The Belvedere
The Belvedere is a standard entry when discussing the best hotel restaurant in America. The spacious dining room, located in the Peninsula Hotel, is dressed in cream tones, with tables topped with Villeroy & Boch china and pewter vases filled with fresh seasonal flowers. A pianist performs nightly and completes the elegant setting. Guests can also dine on the stunning sun-soaked patio, which is landscaped with beautiful greenery and flowers. The cuisine is a lively combination of heartland staples and global-accented fare-Executive Chef James Overbaugh transports you to an exotic crossing where North African spices, Japanese influences, and Indian essences intersect. Imagine the feast: cold-poached Sol Azul oysters to start, delicately paired with a vignette of kampachi and parsnip-wasabi purée; or tarragon-orange-cured squab with accompanying cherry, fennel, mulberry, and kabocha squash. Main courses range from veal osso buco caponata with Aleppo pepper risotto, to monkfish loin with roasted Jerusalem artichokes, marinated tomatoes, and sweet corn nage. Pastry chef Miguel Franco teases the taste buds with his “trio of small bites” that showcases all-time favorites like tiramisu, panna cotta, and caramel. Diners are always encouraged to create their own tasting menu with small bites, including smoked salmon and the famed mac and cheese, studded with black truffles and hen of the woods mushrooms. To wash everything down, be sure to pick the brain of longtime sommelier David Jones, who oversees a treasure trove of bottles.
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills
310.788.2306
Trump National
Trump National Golf Course is perched high above the jagged California cliffs, taking advantage of one of the most incredible views in the world from every hole. Noted as the most expensive golf course ever built, more than $250 million has been spent to ensure its prominence. Gleaming white sand lines the walls of the massive bunkers, expansive lakes protect tucked-away greens, and magnificent waterfalls cascade down at Trump National. The Donald J. Trump Signature Design course tempts golfers to take risks and rewards well-placed shots. The layout challenges experienced golfers and novices to the best of their abilities. Trump National stands as a testament to the greatness of golf.
One Ocean Trails Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes
310.265.5000
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