Food + Beverage

On a Roll

CHX food truck—founded by 20-year-old local Alex Hyman—brings gluten-free fried chicken sandwiches to Brentwood Article by Carole Dixon | Photography by Trish Alison and Darren Bates If you have recently passed by the CVS drugstore on San Vicente, you might have noticed the bright blue CHX truck serving fried chicken sandwiches. If you are luckier, you may have even stopped to check it out. Quickly, you would have found that this is not your average fast food meals on wheels business. Founder...

Life + Culture

My Town: Thatcher Baker-Briggs

Article and Photography by "Thatcher’s Wine is about connection and storytelling. Every bottle we carry—from something you reach for after work to a rare find you save for a milestone—has a narrative, point of view and personality,” says owner Thatcher Baker-Briggs. The Windsor, Canada native began his career in kitchens in Vancouver and San Francisco before becoming a master sommelier at just 22 years old. Following successful stints at renowned restaurants Takazawa in Tokyo and back in SF at...

Event Planning + Services

Fresh Catch

Yooshi Sushi and Hunt & Gather deliver premium fish—and superior service—to events and homes in Brentwood and beyond Article by Carole Dixon Whether planning an event this fall and seeking out the most delicious sushi—from intricately prepared platters to full live-action chefs—or simply striving to procure some of the freshest fish in town for your next dinner party or family meal, look no further than Yooshi Sushi Catering and Hunt & Gather. Farzad Youshei, the enterprising founder of both...

Fitness

Power Surge

At Fred Fitness, Artificial Intelligence makes the workout experience all the more gratifying Article by Samantha Brooks Whether it's the intimidation factor of going into a jock-filled weight room, being bored with your typical workout routine or just not knowing where to start, there are countless reasons why people put off going to the gym. But imagine a workout environment where everything was done specifically just for you. Programming, outlining a path to meet your fitness goals...

Health + Wellness

Natural Selection

Organic Oren arrives in Brentwood with his deliciously clean and healthy cuisine Article by Amanda Eberstein LA native Oren Giladi developed a passion for clean eating after witnessing the healing power of food growing up with his own family’s health challenges. After refining his skills over 12 years as a private chef, crafting meals that were as nourishing as they were delicious, he founded Organic Oren, a wildly popular weekly meal delivery service that shares the joy and benefits of fresh...

Food + Beverage

Local Flavor

Article and Photography by Since 1999, Phase One Foundation—founded by longtime Brentwood residents Alberto and Stacy Valner—has raised more than $23 million to support groundbreaking clinical cancer trials, treatments and research in Los Angeles and beyond. The annual Phase One Gala is always one of the most highly anticipated events of the year—and also a true foodie destination, with a culinary experience curated by Michael Kassar (owner and operating manager of Organic Oren, Sua, Bar di...

Education

Staying Mindful in a Fast-Paced Environment

Our Fast-Paced World:In our modern world, our days are punctuated by the relentless ping of notifications, pulling our attention in many directions.  Screens glow from morning to midnight, sending messages, news alerts, updates, and notifications.  Multi-tasking has become our default mode.  Adults on phones is the newest ‘second-hand smoke’ creating toxic patterns in relationships and undermining parent interactions and child development.  The pace is intoxicating yet...

Life + Culture

My Town: Kirsty Stone

Article and Photography by Kirsty Stone, the Brentwood-based founder and designer of fine jewelry brand Retrouvaí, developed a love and appreciation for her chosen profession at an early age. The Toronto-born talent grew up with one grandmother who worked for a costume house and the Hudson’s Bay Company department stores, and another who was a collector of semi-precious gemstones. “The name Retrouvaí is drawn from the French word  retrouvailles —a term that captures the joy of rediscovering...

Shopping

Falling into Fashion

Emily Park of Capsule Shop offers her sartorial advice for the upcoming season  Article and Photography by Since opening at Brentwood’s Town & Country shopping center in the summer of 2023, Capsule Shop has quickly become a go-to destination for thoughtfully edited, of-the-moment fashion with everyday ease. “It’s a deliberate curation of the best finds from iconic global designers and emerging talent,” says owner Emily Park, who originally founded the company as an e-commerce platform before...

Real Estate

Sunny Disposition

Real estate agent Shelton Wilder proves that a smile—and a healthy dose of Southern hospitality—makes all the difference  Article by Amanda Eberstein  To know Shelton Wilder is to love her. With her signature Southern charm and wide-eyed smile mixed with an inherent grit, hustle and drive to succeed, the North Carolina-born beauty is a breath of fresh air in the often cutthroat and ego-driven local real estate scene. “Relationships are everything,” says Wilder, who points to her high referral...