Merois: Wolfgang Puck elevates fine fusion
With Merois, an Asian-inspired restaurant located on the stylish rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood, famous Michelin star chef Wolfgang Puck is writing a new chapter on Sunset Boulevard, where he first opened the legendary Spago in 1982. 40 years later, the icon who redefined California cuisine passes the torch to his second son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck, who cooked at fine- dining restaurants in France, Spain and New York before managing Merois. And Wolfgang hands the reins with pride: “My dream is to look down from heaven and say: Oh my God, the kids are doing better than I did.” At Merois, Puck’s exquisite, modern California cuisine is based on French techniques and infused with flavors from Thailand, Singapore and Japan. The 11th-floor rooftop, designed by the acclaimed Martin Brudnizki, offers… READ MORE
Chuan Spa: An oasis of well-being
With 12 treatment rooms, the 12,000-square-feet Chuan Spa at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena offers signature massages and face and body treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and cutting-edge skincare technology. The values of Chuan Spa are based upon the principles of yin and yang, the meridian system — known as jing luo, and the five elements, all of which place a strong emphasis on restoring balance and providing a journey into wellness. Upon arrival, you may sit in the serene Contemplation Lounge to complete the Five Element questionnaire, which will help the team tailor the spa experience to your specific needs. You may then enjoy a sauna, aromatic steam room and whirlpool bath. Chuan Spa offers over 20 signature treatments such as a hot and cold stones therapeutic massage, a hydrating ginger wrap, a nurturing mud scrub and wrap… READ MORE
Lea Journo Salon: A passion for empowerment
Youngest among 10 siblings, Lea Journo became enamoured of hairdressing at an early age. As a teenager, she used to observe women in the streets of Paris, imagining new hairstyles. At the age of 13, she started training in a small salon. Noticed for her magical fingers, she joined the French Hairdressing Team at 18 and made a name for herself. Three years later, she was awarded the Grand Prize at the World Hairstyle Competition in Cannes. Training hair stylists all over the world with her simplified haircut technique… READ MORE
Culina Ristorante: Welcome to Tuscany
Adjacent to Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, you will find Culina Ristorante, a beautiful, modern Italian restaurant. Exuding the tradition of authentic Italian cuisine, Culina honors Tuscan craftsmanship through an extensive menu that will satisfy all palates. Antipasti, handmade pastas, thin-crust pizzas and pan-roasted fish and chicken: all dishes are made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Adding a modern twist to old Italian recipes… READ MORE
