MONDRIAN
8440 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood
323.650.8999
Beautifully situated atop a hill on Sunset Boulevard, the striking Mondrian hotel overlooks downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. Founded by famed hotelier Ian Schrager, the former 189,000 square-foot apartment building opened its doors in 1996 and reinvented the hotel experience as we know it. The Mondrian elegantly fuses the quintessential California lifestyle of casual, easy living with the glamour and excitement of Los Angeles. The 237 spacious rooms designed by Philippe Starck are outfitted with minimal yet elegant furnishings reminiscent of uncomplicated sophistication, and the floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the city. Rounding out the Mondrian’s extensive list of amenities are four restaurants, including the delectable Asia de Cuba; the Agua Spa; and Skybar, the center of the hotel’s social activity.
HYDE LOUNGE
8029 W Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood
323.656.4933
With its lush, intimate décor and über attentive service, Hyde Lounge does not just cater to Hollywood’s A-list—they cater to the most elite clientele in the city, better known as the A+ list. After opening in 2006, Hyde Lounge, the first collaboration by SBE’s Entertainment’s SBE Restaurant Group and Bolthouse Productions, quickly became a nightly playground for the hottest people in the entertainment and fashion industry. The privacy and discretion found at Hyde is unparalleled in Hollywood, and its glamorous yet subdued ambiance only adds to its appeal. Patrons can enjoy one of Hyde’s many delicious cocktails from master mixologist Ryan Magarian, and complimenting the cocktails is a delectable menu of appetizers from the brilliant mind of Chef Katsuya Uechi. The indescribably sophisticated interior, complete with crocodile-embossed leather banquettes, is just one more element that makes Hyde so haute. To top it all off, the masterminds behind Hyde will be opening two new sure-to-be-hotspots in the fall: S Bar and Foxtail.
THE LITTLE DOOR
8164 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles
323.951.1210
Nestled amongst a lush garden, the Little Door provides the perfect hidden paradise to relax and unwind with a delicious meal and glass of wine. Named “Best Romantic Restaurant in LA,” the Little Door exudes the simplistic style of the European countryside with its deep, passionate colors, inviting courtyard, and romantic fireplace. Chef Nicolas T. Peter uses his expertise to create a simple, healthy, and delectable menu reminiscent of rustic Mediterranean cuisine. Using only fresh seasonal ingredients and spices, he carefully mulls over the flavor of each element to create harmony in his dishes. Last, but certainly not least, the Little Door is complete with a wine bar that serves eighty-five varieties of wines-by-the-glass from all over the world. Due to their remarkable and rare vintages, the Little Door is a five-time consecutive winner of the “Best Wine Menu” award from Wine Spectator.
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July 25, 2007Golden Boy: Bobby Yampolsky
