Bravo TV Star’s Guide to Los Angeles
My favorite Bravo Network Designers Guide to Los Angeles. I created this guide to tell you where to go if you want to feel as decadent as a Bravo Star. Some of Bravo Designer’s top hot spots include:
RESTAURANTS
Sur – Refurnished by Lisa Vanderpump from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with gorgeous antiques and striking artifacts, Sur has a seductive vibe with an exotic flair. Also the setting for Bravo’s latest show: Vanderpump Rules. (606 North Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood, CA. 310 289 2824)
Villa Blanca – The Beverly Hills restaurant Villa Blanca is the brainchild of restaurateur RHOBH – Lisa Vanderpump-who honed her skills as proprietor of the well known London establishments Jewel, Shadow Lounge and 20 other London eateries and clubs. (9601 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA. 310.859.7600)
The Tavern is an elegant restaurant which is in a sophisticated suburb of Hollywood that has a real neighborhood feel. Designed by Jeffrey Alan Marks from Million Dollar Decorators. (11648 San Vicente Blvd, Brentwood, CA 310-806-6464)
The Hungry Cat in Santa Monica has the beachy look which includes chairs in a rustic grey finish and tailored white touches in the light fixtures. Decorated and redesigned by Jeffrey Alan Marks from Million Dollar Decorators. (100 W Channel Rd Santa Monica, CA. 310-459-3337)
SALONS
Chaz Dean Salon – Jeff Lewis from Flipping Out made over celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean’s Hollywood salon. Chaz is the founder of Wen Hair Care. (Chaz Dean Studio 6444 Fountain Ave Hollywood, CA. 323.467.6444)
Byron and Tracey Salon – Home of longtime hair guru, Byron Williams. This salon is a bright and airy escape for Rachel Zoe whenever she revives her tresses. “Every stylist and colorist here is a true artist”. (9294 Civic Center Drive at Beverly Boulevard. 310-276-4770)
SHOPS
Curve Boutique – Curve’s owner and Rachel Zoe’s friend Nevena Borissova, pioneered the unexpected, way-ahead of the trend vision for boutiques in Los Angeles. She carries exclusives on some of the best designers. (154 North Robertson Boulevard (at Beverly Boulevard), Los Angeles; 310-360-8008)
Todd Alexander Romano Showroom – is Million Dollar Decorator, Mary McDonald’s, favorite local home shop. (930 N La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 855-1280)
Kathryn Ireland Shop – the Million Dollar Decorator’s Los Angeles showroom. (636 North Almont Drive, West Hollywood, CA 310-246-1906)