The Golden State has been unseasonably warm in the south, so nows your
chance to snag some sun and star-sightings. Herewith, part one of our
two-part winter time trip plan:
Sup in Santa Monica
After an afternoon arrival at LAX, stop at
the Santa Monica Pier and have a quick go-round on the Ferris wheel then
watch the sunset over an early dinner at Blue
Plate Oysterette. The spot serves up fresh, unfussy seafood. When
Christian Bale ate there we imagine he enjoyed the cornmeal crusted
calamari too. www.blueplatesantamonica.com
Bed
in Beverly Hills
The sexy SLS
Hotel is as stylish as quarters come. Award-winning restaurant on the
ground floor (The Bazaar by José Andrés), pool tables on every floor and
posh pool deck on rooftop, you could be content enough to never leave the
building. Staring at all the stunning custom Philippe Starck furnishings
is yet another activity to pass the time. From $327, www.kiwicollection.com
Feast
in Los Feliz
The weekend before we brunched at Square
One, Jake Gyllenhaal did, but if thats not enough to sell you on the
place perhaps brioche French toast topped with bourbon-soaked pecans and
vanilla whipped cream will (like Jake, its to die for). Its coffee pot
brew is some of the best and the sunny outdoor courtyard is the perfect
place to read the morning paper (or pretend to read and keep your eye open
for you know who). www.squareonedining.com
Empty
Your Wallet in Echo Park
Amsterdam modern meets arty L.A. cool
at the Mohawk
General Store. Carrying Comme des Garcon accessories, Slow and Steady
Wins the Race garments, Rachel Comey shoes and vintage homewares, youll
want to put the whole shop on a flatbed and drive it back to B.C. www.mohawkgeneralstore.net
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