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Luxury cars own the roads in Beverly Hills, and it’s been that way since the community became synonymous with wealth. As a result, automotive dealers in the area have seen a number of trends. Although brand names like Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, BMW, and Audi still rule, customers want an increasing amount of personalization in the design of their vehicles.
Top performance on the road and the track matter, but according to Overfinch Executive Chairman Kevin Sloane, the company has seen continued demand for European brands in Beverly Hills.
“Our clients want standout vehicles, over-and-above the standard factory specifications,” Sloane said. “The focus is very much on visual appearance and on-road presence, but they also want the process of commissioning and taking delivery of a car to be as convenient as possible.”
Sloane added that customers request carbon fiber, woods, custom coloring, and bespoke badging to form their perfect rides.
“There is a universal trend toward customization and a significant shift away from performance toward aesthetic and personalized upgrades,” Sloane said. “Customers generally know what they want, so service and convenience are key.”
For almost 40 years, O’Gara Coach of Beverly Hills has carried the largest stock in the Western Hemisphere of Aston Martin, Bugati, Maserati, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and Bentley. With O’Gara, customers also will have the opportunity to craft their vehicles with customizing options that can include the options to choose color schemes of the interior, trim, and roof. Made-to-order configuration means more than pattern trim and stitching. Aston Martin works alongside aficionados who seek to actualize their dream cars.
At Lamborghini Beverly Hills, along with other O’Gara Coach Companies, experts have full, unique access to a private track at The Thermal Club so that their clients can experience the full potential of their sports cars.
BMW of Beverly Hills, which is one of the largest BMW retailers in the United States, also leads in customer service and an extensive inventory of automobiles to meet clients’ standards.
In keeping with the high-end car culture in Beverly Hills, Audi Beverly Hills is the largest Audi dealership in the United States. The dealership has been open for only five years, but they have benefitted from the company’s No. 1 ranking in Consumer Reports and in the J.D. Power Customer Service Index.
Even if you don’t own one of these premium vehicles, Beverly Hills supplies several opportunities for car enthusiasts to enjoy them. For those who want to show
off their vehicles or survey others’, the Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance is scheduled in May. Attendees gain access to more than 150 automobiles, all manufactured before 1974. The show also includes rare motorcycles. Many of these have been rarely – if ever – seen by the public.
Guests of the Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance can also view the first and second floors of the he Doheny Greystone Mansion, which was used for the filming of scenes from There Will Be Blood and Spider-Man, as well as several television shows and commercials. Attendance at the exclusive event is limited to 3,000.
If one impressive exhibition of exclusive vehicles isn’t enough for the season, the annual Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance gives residents and tourists alike a special way to celebrate Father’s Day in June. As the largest public event in Beverly Hills, the Concours d’Elegance serves as a platform for major product launches and announcements from automotive retailers and frequently features rare automobiles as cultural artifacts, such as the 1966 TV Batmobile. The collection of exotic cars includes the classics and the most recent innovations in auto design. According to top travel guide publisher Frommer’s, the car show is a must-see event. In addition, it is free and open to the public.
There’s an easy elegance on Beverly Hills roads, and whether you are a luxury car owner or simply an auto enthusiast, there is plenty to get excited about in a community with a car culture that embraces unique designs and top performance.
Beverly Hills is a small city with plenty of big city excitement to see and do, especially at night.
The nights shine brightly in Beverly Hills and there is no shortage of after hours entertainment. Whether your taste is for culture or cocktails, there are plenty of options sure to entertain.
Outstanding dining experiences are at the core of Beverly Hills’ after-hours scene. A culinary renaissance created by master chefs like Giacomino Drago (Il Pastaio and Villa Alloro), Wolfgang Puck (Spago and CUT), Thomas Keller (Bouchon Bistro) and Curtis Stone (Maude) has taken Beverly Hills by storm and turned this once sleepy town into a go-to hot spot that rocks into the wee hours of the morning.
Aided by enlightened leadership from city government, formerly quiet streets like Canon Drive and South Beverly Drive have become four-star foodie destinations, featuring a European ambience including sidewalk dining reminiscent of the Champs Elyse or the Via Veneto, and with ample parking!
One of the most recent additions to the dining options is a Boston tradition, The Upper Crust Pizzeria, which opened earlier this year at 243S.BeverlyDrive.You always get the freshest local ingredients whenever possible to create some of Upper Crust’s famous pies — from the North Sider to the Fenway. Embracing the community, Upper Crust has reached out to the fire department to keep the firefighters well fed, and has offered everyone reasons to stop in.
For Upper Crust, having the right location is also important. Award-winning architectural spaces include open kitchens, pizza pan-decorated ceilings and high-definition flat screens, all adding up to deliver a truly unique experience that can only be described as Upper Crust.
If you want to be entertained with your meal, there are plenty of places to go, from Ocean Prime’s live music on their terrace Thursday – Saturday to DJs at the Sidebar and Mastro’s Steakhouse or various performers live at The Stinking Rose on Friday nights.
Wally’s Beverly Hills transforms the combination of food, wines and spirits to an entirely new dimension. Special tastings and events are a hallmark of Wally’s, with three of them now fixtures on the schedule of the Southern California wine community. The Union des Grands Crus Bordeaux Tasting each January, Napa/Sonoma All-Stars Tasting in April and the elegant Grand Marque Champagne Tasting in June.
Or you can get your fill of sushi and wagyu beef at Shiki Beverly Hills.
Known as a shopping and dining destination, Beverly Hills is coming into its own as a vibrant and unique cultural destination. There is the Saban Theatre, which offers everything from special speakers to rock music, the Laemmle Music Hall, and more.
The City’s classic old post office building has taken on a new life after being transformed into the fabulous Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. “The Wallis” has cast its spell over Beverly Hills by bringing back the vibrant excitement of live theater featuring glittering stars, international companies, the best in modern dance, children’s theater and chamber opera, as well as musical guests from soloists to orchestras.
This Beverly Hills landmark is a world-class example of creative reuse. It shows an architectural treasure can be preserved and given an entirely new life when it is combined with the best in modern design— from its classic lobby to the lavish, intimate nature of its auditorium.
The prime architectural features of the Post Office (which is designated as an historic landmark) have been immaculately restored, while the former mail sorting area has been trans- formed into a flexible 150-seat Studio Theater.
“Even in 2008-2009, when the real estate market was down everywhere else, Beverly Hills Realtors were still able to keep their heads above water,” he says.
The economy is still very strong in the area, and despite mortgage rates remaining low, Black says he still gets plenty of cash offers.
McGurk provides a premier marketing service to his clients, giving them a wide range of information on real estate trends and movement, whether it’s over the past year or the previous week. “I want to provide my clients with enough information so they’re not putting too much on the table or leaving too much money on the table,” he says.
A quick look shows the average time on the market was 150 days in early 2016 and the highest priced property to sell in the previous six months was one in The Flats, which went for $20 million, McGurk says. ‘it’s a solid market.”
“The market is still optimistic,” Black says. “It is a bright future for us.”
While sales between $6 million and $12 million are the most active, Black says there is still a handful of activity in the $20 mil- lion-plus range and Beverly Hills is still an extremely popular destination.
“People really see the value of the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area,”he says. “Combine phenomenal weather and a great loca- tion, and it’s a recipe that can’t be beat.”
The market includes large and small, rehab or teardown candidates and move-in ready, he adds. “As a rule of thumb, anything that is 20 years or olderisagoodcandidateforateardown,”hesays. “If it’s 10 years or less, it’s a major remodel.”
McGurk adds that the “really big push” is for all the high-end modern conveniences. He recently
had a client who paid $7.8 million for a move-in ready home — with all those conveniences — in The Flats.
Deciding whether to remodel a purchase to fit your personal style or buy a house that’s ready to live in is not the only decision you will need to make. This small community of only 36,000 people has a variety of neighborhoods with their own personalities in which you can settle.
The Flats is the “hot” area, McGurk says. And the “hottest” area of the The Flats is between Santa Monica and Sunset. Why? Because if you cross Santa Monica you can find all the luxury shopping and high-end restaurants you could ever want, whether it is Cartier or Wolfgang Puck’s. On the other side of Sunset, the hills that BeverlyHillsisnamedforstart.
The Flats has a unique history, McGurk explains. Sitting at the foot of the hills, it was designed in the early 1900s when the Beverly Hills Hotel was built. The area was designed in the shape of a tulip. “You can’t see from one end to the next because it’s not in a straight line,” he says. “They landscaped it before they built the homes. They planted palm trees in the middle of Beverly Hills. This is a special place.”
But Trousdale Estates is still the “uber hotspot,” says Black. “When it comes to those locations, that’s when a premium is based on the views people love. Trousdale Estates has views over the city.”
The homes in Trousdale Estates are exquisite and expensive, but it is the views that matter. Homes there cannot exceed a single story, so as you go up the hill nobody’s view is obscured. “They want everyone to have the best view they possibly can,” says McGurk.
While the majority of buyers are domestic, Black says, there is still a lot of international activity, especially from the UK and China, but also Sweden, Canada, France and other countries.
International buyers from key spots such as London, Paris or Hong Kong view the Beverly Hills market as a real deal, says Black. “Key inter- national prices are really driving the prices per square foot,” he says.
Josie Tong with Sotheby’s International Realty agrees. With the average sold price per square foot in The Flats at around $1,300, and even at $1,800- $2,000 for a newly redone home, it is still attrac- tive to overseas buyers, especially compared to Hong Kong, which can run as high at $11,000 a square foot, or Shanghai, at an average of $2,125 per square foot, she says.
That market, however, has been experiencing some difficulties. “We still see a lot of interest from affluent Mainland Chinese buyers, but the government’s tightening of capital outflow has made it harder for many potential buyers to get their money out to complete the transaction,” Tong says. Many multi-national banks have also tightened their lending policies with regards to foreign nationals. As a result, we have seen a delay and sometimes downsizing in the average Chinese buyer’s purchase decisions.”
However, Tong insists that the biggest advantage of Beverly Hills is that it appeals to buyers from all over the world. Why? The list is long, she says…
Beverly Hills may have beautiful views and phenomenal weather, and more, but one of the best things about this community is that it is a close- knit, small-town feel within a stone’s throw of one of the biggest cities in the country, Los Angeles.
“It’s a city within a city,” says McGurk. “It’s a small community with its own life support system.”
Black calls it a “community like no other.” It offers privacy and security that is important to celebrities, international business people and just folks, as well as incredible shopping and dining, some of the world’s best hotels, yet it still has a laid-back ease where everybody knows everybody.
“It’s just a destination that really has it all,” he says. McGurk agrees. “It’s a great place.”
Finding a perfect home in Beverly Hills is no
problem. Picking out just one perfect home may, however, be harder to do. But no matter which property you find, you can be assured that it will be one of your best investments.
Hungry? Thirsty? Feel like dining out or seeking that perfect designer cocktail? Think Beverly Hills. There’s sure to be exactly the right restaurant, menu, wine, beer or cocktail list to fulfill your every desire.
Home to such celebrity chefs and restaurateurs as Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Keller, Nobu Matsuhisa, Thomas Bellec, Curtis Stone, Giacomino and Tanino Drago, Beverly Hills is the ideal culinary destination.
With its international recognition, strong civic support, ideal business environment, actively involved Chamber of Commerce, and discerning clientele, it’s not surprising that the dining scene in Beverly Hills is one of the best in the world, or that name establishments like Lawry’s the Prime Rib, California Pizza Kitchen and Spago all decided to first open their doors in Beverly Hills.
Pick your style— elegant to laid back.
For that perfect combination of elegance and cuisine, Beverly Hills offers a variety of 5-star hotel dining rooms to chose from led by its flagship establishment— the century old Beverly Hills Hotel and its renowned Polo Lounge.
There’s the hip European vibe of Canon Drive with its sidewalk eateries, the Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center and the new dining concept Avec Nous, taking over the signature restaurant of the Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills.
There’s the laid-back vibe of South Beverly Drive where fast food and fine food exist side by side, making it the perfect go-to spot for a mid-day to midnight get together.
And then there’s La Cienega Boulevard’s “Restaurant Row.” La Cienega has been a culinary desti- nation since 1938, the year its landmark restaurant— Lawry’s the Prime Rib— opened its doors and began serving its signature dishes.
There are so many menus to choose from in Beverly Hills, whether you’re in the mood for farm-to-table California cuisine, Northern or traditional Italian, classic French, Spanish tapas, spicy Thai, chili-rich Mexican, Mandarin or Hong Kong Chinese, meaty Brazilian, curry-rich Indian, Austrian schnitzel, native Venezuelan, pho from Vietnam, fresh seafood or that perfectly prepared slice (or chop) of USDA prime beef.
Beverly Hills also offers the perfect libation to accompany your culinary experience— from the most aromatic cabernet or buttery chardonnay, to craft brewery specials on tap and any cocktail you can imagine— Old-Fashioned anyone?
An exciting new event showcases the Beverly Hills dining scene. During the spring, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Com- merce in partnership with the City of Beverly Hills presents Beverly Hills Culinary Week, featuring more then 50 restau- rants, hotels and retail stores within the 5.5 square miles of Beverly Hills. Originality reigns as each eatery creates its own special dining experience including exclusive chef-created dishes, original beverages and thematic prix fixe menus. There arespecialchef’stables,cookingdemonstrationsandclasses, wine and spirit tastings and restaurateur greetings. You might find your martini shaken (not stirred) by Sly Stallone!
To accentuate Culinary Week, many of Beverly Hill’s fine retail stores remain open to accommodate evening diners and offer their own culinary related specials.
“Last year when we launched Culinary Week, 22 restaurants on Canon Drive and La Cienega Boulevard participated,” recalls Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Todd Johnson. “After the success of that first event, more and more restaurants and chefs wanted to be included. Our goal this year was to have more than 50 participating restaurants, from pizza parlors to 5-star hotels.” Variety was the key.
“We have so many different types of restaurants here in Beverly Hills including many big-name chefs,” points out John Bendheim, former Chairman of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “We think Culi- nary Week is a world-class event in the making!”
The point is it’s time to make plans to visit Beverly Hills. Your table is ready.
Raised in coastal Concarneau in Brittany, France, Thomas Bellec was inspired to cook by his grand- parents, who ran a renowned bakery in Brittany. His desire to go professional was his own, however: “I always wanted to play with food and please people” – a recipe for restaurant success if ever there was one.Trained in the classical tradition at a Michelin one-star in his hometown, he worked at a few addresses before joining FOUR SEASONS as Chef de Cuisine in Toronto. He made four more stops with the company en route to Beverly Hills, including Carmelo, Lana’i, Boston, and Toronto again.
Curtis Stone studied for a Bachelor of Business before deciding to pursue a career as a chef. He worked at some top Australian restaurants before leaving to work at various restaurants in London. In Australia, he debuted his cooking career at age 18 at the Savoy Hotel. Upon completing his qualifications as a chef, Stone began cooking in London under Marco Pierre White at the Café Royal and Mirabelle, and quickly went on to become head chef at White’s Quo Vadis. On 1 February 2014, Stone opened his first restaurant, MAUDE, here in Beverly Hills.
BY JIM FABER
Beverly Hills is one of the most desirable places to live, work and play. It’s a truly special place where the finest is a way of life. But it is also a bustling center of commerce and an engaged community where social responsibility in the form of philanthropy at every level plays a central role. Giving back is a way of life in this luxury oasis.
For example, it’s the last Friday of the month— Casual Friday with a difference at the Beverly Hills law firm of Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP. Phones are ringing. People are scurrying from meeting to meeting. Except for the laid-back attire it’s business as usual. The difference is that today ALL the members of the staff who have chosen to wear jeans will voluntarily make a $5 donation to the office’s chosen charity of the month.
“It was their idea,” says attorney at law (and Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman), Kelly O. Scott proudly. “They found it’s a simple form of group involvement that rebounds in a way that enriches the firm. It raises morale and creates a better working environment.”
Whether it’s a Casual Friday donation of $5, individuals pitching in to volunteer their time, or a donation in the millions of dollars, philanthropy plays an important role for the people, businesses and corporations that make up the dynamically diverse community of Beverly Hills.
“One of the first things I discovered about Beverly Hills when I came here more than 28 years ago,” Scott recalls, “and which came as a surprise, is that Beverly Hills really is a community— a very close- knit community. It’s filled with engaged individuals and companies that are concerned about a wide range of causes from local to international, from the restoration of our famous electric fountain (at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevard) to cancer research. We also have a world-class Chamber of Commerce that promotes causes and programs that bring people together.”
Inaperfectworld,”Scott observes,“the better off a community is the more philanthropic it should be. If you can afford to give, you certainly should. There are always people that are left behind. There are always situations that can be improved. There are local causes that need to be addressed, whether it’s education and parks, historic preservation and the arts, safety on our streets, water usage or the quality of life.”
“There are many philanthropic organizations that are based here and hold their events here,” Scott points out. “But their impact reaches well beyond the boundaries of Beverly Hills, to the greater Los Angeles community and beyond.”
The desire (and responsibility) to give back philanthropically, says John Bendheim, President of Bendheim Enterprises, is a tradition that often starts at home.
“The importance of giving back was a tradition that was passed on to me by my father,” he recalls. “As a kid I would hear my father on the phone raising money. He would be calling my friend’s parents and soliciting money. I would cringe,” he adds with a laugh. “I thought it was the most embarrassing thing I ever heard of. But as I grew older and saw how much his efforts helped the community, I wanted toemulatehim.”
There is, however, a perceptual issue surround- ing philanthropic activity, Bendheim points out, that needs to be addressed.
“We need to change the perception that philan- thropy is only for older people,” he says. “There is a consensus of opinion within the community that we need to engage young people and get them involved. If you can get them involved when they’re younger, and they begin to see and feel the benefits that come from giving back, they’ll be hooked. It can be by giving of their time or making a donation as small as $5. Once they have that pleasurable experience, their commitment will continue.”
Over the past 20 years, there has been a significant shift in the business community of Beverly Hills that has dramatically changed (and enhanced) the philanthropic picture.
“Today there are many more corporations that are taking an active part in the community and lending their financial support to a wide range of causes. We’ve also seen the arrival of so many tech industries. They’re providing a new dynamic component in the realm of philanthropy. We’re also seeing a new consciousness in philanthropy (and investing) that specially targets companies with a greener more sustainable agenda. There has also been a serious initiative to support the arts in Beverly Hills, specifically the creation of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.”
Designed by architect Zoltan Pali, the project evolved out of a need to fill a cultural void in the city. The goal was to convert the city’s historic 1933 post office into a unique theater complex. And as momentum for the project grew, the creation of a new performing arts center of Beverly Hills focused on philanthropic giving as no other project had. When its doors opened for the first time on Oct. 17, 2013, Beverly Hills proudly claimed an architecturally stunning performing arts venue where audiences would enjoy world-class theater, dance and music. At the same time, it added luster to the business/restaurant renaissance of Canon Drive, which has evolved into one of the greatest go-to spots in Los Angeles.
Throughout its long history, Beverly Hills has been a place where large businesses and small have worked together and thrived side by side. As the family owners of the Mickey Fine Pharmacy & Grill (433 N. Roxbury Dr.), Jeff and Gina Rafael feel a definite historic connection to Beverly Hills. They also take pride in the way their family-owned business plays a philanthropic role in support of local and international causes, whether it’s providing support for the city’s annual Spring 4-A Cause 5K run, or reaching out on a global scale to garner support for the state of Israel.
“I think Beverly Hills is an amazing philanthropic community,” says Gina with unbridled enthusiasm. “There are so many organizations people feel passionate about and want to find ways to support. The people of Beverly Hills are incredibly generous.”
She also believes in the power of direct involve- ment, particularly as a way to encourage younger people to get involved.
“In all the causes that I have worked with, I’ve found it important to give people, particularly young people, the chance to take on leadership positions,” she emphasizes. “Sure, there are people that just want to give a check, and that’s great. But I’m finding more and more people that want to be actively involved. I take my hat off to the people who are willing to donate their time and do the physical work. Those people are just amazing.”
In every aspect of life words matter and carry meaning. For many members of the millennial generation, the word “philanthropy” is often asso- ciated with an image of the past.
“Philanthropy is incredibly important. It’s a central part of my life and a pillar of our company,” says Jon Gluck, the Co-Founder and President of the fine water producer, Beverly Hills Drink Company, which makes Beverly Hills 90H20, winner of the Beverly Hills Golden Palm Award for Innovation.
At the same time, Gluck, who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of the millennial generation, feels that the word “philanthropy” does not resonate well with his friends and colleagues.
“I’venoticed,”heobserves,“that there is a perception that the word philanthropy is associated with an older generation. That’s a connotation younger people have built around the word. I’ve found the members of my generation much prefer the word ‘giving.’ It has a more down-to-earth and approachable quality. Yet carries the same essence of helping others.
“There is strong enthusiasm among the members of the young generation for giving back,” Gluck observes. “You’re seeing entire companies and product lines that are centered around important causes. There are now even popularized terms among the movement, such as cause marketing. I can’t tell you how many people I know in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are deeply involved in charitable activities. It’s on-trend. And,” he adds, “it’s the right thing to do.”
As a representative of the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram generation, Gluck says he also sees his generation taking a global view of giving back that looks toward causes that promote a sustainable future for their communities and the planet.
“With the emergence of new technologies and social networking it’s an outlook that is trending toward a new dynamic of giving,” Gluck says.
In addition to financial giving and the donation of personal time, Gluck is also a prime example of giving through in-kind contributions. He is justifiably proud that many premier fund-raising events in Beverly Hills have raised a glass filled with the world-renowned water his company donates.
“The offering of donated product has been a major driver of our work in the community,” says Gluck. “We support all types of causes— from school and civic events to the grand openings of new businesses.”
There are so many ways to give back. The question may be, how to find them?
“There are a number of things people can do to find opportunities,” Gluck explains. “On the civic side, they can simply call up City Hall and ask about opportunities to donate their time or money. In addition, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is a tremendous resource to connect people of all kinds. And you can tap into the wisdom and experience of your own networks by emailing your friends and family or post on Facebook that you’re looking for a cause to get involved with. It’s as simple as just reaching out and watching as opportunities to do good roll in.”
The value placed on a healthy lifestyle in Beverly Hills is evident in the number and diversity of health, wellness and beauty providers that open their doors every day in service to the community.
In Beverly Hills you will find a wellspring of resources to help you reach your personal health and wellness goals. Exercise centers, wellness therapists, relaxation and beauty treatments, spiritual guidance and healthy food markets are all ready to provide you with the products and services you need to live your best life.
For those who prefer a non-traditional medical approach, there are several that are readily available. Body of Harmony combines modern medical knowledge with age-old Eastern medicine to devise an individualized plan for each client to encourage health, while 3 Angels Health Center promotes wellness through a holistic approach, incorporating the concept of mind and body balance.
As a Board Certified Family Physician, Dr. Payam Hakimi, medical director of Body of Harmony, has had diverse medical training and has combined his knowledge of medicine with specialized alternative medical modalities to create an integrative and comprehensive medical practice.
Body of Harmony uses family medicine principles and practices combined with osteopathy, homeopathy, and neu- ro-endocrine and immune modulation. The goal is to get the body to natural physiologic balance.
3 Angels Health Center was started by Dr. Eun Song, who desired to provide a different type of medical treatment than the healthcare modalities prevalent in the West.She sought a methodology that would relieve suffering without becoming reliant on medication. The center specializes in acupuncture, to help restore the balance and flow of qi so that the organs and other bodily systems can work together in harmony; nutritional response testing, to utilize real food to enable the body to repair itself and become healthier; and near cranial integration to relieve pressure in the brain and nervous system caused by illness, injury and daily stress.
Spas in Beverly Hills offer a wide range of treatments to make you look and feel wonderful. Each spa offers its own unique approach to wellness, but all make sure that you have the best experience possible.
At the Spa on Rodeo, the focus starts at the feet and con- tinues on up, with treatments designed to heal and soothe your body and mind. The Spa on Rodeo was created by board certified foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Bobby Pourziaee with the intention of creating wellness from the ground up.
As the founder of Rodeo Drive Podiatry, Dr. Pourziaee is a firm believer that healthy feet are the foundation of optimal well-being. To help his patients achieve this, Dr. Pourziaee has offered his own expertise in tandem with alternative therapies and treatments provided by his staff. The addition of these treatments and the undeniable benefits they offer was the inspiration behind The Spa. With The Spa on Rodeo, Dr. Pourziaee can now offer the same foundational approach to patients as well as the public.
All pedicures include healing foot soaks infused with detoxifying chlorophyll and soothing coconut milk — in raw copper basins. Manicures include a stimulating aromatherapy hand soak and can even include a hand reflexology treatment.
Help your body heal with a massage treatment customized to fit your individual needs, whether it is through Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Stretching, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Sports or Prenatal modalities.
Allow tension to melt away with a deeply soothing and balancing hot stone massage using heated basalt stones and therapeutic essential oils to detoxify and relax. Sink deep into tranquility with specialized touch techniques with cranial sacral and sole reflexology when you get the Nir- vana. Or take advantage of Cupping, an alterna- tive medical treatment that dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures.
All this, along with skin treatments and body treatments, are also available in a variety of day spa packages.
The Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa at the Beverly Hilton embodies the essence of luxury, relaxation and transformation, stimulating all five senses through its unparalleled service and treatments. The first BABOR-branded beauty spa in the United States, the Aqua Star has seasoned specialists ready to awaken your senses, soothe skin, and beautify your body with exclusive treat- ments from BABOR.
A German beauty pioneer since 1956, BABOR is known for blending the best of nature with the most technologically advanced science. The results culminate in a world-class spa experience at The Beverly Hilton, reinforcing the Southern Califor- nia tradition of health and wellness that has long defined our hotel.
Enjoy the star treatment with services such as our signature Beverly Hilton Red Carpet Ready Facial by BABOR, traditional healing massage, swaddling body wrap, brilliant bronzing space regimens, and more. One afternoon at Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa, and you will be prepared to walk the red carpet in style.
Always looking your best is another important wellness focus in Beverly Hills.
Obagi Skin Health Institute has services that address anti-aging, natural beauty or skin health. Beverly Hills Cosmetic and Laser Center offers discreet luxury cosmetic services, including Obagi products and spa services.
The Obagi Skin Health Institute is the brain- child of acclaimed dermatologist, researcher and innovator Dr. Zein Obagi. This comprehensive, family-run business first opened its doors in 1985 as Obagi Dermatology Medical Clinic in Beverly Hills. In 2006, the new flagship, now known as the Obagi Skin Health Institute, opened in its current Beverly Hills location to rave reviews.
At the Obagi Skin Health Institute you can enjoy life-changing treatments – topical skincare, indulgent facials and medical procedures. Anti-aging treatments address your specific skin conditions and personal goals. State-of-the-art surgical procedures for the face and body are performed by experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons recognized for minimally invasive techniques. Laser procedures treat skin problems that may not respond to other approaches, including hair removal, tattoo deletion, photo light facials, vein removal and other skin rejuvenation procedures.
Dr. Kathy Gohar, founder of Beverly Hills Cosmetic and Laser Center, has a reputation as the most gifted Beverly Hills “surgeon to the stars.” And Beverly Hills Cosmetic and Laser Center is renowned for being one of the most exclusive Cosmetic facilities in Los Angeles.
Whether you want to turn back the hands of time with a surgical face lift or with cosmetic pro- cedures such as the non-surgical liquid facelift, or want to regain the figure of your youth with a breast augmentation or Brazilian butt-lift, Dr. Gohar will offer discrete service with highly competent technicians.
For decades, Beverly Hills has maintained a reputation for the finest medical care through its nationally recognized alumni of physicians, dentists, orthodontists, plastic surgeons, acupuncturists, and chiropractors.
The city is also known as home to some of the most prestigious medical centers both large and small, from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to the Beverly Hills Medical Plaza.
But sometimes, you just need some immediate care, so Sunset Walk-In Healthcare is the perfect solution. Dr. John C. Foster is a general practitioner specializing in urgent care medicine. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
To attend to your vision, try Optometrix, founded in 1987 by optometrist Dr. Myles Zakheim. Dr. Zakheim has provided the Hollywood community with special effects lenses, custom eyewear and pro- fessional eyecare services for more than two decades.
His staff includes Dr. Lindsay Harris, who special- izes in geriatric optometry, diagnosing and treating ocular disease, as well as cataract and Lasik surgery. Dr. Bita Shoku has studied ocular disease and pediatric optometry, and Dr. Ayumi Kimura has designed her own AYUMI eyewear line.
Organizations like AAA T.L.C. Health Care and Sheridan In-Home Care are helping area families who seek the best in care for their aging family members, while Angeles Vista Hospice serves as a caring resource for patients and their families as they face the end of life.
Difficulty finding the best care for her own aging and ailing parents led Jody Sherman to establish AAA T.L.C .Health Care more than 25 years ago. Already a successful businesswoman, Jody took it upon herself to find experienced in-home caregivers with heart. One by one, she built a staff of loyal long-term care employees who enabled her mother and father to live-out the rest of their years in the comfort of their own home.
Impressed with the quality of these remarkable caregivers, physicians and hospital administrators began asking Jody to find home health care aides for their other patients in need of assisted living. And so a business was born.
Jody and her husband, Earl, have staffed the AAA T.L.C. headquarters with RNs, LVNs and social work- ers to facilitate increased understanding of client needs. It’s just another reason why AAA T.L.C. has become the most respected home health care and senior care provider for assisted living in Southern California, including Beverly Hills. Family owned and operated, AAA T.L.C. has more than 5,000 qualified and experienced nurses and caregivers available 24/7 at home, hospitals or facilities.
With a motto, “Where compassion always comes first,” AAA T.L.C. has received many honors and awards. But it is the appreciation of the families they touch that is the most important honor for AAA T.L.C. Founded in 1993, Angeles Vista Hospice was born out of the vision of an exceptional group of people who realized the value of hospice care and wanted it for their families and neighbors. Whether its hospice or palliative care, the patient and family remain together in the comfort and security of their own home, or wherever they may reside, including skilled nursing and long-term care, assisted living and residential care facilities.
Hospice care can be beneficial for patients when a curative treatment is no longer an option or appropriate. Hospice exists to provide not only physical support but also emotional and spiritual assistance at such a critical time.
Like hospice, palliative care is helpful in alleviating pain and providing comfort to those suffering from life-limiting illnesses. The difference is that palliative care is less time restrictive and can last for years. With it, a patient can expect excellent symptom manage- ment, working toward improving functionality, and realistic goal setting.
If you need care after a hospitalization, After- Care Nurses Registry is committed to providing that quality in-home care. While we know that people do better when cared for in the privacy of their own home, but that is not always feasible. So After-Care Nurses Registry was opened to serve the real needs of patients looking for qualified care to help them recover at home.
Each nurse is screened as to competence, knowledge and sensitivity to medical problems in order to ensure that each patient’s personal needs are professionally addressed. Services include registered nurses to give injections, medications and required monitoring; licensed vocational nurses to provide close monitoring and specific medical procedures; certified nurse aides to provide skilled care that does not require medical procedures; attendants to help with personal care such as bathing and dressing; and homemakers who can do housework and prepare meals.
Sometimes seniors simply need some help to be able to stay home and thrive in their own environment. Sheridan In-Home Care can provide the services that can make that possible. Sheridan Care is independently owned and operated by Susan Dost, whose staff of caregivers and personal care managers can do light housekeeping and laundry as well as pro- vide many unique services specific to each family’s needs, including in-home physical therapy, podiatry services, dental care, the service of an executive chef, concierge service, and help obtaining all durable medical supplies.
If it’s not elderly care you need, Nanny Connec- tions ensures the wellness of your baby through their premier nanny services. Since 1998, Nanny Connec- tions has met the needs of the increasing demand for experienced nannies, offering full- and part-time nannies, mother’s helpers, household managers, new- born care specialists and baby nurses. Nannies On Call means families don’t need to worry about occasional or back-up childcare.
Evolve Treatment Centers provides cutting-edge treatment for adolescents struggling with addiction and mental health issues. At the residential level of care, clients live on-site in our treatment homes that look like homes and include a family dynamic, with 24-hour support and supervision. The setting provides a sense of security, while providing a nurturing envi- ronment that includes comfortable living quarters, school area, fully equipped gym, swimming pool, chef, ample grounds, basketball, tennis and/or volleyball courts, ping-pong, house mascot, and more.
At the partial level of care, clients remain in the home environment while attending our full-day treatment program. The Evolve intensive outpatient afterschool program supports clients, 13-18 years old, who live at home and attend school but need extra support for mental health, addiction and behavioral issues.
While looking and feeling good are an important part of the Beverly Hills experience, health at all levels is equally significant. As you can see, Beverly Hills takes health and wellness seriously, from reducing stress at a spa to end-of-life care, the premier services available are a valuable part of living well.
Whether starting a new business or managing an existing one, “winging-it” isn’t the smartest approach. True, miracles do happen and enterprising entrepreneurs with fantastic ideas do become millionaires overnight – but not often.
In fact, disasters happen just as often – disasters than could be avoided with the counsel of a business attorney. A commercial lawyer will offer proactive planning for the business launch and provide safeguards against the consequences of unexpected future events.
There are many legal issues that need to be addressed when running a business, from legally structuring the company and shielding intellectual property, to creating contracts and steering through employment rules. It’s critical to have a lawyer who can anticipate every possible twist or turn and who knows how to react to each development.
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,” noted Benjamin Franklin.
The shrewd first step in establishing a busi- ness is to bring an attorney on board. While it’s a financial strain to hire anyone when forming a business, much less an attorney, the investment will be invaluable. Going it alone can result in missed opportunities, business interruptions, expensive liabilities and the potential for legal action.
In fact, it doesn’t matter how great a business idea is unless it’s protected up front. Forming a company can be a very complicated legal process.
Initially, a business owner will need to determine if the company should be registered as a sole proprietorship, general partnership, LLC, LLP, or corporation.The entity that is best will depend on the company’s ownership, products and services, geographic location, and other factors.
It’s important to understand that laws governing these different business forms vary, especially in areas such as personal liability for business debts and tax obligations. Different business structures provide different protections and risk to the business owner.
When a business is at risk, the owner may be personally liable thus jeopardizing everything he owns. Not only that, if an employee or partner puts a business at risk, the business owner also may be personally liable.
Furthermore, each business form has specific parameters for raising capital and making distributions, and tax advantages and disadvantages differ with each entity.
An attorney can help a business owner decide which type of corporate structure is best for his needs and type of business. Based on the lawyer’s advice, it may be wise to consult an accountant for additional guidance.
Once a business is up and running, there are other precautions to consider. Business owners who want to protect their ownership of the ideas, images, and processes they’ve created will need the services of an attorney.
After all, a business is defined by its brand and the intellectual property that illustrates that brand. These intangible assets include a company’s name, logo, catchphrase, brand names and distinctive goods and services. All are entitled to legal protection.
Intellectual property also includes proprietary designs, discoveries, inventions, processes, symbols, music and other private, business-related information. These assets are what provide a business with its competitive or economic advantage.
Because no company wants to have its secret sauce stolen and copied, an attorney can provide legal protection for exclusive information and products.
Trademark, copyright and patent registrations help a business protect those things that differentiate it from its competition. These safeguards offer important defense against theft. When intellectual property is copied or stolen, a company’s brand is compromised. An attorney can ensure a business owner never faces that issue.
For company owners, contracts are a way of life. Owners will do business with many people: landlords, suppliers, service providers, customers, independent contractors and their own employees. Many of these transactions will require written contracts. An attorney can help with drafting and negotiating contracts that ensure a business will not be put in jeopardy.
Employment contracts can be particularly tricky. Legal protections, liabilities and relationships will vary depending on the working relationship. An employee contract details the terms of employment including pay, benefits and full or part-time status. The employee works for the business detailed in the contract. Today many businesses also hire independent contractors. Because an independent contractor is exactly that – independent and not an employee – the terms of an agreement will be quite different.
Other legal documents include an employee handbook, a confidentiality statement, and non-disclosure and non-compete agreements. A lawyer who knows small business operations will be able to review and negotiate beneficial contracts and employment materials.
When a dispute arises with an employee, former employee, independent contractor, supplier or service provider, an attorney can help with litigation or alternative resolution methods. While a jury trial might be necessary, often another option will work better. Arbitration or mediation with a neutral third party may be recommended, or negotiation between the parties with the assistance of an attorney.
An increasingly sensitive area of concern for small business owners is environmental stability. Issues can arise from manufacturing, waste disposal, emissions, and the development of raw materials. The misuse of cleaning or construction materials within an office area can lead to air quality concerns. Business owners must be aware of and address everything from indoor environmental exposure to the use of hazardous building supplies. At times, a business may not be directly involved, but could still be affected.
The consequences for individuals who violate environmental statutes can be serious. An attorney will be a company owner’s advocate in resolving claims of liability or negligence.
At some point, every business owner must sell, close or pass his business along to partners or family members. It’s best if a succession plan is created early in the life of a business to help prevent potential financial and legal issues and ensure a smooth transition.
Contingencies and plans can be put in place before a sudden issue arises. In addition, owner and business estate plans will ensure the legal distribution of a business in the event of the owner’s death or divorce.
When a business needs to be sold, a number of tax and legal obstacles will need to be addressed, not to mention a list of federal, state and local regulations to consider. Internal and external contracts may need to be negotiated. If buy-back or buy-sell agreements are in place, partners will be able to sell their interest without legal predicaments.
However, this event may come unexpectedly as a result of an accident or death. If a succession plan hasn’t been put in place, the future of the company will be in jeopardy. A business attorney can manage the succession or sale.
The best time to hire an attorney is before one is needed. A qualified business attorney can be a small business owner’s ally in navigating a maze of legal issues. True, retaining an attorney can be costly. Yet, not retaining an attorney can cost a business even more.
Take the time to protect your business from legal vulnerability. You can find the name of a qualified professional in your Chamber directory. Make that call today.
Beverly Hills is known for its incredible shopping, whether on Rodeo Drive or Neiman-Marcus along department store row in the Golden Triangle.
But Beverly Hills is also home to some of the most unique boutiques, high-end European designers and well-known brands.
One of the most recent designers to find a home here is Evelyne Chetrite, founder of Sandro. Known for its sophistication and versatility, this ready-to- wear fashion brand opened at 310 N. Beverly Drive amid fanfare that befits its fashion history.
Founded in Paris in 1984, Sandro has always been distinctly French and feminine — at least until 2008 when Evelyne’s son, Ilan, launched Sandro menswear. Now, Sandro’s more than 240 stores worldwide, offer trendy, casual lines for women and men, as well as accessories, bags and shoes to complement every collection.
Founded in London in 1994 by designers Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro, it began as a menswear line, but expanded to womenswear, footwear and accessories. Its Capital Collection handbag line is the perfect leather complement to its clothing line.
For the finest in tailor-made menswear, there is Art Lewin Bespoke on Charlesville Boulevard off Wilshire. The unique relationship between customers and the tailors at Art Lewin Bespoke is created well before the measurements are taken. Tailors and customers exchange ideas and opinions, while the tailor observes the client’s posture and personality, and learns about his lifestyle and aesthetics.
Bespoke is a full canvas grade clothing, hand-padded and never machine stitched. Each Bespoke item is worked as though it were a single unique piece, with detail that has been passed down from one generation to the next.
Isaia of Beverly Hills combines Neapolitan tailoring tradition with 21st century innovation. The Italian men’s clothing design was founded in the 1920, expanding beyond Naples to Milan, Capri, Moscow, Kiev, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Macau. And it is now in Beverly Hills at 9527 Brighton Way.
The brand’s success has been due to its ability to reinterpret its history with cutting-edge technologies. It was Isaia’s process of industrialization and internationalization that led to distribution of its products around the world.
Of course, no tailor-made suit would be complete without the perfect watch. IWC Beverly Hills, at its new location at 329 N. Rodeo Drive, is just the place to find it.
To commemorate the opening of the Beverly Hills flagship boutique, IWC created The Big Pilot’s Watch Edition, “Boutique Rodeo Drive.” The piece, limited to only 250 copies, is furnished in ceramic and titanium with stunning blue dial combing, the classic functionality of the traditional Pilot’s Watch with state-of-the-art technology, materials and design.
Looking your best is easy in Beverly HIlls. For the perfect hairstyle, visit Drybar where you can’t get a haircut or color, but you can count on a perfect blowout, served with a complimentary glass of wine! Drybar has locations around the country, including one at 452 N. Canon in Beverly Hills.
Or get a hair extension or change your hair color at Udi Salon at 255 S. Robertson Boulevard. A friendly, relaxed atmosphere, Udi will help you find the stunning new look you want.
If you need some makeup to complete your look, stop by Bobbe Joy Makeup Studio at 350 N. Bedford Drive. Believing that makeup must be truly wearable, Bobbe custom-blends orig- inal lipsticks, lip glosses, foundations, blushes and other essentials. Her contemporary line of products allows women to create a look, which is sophisticated, sensual and polished.
Then you can stop at Maud’s of Beverly Hills where “beautiful eyes create the nicest smile.” Maud’s offers faux mink lash extensions, waxing and nails, to send you out smiling. This shop, which owner Victoria Maud Anne O’Brien likens to the era of Greta Garbo and Clarke Gable, is located at 624 N. Doheny Drive
Extravagant, elegant, luxurious: Overfinch may be a new name in Beverly Hills but it’s one that feels quite at home. For more than four decades, Overfinch has been elevating the world’s premium SUV – the Range Rover – into a bespoke object of desire. Now this world-renowned brand is available for the first time in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.
It takes confidence to remove the manufacturer’s name from a vehicle and replace it with your own. But in the case of Overfinch, whose jewel-like branding adorns the hood of the world’s most sought-after Range Rovers, that confidence is fully justified.
An Overfinch Range Rover has a striking presence even from a distance. The unique, forged wheels, distinctive bodywork and assertive stance will tell you that it’s no ordinary Range Rover, long before you see the jewel-like deep enamel lettering across the bonnet. But to see what’s truly special about an Overfinch Range Rover, you need to get a little closer.
Overfinch exterior styling delivers an eye-catching appearance that remains true to the car’s original design ethos and precisely aligns original components like parking sensors and reversing cameras. It takes time, experience and an obsessive focus upon quality to create a Range Rover that delivers a factory finish with a personal signature. In that achievement, Overfinch stands alone.
The unique looks of an Overfinch is down to the in-house design team. That’s a significant investment and a sign that the company believes in setting its own style. The alloy wheels are unique to Overfinch and branded as such. Body parts are created in hand-laid carbon fibre for strength, durability and light weight. Even finishing touches like exhaust tailpipes are cast and branded with the Overfinch identity to complete the integrated appearance.
“An Overfinch Range Rover is not so much a conversion, more a complete re-imagination
of what a luxury, personalised vehicle can be”.
Overfinch can trace its origins back to 1975 and a company called Schuler. A Range Rover equipped with a Schuler/ FF transfer box and anti-lock brakes won the 1981 Paris- Dakar Rally. The company also developed automatic transmissions, luxurious interiors and even a Chevrolet V8 engine option, finding a ready market among owners looking for a Range Rover with an extra touch of individuality.
The demand for Range Rovers with a little extra power, luxury and style wasn’t lost on the Land Rover factory. Over the years the brand has moved a long way from the original ‘hose clean’ vinyl seating to a higher level of luxury, with ever-more powerful engines. But there will always be those who demand a little more individuality, craftsmanship and luxury than the factory production lines can provide. For those customers, Overfinch is the obvious choice.
“People buy an Overfinch because they want the ultimate Range Rover.”
Whichever model you choose, customers can commission individual interior conversions to suit their specific tastes. Interiors are completely reupholstered, with a range of seat designs and leather options. Choose from traditional diamond quilting or contemporary contrast stitching with micro-piping. Duo-tone colour schemes are popular, from a cool black and ivory to a more extrovert black and red. The leather Overfinch uses is from the respected Scottish tanner Bridge of Weir, and the quality of the craftsmanship is nothing short of sensational. Every surface is a tactile delight; every seam finished to perfection. Even the company’s automated sliding floor space is finished in Bridge of Weir leather and aluminum rather than carpet.
If you want a one-off veneer set with mother of pearl, metal and sand-shading to your own design, it’s yours for the asking. Or if you prefer carbon- fibre, Overfinch offers a kaleidoscope of colour options, from black to bronze, green, orange or red weave.
Special edition vehicles and unique commissions have also seen a rise in the popularity of themed veneers. Overfinch creates one-off marquetry images in veneer to a customer’s brief, reflecting the same level of decorative impact and visual luxury that they would expect at home, in their super yacht or private jet.
“Everything about an Overfinch Range Rover says bespoke British craftsmanship.”
The days when Overfinch would remove the standard Range Rover V8 and replace it with a big-block Chevy are long gone. But you can still enjoy a touch of extra performance. An Overfinch performance exhaust system, together with a remapped ECU, liberates the full power and growl of the Range Rover’s supercharged 5.0 litre V8. An innovative Bluetooth-controlled ‘track mode’ button on the Overfinch key fob opens valves within the stainless steel system to reduce the silencing effect. The result is a soul-stirring snarl that gets more exhilarating the higher the engine revs.
So, not only does an Overfinch look like no other luxury SUV, it even sounds like no other. In a city where appearances are all-important, this sets the brand apart. As a destination and as a vehicle enhancer, Beverly Hills and Overfinch are two of a kind. Both set the standard by which luxury is defined. Both share an elite sensibility and an elegance that is truly unique.
Overfinch North America works with a network of dealers across the country to supply full conversions and Overfinch parts, including body styling, wheels and custom interiors. In Beverly Hills, the Overfinch experience extends to private viewings, vehicle demonstrations and sales appointments at your home or place of work. For more details or to arrange an appointment at your convenience, please contact: inquiries@overfinch.com or call on 1-866-505-0411
K.Soho shopping mall is located in the center of the major shopping streets in Beverly Hills and it brings that sense of style to life with an exceptional selection of fashionable items for men and women. This shopping mall is influenced and inspired by unique designs and cutting edge styles and it offers a wide range of innovative products including fine leather goods, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, ready-to-wear and household goods and appliances. In addition, you can save a lot of money by going on our website to find products offered with tons of discounts so make sure to check it out!
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Evolve Treatment Centers provide cutting edge treatment for adolescents (13 to 18) struggling with addiction, mental health, and behavioral issues. With locations in Agoura Hills, Bel Air, Ojai, and Topanga, we offer several levels of comprehensive, clinically based care: Residential (RTC), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient Services (OP).
Whether you are looking for a treatment program for your teen for the first time or your family has traveled this road before, whether your teen needs 24-hour residential support and supervision, a day program, or afterschool support, Evolve Treatment Centers will help you identify the program that meets your child’s specific needs.
We will find the right location and treatment plan to give your teen the best chance to succeed during treatment. After assessing your teen’s needs, we determine the most effective level of care. We then design an individualized treatment plan with regard to your teen’s mental health, behavioral and/or addiction issues.
Because no two teens are the same, at Evolve, no two treatments plans are identical. We take a holistic approach and provide a uniquely individualized program with evidence-based, integrated treatments including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and 12-step supports, to support the needs of struggling teens.
Evolve’s multifaceted approach incorporates a mind, body, spirit program with experiential therapies like art, boxing, culinary, equine, fitness, gardening, music, surf, yoga, and more. At Evolve, we empower teens to become the engine of their recovery.
Our team of highly trained clinicians, dedicated mental health professionals, and educators understands that teens require unique care and a treatment program that addresses their particular physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual development. They help our teens work through the rigors of both mental health and addiction issues while supporting their academic and vocational aspirations.
We believe in the family dynamic, so all of our locations offer beautiful and comfortable home-like settings. Our environment is safe, supportive, and conveys a sense of warmth and security, trust and kindness. Our ambiance sets the tone for a healthy, rigorous atmosphere that encourages a path towards healing, growth, and lifelong recovery.
Ultimately, our goal is for our clients to make positive choices that will lead them to a healthy and productive life beyond Evolve.
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Sheridan in Home Health Care is proudly the choice for home care in Beverly Hills. Sheridan won the Beverly Hills Customer Service Award of Excellence in 2011 and has served the community for over 15 years.
Sheridan Care offers affordable assistance to families caring for elderly loved ones by providing compassionate, professional care-giving. Our personalized services are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, throughout the greater Los Angeles area: including Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, West L.A. /Los Angeles area, including The Valley.
Sheridan Care is a licensed Home Care Organization through the state of California department of social services. All of our Caregivers and Personal Care Managers are employees of Sheridan In-Home Care. They are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured and we perform extensive reference, criminal and DMV checks. Our caregivers have a minimum of 2 years experience, while most have been in the field of home-health their entire careers. We only employ the “A” list of caregivers. As employeess of Sheridan Care, our caregivers are totally committed, highly qualified and carefully selected individuals. Most importantly they are dependable, warm and compassionate people. We chose only the people who we would want taking care of our own loved ones.
We offer caregivers who do light housekeeping and laundry as well as provide many unique services specific to each family’s needs including: in-home Physical Therapy, in-home Podiatry Services, in-home Dental care, the service of an Executive Chef, Concierge service, and help obtaining all durable medical supplies.
Our newest addition to the Sheridan Family of care providers is Nurse at Your Door. Together we can provide companion visits and skilled RN visits in your home. You can become a part of our “Neighborhood Rounds” program and have a nurse visit you on a regular basis or simply as needed. Our remote monitoring utilizes state-of-the-art vital sign monitors (e.g., blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, weight scales) that automatically transmit your vital signs to their care center. The care center continuously monitors your readings and, if a problem is detected, will call you, your caregiver, or a family member.
We provide innovative products and solutions to help our clients stay healthy, stay safe and stay in their own homes.
Call any one of our experienced staff members at 310-204-1187 or visit www.sheridancare.com
In a destination known for discerning taste, The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, lives up to the city’s high standards with its retro-chic CIRCA 55 Restaurant. In a 1955-inspired, resort-like atmosphere, CIRCA 55 offers California favorites featuring farm to table, local ingredients.
Adjacent to CIRCA 55 is the legendary Trader Vic’s Lounge, where the “island allure” comes alive in a poolside setting with Polynesian- inspired dishes and specialty drinks.
The Beverly Hilton’s Executive Chef, Troy Thompson, oversees the menu at CIRCA 55 and Trader Vic’s Lounge. Experimenting with flavors and adding unexpected ingredients into each and every dish, Chef Troy has created his signature style of cooking, that he calls “inspirational cuisine”. He describes it as a “pure moment of cooking” where the ingredients on hand, blend in his mind to create something spectacular.
CIRCA 55 is open daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. The restaurants Sunday Champagne Brunch, a Beverly Hills tradition, is served from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Trader Vic’s is open daily from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. The Beverly Hilton also offers a full kosher kitchen for any dining event catering needs.
The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Circa 55 and Trader Vic’s
(310) 887-6055 • www.beverlyhilton.com
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Grill on the Alley is a well-renowned steakhouse near Rodeo Drive. Famous for their classic American dishes, the lunch menu features salads, seafood and specialty dishes while dinner offers a wide selection of steaks and chops, prepared in 8 different styles. Classic favorites that have been the same for the past 30 years include Prime New York Pepper Steak, Pan Fried John Dory, Chicken Pot Pie, and a signature Cobb Salad. Reminiscent of the grills of the 1930s and 40s, the inviting ambience and professional staff make every guest feel like an A-lister. Known as the power lunch spot for the Hollywood elite, The Grill has solidified itself as the place where deals are made. The Grill on the Alley has always sought to maintain the tradition of genuine timeless cuisine and attentive service in an atmosphere that is both familiar and dignified. With its hardwood floors, leather booths, white-jacketed servers, and timeless dishes, The Grill on the Alley exudes a sense of nostalgia that is always in style.
Located at 9560 Dayton Way, in Beverly Hills.
For reservations or information, please call
(310) 276-0615 or visit TheGrill.com.
The only remaining eatery from the original Restaurant Row, Lawry’s The Prime Rib has proven that it is an L.A. institution here to stay. Though they’ve been around for a remarkable 77 years, the same menu that made them a dining legend has remained largely unchanged. Yorkshire pudding, Idaho Baked Potatoes, Creamed Corn and Spinach surround and complement the restaurant’s centerpiece: Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef. The mouth-watering cuts are served tableside directly from a custom silver
cart, with a flair for dramatics that makes Lawry’s both a dinner and a show. The restaurant is also home to other originals like the world-famous Seasoned Salt, The Lawry’s Ribeye, and the Spinning Bowl Salad. At the 75th Anniversary celebration, Lawry’s entered Los Angeles history when the City of Beverly Hills officially proclaimed June 11th “Lawry’s Day.” Diners come knowing they will enjoy the warm hospitality, exceptional service
and award-winning food that have made Lawry’s a dining legend for 77 years.
100 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 652-2827
lawrysonline.com
“You will find more tourists on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard in the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills, but South Beverly Drive is for the locals. The whole street is teeming with mostly casual restaurants, but one of our favorites is Momed, which is so consistently good, we’ll even drive across town for it. The duck Shawarma, baleela, avocado hummus, lamb burger, pide flatbreads, Turkish latte, pastries – it’s all fantastic. Great spot for picnic provisions, too!” Zagat: 15 Neighborhood Gems in Los Angeles.
“The very best healthy Mediterranean menu anywhere! Never had a bad meal there and everyone we’ve taken has become a regular. The mushroom pide, chicken skewer and shrimp skewer are favorites and the sides are wonderful – especially the muhamarra. Also interesting wines. Truly love Momed!” Open table client review. Open table 4+ stars – Yelp 4+ stars – Google 4+ stars – Trip Advisor 4.5 stars – Four square 4 stars – Grubhub 5 stars – Seemless 5 stars – Eat24 5 stars
233 S. Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-270-4444
atmomed.com
Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket and the first nationally certified organic retailer.
We have full-service meat, seafood and deli departments, a custom sandwich bar, gourmet cheeses from around the world, craft beers, wine, a fresh juice and smoothie bar, fresh pastries, cakes, tarts and many ready-to-go foods.
We carefully evaluate each and every product we sell and each must meet our rigorous standards: Free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats. We are passionate about great- tasting food and the pleasure of sharing it with others. We are committed to foods that are fresh, wholesome and safe to eat. We seek out and promote organically grown foods and seek to source products locally whenever possible.
We provide food and nutritional products that support health and wellbeing. You can trust us to do the research so you can shop with peace of mind.
Open daily 7am – 10pm
239 North Crescent Drive • Beverly Hills, 90210 310.274.3360 • wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/beverlyhills
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There is much more than steak on the menu but if you want to try the very best steak west of Transylvania, stop by for one of six premium offerings from a Little Devil Petite Filet Mignon to Dracula’s Porterhouse (shown above), as well as Macho and Metrosexual Cuts (16 ounces and 8 ounces, respectively).
Live music played by Gary Sherer Thursday through Saturday. Open daily 11:30 am – 10:00 pm.
“The Best Steak I Ever Tasted was in a Garlic Restaurant—The Stinking Rose in Beverly Hills”— Vladimir.
55 N. La Cienega Blvd. • Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 652-7673 • www.thestinkingrose.com
A car buying experience can be time-consuming and a bit of a hassle. The haggling and the back and forth price negotiations often make buyers feel powerless and not fully confident they’ve been treated fairly.
At Beverly Hills BMW, it’s different. They understand that their customers simply want a quality vehicle at a fair price and they work hard to ensure customers have a great experience when buying a car from their dealership.
Beverly Hills BMW has been part of the community for decades. Its convenient central location is right on Wilshire Boulevard. They boast an inventory of nearly 1,000 new and used vehicles and have one of the largest inventories of BMW’s in the county.
With almost 250 employees, their operation is expansive, but their commitment to customer service is personalized.
“Our customers have high standards,” says Tasos Theodorou, General Manager. “We enjoy the challenge of exceeding their expectations each and every time.”
Beverly Hills BMW’s commitment to excellence begins the moment a customer enters the dealership. Their philosophy is to provide a straightforward buying experience that eliminates the time-consuming negotiation process that has become synonymous with cary buying and that so many consumers find unpleasant.
Each of Beverly Hills BMW’s vehicles, new and used, features a “True Price.” The prices are based on the selling prices of similar vehicles in the community and customers should find them accurate and inline with the research they have done on their own. Fair pricing and extensive inventory are two reasons people who busy cars from Beverly Hills BMW become long-term customers.
But Beverly Hills BMW services extend far beyond new and used vehicle sales. The dealership offers financing and insurance products and on the service side, customers can count on exceptional work when their cars are in need of maintenance or repairs from BMW Certified Technicians.
The dealership offers the comprehensive BMW Maintenance Program with every new vehicle purchase. As an Authorized BMW Center with experienced Certified BMW Technicians on staff, BMW owners can be assure that their vehicles are being repaired and maintained to the highest standards.
To help expedite repairs and service, Beverly Hills BMW’s parts department maintains a fully stocked inventory of BMW parts, and for customer convenience, the service department also provides a shuttle service and BMW service loaner cars with an appointment.
An extensive inventory, a no-hassle sales process and quality, personalized customer service are what customers can expect when they visit Beverly Hills BMW.
Beverly Hills BMW
5070 Wilshire Boulevard
www.bmwofbeverlyhills.com
Audi Beverly Hills has become the largest Audi dealership in the country in just four years since their Grand Opening in early 2012, by consistently delivering the Fletcher Jones Experience to an entirely new clientele in Beverly Hills and the surrounding Westside communities. This growth has seen Audi Beverly Hills develop from a small boutique automotive retailer, into a bustling and vibrant employer of over 100 team members in 2016. These associates take pride in providing exceptional care and attention to the over 9,000 buyers who have selected Audi Beverly Hills as the home for their new, used, or Certified Pre-Owned Audi purchase, and the thousands more who have chosen to have their service needs met right here at their convenient Wilshire Boulevard service and parts center.
As the pride of the Fletcher Jones Family of Fine Dealerships – which spans from Honolulu to Chicago, with flagship stores for Mercedes Benz and Audi right here in Southern California – Audi Beverly Hills has also taken great care to integrate themselves into the fabric of their neighborhood.
Audi Beverly Hills stands out as the initial Business Sponsor of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation, contributing over $100,000 to our public education students and their families. These efforts have continued through a partnership with the Beverly Hills Unified School District, with Audi Beverly Hills providing summer work internships for interested high school students, as well as additional support for school and district activities. Through an ongoing dialogue with teachers and administrators, Audi Beverly Hills works to support the vision of educators and businesses working together toward common goals in student development opportunities into the future.
In typical Fletcher Jones fashion, Audi Beverly Hills offers their clients complimentary amenities that rival a 5 Star Hotel. These include a gourmet coffee bar with fresh pastries, new model Audi loaner cars, a shopping shuttle to your favorite Beverly Hills shopping boutique, and unlimited free car washes even when your Audi is not being serviced.
Audi Beverly Hills can be found at 8850 Wilshire Boulevard for sales, at 8833 Wilshire Boulevard for service and parts, via phone at (888) 732-6155, or at www.audibeverlyhills.com to browse their entire inventory online.
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
The “Golden Triangle” is known as the mecca of Beverly Hills with its borders — Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and North Crescent Drive. It is here that you will find the luxurious shops and restaurants known around the world. Most famously, at the heart of the Golden Triangle, is Rodeo Drive. The most exclusive products and services in the world can be found at businesses along this world famous street.
With its sophisticated and exclusive atmosphere, the Golden Triangle draws many visitors each year from around the globe.
So it is no surprise that AllSaints — the premium London fashion house best known for its iconic leather jacket — chose an address on North Beverly Drive to locate its flagship store. Or that IWC added its second U.S. flagship store on Rodeo Drive. A flag- ship boutique on Rodeo Drive has been a longtime goal for IWC Schaffhausen since opening the first U.S. boutique in Beverly Hills in 2008.
SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE
Just south of the Golden Triangle is the neighborhood of South Beverly Drive. Because of the relaxed environment of the neighborhood, visitors, locals and employees often flock here to enjoy a casual meal at one of the several eateries in between shopping at a few of the many boutiques.
One special place is Roque Gallery, at 189 S. Beverly Drive. Tour the gallery to see museum quality antiquities, antique and fine jewelry, rare coins, bank notes and ephemera. Whether you are a collector, a scholar, a designer, or just an investor, Roque Gallery has something for you.
South Beverly Drive offers an array of shopping, dining and pampering experiences to satisfy most any craving. This neighborhood is your one-stop- shop for a unique day on the town in the middle of a bustling city.
SOUTH ROBERTSON BLVD
For the residents who live in “The Flats” of Beverly Hills, South Robertson Boulevard means something entirely different than to those who relate Beverly Hills to the high-end name brands of Rodeo Drive or even the commercial flow of South Beverly Drive.
South Robertson is not only home to many residents, but also to many small, independently owned businesses. UDI Salon specializes in hair extensions, cuts and coloring. Dicker and Dicker of Beverly Hills features the highest quality fur fashions. The state of the art office of Dr. Silani of Beverly Hills Optometry, offers the community comprehensive eye care for the entire family.
With the largely residential area and slower paced environment, “The Flats” are the perfect place for businesses serving repeat customers.
LA CIENEGA’S RESTAURANT ROW
La Cienega Blvd. is on the edge of Beverly Hills and is the roadway between Wilshire Blvd. and Burton Way known as “Restaurant Row.” It is home to some of the most chic restaurants in all of Southern California.
The eclectic selection of restaurants that line Restaurant Row will leave you full and satisfied no matter what you’re craving. Whether you are in the mood for juicy prime rib from Lawry’s or
you want the exotic tastes of India at Spice Affair, look no further than Restaurant Row.
From afar, Beverly Hills might seem to be one large neighborhood. If you were to hover high above the city, you probably would not notice the diversity that makes it so unique. The intricate mosaic that includes villas on the hills, apartments in the flats, exquisite shops, and small personally operated businesses make this the world- renowned city it is. Put all of our neighborhoods together and you discover the real Beverly Hills.
Optometrix has graced the corner of Beverly Drive and Brighton Way for the past 25 years.
Dr. Zakheim, Dr. Lindsay Harris and associates, provide professional eyecare ranging from comprehensive eye examinations, the treatment of eye disease and the co-management of lasik and cataract surgeries.
Serving the Beverly Hills community, a high profile clientele and an international patient base, Optometrix offers an extensive collection of exclusive eyewear and contact lens services.
Brands such as Chanel, Tom Ford, Chrome Hearts, Oliver Peoples, Barton Perreira, Maybach and the newly released Shamballa EyeWear are among the collections presented.
Dr. Zakheim prides himself on successfully managing difficult to fit contact lens patients and he provides the Hollywood community with SPECIAL EFFECTS LENSES and custom made contact lenses for film, television and music videos.
Many insurance plans are accepted and same day service is often available.
BEVERLY HILLS: 375 N. Beverly Drive • 310.273.8290
BRENTWOOD • 11701 Wilshire Blvd. at Barrington • 310-820-7866
HOLLYWOOD • 6288 Hollywood Blvd. at Vine • 323-957-2020
www.optometrix.com
With an exuberance and compassion that radiates from Dr. Foster, the owner of Sunset Walk-In Healthcare, he sets the standard of excellence in patient care. This has earned him a coveted Patient Choice Award, 2015 ranking in the top five medical offices in the area.
Dr. Foster’s compassion combined with his expertise gleaned from over 30 years of treating patients in the LA area makes him the provider of choice for patient and companies alike in Beverly Hills and surrounding area. He treats patients effectively, returning them to health efficiently and reducing time in treatment. This helps the patient and the company as well. One large hotel reported recently that since moving the medical care of employees to Dr. Foster, their lost time and days away from work was reduced from 900 days to 100 days respectively. This is a testament to the level of care and expertise clients and private patients alike can rely on with Dr. Foster.
After completing his residency and two-years of surgery training, Dr. Foster discovered while moon-lighting in an Urgent Care /Occupational Medicine setting that he had found his true medical calling. He has devoted his entire career to the Occupational Medicine/ Urgent Care combination, earning him a reputation as one of the best in Los Angeles.
Sunset Walk-In Healthcare total service lines include urgent care, injury treatment, travel medicine, fit testing, vaccines, physical examination and alcohol and drug testing. Dr. Foster is accepting new patients.
Sunset Walk-In Healthcare and Occupational Medicine Clinic, PC
9201 Sunset Blvd., M-155 • West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-273-1155 • www.sunsetwalk-inhealthcare.com
The Obagi Skin Health Institute on Canon Drive seems like the epicenter of cosmetic dermatology. For people in Beverly Hills and for physicians around the world, it’s the go-to place for the newest products and treatments for skin restoration
and rejuvenation.
Even in the 1980s, Dr. Zein Obagi was a stand-out in dermatology. His mission: enable everyone to enjoy healthy, younger-looking skin. Just one man—changing the way that dermatologists and plastic surgeons understand and treat aging skin? That’s one very lofty goal. It’sthe kind of challenge that Dr. Zein Obagi likes. He’s well-known and respected for standing apart and ahead in the world of anti-aging skincare.
First Dr. Obagi defined the concept of Skin Health, and in so doing redefined the way that dermatolo- gists and plastic surgeons thought about treating skin. Using five basic principles—healthy skin should be smooth, firm, tight, even-toned, and free of disease, he began developing products and treatments that rejuvenate skin at the cellular level. Most doctors were recommending products that worked on the surface of the skin, so treating skin at a deeper level was a game-changer in skincare.
Instead of recommending moisturizers that just feel and smell good, he developed products that worked harder and deeper to strengthen the skin, accelerate cellular turnover and regenerate baby-like skin.
His products and methodologies established a new gold standard in skincare.
Physicians and patients alike saw the results. The line of products that he helped to develop became the #1 brand dispensed by physicians, worldwide. He traveled the world over lecturing to physicians, conducting seminars and training medical professionals, preaching the doctrine of skin health.
Instead of being satisfied with his original line of Obagi products, in 2007 he one-upped his own game and developed a new, second generation of anti-aging skincare. ZO Skin Health is now the fastest growing brand of professional skincare for the treatment and maintenance of healthy skin. Becoming the world’s best-known dermatologist could have been his legacy. But for Dr. Obagi, the story is not over yet. It’s just the beginning. Today he and his team of dermatologists and plastic surgeons work at the Obagi Skin Health Institute practicing what Dr. Obagi has always preached. Everyone, everywhere can enjoy healthy skin.
The real estate market in Beverly Hills fluctuates month to month. Given this spectacular change in the marketplace, it’s critical to work with the most up-to-the-minute information when buying or pricing any real estate. Numbers more than a week or two old can mean setting unrealistic goals or, worse yet, leaving money on the table. That’s why all my clients receive my Premiere Market Service; a weekly report that captures all the relevant housing statistics in an easy-to-read format. But I don’t stop there. I help my clients interpret the data to find the best opportunities in their target area, at the best price. Working as an informed team, we can pull off miracles!
Real estate is one of our most valuable assets, making buying and selling it a potentially stressful experience. I’ve built my reputation for the past decade on honesty, integrity and, most importantly, a genuine care for my clients. My goal is to make every transaction a stress-free win-win. In fact, nothing satisfies me more than seeing the smile on your face after a successful deal is done!
Whether you’re a homeowner, an investor, a business manager, an attorney or a trustee, if you want to work with a real estate professional that will make your life easier, please give me a call. Or visit www.HerbertMcGurk.com.
Megan Zucaro is much more than just an entrepreneur. She is a published author, former ABC news anchor, wife of an army officer and winner of Mrs. Texas in 2007—an ambassador for Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, volunteer for Beverly Hills PTA, all on top of being the founder of her own real estate service company, Real Estate Concierge.
The term “real estate” does not capture the range of services offered by her company—they act as a fully functional concierge for normal wonderful Los Angelions to high profile celebrities, millionaires and billionaires from all
over the world. In partnership with Global Mobility Solutions, individuals from all over flock to California with the help of this Beverly Hills-based company. Megan Zucaro is the Suze Orman of Real Estate.
The business was born out of Megan’s experience as an army wife, having to move eight times in five years. That whirlwind period led Megan to become an expert in managing the logistics of relocating a family. Over time, Megan was able to get the moving process down to a science, and can now lend her knowledge and reliability to others in need.
A one stop shop for everything needed during relocation, Real Estate Concierge is the go-to agency for local LA people to celebrities who need a trustworthy and experienced ally who can take care of all the necessary details of moving.
These details include chefs, nannies, house sitters, security, packing, private transportation and financial services, to name only a few. Any request or need, no matter how large, can be tackled by Megan and her team.
Together, they form a unit built specifically to handle the issues that their unique clientele might face, with 50 years of combined experience in real estate, finance and investment between them.
Recently, Megan and her associates have been offering simple step-by-step guides to financial management and home buying on their website, and most importantly they have begun an educational program to help veterans transition into homes after their service.
Real Estate Concierge is a vibrant force in the Beverly Hills community, ensuring that those who relocate to the area can do so with as little disruption to their normal lifestyles as possible. Megan and her team take care of every step of the process no matter the size so that their clients can focus on the important things in life.
Real Estate Concierge will continue to act as Beverly Hills’ best all-service relocation managers for many years to come.
REAL ESTATE CONCIERGE
9409 Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(424) 332-2003
www.realestateconcierge.tv
Cheryl Saban Designs – a quintes- sential gift shop especially perfect for those who appreciate handcrafted art in a thoroughly modern world.
Nestled in the middle of the ever so charming and trendy tree-lined Nemo Street of West Hollywood, Chery Saban’s Atelier is a popular destination in Los Angeles for contemporary gift shoppers and celebrity clientele.
You’ll find unusual, hand-beaded gemstone jewelry, one-of-a-kind hand- blown glass home décor designs, sooth- ing organic skincare, and deliciously fragranced hand poured candles.
Customers are greeted with a warm welcome, and treated to complimentary
gift-wrapping with every purchase. Weddings, birthdays, holidays, hostess gifts, and those ‘just because’ gifts have never been more enjoyable and easy to shop for until now.
Cheryl’s passion for DIY and making beautiful, unique objects by hand extends through every aspect of her life. She designs each item with flair, preci- sion, and care at the shop on Nemo and at the hot shop where her striking glass designs come to life.
“We live in a hi-tech, instant-gratifica- tion world where our lives are driven by technology. I enjoy the unique qualities of hand-crafted items, and my customers are drawn to this idea as well. There is beauty and fulfillment in the creation of art, and in the appreciation of it. It is organic and represents a moment in time. It’s so meaningful to me knowing someone made something with their own bare hands, you can’t replace that.” – Cheryl Saban, Ph.D.
Talented craftswoman aside, Cheryl is first and foremost a mother, wife, and grandmother. She is also an accomplished author, psychologist, philanthropist and founder of The Cheryl Saban Self-Worth Foundation for Women and Girls.
Cheryl Saban Designs proudly sup- ports worthwhile organizations dedicated to supporting women and girls in need.
Shop online at www.CherylSabanDesigns.com
Visit the shop on Nemo at 9065 Nemo Street, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Visit The Cheryl Saban Self-Worth Foundation for Women and Girls: www.SelfWorthFoundation.org
To arrange for delivery to your hotel within the Beverly Hills region please call the shop (424)284-3219
Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts transformed a Beverly Hills city block into a vibrant new cultural destination with two distinct, elegant buildings: the historic Beverly Hills Post Office and the new, contemporary 500-seat, state-of-the-art Bram Goldsmith Theater.
The entertainment destination that you had been waiting for is here. With convenient parking, some of the best restaurants and hotels in Los Angeles and luxury shopping all within walking distance, The Wallis is an arts lover’s dream come true – presenting the best in theater, music, dance and family programming.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.746.4000 | TheWallis.org
AVEC NOUS is a contemporary take on the classic French bistro; a hip St. Tropez vibe that delivers a fresh culinary experience to Beverly Hills. With inspiration emanating from the Mediterranean coast, Spanish and Italian touches compliment this Riviera feel. European spices accompany locally sourced seasonal ingredients to offer a refined yet inviting dining experience.
Our passion is defined by our name: AVEC NOUS – dine with us, drink with us, celebrate with us.
No junk, all food. A burger craving is serious business and we know it must be curbed immediately. Waiting can cause severe moodiness and bad decision-making. Don’t settle for just any burger. The Lounge Burger is carefully and ingeniously crafted with real food ingredients that together produce the best possible tasting burger. 100% fresh American grass-fed beef dripping with organic cheese, served with fresh or grilled onions, crisp lettuce, fresh ripe tomato, house-made 1000 island on a soft Lounge Bun will do the trick. Warning: may cause severe future cravings.
Fries, check, onion rings, done. Thick shakes, malts and floats, yep, even more cravings.
Non-beefatarians also get major love. The fine dining quality salads, quinoa veggie burgers, free-range turkey burgers and seared albacore sandwiches are healthy, delicious and memorable. Dine in modern comfort at 5 Los Angeles premium locations. Come hungry, leave happy.
281 South Beverly Drive
(310) 385.0898 • www.burgerlounge.com
The Drago family name has been a staple on the Los Angeles restaurant scene for more than 20 years. Renowned Chef Giacomino Drago owns eight restaurants, including Il Pastaio, Piccolo Paradiso, Il Buco, and Via Alloro, named after the street they grew up in Messina, Sicily. The newest addition to the group is Yojisan Sushi. Named afterthe executive Chef & Partner Chef Yoji Tajima, Yojisan deftly encompasses both the modern and the traditional with the contemporary Japanese cuisine, situated behind a sleek façade on Beverly Drive.
The newly renovated Il Buco has been described as a local charmer that happily obliges with a warm atmosphere and staff that takes care of you like family, while Piccolo Paradiso serves Italian dishes such as a signature risotto with wild mushrooms.
260 N Beverly Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
424-245-3799
www.giacominodrago.com
VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS, the first estate built in Beverly Hills, and now a National, California, and Beverly Hills Landmark, was built for Harry and Virginia Robinson, owners of Robinson’s Department Stores. The site includes Italianate buildings and a variety of beautiful gardens and was originally chosen for its views of the sea and mountains. The property was gifted to the County of Los Angeles by Virginia Robinson in 1977 and is open to the public for scheduled tours. The Main Residence–a graceful Beaux Arts style design–was completed in 1911. The gardens include The Great Lawn with its perennial flower borders, The Italian Terrace Garden, The Kitchen Garden and Orchid Greenhouse, The King Palm Forest and Display Rose Gardens. The extensive variety of plants assures that something is always in bloom.
(310) 558-2068 • www.robinsongardens.org – for our Annual Garden Tour on May 14, 2016 and other events
Virginia Robinson Gardens is located at:
1008 Elden Way in Beverly Hills
(310) 550-2087 • visit@robinsongardens.org – for daily tours
Body, mind & soul healing
• Osteopathy
• Vitamin Injections
• Integrative Medicine
• Anti-Aging Medicine
• Clinical Homeopathy
• Intra-Venous (IV) Nutrition Therapy
• Cranial Osteopathy & Cranio-Sacral Therapy
• Physiologic & Neuro-Endocrine Hormone Balancing
Dr. Hakimi is one of the few physicians who practice Osteopathic Manual Therapy and Cranial Therapy for the treatment of structural abnormalities. Headaches & migraines, recurrent sinus & ear infections, thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, sciatica, and joint pains are part of the ailments treated by manual therapy.
Payam Hakimi, D.O.
American Board of Family Physicians Integrative Medicine, Osteopathy, Homeopathy
T: 310-285-9914 F: 310-285-9928
420 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 201
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Oil Production has been part of Beverly Hills’ heritage since 1900. Venoco has been safely operating during the modern era of that history for the past 20 years, and looks forward to continuing its operations for some time. We are proud of our reputation as a safe and reliable operator, community partner, and significant economic contributor to the City of Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills Unified School District and hundreds of residents who own mineral rights. In fact, our operations in Beverly Hills have been recognized by the State regulatory agency overseeing oil and gas operations (Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resource) as the recipient of one of only six coveted safety awards distributed throughout the State! We take our unique location within the city seriously.
Venoco’s oil production from the Beverly Hills lease has resulted in over $32 million of royalty payments in the past 10 years. Royalties are used by the City of Beverly Hills for many things including public safety equipment and parks and recreation improvements while the royalties for the Beverly Hills School District are used for teacher salaries, learning resources, and school site maintenance. Additionally, royalties are also paid to hundreds of Beverly Hills residents who own mineral rights.
Venoco is eager to partner with Beverly Hills in supporting youth, education and this beautiful community while we strive to continue to safely and responsibly produce domestic oil and natural gas for
California’s expanding energy needs, helping to keep
imported crude away from California shores. As you begin to hear conversations about Venoco’s lease extension efforts, show your support by speaking up in favor. We need your help, too. Let’s work together to strengthen the community!
For inquiries or comments,
please contact Pat Moran at (805) 745-2100,
or email pmoran@venocoinc.com
Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa at The Beverly Hilton, a Forbes Four Star hotel, is the first BABOR Beauty-branded spa in the United States where experienced specialists await to awaken the senses, soothe the skin, and beautify the body with exclusive treatments from the German beauty pioneer known for blending the best of nature with the most technologically advanced science.
Among the exclusive treatments offered at Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa is the Red Carpet Ready Facial. This 80-minute revolutionary treatment delivers 8 instant contouring and lifting results for a red-carpet ready appearance. The service begins with a heated stone aromatherapy oil introduction on the back followed by a luxurious lifting experience for the face where BABOR Beauty Fluids are penetrated into the skin with the use of micro current technology.
With the backdrop of warm weather and the allure of Beverly Hills, clients of the Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa can enjoy other star treatments such as traditional healing massages, swadding body wraps, brilliant bronzing regimens and more. One afternoon at Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa, and you will be prepared to walk the red carpet in style.
Clients of the spa are also invited to use the hotel’s famed Aqua Star Pool* – the largest heated pool in Beverly Hills and a place to see-and-be-seen.
*Clients of the spa may use the pool during the months of September until May; summer is excluded.
Aqua Star Spa
9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 887-6048 • www.beverlyhilton.com
3 Angels Health Center’s practitioners are specialized in Nutrition Response Testing, Acupuncture and Neuro Cranial Integration. If you are like many people that come to us for help:
Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive method of determining the underlying cause of your condition. 3 Angels Health Center’s practitioners are certified advanced clinicians in Nutrition Response Testing, the only Practitioners in Beverly Hills with this distinction.
Are you ready for health on a whole new level? Whatever your health challenges, we’ll help you get your whole family back on track.
3 Angels Health Center
250 N Robertson Blvd #516
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 859-7696 Ext 1# or 3#
www.3AngelsHealthCenter.com
Please visit Dr. Gohar’s beautiful Medical & Surgical Center at 435 N. Roxbury Dr Suite 405 Beverly Hills, CA 90210. To arrange your consultation please call us at: 310-275-4155 or 310-275-4177. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 10am -6pm. Saturday 10am to 5pm. Like us on face book: www. facebook.com/Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Laser Center – Kathy Gohar, M.D.
One after another patients praise
Dr. Gohar saying, “She knows how to turn back the hands of time!”
Non-Surgical procedures:
• Botox
• Dysport
• Fillers (Voluma, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Belotero, Sculptra)
• Coolsculpt (Fat Freezing)
• Liposonix (Fat Melting)
• Velashape (treatment of Cellulite)
• Treatment for Alopecia (Hair Loss)
• Spider Vein Treatment (Sclerotherapy)
• Laser Vein Therapy
• Fraxel Laser for Treatment of Acne, Wrinkles, Scars, Chemical Peels (Glycolic, Salicylic, Lactic Acid, TCA, Jessner)
• PRP Stem-cell Facelift
• Liquid Facelift
• Silk Peel
• Environ 14 Layer Facial & Peel
• Stem Cell Transfer
• Microdermabrasion
• IPL Photo Facial
• Laser Hair Removal
• Treatment of Toe Nail Fungus
Surgical Procedures:
• Liposuction
• Lipo-correction
• Mommy Make Over
• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
• Blephroplasty
• Breast Augmentation
• Buttock Augmentation
• Fat Transfer
• Ear Lobe Surgery Repair (Otoplasty)
• Labioplasty
• Lipoma Excision
• Scar Revision
• Brazilian Buttock Lift
• Thighplasty
• Stem Cell Lift
435 N. Roxbury Dr., Ste. 405 • Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 275-4155 • www.bevhillscosmeticsurgery.com
After-Care was opened to serve the real needs of patients looking for qualified care to help recover at home. You want an agency you can trust, responds quickly and is professional & caring.
People care for people
After-Care has been in business 27 years and we are still here providing quality care. Our professional nursing team treats each patient and family member with respect and dignity.
280 South Beverly Dr., Suite 410
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 271-5073
www.after-carenurses.com
Fluent in English, Mandarin & Cantonese, Josie Tong is a realtor® at Sotheby’s International Realty—Beverly Hills, representing local and international buyers and sellers of luxury properties. Before real estate, Josie enjoyed a successful corporate career in consulting and the technology industry. Josie loves travel, foreign affairs, arts and architecture. She is actively involved with the community, including the American Red Cross, Pacific Council on International Policy, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, RAND Corp. Policy Circle, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce.
Josie Tong, CIPS
Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage
9665 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400 • Beverly Hills, CA 90212
+1-310-779-8776 • josie.tong@sothebyshomes.com • www.relocateLA.com ®
Cal BRE#01440310
Wally’s Beverly Hills has quickly become a centerpiece of good taste in one of the world’s most acclaimed shopping and dining cities. A perfect example is Wally’s extensive collection of truffle products – you’ll find over 100! – and, when in season, the biggest and best selection of fresh truffles in the country. The year-round fresh caviar lineup is astounding, and the seemingly limitless cheese department is always fully-staffed with knowledgeable cheesemongers who are happy to slice you samples. Specialty meats, olive oils, chocolates, breads, crackers and an intriguing array of gourmet treats will also vie for your attention and challenge your willpower!
In addition to its fine selection of displays, feel free to select the perfect gift for that special someone-with themed gift baskets available for every taste-be it beer, wine, gourmet food, champagne, or your own custom concoction. Gifts are available for both him and her, including Wally’s gift cards! Whether it’s luxury, last-minute, or corporate gifts for the entire office, Wally’s Beverly Hills has got you covered.
Having built its reputation by introducing the finest wine and spirits to Los Angeles in the 1960s, Wally’s new Beverly Hills location provides an important stage to showcase the rarities it obtains as never before. Wall-to-wall wine displays and a marble-floored spirits room, adjacent to a special temperature- controlled wine vault loaded with ‘trophy’ wines from around the globe make visiting Wally’s Beverly Hills an exciting adventure for œnophiles and everyday wine drinkers alike.
The restaurant scene at Wally’s Beverly Hills is unique, anchored by a full bar that serves over 100 wines by the glass and communal seating that sparks impromptu conversations, fun encounters and, in many cases, the establishment of new friendships. The menu changes as the day progresses, ranging from lunch, to dinner, to late night choices. Executive Chef David Féau has received critical acclaim for several of his specialty dishes, all pairing well with our sumptuous wines. Wally’s Beverly Hills is open until 2am, making it just about the only late- night spot in Beverly Hills.
Weekends are a fine time to take advantage of the Wally’s experience: Sunday Brunch has quickly become a key gathering place, while Saturdays are often highlighted with regular tasting events, be they wine, liquor or specialty foods – or a combination thereof. An intimate private dining room in the back of the store is often the venue of unique winemaker dinners and is also available for private events.
Another plus: two hours free public parking right next door. See you soon!
Wally’s Wine & Spirits
2107 Westwood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 475-0606 ext. 122
Imagine making your house not only a home but a chic modern getaway with the spirit of a vacation year round.
With more than 25 years of experience and over 30 retail locations nationwide and internationally, renowned home furnishings brand Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has everything you need to make it happen.
The company offers a highly livable combination of comfort and style to sophisticated design-savvy consumers at its beautiful, expansive and light-filled Signature Store at 242 North Beverly Dr. in the prestigious Beverly Hills shopping district.
The store features the company’s award-winning collection of eco-friendly US-made upholstery, as well as tables, storage, lighting, rugs, accessories, art, and bed linens. It highlights furniture settings for living, dining, bedrooms, and entryways personally created by co-founders Bob and Mitchell.
Their design philosophy makes comfort a priority in look and feel without sacrificing style and mixes in unexpected pieces to give each setting a unique modern twist. They love to keep things serene and simple, layering on rich materials and natural elements, and adding a touch of shimmer with accents, lighting and artwork in a mix of metals.
The company has always championed “immediate gratification”; so the store is in stock on most merchandise shown. It also offers customers and interior designers the ability to custom-order pieces. And in-home design consultations are available with the store’s talented Designers, as skilled at furnishing a whole home as finding the perfect piece to finish a room.
The company’s style puts special emphasis on creating a home that’s always ready for entertaining of all types, from intimate evenings at home to large-scale affairs. The focus is on outfitting each room with flexible seating arrangements including pull-up seating that can be added to a conversation area when company comes.
Another key focus is determining the proper storage pieces needed to prevent clutter and keep tabletops clear for serving. A curated collection of bar cabinets and carts, plus trays, bowls, glassware, and more, ensure easy elegance and an easier time of hosting by keeping everything needed for happy hour in one place.
The company’s furnishings have been featured on the sets of movies and TV shows, including The Mindy Project, Scream Queens, Fashion Police, The Steve Harvey Show, Celebrity Apprentice, and Two and a Half Men.
The company also has a licensed collection for CBS hit legal drama The Good Wife. The first furniture license in television history, it was developed in collaboration with set decorator Beth Kushnick and inspired by the actual set decoration ideas and iconic pieces seen in the law offices and homes on the show.
The store is also dog-friendly, with treats readily available for four-legged friends. And the company even sells dog beds in fabrics to coordinate with your sofa!
You can learn more about the company’s design philosophy, which includes a commitment to making the world a more comfortable place for everyone, and read their “Who We Are” statement of 25 mantras they live by at www.mgbwhome.com.
242 N. Beverly Dr. • Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 691-7910 • www.mgbwhome.com
Your eyes are the windows to your soul. At Maud’s of Beverly Hills we specialize in enhancing your beauty with the finest most natural looking eyelash extensions available: Xtreme Lashes.
In addition to fabulous lashes we offer hair removal, exclusively using Lycon Precision Waxing, with a selection of wax suitable for each skin type. We will also take care of your nails with a fabulous Essie or OPI manicure & pedicure.
Escape to experience a level of pampering that will make you feel glamorous and special… just as you should.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Opening Hours
Monday – closed
Tuesday – 9am to 5pm
Wednesday – 9am to 5pm
Thursday – 9am to 6pm
Friday – 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday – closed
Call us on 1-310-777-8813 and have your credit card handy.
Telephone – 1-310-777-8813
Email – victoria@maudsofbeverlyhills.com
624 North Doheny Drive
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Whether visiting southern California or touring the world, we can help make your experience more memorable.
With more than 40 years of experience renting to discerning global travelers and nearly a decade of proven success providing chauffeured services to elite clientele, we are proud to be a member of the Beverly Hills community.
Here are some reasons to believe:
Try us, and see why we are the premier provider to the entertainment industry and other discerning individuals from around the world.
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Using only the freshest local ingredients available, Boston’s legendary Upper Crust Pizzeria now serves award-winning pizza to Californians who crave something unique, inspired and extraordinary!
Since its inception in 2001, The Upper Crust Pizzeria has been serving award-winning pizza to Boston-area residents craving something delicious and extraordinary.
In January 2013, new owners and management expanded upon the original concept: use fresh ingredients in traditional and unexpected ways on top of a flavorful crust. The menu has grown from classic combos to more unique and daring pairings, including pizzas like The Uncommon, The Fenway, Cameron’s BBQ and more.
Any pizza can be made white (without tomato sauce) or red (without cheese) and is available on our traditional, whole wheat or gluten-free crust.
From our original storefront on Beacon Hill’s historic Charles Street, to any of our other metro area and suburban locations, customers can grab takeout, get delivery or choose to dine in.
Our award-winning architectural spaces include open kitchens, pizza pan-decorated ceilings and high-definition flat screens, all adding up to deliver a truly unique experience that can only be described as Upper Crust.
tel: (310) 504-5056
Sunday-Wednesday: 11a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday: 11a.m.-11 p.m.
243 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212