Cross-Country Adventure Begins In LA…..Soon!
Upcoming: October 27-November 1
EXACTLY ONE MONTH FROM TODAY:
I’ll be heading to LA and then slowly making my way back across the country. The last leg, from Chicago to NYC, will be by train – on an Amtrak Sleeper! That’ll be a first for me.
Los Angeles, by the way, remains one of my absolute favorite cities. It’s astonishing to see how it has transformed itself from being a one-industry town (entertainment/Hollywood) to a mecca for the most innovative art, retail and culinary experiences in the country.
Every time I visit, I discover something new. This time, I’m particularly excited about checking out Rick Caruso’s newest shopping extravaganza: Palisades Village by Caruso. I’ll also be spending more time in DTLA and can’t wait to check out Jeffrey Deitch’s new gallery.
Read on below for detailed itinerary.
LA Itinerary: October 27 – November 1
Saturday 10/27
- Arrive at LAX at 3pm
- Hotel: Standard Hollywood, 8300 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
Dinner: 6pm with Robert C.
Sunday 10/28
Morning:
- Marciano Foundation, 4357 Wilshire Blvd
- Ticket for 11am entrance to Ai Weiwei Life Cycle
- Meet up with Kara K. at 12 noon.
Afternoon: Downtown LA with Kara K.
- Smorgasburg, 787 S Alameda St.(Open: 10am-4pm Sunday only)
- ROW DTLA, 777 Alameda St. (Open: 10am-7pm)
- Flask & Field, 767 S Alameda St #180 (Open: 10am-4pm)
- Corporation Food Hall, 724 S Spring St.(Open: 11am-9pm)
- NoMad Hotel, 649 S Olive St.
- Freehand Hotel
- NEW! The Wolves, (opens at 5pm) Great cocktails
Dinner: Bavel (500 Mateo Street) – NOPE! 45 minute wait for bar seating.
Monday 10/29
Afternoon:
- Palisades Village by Caruso, 15225 Palisades Village Lane, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Meet up with Kara K and Robert C. at 12:30pm
Rick Caruso’s new walkable, very posh mall complete with restaurants, stores, and luxury residencies:
- A.L.C
- Rachel Zoe
- Amazon Books
- Jennifer Meyer
- The Little Market
- Vintage Grocers *****
- Blue Ribbon Sushi
- The Draycott – Lunch*****
- COS level 1
- Lifehouse Tonics and Elixirs level 1
- Nordstrom e-bar level 1
- Orangetheory fFitness – level 1
- Same Natural Wellness – level 1
- The Crackshack – level 1
- Eataly – level 2
- Halo Scoop Shop level 2
- Obica Mozzarella Bar – level 2
- Redstart Tea Bar – level 2
- UCLA health – level 2
- Vans – level 2
Dinner: DTF – level 2
Tuesday 10/30
Morning:
- Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd (Open: 11am-8pm; Closed: Monday)
Lunch: Gratitude Café Beverly Hills, 419 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
Afternoon:
- Nike Melrose, 8552 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood (open: 10am-8pm)
Dinner: TBD
Wednesday 10/31
Morning: Stores/ Soho House
- Nordstrom Local, 8401 Melrose Pl, Los Angeles (open: 10am-7pm)
Soho House (9200 Sunset Blvd)
- Meet up with Aaron R. at 11:30am
- Lunch with Anne S. at 1pm
Thursday Nov 1
10:45am: Leave for airport for flight to Vegas VIA:
- Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, 925 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles (open: 11am-7pm)
West Adams:
- Highly Likely Cafe, (7am-8pm)
- Band of Vices, 5376 W. Adams Blvd. (12-5pm)
POTENTIAL RESTAURANTS:
Margot (scheduled for October opening?) NOT OPEN
Rooftop restaurant above Platform
8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA.
Monty’s Good Burger
Open: 11am-11pm)
Bavel *****
500 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, CA (DTLA)
Highly Likely Cafe – West Adams
(open: 7am-8pm)
