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Jun 6, 2016 | Contributor: Lauren Brown West-RosenthalProvidence, a two Michelin restaurant, has made its mark as one of LA’s premiere fine dining restaurants in its almost 11-year run. To celebrate the milestone, Chef/Owner Michael Cimarusti is hosting a collaborative, multi-course prix-fixe dinner for one night only on July 19. Cooking with Cimarusti are James Beard award-winning chefs Daniel Patterson (of LocoL Watts) and Dave Beran (formerly of Next in Chicago). ... Read More | 
Jun 3, 2016 | Contributor: Katherine BondIt doesn’t take too much foresight to build a superb resort in Southern California. Simply procure beachfront property and point the entire resort towards the expansive Pacific Ocean. The Montage Laguna Beach did just that and opened this resort on 30-acre plot of highly coveted, pristine oceanfront land in 2003. Thirteen years later, the resort remains a beloved destination for locals and well-heeled travelers from as far as China and Germany. ... Read More | 
Apr 27, 2016 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffWith so many tempting California getaway options, it can be hard to choose which vacation to choose: skiing on the slopes, sunbathing at the beach, unwinding at spas or winery-hopping? Luckily, SoCal visitors don’t have to choose with the Experience California hotel and touring packages offered by Montage Laguna Beach. The five-star beach resort’s concierge has created four white-glove offers for guests such as escorted adventures, private dining and bespoke pampering. ... Read More | 
Apr 21, 2016 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternThe roll call of notable faces who have stayed at the legendary Mondrian hotel in Los Angeles would be an article in itself. Among them are the likes of Leo DiCaprio, Madonna, Britney Spears, Tom Cruise, George Clooney and Keith Richards. The ineffably-cool Sunset Boulevard spot has been attracting A-listers ever since famed hotelier and Studio 54 founder Ian Schrager acquired the property in 1996 and brought on Philippe Starck to transform it. ... Read More | 
Apr 4, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoAs a Travel Editor, I’m often asked about which hotels around the world are the best to visit, and this is especially true when travelers head to San Diego (where I currently reside). Having lived at the beach for the past six years, my initial response is somewhere that views out onto the Pacific. The problem is, when it comes to luxury beachside properties, there are only six that offer oceanfront locations (versus bayfront). If you want close to downtown and just steps from the beach that number gets even smaller. ... Read More | 
Feb 4, 2016 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffCasa Del Mar has had some work done, recently revealing new penthouse suites decorated by Rooms & Gardens, as well as new lobby lounge reimagined by celebrity designer Michael S. Smith. Offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the refreshed rooms feature Venetian-inspired furnishings and have been designed to resemble stylish Italian seaside villas. ... Read More | 
Jan 28, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoThere is a lot of talk about what Millennials want in a hotel and what will keep us coming back. Some properties are getting it right, others are missing the mark. We’re a mix of culturally-aware, socially-connected and eco-conscious travelers who want more than technologically-advanced rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi (is that not a given yet?). ... Read More | 
Dec 31, 2015 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffWhether you need to recover from an overzealous New Year’s Eve or just want to start 2016 with a really good meal, Los Angeles chefs are cooking up perfect day-after menus for brunch on January 1. What do they recommend for hangover cures? “Water, sleep and foods with fatty acids,” says Executive Chef Michael Hung of Viviane. ... Read More | 
Dec 28, 2015 | Contributor: Katherine BondThe city of Beverly Hills seems, fittingly, right out of a movie. There are no telephone wires, power lines, cemeteries or billboards. The police headquarters looks like a five-star resort, and there’s a 24-hour cupcake ATM. Stunning people from A-list celebrities to millionaires leisurely stroll the streets there. And then there’s the Beverly Wilshire hotel. ... Read More | 
Dec 22, 2015 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffIt’s just not a proper Christmas without traditional holiday desserts like gingerbread and peppermint bark. Count on master chef Thomas Keller to put the icing on the cake with his menu of sweet treats from Bouchon Bakery on the ground level of his Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills, just two blocks from Rodeo Drive. ... Read More | 
Dec 18, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoAll right, party people, we’re officially two weeks away from New Year’s Day. Which means, NYE is right around the corner! If you haven’t made plans yet, there are plenty of fun happenings going on around San Diego on December 31. We gathered together some of our favorites to help you figure out which affair to attend. Here are six of America’s Finest City’s best New Year’s Eve parties hosted by hotels: ... Read More | 
Dec 9, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIn a city where budding actors, musicians and entertainment industry hopefuls go to fulfill their lifelong ambitions, it seems appropriate that a hotel called Dreams Hollywood would move into the neighborhood. The experiential lifestyle hotel will be the brand’s west coast flagship and is projected to open in Q2 of 2016 between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards. ... Read More | 
Dec 2, 2015 | Contributor: Merilee KernExecutive Chef Aron Schwartz at Marina Kitchen within San Diego's Marriott Marquis Hotel went away with the highly coveted “Chef of the Fest” title at the 2015 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival which took place from November 16-22. ... Read More | 
Nov 24, 2015 | Contributor: Jackie BryantSan Diego is fast changing its reputation as a laid-back beach town with the opening of several new clubs and restaurants, and the emergence of a hard-hitting urban nightlife scene. The latest to open in the hip downtown neighborhood of Little Italy is Entrada, a sprawling mixed-concept space that fuses a lounge, club, speakeasy, and taco stand all in one, bringing a quintessentially San Diego vibe to the club/restaurant genre. ... Read More | 
Oct 6, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIt seems like every year around this time, we begin to wonder how the months flew by so fast and get a little antsy about the upcoming holidays. While the Good Tidings season is all about peace, love and happiness, it can be pretty stressful. Retail stores are already getting busier, parking are harder to find and traffic jams are occurring at all hours of the day. One way to beat the holiday blues? A daycation. ... Read More |
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