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ANDRE
NEITO AT THE ST. REGIS
Renowned chef Andre Neito, a third generation-classically
trained French chef, who previously worked in tandem
with Suki Sukihara at The Beverly Hills Hotel, now
reigns as Executive Chef at the St. Regis Hotel. Located
at St. Regis Drive and Avenue of the Stars, the Starwood
property that opened in November 2000, is unsurpassed
in levels of luxury, service and security, and has
been a favorite hotel of many U.S. Presidents and
visiting dignitaries.
Encore,
the signature restaurant at the St. Regis, combines
innovative cuisine with contemporary comfort and intimacy.
The Sunday Brunch includes fabulous eggs benedict
with orange hollandaise sauce, served on asparagus
and crab cakes that are not to be missed.
St.
Regis Hotel
310.277.6111
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THINGS
ARE COOKING AT CITRONELLE
The Santa Barbara Inn, located on Ocean Boulevard
in Santa Barbara, has made great strides in updating
their seaside property, including the Citronelle Restaurant,
which offers memorable views of sunsets and sailboats,
and was opened by renowned chef Michel Richard. My
compliments to Executive Chef Isabelle Alexandre,
who is on fire in the kitchen creating outstanding
seafood specialties and sensual desserts.. With a
history of solid culinary experience working with
many of LA's best chefs, she presents uniquely inspired
dishes that are pleasing to the taste and the eye.
The dining room, with a well stocked private wine
room, is modern, but elegant, and the servers are
helpful and attentive. The new changes throughout
this historic property are major, long overdue and
delightful. Treat yourself to a wonderful weekend
away or just a tasty night out.
The
Santa Barbara Inn
Citronelle
Restaurant
805.963.0111 |
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IDAHO
POTATO COMMISSION CO-SPONSORS SPUDFEST
The Idaho Potato Commission will co-sponsor the 1st
Annual SpudFest Family Film & Music Festival with
Actress Dawn Wells, founder of the Spud Institute,
at the Spud Drive-In, located in Driggs, Idaho from
September 3-7. The event will feature live music all
day, including The Bacon Brothers, at the Grand Targhee
Resort in Wyoming, and premier screenings of studio
and independent films by night at the historic Spud
Drive-In. Spud Burgers will be on the menu, and awards
will be presented.
Idaho
Patato Commission Spudfest
http://www.spudfest.org
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LOEWS
COMES TO BEVERLY HILLS
The new LOEWS Hotel at Beverly Hills, celebrated its
opening with an amazing dinner featuring the talent
of executive chefs from their San Diego, Santa Monica,
and Tucson properties, as well as Beverly Hills. Each
chef prepared one segment of numerous four segmented
appetizer, dinner and dessert plates that were stylishly
presented to guests at the dinner in the recently
renovated bar and dining area.
Loews
Hotels are known for giving their properties all the
right touches, both in guest amenities, and the overall
dining experience. This little jewel of a hotel is
no exception, and the local Beverly Hills residents
are appreciating this new and charming neighborhood
oasis for dinner.
Loews
Hotel
310.277.2800
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BRUNCH
AT BACARA
Bacara Resort & Spa has become the hide-a-way
of choice for LA’s rich and famous who seek
total privacy to unwind amidst the scenic beauty of
Santa Barbara’s coastline. Considered one of
the ten best resorts in the world, Bacara offers guests
the ultimate in exquisite cuisine and spa pampering.
They
are offering an exquisite Sunday brunch by the sea,
featuring the culinary talents of Executive Chef David
Reardon, and Spa Chef Andrew Simpson, along with a
service to please’ staff. Special holidays like
Mothers Day, Easter, Christmas or just a romantic
Sunday meal, following your spa treatment, become
more than memorable at a Bacara brunch.
Bacara
Resort & Spa
805.968.0100
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VITAMIN
WATER & SANTE RESTAURANT STEP UP
The Step Up Women’s Network of Los Angeles,
producer's of a charity fundraiser for Peace4Kids
and USC/Norris Cancer Center, got some flavorful sponsor
assistance from Vitamin Water and Sante Restaurant
at the Step Up For Yoga & Health Charity Festival
at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica.
Sante
Restaurant is located on La Brea Boulevard in Los
Angeles, and has a second location on San Vicente
Boulevard in Brentwood.
A
bevy of yoga instructors and participants enjoyed
the totally healthy food and beverages provided throughout
the weekend and at the Bhakti Groove Party, featuring
the talent of singer Donna De Lory.
Sante
Restaurant
need phone - 000.000.0000
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TANINO
DRAGO SUPPORTS CHARITY CAR SHOW
Executive Chef/Owner Tanino Drago of Tanino Restorante
in Westwood, kept hungry car enthusiasts happy with
pasta, salad and Italian custard at the annual “Classics
for Charity” event sponsored by Beverly Hills
Ltd.-Mercedes Benz to benefit the Beverly Hills Education
Foundation.
The
Drago Dynasty, four brothers who own five restaurants
in the Los Angeles, area are always there to put back
by supporting local charities.
Gratsi
for the food and the kindness!
Tanino
Restorante
need phone - 000.000.0000
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KIDS
ROCK AT FOUR SEASONS BEVERLY HILLS
Executive Chef Conny Andersson is pleasing tiny
diners with his delightful brunch for children, a
smaller version of the Sunday feast served in the
hotel dining room, but with all the fun food kids
love to eat.
There
is also a new General Manager at this property. Welcome
to Mr. Medhi Eftekari, who returned to the Doheny
property after several years at the Four Seasons Newport
Beach. Located near the studios, it is a favorite
to members of the entertainment industry, and features
the best seat in town for the Oscars and Golden Globe
Awards, where the cocktail lounge becomes a comfortable
living room to enjoy LA's best entertainment ceremonies,
while enjoying the latest in hot new cocktails and
horsdoeuvres.
Four
Seasons Beverley Hills
845.268.3770
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RODNEY'S
RESTAURANT
in the Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort offers
the best steak in town, along with seafood options.
Guests
hand-pick their own steak or lobster from a silver
serving tray, which is then skillfully prepared by
executive chef Peter Gennaro, and presented with unique
signature side dishes and salads.
Naturally,
their wine list does include some fine selections
from the Fess Parker Winery.
Fess
Parker's Double Tree Resort
Rodney's
Restaurant
805.564.4333
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