Peter Facinelli knows Los Angeles like the back of his hand: he has, after all, been living and acting in the City of Angels since 1995. Most recently, the star—who turns 44 on Nov. 26 despite looking decades younger—starred in The Wilde Wedding, a film loosely based on filmmaker Damian Harris’ mother’s fourth wedding, playing the son of Jonn Malkovich and Glenn Close, the “wild” child of the Wilde family. Facinelli has also completed production on Michael Caton-Jones’ thriller Asher, starring opposite of Famke Janssen, Ron Perlman and Richard Dreyfuss. Past credits include, most recognizably, the Twilight series films, and Can’t Hardly Wait.
Not only does he act, but in 2010, Facinelli started a production company, A7sle Films. A7sle Films’ first feature, Loosies, was a fast-paced dramatic comedy that Facinelli wrote and starred in about a successful pickpocket in the New York City subways, among other films. Adding to his writing repertoire, Peter co-authored a YA novel with New York Times best-selling author Barry Lyga. After the Red Rain, which was distributed by Little Brown Company and released on August 4, 2015. He has several scripts that he has written in development currently, and has just signed on to Executive Produce a series for CRACKLE, based on an original idea he pitched to them.Beyond that, Facinelli is also quite philanthropic, recently hosting a dinner for the Orthopedic Institute for Children (OIC) benefit in Los Angeles.
Here, this jack-of-all-trades shares his haute secrets to Los Angeles.
Where were you born: New York
How long in LA: 22 years.
Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Studio City, Toluca Lake
Occupation: Actor
Favorite Restaurant: Katsuya Hollywood
Best Sushi: Katsuya
Best Italian: Prosecco’s in Toluca Lake
Best dessert: McConnell’s Ice Cream
Best place for a romantic date: Pace
Best Sunday brunch: Beachwood Cafe
Best place for a power business meeting: Olive and Thyme
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Mondrian Los Angeles
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Mohawk General Store in Silverlake
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Rodeo Drive
Best Spa: Four Seasons
Favorite Charity Event: The Orthopedic Institute for Children
Favorite Cultural Event: Friday Night Car shows at Bob’s Big Boy
Favorite Cultural Institution: The Broad
Best Steakhouse: BOA
Best Pizza: Pizzeria Mozza
Best Lunch: Sweet Salt
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Rise Movement
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber
Best Museum/Exhibit: LACMA
Describe your city in three words: Sunny, Cool, Laissez-Faire
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Jim Morrison Cave
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Hiking Fryman Canyon
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: The Hollywood Sign ;)
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