Photo Courtesy of Cecconi’s
Of course L.A.’s absolutely teeming with great places to eat but one of my recent finds that was completely delightful is Cecconi’s in West Hollywood. Open anytime but particularly nice for lunch seated on the terrace they have all your favourite Italian classics executed with a delicate and modern touch.
Cecconi’s [...]

A recent visit to the Eames house (or Case Study house #8) in Pacific Palisades made me want to build my own house! A short drive from West Hollywood the home of two of America’s most important designers is a must see if you are in Los Angeles. Contact the Eames Foundation to arrange a [...]

My taste buds were treated like royalty at three restaurants in Los Angeles during a recent stay, and here are their details for you:
#1: Carlitos Gardel - Named after Argentina’s version of Frank Sinatra, this little hideaway was the ultimate find during my stay in Los Angeles. Owned and managed by Gerard Bozoghlain [...]

Any film buff will tell you that the Griffith Park Observatory has appeared in more movies than most modern-day stars.
From when it was first used in a James Dean-led film, to the recent ‘Yes Man’ film starring Jim Carrey, the observatory building and grounds are a landmark in Los Angeles culture.
Unfortunately the day we checked [...]

I grew up in the LA. I went to all the clubs and the Hollywood spots and beaches well before I could legally drive. So, it’s hard to have a new experience whenever I visit. I don’t see the novelty of palm tress and paparazzi, of shopping and freeways. I see a place recycled over [...]

I absolutely LOVE the way Americans celebrate their holidays, and Christmas in The Grove is a perfect example of how The Festive Season should be enjoyed.
The Grove is an outdoor shopping centre, complete with some of the best stores in L.A., plus independent boutiques, restaurants, movie theatres and more that’ll keep you occupied all day.
In [...]

If my three years of architecture training taught me anything, it’s to appreciate the architectural ‘moments’ in life.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles (the second one after the original in Santa Monica) is full of such moments.
After being appointed in 1984, architect Richard Meier put the finishing touches on the centre in 1997, when it [...]

You’re never too old for Disneyland.
If you’re in L.A., it’s a must. Since I went there in ‘87 and ‘03 it’s changed a lot, with new attractions and a major new shopping town parked right outside the front gates.
Some things in the world will never cease to amaze me, and Disneyland is one of [...]

My recent trip to Los Angeles brought to life all my wildest junk food dreams. I have the world’s sweetest tooth, and it was given a good workout over the 12 days I was in the U.S.A.
Pinkberry is a cult in L.A, so the first sighting of it in the Beverly Centre couldn’t be [...]

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On our second day in Los Angeles we had some serious car trouble. After filling up the car with tons of gas for a day of sightseeing we got onto the freeway, we were still on the onramp when we heard a pop and some serious wurring. The people in the car behind [...]