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MARCH 214PALEYFEST Celebrate the small screen at the 29th annual event, taking place at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Screenings and panel discussions with the casts and creative teams of hit shows such as Modern Family, New Girl and Mad Men offer fans a chance to hear from their TV heroes. p. 91

MARCH 8PPLA FOOD FARE This celebrated culinary event began in 1979 with a cooking demonstration by Julia Child. Its since expanded to a festival offering bites from more than 150 restaurants, plus sips from a variety of wineries and food-truck grub. Indulge your inner food geek at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. p. 91

MARCH 11CLIPPERS VS. WARRIORS For the first time in years, tickets for Los Angeles Clippers games are selling out as audiences pack into Staples Center downtown to see how new acquisition Chris Paul performs. Watch the home-state rivalry ignite when the Clippers face off against Oaklands Golden State Warriors. p. 91

OPENING MARCH 13AMERICAN IDIOT Slinging razor guitars , thun-dering drums and an antihero named Johnny: not the prelude of typical entries in the canon of musical theater. But the musical based on Green Days 2004 rock album American Idiot was a hit on Broadway, and it travels to downtowns Ahmanson Theatre on a 15-city national tour. p. 91

MARCH 18HONDA L.A. MARATHON Prepare for the stam-pede stretching from downtown to the sea during the 27th annual marathon. Last years winner recorded the best time in the L.A. Marathons his-tory to win the $100,000 prize. Competitors and spectators alike convene at the Finish Line Festival on Santa Monica Pier. p. 91

THROUGH MARCH 25OVO A blue-and-yellow grand chapiteau adja-cent to Santa Monica Pier hosts a limited engage-ment of this Cirque du Soleil extravaganza. Ovo, which means egg in Portuguese, delves into the world of insects with 55 performing artists and a riot of colorful, evocative costumes. p. 91

OPENING MARCH 28APHRODITE AND THE GODS OF LOVE The first major U.S. exhibition devoted to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, who was associated with beauty and romantic desire, goes beyond conventional pre-conceptions to explore her manifold aspects. The show, which includes a number of important loans from Italy, is at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. p. 96

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New York State of MindAdjacent to Restaurant Row steakhouse STK is Bagatelle, the New York legend that has just immigrated to the West Coast. Owners Aymeric Clemente and Remi Laba designed Bagatelle with the south of France in mind, creating the ambience of a St. Tropez bistro. Hungry patrons fi nd yellowfi n tuna tartare, foie gras terrine and pickled pork belly from executive chef Scott Quinn, a Thomas Keller protg. (Pictured: Burgundy snails, tomato confi t, arugula, garlic and fi ne herbs au beurre.) 755 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.659.3900

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Air and the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, under the stars. Dishes from the seasonal menuoptions include duck confit flatbread with arugula pesto, balsamic-glazed beef short ribs and, for dessert, a peanut-butter-and-jelly ice cream sandwichcan be paired with bottles from a globally sourced wine list and hand-crafted cocktails from director of spirits Giovanni Martinez. 1638 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, 323.467.0200

Andrew Kirschner, the chef formerly of Wilshire and Table 8, embarks upon his first solo venture with Tar & Roses, a casually chic Santa Monica eatery serving a modern, rustic American cuisine. A tantalizing menu starts with bruschetta, charcuterie and cheese, and continues on to four main categories: snacks, veggies, and small and large plates. Standout items include charred octopus skewers with salsa verde and piquillo pepper aoli; wood-fired duck egg with gigante beans, tomato and guanciale; hangar steak with wood-roasted duck-fat potatoes and romesco; and braised red fish with chanterelles, borlotti beans and tomato. Exotic family-style platters, such as wood-fired goat with Moroccan accompaniments, can be ordered five days in advance for parties of four or more. A combination of vintage and rough-hewn dcor elements with the new and refined create an eclectic vibe. 602 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.587.0700

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Designing WomanKelly Wearstler, known for her colorful, statement-making inte-rior designs, has quietly opened a Melrose Avenue boutique for her eponymous lifestyle brand, encompassing the newly launched ready-to-wear, jewelry and accessories collections plus home dcor items and books. Retail prices for the ready-to-wear collection range from $125 for a signature T-shirt to $2,500 for a fur coat, while jewelry and acces-sories include earrings ($85) and a snakeskin-and-leather clutch ($995). Home offerings include a one-of-a-kind Bauble Box. Naturally, the design of the 2,800-square-foot boutique bears Wearstlers signature stamp. I wanted to fi ll the store with sun, to create a space that feels really cool, and California, she says. I want people to feel comfortable here, to have a thoughtful shopping experience. 8440 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.895.7880

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Much-loved fashion brand Kate Spade New York stages an L.A. pop-up shop with a rock n roll twist. As part of the labels spring campaign, a tour bus rolls into town March 24 . Decked out in the Japanese Flo-ral print from Australian artist Flor-ence Broadhurstwhose designs can be seen in items from Kate Spades spring collectionthe bus functions as a boutique on wheels. Shoppers can hop on to fi nd limited-edition and

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BEAR-Y GOODFrom Andre Guerrero, the chef behind comfort-food eatery the Oinkster, and Ryan Sweeney, craft-beer afi cionado of the Surly Goat, comes Little Bear. The bar-slash-cafe in downtowns arts district pours Belgian-style imported and domestic beers on draft from an extensive rotating list. Libations include selections from California-based the Bruery and Russian River Brewing Co. plus Belgian Owl, the only Belgian whiskey available in the United States. The kitchen turns out Belgian-inspired favorites such as lige waffl es with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, waterzooi (chicken stew) and a selection of grilled cheeses stuffed with nontraditional ingredients such as ale-braised brisket and arugula or salmon and cream cheese. 1855 Industrial St., downtown, 213.622.8100

Brew NewsRaise a glass to Golden Road Brewing: L.A.s newest brewery is ready to host patrons in its brand-new pub featuring a rotating selection of craft beers and a full food menu. Co-founders Tony Yanow and Meg Gill offer Golden Roads fi rst signature beers (the Point the Way IPA and Golden Road Hefeweizen) on draft alongside selections from brewers in California and beyond (Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Dogfi sh Head Craft Brewed

Ales, Oskar Blues) on 15 guest taps. Chef Adam Levoe, a home-brewer, conceived a menu of vegan and nonvegan dishes to complement the beers; eats include a tofu bnh m, meatballs with spicy cornbread and a sloppy Joseph with Porter-braised beef shortrib. Weekend barbecues on the back patio with rotating burger and beer specials create a convivial vibe. 5410 W. San Fernando Road, Atwater Village, 213.373.4677

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Giada, you grew up (partially) in L.A. When someone brings up the good ol days, what are the first things that come to mind? Hanging out and shopping with my friends in Westwood, at the Beverly Center and on Melrose Avenue when I was in junior high and high school.

Are there any classic L.A. restaurants that will never get old for you? The Ivy on Robertson. I was a hostess there when I was 18 years old!

What are some new restau-rants in town that youre hop-ing to check out? Ink., Red Medicine, Son of a Gun and Bco Mercat are all places Im dying to try.

There have been many trends in L.A.s dining scene over the years, but is there anything about L.A.s food that doesnt get enough credit? We have great food in Thai Town, just east of Hollywood! My favorite [Thai restaurant] is Jitlada.

So, when a friend comes to town and says Show me L.A., where do you take her? El Matador State Beach or for a walk on Point Dume, followed up with a dinner in town somewhere just to show the diversity of L.A.

Youre working and in the pub-lic eye so much. Where in L.A. do you like to go to escape, revive, find solace? I like to go for a nice standup

paddle with Todd, and just enjoy the serenity of the ocean.

How about pampering? Do you ever hit a spa? Love the Aroma Spa & Sports in Koreatown. Ask for the Korean scrub!

Do you get to enjoy any of the cultural aspects of L.A.? Todd, Jade and I love the Getty Center. Jade loves the train, Todd and I enjoy the art and architecture, and we all enjoy just hanging out on the grass and taking in the view.

After living here for so many years, is there anything youd like to see more of in L.A.? Musicals and plays! And, Todd told me to say NFL football!

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THE ECHO "The Echo Park and Silver Lake clubs ... are really the heart of music in Los Angeles."

FLORE VEGAN "Im a vegetarian, so Im always hitting up vegetarian places. Right in my neighborhood is Flore, which is a great vegan diner." MASA + TWO BOOTS PIZZA "The other great thing about being in a neighborhood with a lot of other vegetar-ians and vegans is that pretty much every restaurant has some mouthwatering options. Masa and Two Boots in Echo Park both have really ridiculously good vegan pizza."

FORAGE "A great place if you want vegetables. They just do great asparagus, great salad, great various vegetable-based thingsnot like vegetarian cuisine, not like tofu and tempeh and things like that, but just tasty vegetables." INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE & TEA "Of course Intelligentsia is the best coffee." MORNINGS NIGHTS "For coffee thats cheap and not a scene, theres Mornings Nights in Silver Lake in Sunset Junction, which everyone calls Julie's because the owners name is Julie." STORIES "A cool bookstore. Its a great hang, too, and one of those places where youll always see somebody else you know no matter what time you go in there." OK "A lot of times when its like '$%@#, I need to get someone a gift!' I end up at OK."

usic surrounds Greg Katz. An award-winning law journalist turned music-industry consultant, Katz works on tunes by day and by night: The Silver Lake resident plays bass and sings in LA Font, an emerging rock quartet. And nights when he's not playing at the clubs on L.A.'s Eastside, he's usu-ally in the audience. "I'm a musician, I've always been a musician, and I work in music, and [the Eastside] is where all the music energy is. Pretty much everything that is great that comes out of L.A. thats not mainstream pop

music comes from that little corridor." In addition to the creative spirit found in Silver Lake and surrounding neighborhoods such as Echo Park and Los Feliz, the convenience factor of the area is what Katz appreciates. "You can walk out of your house and go do 10 fun things without needing to drive," he enthuses. For him, those "fun things" might include hitting a bookstore, grabbing a cup of artisan coffee or sharing a vegetarian dinner with his girlfriend, Traci. He says, "Im always proud to show off to people were not all sitting in traffic here. Some of us are having fun and exploring the things that we love, and were not doing it from behind the wheel on the freeway."

WHERE TO GOThe Echo 1822 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.8200 Flore Vegan 3818 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.953.0611 Forage 3823 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.663.6885 Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea 3922 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.663.6173 Masa 1800 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.989.1558 Mornings Nights 1523 Griffith Park Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.664.8811 OK 1716 Silverlake Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.666.1868 Origami Vinyl 1816 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.3030 Stories 1716 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.3733 Two Boots 1818 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, 213.413.2668

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RAY'S & STARK BAR "I am a bread fiend, and the bread heresomeone told me before Id even tried it that it was some of the best bread in L.A., and I think it is some of the best bread in L.A. They have a wood-fired oven back there. What Kris [Morningstar, executive chef] does with seafood here is excellent."

SHORT ORDER "Short Order has an awesome little bar upstairs, and I like going there. And Nancy Silvertons desserts are also to die for." THE COUNTER "Sometimes I feel like a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich with my glass of beer at the Counter, 'cause theyre open 'til 11." THE GROVE + FARMERS MARKET "One of my favor-ite things is, Sunday morning I go for a run and I end up at the Farmers Market, get fresh fruit at the stands, get a newspaper, and I spend my morning just sitting there and people-watching."

LACMA CAMPUS (Pictured.) "When I see [people] lay out their blanket and just read in the shade on one of the hills ... I'm eternally jealous."

THE PAGE MUSEUM "For people who are more like the history buffs, they love the tar pits, they love the Page Museum. People love that tar! And the mammoth kind of moves. Believe me, I only discovered it two years ago and I thought it was in my head." CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM "Everyone goes there for holiday shopping, or just shopping in general." PULP "All the boutiques along West 3rd [Street are] awesome, and I think Pulp is one of the best statio-nery stores in the city. That is an awesome store. Im a sucker for cards, like letter-press things, so I have an appreciation for that."

WHERE TO GOThe Counter 5779 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.,

323.932.8900 Craft and Folk Art

Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.,

323.937.4230 Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St.,

L.A., 323.933.9211 The Grove 189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 323.900.8080

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Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.934.7243 Pulp 452 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.937.3505 Ray's & Stark Bar

LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.,

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rare breed in a city whose people have increasingly diverse origins, Christine Choi is a native Angeleno, and one who won't be leaving her fair city anytime soon. Raised in the Inland Empire and schooled at a local university, today she's a communications manager at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. An aes-thete whose passions run from fine art to fashion to food, she has found dozens of favorite spots to indulge her myriad interests within a few miles of her home in the Miracle Mile District, a hop, skip and jump from LACMA. "A lot of people

I know now at the museum end up staying in the area because it's super convenient," she explains. "And, say what you will, but it's kind of, kind of walkable." Over cocktails and margherita pizza at a new favorite haunt, the restaurant Ray's on LACMA's expansive campus, she says that she defends L.A. to detractors who think it's a town built on celebrity culture and flash. "L.A.'s big enough that you can do whatever you want. You dont have to abide by those rules."

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WHERE TO GO Le Clafoutis Sunset Plaza, 8630 Sunset Blvd., West Holly-wood, 310.659.5233 Lemon Tree Bungalow 8727 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.0211 The London West Hollywood 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.854.1111 Rage Restaurant & Bar 8911 Santa Monica Blvd., West Holly-wood, 310.652.7055 The Standard Hol-lywood 8300 Sunset Blvd., West Holly-wood, 323.650.9090 Sunset Trocadero Lounge 8280 Sunset Blvd., West Holly-wood, 323.656.7161 The Troubadour 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Holly-wood, 310.276.1158

SUNSET TROCADERO LOUNGE Antonio: "After a day of work, that after maybe we are a little bit tired, we like to go to some places that are in walking distance. One of those places is Trocadero."Mara: "They have a good happy hour."Antonio: "Its drinks and appetizers half-priced. Thats important."

LE CLAFOUTIS Mara: "I love the mussels there. I always order it."Antonio: "And they already know us: 'Hey guys, how are you?' "

THE STANDARD HOLLYWOOD (Pictured.) Antonio: "If we are not in the mood for going to the beach, we would definitely go to the Standard to have lunch, maybe a drink before, play ping pong, get into the swimming pool, maybe call some friends, see if they want to come."Mara: "Spanish people really like it."

THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD Antonio: "In Spain, its not that easy to find these great places where you can just walk inside and have a mojito or whatever in such a gorgeous place. And you can find thousands of these places around here."

LEMON TREE BUNGALOW Mara: "It's a tiny shop [where] you can buy presentspicture frames and candles."

SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BARS Antonio: "When Mara has people visit her, she likes to show the neigh-borhood especially on Sundays, because its not com-mon for us in Spain to see a lot of people in the streets and partying and having a good time on Sundays. And, well, if you go to Santa Monica Boulevard right now, at Troubadour and Rageall those clubs are full of people. And its fun to take a look at all the people half-naked, dancing, on a Sunday, maybe at 2 or 3 [pm]."

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panish expat Mara Argos Ezquerra sees much more of the sun since she moved to Los Angeles. A native of Torrelavega, a small town in northern Spain, she endures far fewer cloudy days here than she did in her

rainy villagea huge bonus for this outdoors lover and her boyfriend, Madrid native Anto-nio Martn Guirado, who says with a smile, "Anytime the sun comes out, she feels happy." The coupleshe, an employee of the Span-ish Embassy, and he, a journalist for the EFE, a Spanish news agencyshare an enviable apartment beneath West Hollywood's Sunset Strip, ideal since they love the nightlife as much as soaking up rays by the pool at the Standard Hollywood. Martn Guirado, who was sent to L.A. to cover Hollywood goings-on, says, "I never thought of coming here, and since day No. 1, I felt like this was some kind of miracle, or paradise." Buying a convertible completed their picture of SoCal paradise. Says Martn Guirado, "We always have that image of some-one in California driving in the sun and hitting the beach. We wanted to be that guy, I guess."

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BRENTWOOD FARMERS MARKET Charlotte: "Its so fun to walk over, stroll or take the bike, pick up everything for dinner and then cook that night." KATSUYA Charlotte: "Thats good when we just want to go out nearby and get a cocktail, get a little bit of sushi, some appetizers."

SUSHI SASABUNE Drake: "A great one on Wilshire that's big, and its a little bit like Katsuya, [but] not quite as over-the-top and less of a scene."

SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH (Pictured.) Charlotte: "Probably my favorite thing to do is get Hudson, get the bike and, on a nice day, ride down to Shutters and have breakfast at Coast." Drake: "Hudson is all about the pancakes." CALYPSO Charlotte: "They have new merchandise every few weeks and theyve got really interesting stuff. Its at the country mart and they just expanded. Its really one of the better Calypso stores I've ever been in."

SWEET ROSE CREAMERY Charlotte: "My favorite [ice cream] is the mint with the homemade chocolate chips."

BANDERA Charlotte: "My favorite restaurant here in Brentwood that I would go to every night is Bandera. OK, first of all, the grilled artichoke or the dip duojust order them both, because theyre both delicious. And the Flying Tuna PlatterI mean, I could eat that every night. Its so romantic in therethey have the music going, its a good atmosphere. Amazing drinks."

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WHERE TO GOBandera 11700 Wilshire Blvd.,

Brentwood, 310.477.3524

Brentwood Farmers Market 741 Gretna

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Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th

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Katsuya 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Brent-wood, 310.207.8744

Shutters on the Beach 1 Pico Blvd.,

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Sasabune 12400 Wilshire Blvd.,

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eattle: Notoriously rainy, pretty darn gloomy when not rainy, and probably a less-than-ideal place to establish a swimwear line. Yet Charlotte Pruitt did just that with her swimwear and resort-wear company FrenchFifty, and prospered in spite of her location: Her suits have been worn by celebs such as Charlize Theron and Halle Berry and are sold at a plethora of upscale boutiques, including L.A. stores such as Elyse Walker, the Beverly Hills Bikini Shop and Madison. She confesses that a move to L.A. was probably beneficial, though. "I feel more inspired being near the ocean and being

able to do beach walks," she says. "I'm an ocean girl, and I wanted my son [Hudson, 3] to grow up on the beach." She, Hudson and her husband, Drake, live in Brentwood, and they are "in love with the Westside." "I love how wide open the streets are," Drake says. "Its kind of the boulevard feel.... It feels very eclectic, like everybody has built something unique, and you can stroll and people are friendly." When they're not entertaining Hudson with kid-friendly outings to the Brentwood Country Mart petting zoo or the neighborhood Tex-Mex restaurant ("They don't have a stroke if you bring the kid in the door," Drake explains), Drake and Charlotte have adult time over drinks or sushi. At Hamasaku in Westwood, adjacent to Brentwood, the owners actually named one of their rolls after Mrs. Pruitt, one of their most loyal customers. "The Charlotte Roll," she says bashfully. "It's lobster, crab, mango, avocado and a tomato relish/salsa. It sounds crazy, but it's amazing!"

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LANDMARK THEATRES + WESTSIDE TAVERN "We might catch a movie at the Landmark nearby. The West-side Tavern is adjacent to it and is a terrific place for an early dinner. Chef Warren Schwartz is amazing! Were crazy about the spit-roasted chicken and can make a meal out of their crispy green beans with aioli dipping sauce."

PASTINA TRATTORIA (Pictured.) "Its been around forever and has a real local following. Their spaghetti and meatballs are the best! We love to bring along a bottle of our favorite wine. Right now, were in love with Rosenblum Zinfandels."

KOUTOUBIA "Also on Westwood Boulevard is this fun Moroccan restaurant with terrific food. When friends come in from out of town, we love taking them there."

WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY "Were only five minutes from Century City, so we do most of our shopping at the Westfield mall. Love Gulfstream, and I can always find what I want at their Bloomingdales."

RANCHO PARK GOLF COURSE "Very popular and an easy walk. While we havent played golf in years, we enjoy their little coffee shop for an occasional breakfast."

CHEVIOT HILLS RECREATION CENTER "Love walking around the Recreation Center off Motor [Avenue]. Beautiful green lawns, tennis courts and a pool. Its a popular setting for TV and film shoots."

SCARPETTA "For Sunday brunch, our favorite is Scarpetta at the Montage. Their gorgeous open chefs kitchen is piled high with the most decadent entrees."

MAMA'S ORIGINAL PIZZA AND PASTA "The best. And they deliver! After that, we need to walk a lot!"

KATY SWEET | CHEVIOT HILLS

ven L.A. residents sometimes furrow their brows at the mention of Cheviot Hills, a resi-dential neighborhood south of Century City and north of Culver City, easy to miss unless you find yourself on winding Motor

Avenue, the neighborhood's main street. With a charm reminiscent of a simpler timepris-tine Colonial homes, some painted in candylike pastels, with emerald lawns and manicured gar-densCheviot Hills seemed to public relations consultant Katy Sweet a sweet place to make a home with her husband. "When my husband and I were first engaged, we were looking for a place that was both convenientmy office was in Beverly Hills and his in Culver Cityand had a certain amount of charm. We fell in love with Cheviot Hills!" However delightful she finds her patch of Los Angeles, Sweet, whose surname is befitting her warm personality, enjoys venturing out to experience the benefits of metropolitan life. "Since Cheviot Hills is residential, we rely on the surrounds for shopping, restaurants and entertainment," she says. For someone who represents clients such as the Montage Beverly Hills (which hosts an acclaimed restaurant, Scarpetta), as well as wineries such as Rosenblum Cellars, Sweet often makes good food a part of her day or night on the town.

EWHERE TO GO Cheviot Hills Rec-reation Center 2551 Motor Ave., Cheviot Hills, 310.837.5186 Koutoubia 2116 Westwood Blvd., Westwood, 310.475.0729 Landmark The-atres 10850 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.281.8223 Mama's Original Pizza and Pasta 3311 Motor Ave., West L.A., 310.204.6262 Pastina Trattoria 2260 Westwood Blvd., Westwood, 310.441.4655 Rancho Park Golf Course 10460 W. Pico Blvd., Cheviot Hills, 310.838.7373 Scarpetta Montage Beverly Hills, 225 N. Caon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7800 Westfield Cen-tury City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, 310.277.3770 West-side Tavern 10850 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.470.1539



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The City of Angels is the most vibrant city in the Western Hemisphere and one of its most diverse. The area generally referred to as L.A. is actually made up of numerous cities and neighborhoods. Heres our guide to the most visited among them.

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Few neighborhoods match Beverly Hills grip on the popular imagination, thanks to a history studded with more celebrity and excess than an Aaron Spelling TV series. Today, luxury jugger-nauts lure well-heeled shoppers to Rodeo Drive, while the man-sions of famous locals past and present draw busloads of looky-loos. Nearby cities and neighborhoods stake their own claims to L.A.s affections, including skyscraper-speckled Century City, known for business and high-end shopping; Westwood, home to UCLA; and Culver City, an emerging dining and cultural destina-tion steeped in entertainment industry history.

THe MAnSionSThe launch of Beverly Hills glamorous reputation dates to the early 20th century, when the new Beverly Hills Hotel ushered in a frenzy of movie-star mansion-building in the hills north of Sunset Boulevard. Today, the population of 35,000 is more economically diverse than Tinseltown might suggest. Nonetheless, the triumvirate of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air still attracts its share of famous residents, including the Cruises and the Beckhams. Hop on the Beverly Hills Trolley Tour or book ahead with Starline Tours to see notable homes in the hood, along with other local landmarks packed into the citys nearly six square miles. Among the more storied and oft-filmed estates nestled in the hills is the 19th-century English revival-style Greystone Mansion & Park, whose graceful city-owned grounds are open for strolling.

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ConfidentialClassy underground speakeasy special-izes in table-side mixology. 424 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.275.8511

G-Star RawTwo stories filled with mens and womens premium denim. 413 N. Rodeo Drive, Bev-erly Hills, 310.275.5098

Vosges Haut-Chocolat Market/cafe selling exotic artisan truffles, pastries and other confections plus Blue Bottle coffee drinks. 311 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.275.3621

Wolfgang Puck at the Hotel Bel-Air Remodeled hotels indoor-outdoor res-taurant serves Pucks take on Cal-Med cuisine. 701 Stone Canyon Road, Bel-Air, 310.909.1644

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shopping district known as the Golden Trian-gle, bounded by Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards and Caon Drive. Tom Ford and Lanvin each recently opened flagships on Rodeo, reminding retailers that 90210 is still the most prestigious ZIP code in the states. Ascend the Italian-esque side street to Tif-fany & Co., perched atop Two Rodeo. Pause for the quintessential Beverly Hills snapshot before continuing on to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (of Pretty Woman fame) at the south end of Rodeo. Continuing west, pass Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, the reigning luxury retail titans along this stretch of Wilshire. At Santa Monica Boulevard, you hit the Beverly Hilton Hotel, which rolls out 30,000 square feet of red carpet annually to host the Golden Globe Awards.

THE INDUSTRY + THE ARTSBeverly Hills isnt all shopping sprees and gated estates: Talent agencies William Morris, Endeavor and United Talent Agency are just three of the entertainment business power-houses based here. Witness fierce negotia-tions and wooing over Cobb salads at The Grill on the Alley on Dayton Way and Spago on Caon. The citys cultural treasure-troves include the Paley Center for Media and the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, both of which hold screenings. Promising even more cultural programming is the forthcoming Wal-lis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, which is transforming the historic Beverly Hills Post Office into an entertainment destination.

CENTURY CITYHeading west from Beverly Hills on Santa Monica Boulevard, you enter the 0.3-square-mile modern acropolis of Century City. Inter-national Creative Management and Creative

Artists Association are located here, as is a Fox Studio lot and countless legal, financial, entertainment and hospitality firms. But those outside the biz wont be excluded. Just past Avenue of the Stars, you hit the upscale Westfield Century City shopping center, with luxury boutiques and dining venues to rival those of Beverly Hills. Nearby on Constella-tion Boulevard, Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio draws epicures to his acclaimed restaurant Craft and lower-priced Craftbar. Steps away, The Annenberg Space for Photography dis-plays cutting-edge exhibits of digital and print photography.

UCLAA few miles northeast of Century City is the University of California, Los Angeles, one of the top public universities in the country. Visitors are welcome at several university attractions, including the Fowler Museum of Cultural History and the outdoor Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden in the north campus, the planetarium on the south cam-pus and the seven-acre Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens (100 Stein Plaza Drive-way). The Hammer Museum is nearby and houses works by Degas and Rembrandt as well as contemporary works and installations. Paid parking is available in UCLA lots and structures throughout the 419-acre campus.

WESTWOOD VILLAGEJust south of the campus, the pedestrian-friendly Westwood Village features inde-pendent shops and cafes among its art deco and Mediterranean Revival buildings, as well as two landmark movie theaters at the intersection of Broxton and Weyburn avenues: the 1936 marquee-wrapped Bruin Theater and the Village Theater across the street. The tower-topped Village Theatre (built circa 1931) is a favorite for movie premieres and thus prime star-spotting

territory. Another dont-miss venue is the award-winning Geffen Playhouse, located on LeConte Avenue in one of the oldest buildings in Westwood.

CULVER CITYCovering five square miles about four miles southeast of Westwood, Culver City has benefited from a polish in the past few years, and now boasts a thriving downtown. The Kirk Douglas Theatre and the Ivy Substa-tion, home to the Actors Gang, bookend the downtown area and stage excellent live productions throughout the year. Traveling east on Washington, dont miss the sprawl-ing Helms Bakery complex, which contains dozens of high-end furniture showrooms, including Room & Board and H.D. Buttercup. Moving along, the hip and scene-y Arts District has one of the highest concentration of art galleries and exhibition spaces in L.A.; more than 30 are clustered along Wash-ington and La Cienega boulevards including hot spot Corey Helford Gallery and district pioneer Blum & Poe.Hollywood gets all the attention, but its

Culver City that claims the official motto The Heart of Screenland. In 1915, Ince/Triangle Studios, today Sony Pictures Stu-dios, opened at 10202 W. Washington Blvd. Classics including The Wizard of Oz would eventually be filmed on the lots of the pio-neering movie studio. The stately Thomas H. Ince Studio opened in 1918. Today, Culver Citys screen culture is still going strong, with the ABC series Cougar Town among the productions filming at Culver Studios, and the Spider-Man franchise among the hits produced on the historic lots at Sony. Fully experience Culver Citys screen heritage by taking a studio tour at Sony. For bold items, see listings in the where

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In the 1800s, a real estate agent called Santa Monica the Zenith City by the Sunset Sea. The 21st-century version of Santa Monica fulfills its early promise with a bustling downtown and beach that draw millions of visitors per year. By the shore are athletic activities and the West Coasts most famous pier; on dry land are shops that suit a variety of tastes and hundreds of dining options. Pacific Coast Highway connects SaMo with destinations such as Malibu, Topanga and Brentwood.

tHirD Street + tHe pierThird Street Promenade, three pedestrian-only blocks on 3rd street between Broadway and wilshire Boulevard, is perpetually teeming with people. Visitors can hit dozens of boutiques, watch movies at three cinemas or gawk at the myriad street artists. if they dont refuel at the many eateries along 3rd, visitors can venture to the surrounding

blocks to Ivy at the Shore or the Misfit, and enjoy drinks at pourtal or the many pubs such as Ye Olde Kings Head that hint at santa Monicas large population of British expats.anchoring the promenade at Broadway is Santa Monica Place, a beautiful open-air shop-

ping center with nordstrom, Bloomingdales, 50 boutiques and a top-level dining deck with a food court, upscale restaurants and a gourmet marketplace. east on Broadway is the leg-endary Fred Segal, an emporium of high-end shops on each side of 5th street.santa Monica pier, built in 1909, is at the end of Colorado avenue and features Pacific

Park, a miniamusement park with food stands and rides, including a solar-powered, Led-lit Ferris wheel.

More Hot BloCKSnortheast of third street promenade, the stretch of tree-lined Montana avenue between 6th and 17th streets is busy, but still pleasant. its boutiques including anat B., aura, Roseark and LF are of a more independent variety than those lining the promenade. Fathers Office, known

From left: Parker Mesa Overlook in Pacific Palisades; the Venice canals; Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica has the approachable vibe of a beach town with the benefits of a major citynightlife, dining, entertainment and shopping galore. Malibu, Venice and Brentwood are appealing options nearby.

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new in townLanvinA petite boutique focuses on Alber Elbazs swim and resort-wear collections. Malibu Village, 3826 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.6808

Milo & OlivePetite pizzeria and bakery from the chef/owner team behind Rustic Canyon. 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.453.6776

SplendidColorful, comfortable clothing basics for women, men and children. 1324 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310.393.6749

TintConcept salon offers a menu of express and affordable hair-coloring services. 1422-B 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310.395.5888

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for its stellar burger, Locanda Portofino and R+D Kitchen are tops for dining; dessert lov-ers might venture to Sweet Lady Jane for its famous cakes, adored by celebs. Just minutes south of downtown Santa

Monica, Main Street is a quieter destination that still retains Santa Monicas beachy-upscale vibe. The long stretch between Pico Boulevard and Rose Avenue contains a num-ber of galleries, restaurants, British pubs and boutiques (mostly femme-friendly) such as Monkie, Hiptique and Paris 1900. The Cali-fornia Heritage Museum is in a transplanted Victorian-era home, as is the Victorian, adja-cent to the museum, which features a cool downstairs speak-easy, Basement Tavern.

THE ARTSVisitors can take in plays at Main Streets Edgemar Center for the Arts, housed in an angular concrete structure designed by Frank Gehry. An even wider variety of entertain-ment is at the Broad Stage, Santa Monica Colleges first-rate, 499-seat performing arts center that hosts pop and classical music concerts, film, dance and theater.As L.A. has emerged as a fine-arts capital,

the campuslike Bergamot Station (2525 Michigan Ave.) has become an important destination. Its home to 30 galleries, the Santa Monica Museum of Art and a cafe.

MALIBUTwenty miles north of Santa Monica on Pacific Coast Highway is Malibu. Stars have made their homes here since the 1920s when May Rindge, the eccentric wife of an heir who once owned all of Malibu, began inviting celebs to live in Malibu Colony to pay the legal bills she racked up from fighting developers.Much of Malibus best destinations are

visible from PCH, such as the many restau-rants with ocean views, from the supercasual (Malibu Seafood) to the upscale (Geoffreys).

Adjacent to the Malibu Lagoon and Bird Sanctuary, the Adamson House is filled with historic tile. The celebrity-frequented Malibu Country Mart serves as the areas town square. Together with adjacent Malibu Village and Malibu Lumber Yard shopping centers, there are enough trendy shops and restau-rants to while away an afternoon.Inland, nearing Calabasas, are many win-

eries such as Malibu Family Wines and Sip Malibu, which offer tastings. Malibu Discov-ery Tours hosts tours of the region.

TOPANGA + PACIFIC PALISADESIn the counterculture 1960s, hippies and musicians such as Neil Young hid out in idyllic Topanga, accessed by long, winding Topanga Canyon Boulevard from PCH. Removed from urban activity, it retains its bohemian vibe and independently owned businesses. Hiking trails allow visitors to bask in Topangas woodsy beauty. Dining is best by the burbling creek at restaurants such as Abuelitas and Inn of the Seventh Ray. Pine Tree Circle has a lovely bis-tro and a few boutiques and galleries.Theres more than initially meets the eye

in seemingly sleepy, family-friendly Pacific Palisades, south of Topanga on PCH and accessed from Temescal Canyon Road. Hik-ers love the shady trails in Temescal Gate-way Park. Cafes and upscale mom-and-pop shops such as Elyse Walker and the Princes Table can be found between Via de la Paz and Monument Street near Sunset Boule-vard. One relatively unknown gem is the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on Sunset, a breathtaking oasis on 10 acres with a lush garden and koi- and swan-filled lake.The resplendent Getty Villa, often mistak-

enly identified as being in Malibu, is in Pacific Palisades. Styled as a Julius Caesar-era villa, its filled with Greco-Roman antiquities. Advance timed tickets are required.

VENICEAbbot Kinney famously won the land that would become Venice in a coin toss. He sought to develop it as an American version of the Italian city; the canals are still there, today lined with sleek modern homes and million-dollar bungalows. His namesake Abbot Kinney Boulevard is Venices coolest section, where Gjelina restaurant, Intel-ligentsia Coffee & Tea and boutiques such as Alexis Bittar, Heist and Vamp are the main attractions. Looky-loos love to stroll Ocean Front Walk to ogle the street vendors and per-formers, or bodybuilders at Muscle Beach.

BRENTWOODReese Witherspoon, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are some of the celebrities who live in this affluent enclave northeast of Santa Monica. San Vicente Boulevard functions as the neighborhoods main street, with copious independent shops, bakeries, cafes and res-taurants between Bundy Drive and where San Vicente becomes Federal Avenue. The petite Brentwood Country Mart, a unique open-air shopping center built in 1948, maintains a retro farmhouse charm but keeps retail offer-ings contemporary and upscale. The areas biggest draw is the Getty

Center, the hilltop museum that houses J. Paul Gettys spectacular art collection.

MARINA DEL REYMarina del Reys main attraction is the mari-na, the largest manmade small-craft harbor in the world. Restaurants in the fishermans wharf are positioned to take advantage of the views. You can rent kayaks from UCLA Mari-na Aquatic Center (14001 Fiji Way), or shop and dine at Waterside at the Marina, located at Lincoln Boulevard and Fiji Way. For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of these neighborhoods, see page 108.

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SNAP TO ITIronically, as digital photography technology gets better and better, its gotten trendier to emulate the flaws, vibrant colors and deep saturation of vintage photos; just look at the number of iPhone apps devoted to getting the look. Thus, the arrival of the Lomography Gallery Store to Santa Monica is perfectly timed to capture the trend. Peruse the fashion-able, inexpensive analog cameras such as La Sardina, a 35mm in stylish graphic patterns, and the Diana, a flashy gold model with a chain strap that couldnt look more chic around a neck. Also find films, film-processing services and an array of workshops for budding Lomographers. Get creative without commitment: Visitors can check out loaner cameras. 312 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.458.6968

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Montana EyEs709 Montana ave, 310.917.4474

Do you accessorize with eyewear? Or, are you in the market for that perfect new pair of prescription glasses? Montana Eyes has showcased high-end eyewear for twenty years. This special boutique has any style to suit your needs: from the hottest trends to custom-frames and vin-tage specs. Come see for yourself why Hollywood stars shop at Montana Eyes.

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Explore over 150 shops, restaurants and services from

6th to 17th streets in Santa Monica.

stacia808 11th street, 310.393.7100

shopstacia.com

The Stacia Ecoknits collection is designed locally in Santa Monica by designer Stacy Johnson. The sustainable bamboo knits are friendly to the earth and feel great against your skin. The colorful knitwear collection includes cardigans, dresses, sweaters, scarves, caftans, and ponchos all made in luxurious, washable bamboo. Visit the new beach bungalow inspired boutique and discover bamboo!

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm

LonDon soLE1331 Montana ave, 310.255.0937

londonsole.com

London Sole offers the worlds largest collection of ballet flats, ballerina pumps, classic driving loafers and other exquisite traditional flat footwear from designer Jane Winkworth. The Montana and San Francisco boutiques are hot spots for celebrities who have fallen in love with the simple, sophisticated and sometimes bold designs.

Mon-Sat 10am-6:30pm; Sun 11am-6pm

tHREE BaGs FULLthe sweater store

716 Montana ave, 310.395.5559threebagsfull.com

Featuring the very best in American and Eu-ropean knitwear. Style, service and versatil-itywe make travel easy and elegantsmall to 2x. From the simplest cotton cardigan to luxurious handknits, Three Bags Full has got you covered.

stEP sHoEs1004 Montana ave, 310.899.4409

Step Shoes offers the finest European quality footwear with brands such as Thierry Rabotin, Aguatalia, Cordani, Cydwoq, Mephisto MBT, Isabella Fiore and many more. In addition to its selec-tion of comfortable and classy shoes, Step Shoes has a variety of distinctive handbags and fun accessories to choose from. Step Shoes is where style and com-fort come together in total harmony.

Mon 10am-5pm; Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Open most Sundays 11am-5pm. Call first.Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

taLa JEWELRy1302 Montana ave, 310.319.0407

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Tala is Montana Avenues newest sparkling addition. Tala is focused on quality and craftsmanship as well as showcasing to-days hottest and most original designers. Italian designers Fope and Piero Milano along with Turkish designs from Gurhan are in-store, in addition to an eclectic and fresh mix of American designers including Aaron Basha, Pandora, Bochic and Chad Allison. If you love jewelry, youll love Tala.

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Montana EyEs709 Montana ave, 310.917.4474

Do you accessorize with eyewear? Or, are you in the market for that perfect new pair of prescription glasses? Montana Eyes has showcased high-end eyewear for twenty years. This special boutique has any style to suit your needs: from the hottest trends to custom-frames and vin-tage specs. Come see for yourself why Hollywood stars shop at Montana Eyes.

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

Explore over 150 shops, restaurants and services from

6th to 17th streets in Santa Monica.

stacia808 11th street, 310.393.7100

shopstacia.com

The Stacia Ecoknits collection is designed locally in Santa Monica by designer Stacy Johnson. The sustainable bamboo knits are friendly to the earth and feel great against your skin. The colorful knitwear collection includes cardigans, dresses, sweaters, scarves, caftans, and ponchos all made in luxurious, washable bamboo. Visit the new beach bungalow inspired boutique and discover bamboo!

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm

LonDon soLE1331 Montana ave, 310.255.0937

londonsole.com

London Sole offers the worlds largest collection of ballet flats, ballerina pumps, classic driving loafers and other exquisite traditional flat footwear from designer Jane Winkworth. The Montana and San Francisco boutiques are hot spots for celebrities who have fallen in love with the simple, sophisticated and sometimes bold designs.

Mon-Sat 10am-6:30pm; Sun 11am-6pm

tHREE BaGs FULLthe sweater store

716 Montana ave, 310.395.5559 threebagsfull.com

Featuring the very best in American and Eu-ropean knitwear. Style, service and versatil-itywe make travel easy and elegantsmall to 2x. From the simplest cotton cardigan to luxurious handknits, Three Bags Full has got you covered.

stEP sHoEs1004 Montana ave, 310.899.4409

Step Shoes offers the finest European quality footwear with brands such as Thierry Rabotin, Aguatalia, Cordani, Cydwoq, Mephisto MBT, Isabella Fiore and many more. In addition to its selec-tion of comfortable and classy shoes, Step Shoes has a variety of distinctive handbags and fun accessories to choose from. Step Shoes is where style and com-fort come together in total harmony.

Mon 10am-5pm; Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Open most Sundays 11am-5pm. Call first.Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

taLa JEWELRy1302 Montana ave, 310.319.0407

talajewelry.com

Tala is Montana Avenues newest sparkling addition. Tala is focused on quality and craftsmanship as well as showcasing to-days hottest and most original designers. Italian designers Fope and Piero Milano along with Turkish designs from Gurhan are in-store, in addition to an eclectic and fresh mix of American designers including Aaron Basha, Pandora, Bochic and Chad Allison. If you love jewelry, youll love Tala.

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SunSet Stripafter dark, this iconic stretch of sunset Boulevard between doheny drive and crescent heights avenue becomes the hottest stretch of asphalt in l.a. county. the club scene rocks here with many legendary establishments. The Roxy, Whisky a go-go and rainbow Bar have a long history of hosting performances from rock n rolls finest. other sunset strip nightclubs include the Viper Room and the key club. the comedy store continues to showcase the leading names in standup as well as emerging stars. during the day, bou-tiques such as live! on sunset and beloved Book soup draw traffic.hotels are an integral part of the sunset strip scene. chateau marmont, a glorious and

notorious celebrity hangout throughout the decades, remains a discreet local getaway. Skybar, at the style-conscious mondrian, retains its aura of exclusivity. at the sunset tower hotel, Bugsy siegels former suite has been converted into the tower Bar.

SunSet pLAZAsunset plaza, between la cienega and san vicente Boulevards on sunset Boulevard, is a collection of tony shops and bistros with an international flavor and free parking, a novelty

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new in townBlushington Makeup & Beauty LoungeProfessional makeup and beauty services for a song. 8591 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.652.5874

Madison GalleryMadisons more sophisticated sister store sells Proenza Schouler, Chlo, Alexander Wang and more. 8741 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.275.1930

Make Up For EverThe makeup brands first freestanding store sells the full product line and offers video-recorded beauty lessons.132 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A., 310.289.1758

Monika ChiangBoyfriend sweaters, cashmere coats, vixenlike stiletto pumps and other acces-sories fill out this classic-with-an-edge boutique, designer Chiangs first. 108 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A., 310.786.8200


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in this neighborhood. this is the citys euro Zone, where youre apt to hear more french and italian than valley girl. for up-to-the-minute fashion, check out the collections at oliver peoples or either of the two h. loren-zo shops. and after splurging for an outfit thats all the rage in st. Barts, settle into one of several chic cafes, whose tables spill onto the sidewalk.

MeLroSe AVenuemelrose avenue has become virtually synon-ymous with trendiness, and new expressions in fashion, art and food continue to percolate up and down this street with multiple person-alities. one stretch of melrose, east of fairfax avenue, has an eclectic mix of indie bou-tiques, cafes and coffeehouses interspersed with tattoo parlors and vintage shops. stores such as Wasteland and ed hardy have wild faades and vibrant signage that add energy to the scene. farther west, melrose becomes trs sophistiqu, showcasing upscale tastes at fred segal, diane von furstenburg, teno-versix and vivienne Westwood. Just off melrose is the quiet, fashionable three-block street of melrose place, where Bentleys line up for chic salons such as frdric fekkai and cutting-edge boutiques such as Zero + maria cornejo or chlo.

tHe AVenueSmelrose avenues massive pacific design center is the hub of l.a.s flourishing art, fashion and design district known as the avenues, which runs along melrose avenue and Beverly and robertson boulevards. the complex itselfmonolithic blue, green and red buildings designed by celebrated archi-tect cesar pelliis itself noteworthy (youll either love it or hate it), but its 1.2 million square feet houses more than 130 show-rooms catering to professional designers and luxury homeowners. pdc is also home to a

satellite of downtowns Museum of Contem-porary Art (moca) and a stylish Wolfgang puck eatery, red seven.

BeVerLY + WeSt 3rdBeverly Boulevard and West 3rd street are major east-west streets running through West hollywood, filled with trendy restau-rants, design showrooms and boutiques from some of the hottest up-and-coming clothing designers. the two streets bracket the landmark eight-level Beverly Center, whose design is reminiscent of paris pom-pidou center. Bloomingdales, henri Bendel, fendi, gucci, prada and the capital grille are among more than 160 establishments draw-ing consumers. on 3rd street east of Beverly center,

youll find favorite boutiques such as satine, alexis Bittar for jewelry and eggy for high-end childrens attire. there are many dining options such as suzanne goins AOC, plus a branch of manhattans magnolia Bakery. on Beverly Boulevard, you can browse vintage gucci or lanvin at Beige, or score unique handcrafted shoes at calleen cordero. afterward, you can experience contempo-rary american cuisine at Eva Restaurant or modern latin cooking at Playa.

roBertSon BouLeVArdBeverly hills may be the toniest shopping district in l.a., but West hollywoods robert-son Boulevard is not far behind, particularly if youre young and hot and have your own real-ity show. the celebutante set hits kitson for posh bags, Zimmerman for haute swimwear and allsaints spitalfields for a nouveau-goth look. a cutting-edge chanel concept store illustrates the difference between robertson Boulevard and more staid rodeo drive. for a breather between boutique-hopping, con-sider a Bellini with crab cakes on the picket-

fenced patio of Ivy Restaurant, where famous faces practically outnumber those of civilians.

FAirFAx diStriCttechnically part of the city of los angeles, the fairfax district is one of the most cultur-ally diverse and artsy neighborhoods in the West hollywood area. at fairfax avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (lacma), a renowned multifaceted facility with more than 100,000 works from around the world. the Broad contemporary art museum, designed by architect renzo piano, showcas-es art from the contemporary and modern eras, while the latest additions to the lac-ma campus include the lynda and stewart resnick exhibition pavilion and Rays & Stark Bar. adjacent to lacma is the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. additional venues at this formidable museum row include the petersen automotive museum and craft & folk art museum. south of the museums is a surprise for curious foodies: a neighborhood known as little ethiopia, where acclaimed ethiopian restaurants are located. Be prepared to eat with your hands! one of the districts anchors is the his-

toric Farmers Market, with more than 100 open-air produce stalls, shops and eater-ies. there are spots to satisfy virtually any craving, including a wine bar, taquera and stands with authentic louisiana gumbo and korean barbecue. adjacent and connected by a vintage trolley is The Grove, an outdoor, pedestrian-only shopping center. the grove has the character of an old-fashioned village square, with stained-glass street lamps and central fountain. nordstrom, a movie theater and stores such as J. crew and splendid are joined by eateries and restaurants.

For bold items, see listings in the where guide. For a detailed map of West Hollywood, see pages 108109.

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RAISING THE STANDARDThe modern mercantile, stocked with well-designed, timeless and functional products, has gained traction in recent years by offering alternatives to the plastic flotsam of the big box stores. Among L.A.s most carefully honed is Standard Goods, owned by Band of Outsid-ers alum Garrett Colton. In addition to designing belts, frames, boxers and even socks for the storeitems conceived to replace substandard versions in his own wardrobeColton makes unerringly sharp clothing, home, music and literary picks that include vintage polos, Good Flock wool iPad cases, L.A.-based Wolfum textiles, Tracy Wilkinson ceramic planters and Swedish Our Legacy mens button-downs. Quite simply, its good stuff, made to last. 7151 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.965.0600, standard-goods.com

ince 1934, the Original Farmers Market has stood at the crossroads of Los Angeles history and culture. Today, it remains one of the last of the Hollywood legends, attracting people from all over the world to enjoy its eclectic mix of restaurants, grocers, shops and the best people watching the city has to offer. In a world ruled by change, the Original Farmers Market stands as an enduring landmark, steadfast at the junction of then and now, on the corner of Third and Fairfax.

Market events and activities throughout the year.Visit www.farmersmarketla.com for calendars and updates.

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Market events and activities throughout the year.Visit www.farmersmarketla.com for calendars and updates.

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