequila, which showcase the subtleties and intricacies of truly artisanal products. “Cooking is the ultimate expression of love.” Living their dream, chef Joshua Gil and his partner Matthew Egan have woven an immersive and uniquely unexpected dining experience in the heart of Beverly Hills. Gil and partner Matthew Egan
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Asian and Italian fusion of exquisite complexity
Next door to Bar Amá in Downtown Los Angeles — Centeno’s second restaurant that pays tribute to Tex-Mex cuisine, Orsa & Winston offers a nightly-changing 5-course tasting menu in an elegant, intimate setting designed by Amaryllis Knight. “I wanted to get back to my fine-dining roots and be able to cook in a much smaller style and format.”
Inspired by the endless possibilities of combining ingredients of each culture, Centeno is constantly searching for new connections between the Japanese and Italian cuisines in order to create an unforgettable gustatory experience. His creations include the Japanese bamboo, fermented ikura and shiso pesto, the Satsuki rice porridge with seafood and Pecorino cream, and the milk bread with salted shiso squid ink, yuzu, cultured butter and cranberry mostarda. To elevate the experience, each course comes with a wine pairing explained by
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t Orsa & Winston, chef Josef Centeno serves inventive dishes that skillfully merge Japanese and Italian flavors, which earned him his first Michelin star.
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ince 2019, chef Yasuhisa Ouchi offers a unique omakase experience in Beverly Hills. At the age of 17, chef Ouchi, an Osaka native, started learning the art of sushi. After exploring interests in art and graphic communication, he returned to his passion and perfected his culinary skills in contemporary sushi and in Edomae — sushi made with fresh seafood caught near the Tokyo Bay. In 2010, he moved to Canada and opened a westernized sushi takeout restaurant in Toronto. In 2014, armed with experience and a firm belief in his ideology of a perfect sushi restaurant, chef Ouchi opened his first namesake location, Yasu, in downtown Toronto. As the first omakase sushi bar in Canada, it soon garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards. Following this success, he moved to Beverly Hills and opened his second restaurant.
Seasonal, elegant and artistic, Yasu’s cuisine incorporates the finest ingredients available, resulting in exquisite dishes like the Negi-Toro with Hokkaido uni and shiso flower; the Japanese monkfish liver sushi with shiso leaf, daikon and ponzu; and the 3-hour slow-cooked octopus. Experience authentic flavors through a daily-changing, 17-course tasting menu. YASU BEVERLY HILLS 265 S. Robertson Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 +1 424 355 yasubeverlyhills.com0257
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The chef’s philosophy is based on kimochi: “I put a lot of feeling and care into the dishes.” Paying homage to ancestral methods, he shares his passion for bringing out the essence of each ingredient: “I wanted to bring the Japanese Sea of Umami to LA.” In order to offer the best tasting experience to his guests, the chef imports fish exclusively from Japan: “We use very high-quality and rare fish that rivals any high-end sushi bar in Japan.”
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The ultimate coffee experience S temming from a desire to recreate the European café experience, Caffe Luxxe is a small-batch coffee roaster with 7 locations across the Los Angeles area. A concept developed in 2006 by entrepreneurs Mark Wain and Gary Chau, well-traveled, long-time friends who decided to leave the corporate world to create their own brand and offer a luxury experience to coffee aficionados. With the desire to control the entire process from farm to cup and to create sustainable practices with all their partners, they have built direct relationships with producers of the finest coffee beans: “Great coffee begins at the farm. Our relationships ensure that farmers are paid more than fair prices consistently year after year.”
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Their professional baristas also receive extensive training to master the art and science of espresso and coffee preparation.
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Sourcing, roasting and crafting artisanal drinks to create a unique sensory experience, Caffe Luxxe offers more than fresh coffees. With a design influenced by Gary and Mark’s travels around Europe, their coffee shops aspire to connect the social creatures that we are, as we embrace a Paris or Milan-inspired lifestyle. With meticulously crafted blends that celebrate the aromas and flavors of expertly curated bean selections, and single origin coffees roasted to transport the senses to each terroir , Caffe Luxxe is the best destination to explore coffee culture. To complete the experience, Mark and Gary also developed a unique collection of their own branded product lines created entirely in house, such as The Original Coffee Kombucha — mixing healthy probiotics with energizing coffee, a dark chocolate bar that incorporates their signature Montenero coffee blend, and a collection of bath and body products infused with antioxidant-rich green coffee extract, inspired by the spirit and distinctive scents of the Italian countryside.
Artisanal almond creations A bout 80% of the world’s almond supply come from California. Being both a gourmet delicacy and a nutrientdense food, the almond provided Michael and Jun Sanders the inspiration to create LUPHIA and SPIRIT Almond. In 2017, Jun, who was born in Japan, and Michael, who spent his teenage and early adult years there, discovered a passion for artisanal luxury sweets and launched LUPHIA, a brand based on the Omiyage culture — Japan’s unique gift-giving tradition which often involves local food specialties: “The almond was the perfect fit to create a signature California gift.” Serving celebrity and executive clients by special order, LUPHIA, whose Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee recently won the Gold Award in the International Chocolate Awards’ World Final competition, only sells their exclusive, locally crafted sweets to the general public once a year during the Winter holiday season via their online shop. In 2021, the couple decided to expand their line of artisanal almond products. On a mission to create the ultimate iterations of California almonds, they launched SPIRIT Almond, a plant-based, wellness savory brand focusing on delicate, healthy snacks. Their dry-roasted almonds are subtly enhanced with authentic Japanese flavors such as miso, seaweed, koji salt and black garlic. Enough to get health-conscious people hooked on a delectable snack. LUPHIA & SPIRIT ALMOND spiritalmond.comluphiasweets.com
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Mohamed Hadid’s approach to Caviar balances age-old traditions with cutting-edge technology to create the most delicate of delicacies. Discover your desire at hadidcaviar.com
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F ifteen years ago, Marjan Sarshar opened an organic café serving Mediterranean-Persian cuisine on Montana Avenue. She then expanded to juicing, detox programs and a line of take-away foods: salads, soups, vegan sushis, cookies, wellness powders and more. What started as a passion project to nurture her community by cold-pressing juices in her garage has become an empire and a reference for Angelenos. With 24 locations in the Los Angeles area, Kreation Organic is more than a juicery: “We are in the business of helping people feel like the best version of Rawthemselves.”andfreshly made in small batches to preserve health benefits, all juices reflect Marjan’s mission to promote healthy eating. “I’m constantly traveling and getting inspired, learning new recipes, eco-friendly farming techniques, technologies and ways to improve our guest experience.” Whether it is to boost your immune system, detox or lose weight, Kreation’s Kleanse programs are filled with superfoods and natural ingredients of the highest quality that have been used for thousands of years to prevent and alleviate ailments. At Kreation, Kleanse Specialists even guide you towards products and programs based on your physical needs. Marjan, whose ambition for her brand knows no bounds, is also expanding her farm in Ojai, which already produces lemons, oranges and organic eggs, and will soon be growing a large variety of fruits and vegetables. Working on new ways to give back to the community through her non-profit organization, the Kreation Foundation, the businesswoman hopes that her dedication and passion will inspire young entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Marjan Sarshar, founder of Kreation Organic
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Tightening and sculpting tissue, restoring volume, refining complexion, reducing wrinkles… anything is possible at Ava MD to enhance natural beauty and introduce a new-found self-confidence. Focusing on different cosmetic needs such as anti-aging or smoothing, The Box by Dr. Ava offers a curated selection of tested and vetted skincare products delivered from the clinic straight to your door.
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Celebrating individuality, the Signature Feature concept that she trademarked is an approach that focuses on a client’s most striking features. “Whether it’s expressive eyes, dramatic cheekbones, or a fabulous prima ballerina neck, we turn up the volume to showcase it.” Pioneering in the multimodality approach, Ava MD offers an arsenal of treatments for all skin types and tones, through the use of lasers, LED, microneedling, radio-frequency, ultrasound, dermal peels, nitrogen plasma, injectables and other avant-garde technologies.
Enhancing your most defining qualities
t was a fascinating experience documenting how the skin cells were able to change and it set the direction for my career.” Owner of Ava MD clinics in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, Dr. Ava Shamban is a highly regarded dermatologist and anti-aging expert at the forefront of the latest techniques and technologies who also serves as an FDA trials investigator for skin products. Tapped as the resident dermatologist on Extreme Makeover and famous talk shows, Dr. Ava considers her team of 50 highlytrained women as the most rewarding aspect of her career.
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Designed to slow cellular aging, the individualized programs allow you to maintain the best face and body contour and to achieve your skin goals with very little to no downtime. Always using the latest technologies, the team helps you incorporate prejuvenation, juvenation and rejuvenation into your lifestyle. Whether you want to improve texture, tightness and reduce wrinkles by combining the HydraFacial with microneedling, or to create a stronger, leaner silhouette with the Emsculpt and Emtone contouring devices, the arsenal of transformative skin services and the High Five Membership are made for you. To extend and enhance the treatments administered by registered nurses and nurse practitioners trained by Dr. Shamban, Skin Five offers a range of medical-grade skincare products that are all tested and vetted by the team. The solution par excellence for radiant and healthy skin.
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Upon arrival, you may sit in the serene Contemplation Lounge to complete the Five Element questionnaire, which will help the team tailor the spa experience to your specific needs. You may then enjoy a sauna, aromatic steam room and whirlpool bath. Chuan Spa offers over 20 signature treatments such as a hot and cold stones therapeutic massage, a hydrating ginger wrap, a nurturing mud scrub and wrap, the rejuvenating Sublime Facial and the Chuan Harmony which combines acupressure and a full-body oil massage.
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ith 12 treatment rooms, the 12,000-square-feet Chuan Spa at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena offers signature massages and face and body treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and cuttingedge skincare technology. The values of Chuan Spa are based upon the principles of yin and yang, the meridian system — known as jing luo, and the five elements, all of which place a strong emphasis on restoring balance and providing a journey into wellness.
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DR. NICOLAS RAVON, DDS, MSD 9675 Brighton Way, Penthouse A Beverly Hills, CA 90210 +1 310 275 www.brightondentalclinique.com5325
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I nternationally recognized for his commitment to excellence in dentistry, Dr. Nicolas Ravon specializes in periodontal plastic surgery. “I respond to the needs of people who value their oral health and present complex dental problems like missing teeth or gum recession, but also demand highly aesthetic and natural results.” Located in the heart of Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle, Dr. Ravon’s dental clinic has become a reference in functional and aesthetic oral rehabilitation. Growing up on the French Riviera, Nicolas Ravon was admirative of his father’s impressive career as a dental surgeon. He witnessed how a beautiful, healthy smile can turn a patient’s life around. “It is the most beautiful gift. That is what drives me.” After attending dental school in Europe and furthering his studies in the United States, he decided to open his own practice in Beverly Hills. Since 2012, Dr. Ravon has been enhancing smiles at his top floor dental clinic at the corner of Bedford Drive and Brighton Way, offering transformative and rejuvenating full mouth rehabilitation. Whether for implant surgery, gum grafting or bone augmentation, Ravon’s philosophy is always based on a natural approach, using the patient’s tissue directly. Dedicated to achieving the most aesthetically appealing and durable result for each patient, Dr. Ravon is constantly improving with the latest techniques, stateof-the-art technologies and quality of materials used in dentistry: “I only work with a few select dental laboratories with master ceramics whose work is exclusively handcrafted.” His multiple degrees, lifelong learning mindset and passion for a profession that combines artistry and science definitely set Dr. Ravon apart. His expertise in advanced dental care and his aesthetic sensibility have garnered praises from a loyal clientele that includes celebrities and prominent public figures from all over the world.
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Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 | Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills +1 310 849 kevinbsalon.com8228
t the age of 23, Kevin Beit, a former professional swimmer, moved from Iran to the United States and started his hairstyling career as an apprentice at one of the most prestigious hair salons in Beverly Hills. His passion for hair grew as he quickly advanced as a young talent for its high-caliber clientele. Ten years later, Kevin opened his own salon in the heart of Beverly Hills. Renowned for his unique cutting technique and styling method, Kevin focuses not only on aesthetics but also on hair and scalp health, thereby maximizing hair texture, face shape and personal style.
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Promoting a healthier lifestyle, a lighter environmental footprint and innovative, sustainable beauty methods, Kevin’s team of highly skilled and creative professionals only use top-of-the-line hair products, such as Oribe’s gluten-free, cruelty-free, color and keratin treatment safe formulas. From hair styling and coloring to extensions, straightening and anti-breakage treatments, the team offers a full suite of eco-conscious hair and beauty services. At the salon, teamwork is of the essence and the client’s need is always a priority: “We guarantee that they’ll receive the best hair experience in Beverly Hills because we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations.” Today, KEVIN B Salon is situated in two prime locations: across the street from the iconic Peninsula Hotel and at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, where Kevin has been serving a discriminating clientele that includes A-list celebrities — a true American dream for the ambitious, immigrant entrepreneur. 9873 S.
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Jennifer Ansaldo, the director of Spa Calamigos, has over 25 years of experience as a manicurist, aesthetician and cosmetologist. After owning a day spa for 10 years, she became an instructor at the Simi Valley Cosmetology School. She was then thrilled to join Calamigos Guest Ranch in 2022 : “The property encapsulates true healing magic as it is surrounded by nature, enveloping its guests with love, health and wellness.” In addition to offering spa services in the room, within the spa itself and at their vineyards, guests can enjoy a sound bath every Saturday, and the property includes four restaurants, three pools, a beach club and an assortment of activities ranging from horseback riding to hiking. Time to immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Calamigos Ranch.
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Les Cabinotiers’s craftsmen, gemsetters and guilloché specialists bring your unique ideas to life. Each timepiece is tinged with a touch of boldness revealed in the small details. Special displays, offset indications, specific chamfering of components, handcrafted finishes: your bespoke watch will bear testament to the technical virtuosity and aesthetic refinement that define the identity of Vacheron Constantin.
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V acheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers is a department dedicated to the personalization of Grand Complication models and single-piece editions. The tradition dates back to the 18th century, when master-watchmakers were called “cabinotiers” and worked in ateliers bathed in natural light, known as cabinets and located on the top floors of Geneva’s buildings. In the hands of these learned artisans, exceptional timepieces were born, inspired by astronomy, mechanical engineering and the arts. This expertise, which constitutes the great Geneva watchmaking tradition, has been flowing through Vacheron Constantin’s veins since 1755.
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orn and raised in England, Sam Palmer lived in London, Australia and Monaco before making Los Angeles his permanent home. After working in sales and building a successful recruitment agency, Palmer — who had developed a passion for homes and design, joined Hilton & Hyland in Beverly Hills. Specializing in luxury homes located in Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Malibu, the team also represents properties in the United Kingdom, France and Switzerland.
Sam Palmer’s global network, entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail and first-hand knowledge of running estates that require a sizable staff definitely set him apart. He may be the only real estate agent in the world with experience living in trophy estates, which include the 56,500-square-foot Spelling Manor in Holmby Hills, and Sloane House, an 18th-century Georgian mansion in London. Living with house staff and knowing the ins and outs of managing large properties, Palmer and his wife Petra Ecclestone redesigned their homes to give them a better flow and to maximize living space, ergo increasing value. His connection to the real world and his years of experience in household staffing give Sam Palmer a unique edge as a luxury real estate agent. Father of four, the ambitious entrepreneur is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone and go the extra mile for his family or for his clients.
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PalmerSamofCourtesyPhotos: THE CIRCLE MAGAZINE LOS ANGELES 2022 | 79 Sloane House, London | $230,000,000 | 8 Bed | 15 Bath | 25,000 sqft Listed by Sam Palmer, Mick Partridge and Charles Penny The Calvet Residence, Beverly Hills | $24,950,000 | 6 Bed | 8 Bath | 8,800 sqft Listed by Sam Palmer and Mick Partridge The Somma Estate, Bel Air | $78,000,000 | 8 Bed | 21 Bath | 41,000 sqft Listed by Sam Palmer, Mick Partridge, David Kramer, Barry Watts and Ty Cueva
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Lürssen’s latest project came to life in 2021: Ahpo, a collaboration with luxury yacht design studio Nuvolari-Lenard, well known for their timeless and elegant Italian style. Offering utmost comfort, the bespoke, 115-meter superyacht is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and engineering systems such as dynamic positioning, which enables electronic anchoring in sensitive and remote areas. With a professional crew of 36 that will cater to your every need, Ahpo can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 imposing staterooms. Additionally, the yacht features 4 staff cabins for security, a nanny or other auxiliary staff. With a twostory owner’s apartment, helideck, beach club, hammam, plunge pool, sauna, massage room and beauty salon, Ahpo is perfect for large families. “It enables a healthy and family-focused life on board with numerous facilities for sports and activities including the extra-large gym on the sky lounge deck and the spacious wellness area on the lower deck.” Ahpo is exclusively available for charter with Moran Yacht & Ship, a global leader in luxury yacht sales, construction, charter and management.
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