Laurel Canyon
Three properties in the coveted Laurel Canyon neighborhood have hit the market in the past 30 days, each featuring modern architecture and upscale amenities such as built‑in pools and designer landscaping. The listings underscore the area’s reputation for luxury hillside living within easy reach of Los Angeles’ entertainment corridor. Pricing data, though not disclosed, suggests continued premium valuation for homes that blend privacy with panoramic city views. The new inventory arrives at a time when buyer interest in high‑end LA real estate remains robust.
Victorian Roots
Saison Hospitality’s corporate chef Brian Limoges launched Enclos in December, partnering with Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards & Winery. The restaurant occupies a meticulously restored Victorian home just steps from Sonoma Plaza. While its exterior appears modest, the interior delivers a...
Venice Near the Beach
Three residential properties situated between Abbot Kinney and Venice Beach have entered the market in the past 21 days. The listings range from a spacious loft with a modern kitchen to other upscale units, showcasing the premium finishes that attract...
Wayback Machine
Sushi Samba, the globally recognized club‑restaurant chain, opened its first Los Angeles venue last month, occupying a sprawling rooftop in West Hollywood. The brand’s only remaining U.S. outpost had been in Las Vegas for nearly two decades, making this a...
Beyond the Boardwalk
The La Bahia Hotel & Spa opened in September 2023, converting a long‑abandoned historic property in Santa Cruz into a modern hospitality destination. The site, once home to student and exchange‑worker apartments serving the nearby Boardwalk, had been vacant for...
Echo Park
Three residential properties in Los Angeles' Echo Park have entered the market within the past 30 days, with asking prices ranging from roughly $1.2 million to $2.3 million. All three homes sit within a half‑mile of the Metro Gold Line, offering easy...
Relaxed Affair
Bar Betsy, the new casual offshoot of chef Tyler Wells' popular Betsy, opened two doors down on Mariposa Street in Altadena. The all‑day, walk‑in‑only spot blends a bright, farmhouse aesthetic with a relaxed vibe, serving breakfast‑style dishes, seasonal sandwiches, and...
Organic Connections
FOUND Café, a bustling coffee shop in Angelino Heights, Echo Park, operates under Los Angeles County’s newly launched MEKHO program. The initiative allows residents to run small‑scale food businesses from their homes, bypassing traditional commercial lease costs. By leveraging a...
Santa Cruz
In the past month, three Santa Cruz homes entered the market, ranging from a renovated 1974 Victorian at $1.299 million to a premium Pasatiempo‑adjacent estate priced at $2.65 million. The properties offer 3‑4 bedrooms, 2‑3 bathrooms, and square footage between 1,950 and...
Mother’s Day, Ticketed
The Nines has published a curated list of top reservations for Mother’s Day on May 10, targeting diners looking to celebrate with their mothers. The highlight is Santa Monica’s Crudo e Nudo, which offers a four‑course lunch flight starting at noon, featuring...
Flo Coffee Bar, Super Vinyl, Bar Lubitsch, Last Resort, LA’s Best Cookies
The blog spotlights several standout Los Angeles and California hospitality concepts. Flo Coffee Bar merges a whimsical coffee shop with an art gallery inside a converted garage, featuring a secret menu and ceramics by Hun Chung Lee. Local critic Jared Meisler lauds Bar Lubitsch, while...
Three Nights, Zero Waste
Mill, the cult‑favorite food‑recycling platform, is launching a three‑night, zero‑waste dinner series in Los Angeles for Earth Month. Acclaimed chefs from Los Angeles and New York will team up to create seasonal, waste‑free menus on April 14, 22 and 23...
Last Resort
Chef and hotelier Charlie Palmer debuted Appellation Healdsburg, a new resort north of downtown Napa, in September. The property includes a flagship dining venue, Folia Bar & Kitchen, which showcases Palmer’s farm‑to‑table ethos. A rooftop bar adds a premium nightlife...
South Pasadena
In the last 30 days, three residential properties in South Pasadena have been listed for sale, marking a modest increase in market activity for the affluent suburb. The listings arrive amid a broader Southern California trend of constrained inventory and...
High Bar
Lapaba, a new pasta bar, opened in late January at the bustling Sixth and Western intersection in Los Angeles’ Koreatown. The restaurant blends classic Italian techniques with quintessential Korean flavors, creating a Korean‑Italian fusion menu. Early buzz suggests it will...