Posts by Elissa Vallano
Kim Kardashian, Blair Underwood, & More Serve LA’s Homeless
Kim Kardashian, Blair Underwood, and Jennifer Love Hewitt dished out a Thanksgiving meal to the Los Angeles homeless on Wednesday. The event was hosted by longtime Los Angeles Mission supporter and actor Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne. This was the seventh year in a row for the event.
Kutsher’s Brings Modern Jewish Cuisine to Tribeca
After 100 years of success in the Catskills, Kutsher’s has made a new home in Tribeca. The modern Jewish bistro is being run by Zach Kutsher, a fourth generation member of the Kutsher family, along with his partners Alan Wilzig, Richard Kirshenbaum and Jeffrey Chodorow.
Sunny Spot Brightens Up Washington Blvd. in Venice
When one door closes, another opens – and such is the case with Sunny Spot in Venice. The former Beachwood space on Washington Boulevard is now bursting with color and flavor thanks to Kogi chef Roy Choi. Brian Butler, cocktail connoisseur of A-Frame fame, put together the rum-centric drinks menu. With their powers combined, Venice now has another shining star on its culinary roster.
Record Producer David Anderle Selling $4.75M Hollywood Hills Home
Record producer David Anderle has put his longtime Hollywood Hills home on the market for $4.75 million. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom Spanish-style villa was built in the 1920’s and once served as a speakeasy. It also boasts 3,813 square feet of living space, decorative tile work, and sits on a third of an acre.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Opens in West Palm Beach
Another slice of New York has made its way to South Florida. After the success of its Palm Beach Gardens location, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has opened another restaurant on Clematis in West Palm Beach.
Developer Jon Lam to Build 600-Room Hotel North of Madison Square Park
Developer Jon Lam is securing a deal to build a 600-room hotel on Broadway between 29th and 30th streets, which will raise the stakes for Ace Hotel, Gansevoort Park, the NoMad and the Flatiron. The NoMad Hotel Project will be an expansive 100,000 square foot space – a sizable increase from Lam’s original plan to build a 25,000-sq.ft. hotel. at his already-owned 1205 and 1225 Broadway properties.
Michael Kors Launches First Singapore Boutique
American designer and Project Runway judge Michael Kors opened his first standalone boutique this month in Singapore, complete with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebratory soiree at Reflections at Keppel Bay.
The Wait Is Over: Local 1205 Opens in Venice
Despite a few hiccups along the way, Local 1205 has finally opened its doors to Los Angeles public. The raw food-focused eatery is situated on Abbot Kinney in Venice and is part gourmet market, part cafe.
Ginza Tanaka Designs World’s Most Expensive Christmas Tree
Tokyo jeweler Ginza Tanaka has taken Christmas decorations to the next level. Known for his opulent creations and attention to detail, Tanaka has created an extravagant, pure gold Christmas tree worth nearly $1.95 million.
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