Life + Culture

A Prayer for What Remains

The Palisades Fire brought unimaginable loss. In the wake of such devastation, may the community find the courage to grieve, to hope and to begin anew. Article by Words by Dr. Zelana Montminy | Photography by Bob Bronstein In the moment, when the world feels unrecognizable, We stand in the space between what was and what will be.  We name our loss: For the homes where we grew, For the laughter that filled the walls, For the ordinary moments now swept away— We grieve.     For the memories...

Home + Design

Home is Where the Heart is

Cherished members of the Palisades design community reflect on the fire’s destruction—and what comes next Article by Maile Pingel May Sung Architect; SUBU Design Architecture; subuda.com When the evacuation order came, I was in denial about losing our home. The fire would have to burn through thousands from the Highlands before us, and I was sure that couldn’t happen. I didn’t grab my kids’ footprints, their artwork or my late father’s watch. My husband took a picture of me in the...

Shopping

Grief Relief

Display local pride and assist recovery efforts with these products designed to do good Article by Amanda Eberstein In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, a number of brands and organizations throughout LA quickly began creating merchandise to help fund relief. Some new groups were even formed with this purpose in mind. “It’s truly uplifting and heartwarming to see not only the parents of the community rally together, but also the kids such as myself,” says Erel Israel, who grew up in...

Style + Beauty

Unbreakable Bond

Michael Canalé and Jeffrey Martinez may have temporarily lost their Palisades salon, but their commitment to the community is stronger than ever Article by Amanda Eberstein Cousins Michael Canalé and Jeffrey Martinez were both already established hair stylists with A-list clientele when they decided to join forces and open a jewelbox salon, Canale-Martinez, in Pacific Palisades in 2015. Canalé had made a name for himself as the longtime colorist for celebrities that included Jennifer Aniston...

Home + Design

Elevated Vision

DM Premier Group crafts a luxurious oasis in the hills of Mandeville Canyon Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Ryan Lahiff and Carolina Korman Mandeville Canyon has always been one of the most desirable areas of Brentwood. The picturesque winding roads, signature split rail fences, towering oak trees and famous equestrian trails all imbue the neighborhood with a sense of history and charm. Of course, behind the hedges are some of Los Angeles’ most storied estates, as well as some of...

Travel

Seaside Splendour

Regent Santa Monica Beach brings a new level of luxury to a legendary locale Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Tanveer Badal and Andrew Bui There are few places in the world that are more iconic than Santa Monica Beach. As local residents, it can be easy to take this three-mile stretch for granted, however the indelible images—the boardwalk, the pier, the Ferris wheel, the incline, the ocean, the sand, the sunsets—represent Los Angeles’ eternal allure on a grand international scale...

Shopping

My Town: Jill Bronstein

Photography by Sheryl Wachtel “Real women crave the same service that has been afforded a select few,” says stylist Jill Bronstein. After working as a psychotherapist for over a decade, the Rustic Canyon resident decided to switch careers in pursuit of her other passion: fashion. Now, her company Style Salon teaches clients how to communicate their authentic selves through the way they dress. “My goal is to help men and women develop their personal style and remain loyal to it,” Bronstein says...

Food + Beverage

Riding the Wave

LA Sushi Co. is ready to take Brentwood by storm Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Stan Lee Nate Hahn and Darren Romanelli—the co-founders of LA Sushi Co., which recently opened in a prominent spot on San Vicente in the heart of Brentwood—didn’t intend to go into the sushi business. The duo spent most of their careers running a creative marketing agency (Romanelli also moonlights as artist DRx). Over the years, the in-demand firm has worked with everyone from Netflix and Disney to...

Food + Beverage

Chocolate Lava Cake

The ultimate Valentine’s Day dessert  Article and Photography by What better way to say “I love you,” than with a luxuriously decadent homemade chocolate lava cake? The experts at the Help Company—the preeminent staffing and placement agency located right in Brentwood Village—have called on one of their favorite private chefs, Kai Loebach, to reveal his signature recipe. Try it for yourself—or contact the Help Company to bring in the professionals! Either way, it will be a meal to remember. ...

Home + Design

Wellness Wonderland

Health-focused real estate is the industry's hottest new trend Article by Amanda Eberstein In recent years, as wellness practices have become increasingly mainstream, this trend has naturally segued into real estate. Perhaps fueled by the pandemic—which greatly accelerated the way we think about the home and how one’s built environment affects our overall physical and mental health—wellness real estate has become the fastest-growing sector in the United States’ already booming wellness...