Real Estate

Power Players

Blair Chang and Sam Palmer of The Agency are the ultimate westside real estate mavens Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Nikki Finnin and Mike Kelley Like most successful working relationships, the matchup between real estate agents Blair Chang and Sam Palmer of the Agency happened organically. “I met Sam years ago when he came to see a listing I had in Mandeville Canyon,” Chang recalls. Palmer, who was born and raised in England, was looking for a new home to share with his wife...

Food + Beverage

Raising the Steaks

Matū Kai brings its signature beef—and elevated dining concept—to the heart of Brentwood Article by Carole Dixon | Photography by Jeffrey Chan and Virtually Here Studios After much anticipation, the team behind Matū—the buzzy Beverly Hills steak restaurant that exclusively serves highly-marbled, 100% grass-fed Wagyu from First Light Farms in New Zealand—has expanded the brand with a sibling outpost on San Vicente in Brentwood. With Matū Kai, Jerry A. Greenberg (a former tech entrepreneur who...

Home Services

Taking Root

Article and Photography by In addition to enhancing the physical environment of a property, trees provide many benefits for homeowners. Not only do they improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff and absorb carbon dioxide and noise, but they also help regulate temperature and have many emotional advantages. For the ultimate local tree service, look no further than Green Valley Tree Care—an independently owned-and-operated company founded by certified arborist Carlos Mendoza in 2014...

Life + Culture

My Town: Dr. Jon Marashi

Article and Photography by Since opening his practice in Brentwood more than 15 years ago, cosmetic dentist Dr. Jon Marashi has quietly become revered as one of the industry’s most discerning and sophisticated talents, with longtime clients that include everyone from Kate Hudson to Ben Affleck to Cher. Known for his attention to detail and cutting-edge technical expertise, Marashi has also gained a reputation for his fun-loving personality and penchant for skateboarding—he can often be found...