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- New & Noteworthy in L.A.
- Summer '07
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- By Shana Ting Lipton (as
seen on CalendarLive.com)
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- ONE SUNSET, 8730 Sunset
Blvd., W. Hollywood
323-657-0111
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- The latest stop circa
compound Hilton, on the Sunset Plaza, is the minimally named
restaurant and lounge, One Sunset--West Coast sister to One Manhattan.
Specializing in new creative American cuisine with an emphasis
on small plates, the venue opened its doors to much fanfare in
June. Hollywood royals Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, and Jennifer
Anniston were among the names that flocked to the opening event
at this hot spot--which, despite its prime strip location, is
inconspicuous. The setting is equally contradictory--decadent
yet sedate with its screen image perfect lighting. The tented
Champagne Bar is truly 'Moroccan Roll.'
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- Choose from a host of
dishes including coffee and molasses braised shortrib "sopes"
with glazed baby carrots, wasabi crème and watermelon
radish; and proscuitto encrusted white shrimp with pineapple,
roasted Serrano, pickled red onions and upper ranch. Enjoy after-dinner
cocktails like the signature One Sunset (Patron Gold, blood orange
juice, lemon juice and honey), and the Green MarTEAni (Skyy Citrus
and Zen Green Tea liquor with fresh lemon juice). DJ's spin nightly,
and One--exceeding its own expectations-- stays open until two.
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- LAUREL CANYON GALLERY,
2128 Laurel Canyon Blvd.,
L.A.
323-656-6586
A true rock n' roll neighborhood community effort, the Laurel
Canyon Gallery opened its doors on July 7, 2007, ten years to
the day that co-owner Lilly Falakshahi first brought her infamous
coffee cart to the Laurel Canyon Country Store. The landmark
art venue fills a void in the hillside quarter that was once
home to legendary musicians like Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell
and Frank Zappa. Exhibits from local artists are on rotation.
The gallery also sells jewelry
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- ABODE, 1541 Ocean Ave.,
Santa Monica
310-394-3463
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- Riding the wave of the
global eco-current, Abode restaurant in Santa Monica is a new
hot spot that blends environmentally friendly building materials
with urban chic design--outside, a terra cotta tiled courtyard
where al fresco dining takes place and inside, sustainable black
walnut dining tables. Amidst what might be called the "green
period," the folks at Abode have created a work of art in
more ways than one. The delicately and creatively prepared dishes
are lorded over by Executive Chef Dominique Crenn, a French native
whose subtle mélanges have graced eateries from San Francisco
to Jakarta. Her ingredients--organic, artisanal and sustainable--make
up the culinary wing of Abode's eco-philosophy.
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- Though there are many
adventurous choices on the menu, two must-haves are the Wagyu
Beef Tartare with mustard frost, quail eggs, horseradish foam
and truffle oil; and the Baby Beets Salad with French goat cheese
mousse, wild cress, beet gelée and candied pecans. And
if you really feel like pampering your taste buds and the environment
be sure to order the $300 Tahitian Black Pearl Martini served
with ultra-premium coconut pearl vodka, a splash of blue Curacao
and garnished with a AAA 12 mm Tahitian black pearl (appraised
at $800). All proceeds from the costly cocktail go to Heal the
Bay.
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