Whether you are traveling to Los Angeles for the Tom Ford runway show, Oscars weekend, the Frieze art fair or just because, there is a lot of newness to see and experience. Here, broken up by neighborhood, are some suggestions for how to spend your time.
Santa Monica
The new Kelly Wearstler-designed Proper Hotel (700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica) is a stylish must-see. The L.A. interior designer transformed a Twenties Spanish Colonial Revival office building into the 271-room hotel, which has a uniquely minimalist, earthy and textured look that makes one want to stay awhile, perhaps to enjoy a mezcal tasting at the rooftop bar? There are beach cruisers available on-site for touring the neighborhood.
Santa Monica
The new Kelly Wearstler-designed Proper Hotel (700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica) is a stylish must-see. The L.A. interior designer transformed a Twenties Spanish Colonial Revival office building into the 271-room hotel, which has a uniquely minimalist, earthy and textured look that makes one want to stay awhile, perhaps to enjoy a mezcal tasting at the rooftop bar? There are beach cruisers available on-site for touring the neighborhood.
Onda in Santa Monica is a mash-up between Squirl chef Jessica Koslow and Contramar chef Gabriela Cámara.
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The hotel’s restaurant is the buzzy Onda, which opened in October. It’s a collaboration between Jessica Koslow, chef of Eastside ricotta toast hot spot Squirl, and Mexico City chef Gabriela Cámera of Contramar. On the menu? “Mexican based on what’s in season with Squirl-y touches,” said Koslow, who has a way with fermentation, which she’s incorporated into the guacamole with fermented jalapeños. The Fish Hiding in Kelp features kelp harvested from Santa
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