Which are the best private schools in your market?
Page Academy
Page Academy is West Los Angeles’ favorite private school for children in pre-K through eight grade. Founded in 1908, this non-sectarian, coeducational school is recognized for its personalized and nurturing approach towards education. Page Academy is also known for its extensive extracurricular activities, which include one-on-one tutoring, voice and piano lessons, dance classes, and more. In addition to its Beverly Hills location, Page Academy also has campuses in Hancock Park and New Mesa.
Harvard-Westlake
Harvard-Westlake
With its outstanding reputation for academics, Harvard-Westlake is easily L.A.’s premier preparatory school. Established in 1900, the school is a combination of the Harvard Military School and the Westlake Girls School. Today, the school has two campuses. Its middle school (grades 6 to 9) is located in Holmby Hills, while its high school (grades 10 to 12) is located in Studio City. Notable alumni from Harvard-Westlake include Bridget Fonda, Eric Garcetti, Jake Gyllenhall, Maggie Gyllenhall, Shirley Temple, among others.
What are the top new restaurant that recently opened in your market?
Verlaine
West Hollywood’s Verlaine has quickly become a favorite among locals. The restaurant describes its cuisine as “California-inspired Mexican food with a garden setting.” Verlaine is headed by Latin America’s premier chef, Diego Hernández, and incorporates classic Latin flavors into all of its dishes. Favorites like its fish tostada and ceviche, short rib (braised in black bean broth and avocado leaf, chayote, and verdolaga), and suckling pig (served with sweet potatoes, salsa madre, and smoked squash) are ideal for those looking for a hearty meal in WeHo. The restaurant is also gaining an amazing reputation for its drinks. The Lune de Sang, Parisian Cocktail, and Dessert Grasshopper make delicious additions to any meal.
If money was not an issue, what is the best property on the market?
1420 Laurel Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The warm, modern design of 1420 Laurel Way allows the property's exquisite downtown to ocean views to be its focal point. Expansive Fleetwood custom pocket doors frame unobstructed views of mountains, Downtown, Century City, and Catalina. Warm interiors with white oak matte floors flow seamlessly into the outdoor space. The main level entry opens up to a terrace, infinity edge pool, and an open-flow living area, plus two bedrooms, a screening room, and a junior master suite with a perfect downtown view. A floating staircase leads to the master suite, occupying the entire top floor. The spacious suite includes a sundeck, sitting room, dual walk-in closets, a luxurious bath with city views and a master bedroom with panoramic views. The day lit basement is a versatile space with a bar, full bath and 40-foot sliding door with skyline and downtown views. The details match the home's impeccable design: custom Italian cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, hand-cut marble sinks and counters.
What is your favorite Sunday activity?
Ellen Von Unwerth Exhibit at the TASCHEN Gallery
For those looking to take in some culture over the weekend, West Hollywood’s TASCHEN Gallery is currently showing renowned fashion and music photographer, Ellen von Unwerth’s “Heimat” exhibition. Described as a “campy Bavarian fantasy” by CNN, the collection is largely influenced by Unwerth’s own experience in Bavaria during her adolescence. The exhibition is a glamorous yet edgy celebration of femininity as scantily clad models perform traditional pastoral chores like milking cows, churning butter, chopping wood, and more.
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