Photo Credit: Adam Pantozzi for Echoes of HopeÂ
Luc Robitaille is a legend in the game of hockey. The former pro, now retired and serving as President of Business Operations for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, is a Stanley Cup winner best known for his three different stints, with the Kings. He served as Kings team captain during the 1992–93 season and for the final two games of the 2005–06 season. Robitaille retired after the 2005–06 season as the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history and the holder of several Kings franchise records, along with numerous Kings playoff records. Last month, the hockey great brought his Luc Robitaille Celebrity Shootout, which benefits the organization Echoes of Hope, to Los Angeles for the first time ever after eight years at the Sundance Film Festival. The high-energy event brought together Hollywood celebrities and NHL greats to play a friendly game of hockey to benefit the charity, which he founded with his wife, Stacia, and which strives to inspire hope in the lives of at-risk and emancipated foster youth. The organization assists youth in their pursuit of independence, empowerment and a post-secondary education. Here, this NHL legend sat down with Haute Living to divulge his secrets to the City of Angels.Â
Photo Credit: Adam Pantozzi for Echoes of Hope
Where were you born: Montreal, CA
How long in LA: Off and on for 30 years
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Occupation: President of Business Operations for the LA Kings
Favorite Restaurant: Forma Restaurant and Cheese Bar
Best Sushi: Nobu Malibu
Best Italian: II Ristorante di Giordio Baldi
Best dessert: Bread pudding—no raisins
Best place for a romantic date: An evening hike picnic with my wife, Stacia…wine or champagne included
Best Sunday brunch: My wife’s home cooking
Best place for a power business meeting: My office
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Casa del Mar
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Hugo Boss
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Moondance in Santa Monica for my wife
Best Spa: Two Bunch Palms
Favorite Charity Event: All Echoes of Hope events
Favorite Cultural Event: Sundance
Favorite Cultural Institution: The Hockey Hall of Fame
Best Steakhouse: Mastro’s Steakhouse
Best Pizza: Jon & Vinny’s
Best Lunch: True Food Kitchen
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: The gym at Toyota Sports Center
Best Massage: Terranea Resort
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber
Best Museum/Exhibit: The Broad
Describe your city in three words: Diverse, active, peaceful
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Will Rogers Park All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: The beach
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: The weather
