Food + Beverage

Espresso Hazelnut Butter Toffee Dark Chocolate Cookies

A delicious new recipe for the holiday season—and beyond Article by Danielle Christy Ooey gooey chocolate hazelnut toffee cookies: crispy on the outside and soft in the middle! These treats are the perfect blend of chewy, crispy chocolatey goodness that will have everyone at the holiday table coming back for more.  INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups oat flour ¼ tsp baking soda  1 tsp baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 6 tbsp room temp coconut oil  1 cup creamy unsalted hazelnut butter ½ cup coconut...

Shopping

Deck the Halls

Shop local this holiday season with these fabulous Brentwood-based boutiques and brands Article by Brentwood Lifestyle Editors FOR HER From custom cowboy boots and clutches that dazzle to cozy chic knitwear and a festive party dress, these carefully curated choices are sure to impress. 1. Dôen Veda dress in emerald ivy | $498 | Dôen at the Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., doen.com   2. Kilte Taylor quarter-zip in burgundy | $315 | kiltecollection.com   3. Retrouvaí peace sign...

Food + Beverage

Right at Home

Chef Jackson Kalb returns to his roots with the opening of Ospi Brentwood Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Sydney Yorkshire and Max Milla Jackson Kalb—the chef and owner of Italian hotspot Ospi Brentwood—is much more than just a local restaurateur. He is a hometown homegrown talent, whose roots in the area run deep. A native of Pacific Palisades, where his parents still reside today, Kalb attended Brentwood School for middle and high school, and it is there that his love of cooking...

Life + Culture

Cultivating Gratitude

Looking to go beyond the usual Thanksgiving tradition of sharing gratitude outloud? Try these unique and lasting ways to express thankfulness while deepening connections with loved ones. Article by Josephine Atluri | Photography by Jess Koehler 1. Gratitude Tree Set up a Gratitude Tree, where guests can write what they’re thankful for on paper leaves and share them during dinner. These trees are available on Amazon or Etsy, and make an easy yet meaningful centerpiece. 2. Gratitude Jar ...

Local Services

Gather Round

Take the stress out of holiday entertaining with WonderTent Parties’ pitch-perfect soirées Article by Laura SanchezQuan If you have been on social media at all the last few years, you have likely seen the work of WonderTent Parties. The company—founded in 2017 by LA resident Trish Healy—is known for creating Instagram-friendly private soirées that began with adorable children’s slumber parties (inspired by Healy’s own daughter) and has expanded into offerings that include elaborate dining...

Home + Design

Collected Vision

Jessica Fogel Scott of Fogel Interiors creates the home of her dreams—with the help of some family and friends Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Michael Clifford and France & Jesse Rambis As one half of the mother-daughter design duo Fogel Interiors, Jessica Fogel Scott is used to taking clients’ visions and turning them into reality. “My mom and I are always collaborating and bouncing design concepts off of each other,” explains Scott, who in 2007 joined the eponymous firm that her...

Food + Beverage

French Connection

Muse Santa Monica fuses impeccable cuisine with artful imagination Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Pablo Enriquez and Spencer Heaphy Situated in a tiny jewel-box space in Rustic Canyon, steps away from Giorgio Baldi and hidden behind a discreet rose-colored door, sits Muse Santa Monica, one of the westside’s buzziest new culinary destinations. The brainchild of 24-year-old chef-owner Fardad Khayami—a recent graduate of the University of Southern California who grew up between...

Home + Design

Making a Splash

With clean lines and organic materials, Studio APA creates a stunning personal sanctuary in the heart of Brentwood Park Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Paul Vu of Here and Now Agency Over the last few years, on a prime street in Brentwood Park, residents have quietly been observing the progress of one of the neighborhood’s most notable new constructions. Now, the strikingly sleek and sophisticated home—the work of Los Angeles firm Studio APA—is finally ready for its closeup. “We...

Food + Beverage

Chef's Kiss

Camilla Marcus invites you into her home—and her hearth—with the launch of her first book Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Ben Rosser Los Angeles native Camilla Marcus has become a pioneer of regenerative cooking, a culinary style that focuses on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, meat alternatives, net-zero farming and reducing food waste. Now, the multi-hyphenate chef and entrepreneur—who resides with her husband and four children in a storybook ranch house in Mandeville...

Local Services

Warm Welcome

All Roads Pinseria & Enoteca brings its unique Roman flavor to Brentwood Village Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Catherine Dzilenski For 35 years, Toscana has served as a beacon of the Brentwood community, beloved by locals and visitors alike. The famed Italian eatery, which sits on a prominent corner on San Vicente, has become the go-to spot for so many residents’ momentous life occasions, from birthday celebrations and graduations to power lunches and festive nights out. Yes...