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food drink | Guide platters. Plus, we dig the poolside patio, complete with DJs and video surf projections. The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., 310.285.1300, beverlyhilton. com $$$ patio along Dayton Way offers lovely al fresco dining, perfect for a refreshing Bellini and a branzino in papillote. or, maybe just a simple stone oven pizza? 301 N. Cañon Drive, 310.275.2900, viaalloro. com $$$ West Hollywood/ Sunset Strip/ Beverly Center/ La Cienega Arnie Morton’s, The Steakhouse arnie Morton is known worldwide for prime steaks, strong martinis and power dinners. the hot chocolate cake has its own fan club. the wine cellar never disappoints. 435 S. La Cienega Blvd., 310.246.1501, mortons. com $$$$ Bar Marmont the hotel has retaken control of the bar, and chef Carolynn spence (formerly of new york’s spotted Pig) has completely transformed this place into a fine gastropub, with what might be the best fries in l.a. 8171 Sunset Blvd., 323.650.0575, chateaumarmont. com $$ Urasawa Chef hiro urasawa is the best chef of Japanese cuisine in California—if not all of north america. his attention to detail is simply unparalleled. the kaiseke menu is set, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy. this is one of the most expensive restaurants on the West Coast ($375 per person), but worth absolutely every penny. Be forewarned: after one meal here, you will have trouble enjoying sushi anywhere else. By appointment only. 218 N. Rodeo Drive, 310.247.8939 $$$$ Villa Blanca Done up in shabby chic style with romanesque columns and fabulous floral arrangements, this restaurant serves an array of classic italian/Mediterranean fare with an occasional asian accent (naturally, since the chef hails from perennial hot spot koi). 9601 Brighton Way, 310.859.7600, villablancarestaurant. com $$$ is a sprawling, modern steak palace with a massive patio and lounge with sofas and fireplaces. the 40-day, dry-aged new york strip is one of the best steaks in town. 9200 Sunset Blvd., 310.278.2050, boasteak.com $$$$ Boxwood Café the front half of Gordon ramsay’s signature restaurant at the london hotel has been transformed into a more casual café serving the famous chef’s interpretation (via chef anthony keene) of hamburgers, fish tacos and steak frites. the décor by David Collins has not changed. The London Hotel, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., 310.358.7788, gordonramsay.com $$ The Bazaar Joshua Whigham runs the kitchen at celebrity chef José andrés’ collaboration with sBe and Philippe starck. the wide-ranging menu of classic spanish tapas is viewed through the fisheye lens of molecular gastronomy, resulting in one of the most original menus in town. SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., 310.246.5555, thebazaar. com $$–$$$$ Asia de Cuba With a sexy fusion of asian and Cuban cuisine, chic cocktails and a definitively hip clientele, this hot spot inside the Mondrian is a celebrity favorite. ask for a table outside under the bougainvillea trellis. entrées are huge—plan on sharing. Mondrian Hotel, 8440 Sunset Blvd., 323.848.6000, mondrianhotel. com $$$$ Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Wolfgang Zwiener, former headwaiter at the legendary Peter luger steakhouse in Brooklyn, operates a branch of his own low-frills steakhouse chain (superb porterhouse steaks) in Beverly hills. 445 N. Cañon Drive, 310.385.0640, wolfgangssteakhouse.net $$$$ BLT Steak the sunset strip outpost of this mini-network of french-influenced new american chophouses offers a little something for everyone. in addition to the finest cuts of steak, the menu also boasts an impressive selection of Via Alloro the Drago family’s most recent endeavor in Beverly hills, helmed by brothers tanino and Giacomino, is full of traditional italian fare just one block from il Pastaio. the spacious Boa Steakhouse l.a.’s original hipster steakhouse, Boa at the Grafton hotel, was a dark, miniscule hideout—but that place is now history. the new Boa flagship, located in luckman Plaza, You could be home , on the ski run , in park city, in a few hours ………….. LIFE IS GOOD !! Approx 4730 sq ft | 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 1 Powder Bath | Ski-In, Ski-Out JUST THINK... Scan QR Code with your phone for photos and property details Tom Peek, Associate Broker, CRS, GRI 435.645-5811 | tpeek@pru-utah.com © 2011. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. This information is subject to change without notice. Buyer is advised to pay particular attention to square footage and lot size. Buyer is responsible to verify the accuracy of all information to the buyers own satisfaction.

Tom Peek,Associate Broker,CRS,GRI
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