What's new and hot in Beverly Hills in 2021

2021-11-22 08:08:10 By : Mr. Richard Zhang

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The pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to everyone, but Beverly Hills—one of the most luxurious neighborhoods in the United States—will not last long. In fact, for this extravagant destination, the situation is quite the opposite. It returns with a vengeful heart, opening hotels, restaurants and boutiques. Here, we have compiled a list of the best ways to enjoy this sensational city, both new and upcoming.

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The Peninsula Beverly Hills will celebrate its 30th birthday this year, which means 30 years of truly exquisite service. Each room is more thoughtful than the next room. Forgot your boarding pass? There is a printer in your bedroom, cleverly hidden under a table. You can really sleep in one of its sunken bathtubs-they are very comfortable. There are also pillowcases with monograms, allowing you to enjoy a special VIP feel. The living room and bedroom also have HDTV with DVR; Blu-ray player; Bose speakers; free use of luxury cars during the stay. Ah! In addition to afternoon tea in the lobby lounge, fine dining in Belvedere and exquisite breakfast in Roof Garden restaurant, there is also a rooftop swimming pool and luxurious Peninsula Spa, which offers brand new Biologique Recherche Seconde Peau customized facial treatments. It is an electrospun hyaluronic acid, known for its incredible plumping and moisturizing the skin, visibly treating wrinkles and providing a true alternative to traditional fillers. Last but not least, this classic old hotel is collaborating with mixed media artist and entrepreneur Ashley Longshore, who has created a series of paintings and curated experiences to celebrate the hotel’s birthday. The "In Bed with Ashley" package includes the artist's welcome speech, a bottle of welcome champagne; and a full daily breakfast.

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Beverly Hills, Peninsula, 9882 Santa Monica Avenue South.

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L'Ermitage Beverly Hills has a brand new name, but the same beautiful appearance. It is a hidden oasis in the heart of Beverly Hills, with quiet pastel colors, sheer elegance and incredible service, almost like a high-end residential style experience. The country's first all-suite hotel (117 of them to be precise) is known for providing a home away from home to discerning tourists and locals who pursue excellence in hospitality and personal style in an intimate urban sanctuary environment. Stay in the L'Ermitage Suite, with an area of ​​3,700 square feet, elegantly designed, with multiple walkout balconies, with panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills, powder room and private dressing room, private screening room and fully equipped In the kitchen, the personal monogram pillowcase serves as the ultimate takeaway. Don't miss the indoor/outdoor products of Avec Nous, the hotel’s classic French bistro, with a Californian flavor.

L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, 9291 Burton Way

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The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is one of the newest hotels in Los Angeles and a truly prime location-next to the recently renovated Beverly Hilton Hotel. It is unique in that it is completely charming-partly because of its outstanding chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean-Georges Vongerichten) and partly because it is now the proud home of the only La Prairie spa in Los Angeles . Vongerichten runs two restaurants-Jean-Georges Beverly Hills and the cool JG Rooftop-will increase the restaurant's opening hours this fall, offering daily breakfast and dinner; his six-course and eight-course menus will change every month , Featuring local seasonal ingredients and offering optional wine pairings.

But there is more. New treatments at La Prairie Spa include Golden Time Facial (60 minutes, US$205) and the new Pure Gold Diffusion System from La Prairie Pure Gold Collection, Swiss Luxury Treatment (120 minutes, US$410) or Timeless Indulgence (150 minutes, $510) Combine a 90-minute caviar relaxing massage with a 60-minute caviar lifting and firming facial. The hotel offers additional health options (separate from La Prairie) to attract the mind, body, and spirit, such as manual lymphatic drainage facials using Dr. Vodder’s method; craniosacral therapy, which uses light pressure to relieve the internal skull Stiff bones and optimize the flow of cerebrospinal fluid throughout the craniosacral system; Gua Sha, an ancient Chinese medicine technique, uses round-edged tools to press the skin to stimulate the microcirculation of soft tissues and increase blood flow; and intuitive energy healing. Other available health services include Reiki, Sound Bath, Hypervolt, Body Cupping, Thai and Swedish Combination Massage, Restorative Yoga, Passive Stretching, Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and personal training-the most advanced Thai Nuojian.

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Waldorf Astoria Hotel Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Boulevard.

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The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills has launched a new wellness floor this year, in line with its already outstanding health and wellness program (after all, this is the first hotel in Los Angeles to celebrate Global Health Day). Those who book one of the suites-on the same floor as the spa (provided by Andreas Method founder Jeannette von Johnsbach with Reiki and other innovative therapies) can book a private fitness suite-which is actually launched in the summer of 2020- —A two-hour time slot is reserved for a maximum of 3 guests per party. Guests can use all room facilities, including treadmills, hydro-rowing machines, Peloton bicycles, Alo Yoga’s indoor yoga equipment, exercise balls and weights, and SoulCycle bicycles. There is also a "Well Office", where workaholics can enjoy fresh air. It is provided by Rabbit air purification system, hypoallergenic wooden floor, Jarvis adjustable height conference table and Luna standing table and stool to provide standing, sitting and Mixed choices.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 South Doheny Avenue 

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I mean, come on. I have two words for you, they are: Rodeo. drive. This is Mecca, Big Daddy, one of the most outstanding shopping destinations in the world. Since LVMH bought the site for a record price of US$122 million (or US$19,405 per square foot), Bijan is the most expensive store and is now the most expensive space on Rodeo-as well as Louis Vuitton’s OG and Prada , Gucci, Fendi, etc. The new destination is Henry Jacques, a French high-end perfume shop that resembles a classic French apartment in the 19th century, displaying eye-catching flasks, beakers and other containers as a tribute to the company's original laboratory in France. Christian Louboutin has launched a new, red-carpeted two-story West Coast flagship store in the building that used to be Charlie Chaplin's office, which is in contrast to its iconic The red soles complement each other perfectly. Now, it stocks men's and women's shoes, perfumes, bags and leather accessories from French luxury brands. Japanese sportswear brand Onitsuka Tiger showcased a 2,400 square meter space, selling exclusive limited edition sneakers only available in Beverly Hills. This store is the second American flagship store in North America and the first store to sell children's collections for "very cool kids". Don't forget Two Rodeo, which includes luxury brands such as Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Breitling, Brunello Cuncinelli, Richard Mille, Stefano Ricci and Tiffany & Co. 

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New restaurants are appearing with surprising regularity, while many other restaurants take advantage of the pandemic to open outdoor seating or update their menus. Below is our selection of the latest (and updated) dining venues in Beverly Hills.

Spago L'extérieur: Wolfgang Puck expanded his iconic Spago restaurant and opened a 6,500 square foot outdoor dining venue in a dead end on Canon Drive. The modular pavilion features a cocktail bar and semi-private dining area, ending with a vibrant Tomokazu Matsuyama mural. This is a romantic, event-like tent, just outside of Spago, offering the same menu and the glorious signature smoked salmon pizza.

MÍRAME: Michelin-starred chef Joshua Gil and founding partner Matthew Egan launched a modern Mexican restaurant with a Californian feel at the 90210 Center. Highlights include homemade Marsa sauce using heirloom corn varieties and small batches of Mexican spirits. In addition, Jill used his mental aspect to "clean up" any space for bad emotions, making it one of the most enjoyable, fun, and leisurely experiences I have had in Beverly Hills so far.

Gwen's Pie Room: Celebrity chef Curtis Stone and pastry chef Amy Taylor opened a sweet and savoury pie shop on South Beverly Avenue in Gwynne, Stone’s existing restaurant. The recently added deli-style sandwiches to the menu perfectly match the picnic at the Lily Pond in nearby Beverly Gardens Park.

Héritage Fine Wines: French-owned restaurant and wine bar reopened, with a star-studded rooftop dining concept overlooking the city hall. The Paris Tokyo Sushi Lounge can be reached via the elevator behind the store.

Nusr-Et Steakhouse: Salt Bae officially brought his famous steak, top luxury dining style and Instagram-worthy pickling techniques to Canon Avenue next to Spago.

Sant'olina at the Beverly Hilton: A new pop-up dining experience in collaboration with The h.wood Group offers mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine and 360-degree views of Los Angeles. Chefs Michael Teich, David Johns and Burt Bakman of SLAB have combined vibrant herbs and spices to create a healthy menu full of flavors. Due to the DJ and the beautiful people who frequent h.wood attractions, brunch is a perfect thing.

Tatel: The famous Spanish Tatel has finally landed in the United States. It calls Beverly Hills its home. This is a restaurant with a big-name background, so you better believe it. Its partners include professional tennis players Rafael Nadal, Manuel Campos Guaral and Abel Matus Platz, as well as football king Cristiano Ronaldo and former NBA star Paul Gasol and other investors. There is an excellent winery and bar serving hundreds of wines and spirits, including some of the most unique in the world. The gastronomic concept-typical Mediterranean Spanish recipes, using fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients, carefully crafted by Michelin-starred chef Luigi Fineo-closely related to music; there will be live performances every day of the week.

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There are always many wonderful public art and cultural experiences around Beverly Hills (Ringo Starr’s "Peace and Love" statue is a must for any true Beatles fan), but always There are some things-things around the town. This year, Winn Slavin Fine Art ushered in its second position in a modern new space on Rodeo Drive. Its collection includes blue chip museum artworks by some of the most popular contemporary artists in the world, including Sir Daniel Wing, Ira Rains, Michel Drosh, Boban and Igor Zaitsev . Then, Casa Perfect, a Beverly Hills mansion in the 1970s, turned into a huge art gallery covering an area of ​​5,000 square feet, ultimately provided by The Future Perfect, one of the most important contemporary design galleries in the world. Be sure to check out the anatomical sculpture of love by Romanian-American painter Alexandra Nechita, which has been installed at the corner of Burton Way and Rexford Drive. This eight-foot-tall woman made of bronze is the latest in the city’s nearly 100 public art collections, and visitors can enjoy them for free in its spacious parks and gardens, as well as Ai Weiwei’s cast iron sculpture "Iron Root" Located outside the city hall, it is made from dried fragments of various Chinese trees.

One Beverly Hills: This massive mixed-use development will include a new luxury hotel, condominiums, a botanical garden accessible to the public, and 10 acres of green space covering 1.375 million square feet. It is expected to be completed in 2024.

Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills: The ultra-high-end hotel from the French luxury goods supplier LVMH will have 115 rooms, a rooftop swimming pool and private clubs. The Cheval Blanc Hotel is expected to open on Rodeo Drive and Little Santa Monica Boulevard in 2025.

Chanel: The French fashion company is transforming its Rodeo Drive flagship store to build a three-story commercial building that will include a roof and outdoor terrace for private appointments, small private events for fashion and fine jewelry, press conferences and video shooting.