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
Kreation Organic: Healthy ambitions
Fifteen years ago, Marjan Sarshar opened an organic café serving Mediterranean-Persian cuisine on Montana Avenue. She then expanded to juicing, detox programs and a line of take-away foods: salads, soups, vegan sushis, cookies, wellness powders and more. What started as a passion project to nurture her community by cold-pressing juices in her garage has become an empire and a reference for Angelenos. With 24 locations in the Los Angeles area, Kreation Organic is more than a juicery: “We are in the business of helping people feel like the best version of themselves.” Raw and freshly made in small batches to preserve health benefits, all juices reflect Marjan’s mission to promote healthy eating. “I’m constantly traveling and getting inspired, learning new recipes, eco-friendly farming techniques, technologies and ways to improve our guest experience.” Whether it is to boost your immune system, detox or lose weight, Kreation’s Kleanse programs are filled with superfoods and natural ingredients of the highest quality… READ MORE Share your experience at Kreation with #KreationJuice
Saatva: Smarter luxury sleep
After a career managing and investing in businesses in the home furnishings industry, Ron Rudzin, founder and CEO of Saatva, decided to transform the way people shopped for mattresses. Founded in 2010 on the principle that everyone deserves healthy and restorative sleep on a quality bed, Saatva offers a collection of the best-in-class mattresses featuring innerspring, memory foam, latex, hybrid, adjustable air, youth and crib options, as well as designer bed frames, organic bedding and upholstered benches, ottomans and chairs. Showing a strong commitment to eco-conscious practices, Saatva’s mattresses meet the highest health and environmental safety standards, being handcrafted with premium materials such as recycled steel, organic cotton and CertiPUR-US® foams. Thanks to its 19 factories across the United States and a network of 150 delivery partners, the brand is able to hand-deliver a custom mattress… READ MORE Share your experience with #Saatva
James Royce: A history of dedication
Located on La Cienega Boulevard, James Royce’s newly rebuilt, stately showroom stands out with its curated selection of designer rugs. Offering an impressive fashion-forward collection of modern rugs, the brand focuses on rugs handcrafted by artisan weavers and hard-to-find pieces that will add the ultimate layer of style and personality to your room. James Royce has been a designer’s destination of choice in West Hollywood for over 25 years. Today, his eclectic selection consists of exclusive, modern and contemporary rugs as well as ultra-fine quality traditional rugs and the latest trends such as vintage and Moroccan rugs… READ MORE
E. Braun & Co.: Los Angeles’ luxury linen atelier
Established in Vienna, Austria, in 1892 by brothers Emanuel and Josef Braun, E. Braun & Company started as a ready-to-wear clothing and fine linens brand. 20 years later, the brand expanded to Germany and Czech Republic and became a supplier to the court of Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia. With eminent customers such as composer Richard Strauss and artist Eugène Ionesco, E. Braun & Co. has always been synonymous with unrivaled standards of quality and impeccable service. In 1943, Gustav Oser, Emanuel’s grandson, opened a branch in New York City. After graduating from NYU’s Stern School of Business and working on Wall Street, Elizabeth Barbatelli transitioned into the fashion worlds of Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein, before acquiring E. Braun & Co. in 1988 with her cousin and his wife. Together, they breathed new life into the brand and Barbatelli opened E. Braun & Co. of Beverly Hills on Robertson Boulevard with collections rooted in Italy, echoing her familial heritage… READ MORE Share your experience with #ebraunbeverlyhills
Gina Holz: A holistic approach to design
Gina Holz’s residential interior design firm offers a holistic approach to creating homes that effortlessly balance luxury and comfort. Involving clean lines and a natural color palette, her style brings harmony to bright, warm and soothing interiors: “It’s important to respect the architecture, be inspired by nature and have compassion for the people who live in the home.” A third-generation Angeleno, Holz grew up surrounded by builders, architects, designers and real estate professionals. For 8 years, she worked on large homes and megamansions for her father’s home building business, assisting contractors, world-renowned architects and designers, and coordinating schedules. Being on building sites on a daily basis, Holz acquired a wealth of knowledge in the construction process. Combined with her lifelong passion for design and the support she received from friends and family, she decided to start her own design firm… READ MORE
Officine Gullo: Timeless design and remarkable Italian craftsmanship
Committed to the continuous pursuit of quality, founder Carmello Gullo and his three sons handcraft the finest Italian kitchens. Built according to tradition, the tailor-made kitchens… READ MORE
Kelly Wearstler: Taking risks – the ultimate luxury
Kelly Wearstler grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. At a young age, she went to flea markets and auctions with her mother, an antique dealer and an important source of inspiration for Kelly. Her passion for design and fashion led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in interior and graphic design from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. In 1995, she founded Kelly Wearstler Interior Design. Working with real estate developer Bradford Korzen… READ MORE
M+B: An eye for emerging talent
Founded in 2008 by Benjamin Trigano, M+B is a platform for locating and promoting emergent talent. Initially, the artists in the program worked primarily in photography… READ MORE
Katana: A modern interpretation of Japanese tradition
In a glamorous setting boasting an elevated terrace overlooking the famous Sunset strip, Katana offers a diverse, imaginative menu which combines Japanese tradition with modernity. Opened in 2002 by the Innovative Dining Group, the restaurant has become a landmark of West Hollywood. Inspired by the ancestral culinary techniques from the Japanese village of Wakayama… READ MORE
