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Interiors Awards 2010: Hotel Winner

It’s always a challenge to rebrand a property, especially one like the Hyatt West Hollywood that’s rich in its history and rock-n-roll lore. But this Sunset Strip property—which originated as the Gene Autry Hotel in 1963 and gained notoriety as Continental Hyatt House, or Riot House, when frequented in the ’70s by rock legends Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones—was reopened in January 2009 as an Andaz Hotel, a new brand of Hyatt, after a top-to-bottom redesign by Janson Goldstein. Continue Reading

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Fine Dining and Wining in Hermosa Beach

April 22, 2008, RAREDAILY – Los Angeles

Follow the yellow brick road, and where will it take you?

In our version, it will lead us to caviar, fine wines, and prime steaks.

And from the look of it, Brix, the new Hermosa Beach restaurant, isn’t too far off. With Chef Michael McDonald (Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel) at the helm, this not-so-small piece of heaven boasts glammed-up American fare like the Braised Oxtail Sandwich with Gruyere or the Veal Chop with Cauliflower Gratin, and over 300 wines hand-picked to match. And for those who like their dessert before dinner, indulge yourself in the Chocolate Tasting menu, featuring a Bitter Sweet Chocolate Gratin and a Cream Pie Shot.

Occupying an impressive 10,000 feet of space, the dramatic interior boasts fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and archways made of – what else?

Bricks.

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