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Vol. 1 | No. 5
EDITOR’S NOTE 6 Changing Perspectives
COMMUNITY 10 Holiday Hangout @ The Resort 12 Beauty Beach Lounge Opening Celebration @ Runway at Playa Vista 14 Carnival of Souls @ YouTube Space LA 16 VRScout Haunted Mansion @ CTRL Collective PEOPLE 20 LAPD Officer Gregg Jacobus says farewell to his Playa Vista beat 24 The Teale Street Sculpture Studio helps adults reconnect to their inner kid 28 Interactive Digital Storytelling connects humans and tech HOME 34 How Jennifer Kingshott created the home of her dreams
HEALTH 38 Stroller Strides helps new moms build a mom-tribe while staying in shape FOOD 42 Hopdoddy Burger Bar takes a creative approach to pub food
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EVENTS 54 Go swing dancing at Runway, then ring in the New Year on a Hornblower Cruise ON THE COVER: New mom Dassi Monds leads other moms on a Stroller Stride in Playa Vista Sports Park. Photo by Maria Martin. Design by Michael Kraxenberger.
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hile we were putting this issue of Playa Vista Direct together, our nation elected a new president whose words and actions have so far done much to pull people apart. President-Elect Donald Trump is a “Washington outsider” who hopes to “Make America Great Again.” Not many Playa Vista voters seem to share his perspective on government. No more than 14% of the vote from any precinct in Playa Vista proper went to Trump, according to L.A. County’s pre-certified election results. Happy with the outcome or not, most of us woke up on Nov. 9 with a new perspective on our country and its needs. Some say that voters have lost their minds; others may appreciate the new paths Trump will forge. Either way, we are in uncharted territory. Two weeks before Election Day, I had my first experience with virtual reality during the VR Haunted Mansion event at CTRL Collective. Specialty goggles and headphones made it seem as if I were in an entirely new world — a dungeon-like mental institution — where frightening things were happening all around me. For me, these experiences felt a little too close to actual reality as of late. At the Teale Street Sculpture Studio on the other side of Jefferson Boulevard, I learned about experiencing the world in 360 degrees without the aid of computers as I muddied my hands in clay to sculpt a red pepper. Harder than it looks, sculpture takes a lot of patience and requires carefully examination of an object from all sides. Though learning to sculpt was much more demanding than my VR experience, creating something I could see, smell and touch in real life was much more rewarding to me. Creating something with my hands connected me to this human existence and gave me a clearer perspective on reality. I’m curious to see how Playa Vista, with its many innovators, creators and cutting-edge technical minds, responds to the new America, Trump’s America. And I can only wonder if technology will push us toward escapism, or if people will try to reconnect with the actual substance of our three-dimensional physical world. Like it or not, we’re about to find out. Shanee Edwards Managing Editor · editor@playavistadirect.com
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Holiday HangOut @ The Resort Playa Vista families took a break from shopping to gather at The Resort for some seasonal cheer during the Dec. 3 Holiday Hangout. Elves of all ages enjoyed frolicking on the lawn that was transformed into a Christmas tree play forest, complete with a snow machine. With temperatures in the mid-50s, both kids and adults kept warm by dancing at the silent disco or entering a hula hoop contest. There was also a bounce house that let little ones feel like they were inside a giant snow globe. Others used their creative talents to make treasure boxes. L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin also joined the fun and shared his high hopes for the community: “Everywhere I go in Playa Vista is full of family fun — I love it. My wish for 2017 is that Playa Vista continues to grow on exactly the track it’s been growing.” — Shanee Edwards 10 Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017
1 Playa Vista kids hula hoop to a live deejay. 2 A snow machine dazzles tiny tots who only know a life of sunshine. 3 Mike Bonin shares his holiday cheer. 4 A dad helps his daughter make a treasure box. 5 The snow globe-themed bounce house entices young PV residents to come in and play.
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Beauty Beach Lounge Opening Celebration @ Runway at Playa Vista First-time business owners Jennifer Nairn and Shay Merchav launched Beauty Beach Lounge, a full-service hair salon in Runway at Playa Vista, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 15. Nairn said the grand opening celebration with the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce was much more than a marketing opportunity. “We really want to build up a clientele by engaging with the community — bring them in and tell them thank you for having us, giving us so much support and just celebrate,” she said. Merchav said the pair chose to do business in Playa Vista because of the incredible community here. “What’s happing here is beautiful. It’s family-engaged, and everything about it is amazing,” he said. Nairn and Merchav met when they were young hairstylists and always dreamed of opening their own salon. “All those years ago, building this business was a fantasy,” Nairn said, “but today, it is real life.” — Shanee Edwards 12 Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017
1 Surrounded by friends, Jennifer Nairn performs the ribbon cutting while co-owner Shay Merchav gives a fist pump. 2 Guests enjoy food and drinks at the grand opening celebration. 3 Beauty Beach Lounge rolled out the red carpet to say hello to Playa Vista. 4 Everyone in attendance appeared to be having a good hair day.
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Carnival of Souls @ YouTube Space LA Howard Hughes’ former helicopter factory became a haunted house and Halloween dance party for the living and the dead on Oct. 28. Though Hughes’ own spirit was rumored to be in attendance, he literally ghosted our photographer, who was unable to capture his image. Ghosts aside, hundreds of millennials disconnected from their computers to enjoy sliders, candy and cocktails while disguising themselves in fanciful costumes and grooving to live deejay sets. The hottest costume of the night was Pokémon Go’s Pikachu, but our favorite was the father/daughter duo dressed as Father Merrin and Regan from “The Exorcist.” For twin sister YouTube stars Nina and Randa Nelson and their brother Willie, the party was a great excuse to take a break from vlogging about music, fitness and veganism to get turnt up on the dance floor and take some high key selfies to post to their Insta. #LifeGoals — Shanee Edwards 14 Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017
1 Dressed as Pikachu from Pokémon, YouTube creator Chelsea Montgomery (aka Lux Drummerette) is famous for playing drums to metal music while wearing stiletto heels. Her date is Keenan Mosiman (aka Captain Crunch). 2 Father-and-daughter duo Matt McNeil and 12-year-old Jessica came dressed as Father Merrin and Regan from “The Exorcist.” One pair of guests dressed as the “Stranger Things” Christmas lights message board and series character Eleven.
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VR Scout Haunted Mansion @ CTRL Collective On the dark and breezy evening of Oct. 28, a new kind of haunted house brought chills and thrills to the Playa Vista area. Hosted by the CTRL Collective co-working space, the scream team included artist Tyler Ramsey, Vice Media and a host of top VR creators scheming to scare the candy corn out of Silicon Beachers. Dark Corner Studios hosted a sinister VR experience called “Catatonic,” in which the participant was strapped into a “reactive” wheelchair by a beautiful nurse with a questionable bedside manner. After donning VR goggles and headphones, the “patient” experienced a bone-chilling journey into a disturbing, dungeon-like mental institution that ended with a blood-curdling injection. For terror-adverse guests, dancing, food trucks, cocktails and costume-watching made for a devilishly fun evening. Proceeds from the event went to benefit 826LA, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center for kids in the Los Angeles area. — Shanee Edwards 16 Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017
1 A neon horse skeleton adds to the creepiness of the Haunted Mansion. 2 A party guest explores a terrifying alternate reality. 3 Stunt performers interact the old fashioned way — by touch. 4 A guest dressed as Wednesday Addams from “The Addams Family” leads her friend around the party with a faux noose. 5 CTRL Collective CEO David Bren and COO Taleia Mueller kick back and enjoy the party with a guest. 6 Party guests drink up under an interactive digital display.
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Gregg Jacobus is saying goodbye to Playa Vista after more than five years as the LAPD’s senior lead officer here.
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or more than five years, Gregg Jacobus was a familiar face in Playa Vista. Most days, you could catch him driving by Concert Park in his midnight blue Los Angeles Police Department uniform, a badge pinned to his chest. He’d stop to chat with business owners and wave to kids, always running into a new face. “Some people share their whole story of why they moved from back east to Playa Vista, and how much they love it here,” he says. “It’s fun to get to know the people of the community.” Jacobus is a 17-year veteran of the LAPD. Over his nearly two decades of service, he’s flitted across different L.A. County neighborhoods, from Venice to San Pedro to Leimert Park. The longest he was rooted in one community — up until he left the Pacific Division this November — was in and around Playa Vista, working as a senior lead officer. When he first got to town, Jacobus saw Playa Vista blossom, as tech companies, restaurants and residential properties sprouted seemingly overnight. “One week, I’d see one building, and the next week, I’d see eight buildings,” says Jacobus. “You see a plot of land, and the next thing you know it’s a community — and then a city. It’s almost surreal.” As Playa Vista grew, crime rates ticked up, Jacobus says. In response, he saw the community unite. Neighbor-
Officer Jacobus drives off with fond memories of the Playa Vista community.
hood Watch groups cropped up across town, and online organizations — like the nearly 1,800-member Playa Vista Neighborhood Exchange — began to share information to keep each other safe and informed. Jacobus and his fellow officers have formed close bonds with the groups; whenever there’s a crime spike or an important safety notice to be disseminated, he can pass it along to them, knowing word will spread like wildfire. “This whole neighborhood has been really supportive of the police department,” he says.
That support is apparent everywhere Jacobus goes — and in a country stricken by tense police and community relations, it’s refreshing. He’ll show up at neighborhood picnics, strike up conversations with parents on the block, and let their curious children hop inside his police car. “A lot of kids are shy around police officers, but we’re just regular people,” he says. “Once they say hi and get to know us, it opens up their mind about the (Continued on page 22) Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017 21
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police. In the long run, if they ever need help, now they’re able to come and talk to us instead of shying away.” When winter rolls around each year, Jacobus and his fellow officers organize events for local children, like an annual visit with Santa. “One of our old senior lead officers built a sleigh and painted it in the colors of a police car with lights and sirens” Jacobus says. “Every December, we bring it to Concert Park, and all the kids in the community come. It’s just amazing.” Last year, hundreds of kids lined the north side of the park, waiting for hours for their chance to take a photo with Santa, hand him their Christmas wish list and get a candy cane. One of Jacobus’ favorite events is “Winter Wonderland,” an annual toy drive thrown by the LAPD Pacific Division on every second Saturday of December. Playa Vista neighbors can drop off toys with the police, which will
New acting Senior Lead Officer Javier Ramierz stands with Officer Jacobus in Crescent Park.
be given to children whose families have a tough time affording gifts. “Even though [the event is] on a Saturday, kids will literally line up on Friday morning in order to be the first in line,” Jacobus says. “They wait outside a huge tent, filled with 3,000 toys.” One by one, each child gets the chance to run inside, handpick their very own present from the mountains of toys, and then snack on hot dogs, chips and sodas outside. “It’s tough to see someone who’s down on their luck, but just to see that
gleam in their eye, and how thankful and happy that they’re holding that Barbie Doll, it’s just amazing,” Jacobus gushes. “You can’t put that in words.” Even though Jacobus has now left the Pacific Division, it’s these memories — of connecting with the Playa Vista community and building relationships with the people he served — that won’t soon fade. To get in touch with the LAPD’s Pacific Division, call (310) 202-2890 or visit lapdonline.org.
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Teale Street student Dan Romero refines his sculpture of a yogini in tree pose
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early everyone interacts with a least one screen during the day — a television at home, desktop monitor at work, a smart phone, well, everywhere. For some of us, engaging with three or four screens at once is becoming normal. But as we spend more and more time in the two-dimensional world of our computers and iPads, Teale Street Sculpture Studio owner Robin Thayer is on a mission to bring people back to the three-dimensional world. When someone speaks about 3D these days, it’s usually the kind that requires special glasses at the cinema. But for Thayer, 3D means objects with tangible form and texture — things that occupy physical space in the same way our bodies do. “Sculpture gets you back into 3D and interacting with real things,” she says. Though Thayer’s students range from retired doctors to small children, she thinks it’s the Playa Vista techies that have the most to gain from sculpture. “Techies are very connected to their screens and it’s important they get away from that. They really enjoy working in 3D because it gives them a new perspective.” It’s one thing to design a realistic computer image of a person, but it’s another experience entirely to sculpt the human form. A sculpture is interactive in a way that a video game or painting can never be because we can observe a sculp-
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ture from all sides using more of our senses, allowing the observer to experience endless perspectives. But for Thayer, sculpting is also a way for people to connect with their “inner kid” — a more sophisticated way to play in the mud. “I like to think that when we come here, we’re all little kids. Uninhibited. We are a little scared of being judged, but we try to get back into the ‘kid’ of our personality and let it flow.” Thayer describes sculpting as a potentially transformative experience, telling the story of a doctor who started by creating a simple apple out of clay.
“He did very well and he’s continued on for the last two years. His big joy is coming to the sculpture studio. He’s a changed man. The child in him has come out. A lot of us keep it down, but the freedom in here allows us to express ourselves and make whatever we want,” she says. Looking around the studio, it’s fascinating to see the serene yet intense focus the students display as they engage their hands in the clay. One student is focused on molding a pair of lovers in an embrace, while another student meticu(Continued on page 26) Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017 25
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lously crafts the bust of a female, using a photograph to guide her. Yet another is adjusting the wire armature of his nude woman in a yoga pose. “An armature is like a bone structure we put the clay around. It’s like the skeleton in our body. That’s what gives us a structure,” explains Thayer. It’s clear the human form is the most popular subject for the students, but it is also one of the most difficult. Considering humans have been sculpting each other for millennia, it’s no surprise Teale Street offers drawing and sculpting classes with a live nude model. “It’s important to know what the body is comprised of, that everything comes from our core,” says Thayer. “Some people do study anatomy very seriously. Others, like myself, we just do what we need to do to get our sculptures done.” Thayer takes her own inspiration from Alberto Giacometti, the Swiss sculptor who created long, skinny, human figures that resemble trees.
Genevie Gerdts, an aspiring veterinarian, fashions a lifelike model of a rat
“I prefer the abstract,” she says. “I’m more of an abstract person.” For high school student Genevie Gerdts, it’s the animal form that inspires — as evidenced by her lifesized rat sculpture. “I want to be a veterinarian when I
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grow up and I’ve had rats in the past, so I thought it would be nice to start off with an animal I know. Rats have really soft bodies without many hard edges so I thought it would be an easy animal to start with. When I smooth this sculpture out, it’s going to be a model of the integumentary system of a rat, so just their skin,” says Gerdts. Beyond providing classes and orchestrating an annual art show, Thayer’s dream is for Playa Vista to have its own art center. “It would be a wonderful thing. We’d like to incorporate people who haven’t tried [sculpture] to come here and work on their skills and maybe put their art in the art center in Playa Vista. It’s a real goal.” The Teale Street Sculpture Studio is at 11847 Teale St., between Centinela and Mesmer avenues. For more information, call (310) 397-2697 or visit TealeStreetSculptureStudio.com.
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Interactive storyteller Dan Goldman and USC Institute of Creative Technologies research professor Andrew Gordon
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torytelling is as old as mankind. From cave paintings to the fables, myths and legends whispered around campfires, we look to storytelling to illuminate pain, joy, love and sorrow — the emotions that make us human. At the USC Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) here in Playa Vista, researchers are exploring brand new methods for telling stories through virtual reality, augmented reality, digital technology, graphics and interactive media. On Nov. 15, the 9th annual International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling (ICIDS) brought more than 75 researchers from around the world to ICT’s Waterfront Drive offices for groundbreaking discussions about interactive fiction, virtual characters and untapped intersections of technology and narrative. Nine juried art exhibits with revolutionary approaches to interactive digital storytelling featured prominently in the conference, which was free and open to the public. Tracy Fullerton’s “Walden” recreates the experiences of Henry David Thoreau on Walden Pond, giving users an opportunity to discover nuggets of wisdom through reflective game play. Erin Reynolds’ “Nevermind,” takes the player on a trip through a horrible memory in which a vicious crime appears to have been committed. The game and its puzzles become more difficult as stress
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levels increase, using biofeedback as an interactive trigger. “Priya’s Mirror,” created in India, is an augmented reality comic book that follows the story of a young woman who is an acid attack survivor — it interfaces with an app on your phone to unlock interactive story elements. Dr. Andrew Gordon, a research associate professor of computer science at USC and chair of ICIDS, says the art exhibits, which have become an annual conference tradition, “push the boundaries of what’s possible with technology and interactive narrative.” Many of the artists chosen for the interactive digital exhibit, he says, “are
interested in using this medium as a vehicle for a political statement or an emotional expression … something you can’t get with passive media like film or television or print.” The interactive element, Gordon notes, gives audiences an opportunity to take an active role, think deeply and decide what they would do in various situations. Not only do these interactive storytelling applications take audiences on new adventures, they also attempt to educate and to encourage self-exploration. The Mixed Media Research Laboratory (MxR), under the umbrella of the ICT has a long history of bushwhacking into
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the uncharted territories of synthetic human interactions. Think avatars or computer generated humans who speak and respond to you in virtual reality settings like a real person. A PhD in computer science, Gordon’s work marries hardcore scientific research with a lifelong love of storytelling. He and his team believe that the creativity inherent in storytelling can be examined scientifically. “We think about stories as a kind of data. When you have 20 million narratives, you can treat it as data — it’s data about how people tell stories,” says Gordon, who is discovering common patterns in anecdotes and analyzing the structural bones inherent to storytelling across cultures. “To understand what’s going on in the world, you’re going to need systems that are able to interpret the data automatically. Computers see patterns in the traffic of storytelling and
help interpret that data for us. “ In this vision of the future, computers would sort through the hundreds of articles available at our fingertips, isolate the best and most interesting information on our behalf, and provide us with a summary of the material. Gordon calls interactive storytelling “that beautiful glue between technology and humans,” adding that stories are the “perfect output for any deep analysis algorithm that you’re going to build to monitor the world around us.” While Gordon emphasizes that “interactivity is key” for new modes of storytelling, Mixed Media Research Laboratory creative director David Nelson has a slightly different perspective. “The more you push into interactivity, the more the story becomes like a game,” says Nelson. “There’s fear of missing out [aka FOMO] when your story has too many interactive choices.
You regret that you didn’t choose one storyline over another, taking you out of the experience.” Nelson predicts that an entirely new method of storytelling will evolve out of this medium, created by and for virtual and augmented reality natives. “It’s going to be some kid who’s probably about 6 years old now … who will grow up with this AR and VR technology and do something that we are not expecting,” he ponders. In the meantime — as evidenced by art exhibitions displayed at ICIDS and the training and story modules already in the works in Playa Vista — the future of immersive, interactive storytelling is already upon us. Visit ict.usc.edu for more information about the USC Institute for Creative Technologies. Find out more about the conference at icids2016.ict.usc.edu.
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Kingshott smiles in her newly remodeled living room, a clean and airy space of her own design. French doors lead out to her deck.
The four-story house gleams with sophistication. Exterior accents in red highlight the home’s simple charm. Kingshott has an encyclopedic knowledge of her home. She tells me about the first owner and exactly how many steps the second-floor stairs have. As she invites me in, Kingshott tells me finding her dream house was only the first step. Remodeling was a chance for Kingshott to put her stamp on something she worked so hard to achieve. “The other day I counted, I kept exactly eight things from before. It’s a whole new house.” Kingshott’s entrepreneurial spirit guided her through the remodel. Instead of working with a designer, she was able to organize each step herself: hunting
down the materials, hiring craftsmen, overseeing the work. Everything in every room, down to the carpet and knobs, has Kingshott’s personal touch. The interior has a subtle grey and white palate that gives the entire residence a seamless calm. Hardwood floors in classic cottage grey shine as elegant window shutters filter warm light from her southwestern view. Mirror accents thread together each room with small glimmers of their reflections. The kitchen appliances glean chrome. The clean lines and open space give the home an airy feeling. As she worked on this project, Kingshott really took to the creative aspects of her renovation. (Continued on page 36) Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017 35
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“I get inspiration from everything, all the time,” she said “I love going to model houses and seeing what’s new. I watch HGTV and see how it’s done.” Some might be surprised by Kingshott’s favorite room. “It’s definitely the garage,” she told me as we walked downstairs. “I have never had my own garage, and this is a dream come true.” While the interior of the home is a work of art, the garage succeeded in being the biggest transformation. The floor is perfectly laid tile, and the room provides ample storage. Many of Kingshott’s friends and neighbors are inspired by the remodel at Capri Court. “I love that I’ve inspired dozens of my friends and neighbors to take a chance and change something.” After seven weeks of hard work, the transformation was complete. But it wasn’t official until everyone saw it. The great reveal happened at her housewarming party, where Kingshott
Kingshott’s home office lets light stream in through the shutters, gently warming her hardwood floors.
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In Playa Vista Sports Park, new moms have fun exercising with their baby strollers nearby.
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hat do you get when you add strollers, songs, babies and bubbles to your fitness regimen? Perhaps what could literally be called the mother of all workouts. It’s close to 10 a.m. on a Tuesday, and Playa Vista Sports Park is teeming with activity. Like usual, young children scurry about screaming with joy and laughter as they climb the playground equipment. But something else is happening. On the basketball court, a woman standing next to a stroller with a baby inside instructs another woman standing next to a stroller, also with a baby inside, to do squats. A Beyoncé song floats out of the instructor’s stroller. After the squats are completed, next are instructions for the student to run around the basketball court. While she is off running, the instructor places her attention on the babies. When the student returns, the instructor leads a patty-cake exercise to entertain the babies as well as a soundtrack, if you will, for the student to do her pushups. Five days a week, mothers gather at the park for hour-long fitness classes like these. They powerwalk and do strength and toning exercises — all while interacting with their little ones, lovingly strapped in strollers, through songs and activities. Stroller Strides is the name of this unique mother-child class, which fits under the umbrella of the national company Fit4Mom, which tailors fitness
Babies play on a blanket while Playa Vista mom Dassi Monds does pushups.
classes for all levels of motherhood. “On my first day of coming to Stroller Strides, I got to the class and all of these moms just surrounded me and told me how important it is to get out of the house. This is a good routine to get into because it’s lonely being at home as a mom,” says Jennifer Bauer, owner of Fit4Mom Westside. Bauer, who is also currently one of the weekly fitness instructors, started coming to Stroller Strides in 2011 when her first-born son was just 11 weeks old. “To be surrounded by a group of likeminded moms while you’re working out and also having your babies with you, I got both camaraderie and lessons at the same time,” she says.
The instructor today is Shuryn Barnes, who is accompanied by her 18-month-old daughter Aven. Barnes and her students have now moved beyond the basketball court to the next fitness station, a more tree-laden area. Music by Rihanna now plays from her daughter’s stroller, as she directs students to do Tabata drills, which are high-intensity movements for short intervals. Barnes exemplifies the balancing act that Stroller Strides instructors play. “I go to the station and demo whatever workouts we’re doing, and when the moms start those I do something for (Continued on page 40) Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017 39
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the kids, like bubbles or singing,” says Barnes. Because the class takes place in a park, it uses the environment to create each fitness station, incorporating a combination of strength and cardio. Military presses, for example, are performed using bands against a tree. The exercises focus on the larger muscles groups that moms use, and the ultimate goal of each class is to have worked the entire body. “You’re not doing everything in perfect alignment throughout the course of having a baby. So we design exercises taking that into account and making sure that, as a mom, you are strengthening the muscles that come into play the most. Because you might be doing something like this …” says Bauer, demonstrating an awkward backwards movement, “… when you wouldn’t be
doing that for any other reason except to hold a kid down and pick up a Cheerio off the floor,” she says laughing. Student Kate Ward, a triathlete, first found Stroller Strides after her boss recommended it to her. Initially she laughed the idea off, but five weeks after her first child was born she was desperate to find her mom-tribe. She found it, albeit, a week too early. When Ward showed up for her first class, Bauer told her she had to be at least six weeks postpartum (and have a doctor’s note) to participate. Ward left in tears, but not before Bauer gave her a card for a free week of classes. She came back the following week. “I was hooked,” says Ward. “It’s more than just meeting for an exercise class. It’s really a community. It’s one of those things I recommend whenever I see a pregnant mom or someone in Playa
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What’s a Hopdoddy, a n y way?
For starters, it’s a Texas tradition that feeds the body and soul Story By Richard Foss Photos By Courtnay Robbins Bragagnolo
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proteins like bison, ahi tuna, turkey and chicken created healthy options for the burger lover who doesn’t want to pack in the calories. Here, there is also a veggie patty that we make ourselves, plus two kinds of grass-fed beef. Then we add decadent toppings like truffle aioli, caramelized onions and brie cheese. The toppings elevate the burger and excite the palate beyond that mundane meat, cheese and bun that we became so used to.” A topping that Hopdoddy newcomers may not have seen on a burger before is a mix of chili with Fritos corn chips. This makes sense given Hopdoddy’s heritage. The chain was born in Texas. And not just anywhere in Texas, but Austin — the music-crazed town whose slogan is “Keep Austin Weird.” When I ask if anyone had ever decided to make the ultimate weirdburger by asking for all the toppings, hold the patty, Banbury laughs. “Not that I know of, but we have had people who piled the toppings so high that the burger couldn’t fit in their mouth,” he says. “You can mix and match
any patty, any topping, to create your own gastronomic experience. There are definitely people who like to expand the horizon of burgers, but sometimes they find combinations that really shouldn’t be done. That’s why we offer a lot of well-crafted burgers that are really well thought-out, where the flavors complement each other.” Banbury’s own favorite is the Goodnight/Good Cause burger made with Angus beef, cheddar, caramelized onions, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato and two sauces. (And yes, that is one of the simpler ones.) He analyzes its appeal with the thoughtfulness of someone who has eaten a lot of burgers in his time. “What makes it the best is the combination of homemade smoky BBQ sauce and the jalapenos: it really brings out the flavor of the meat. You bite into it and you really know that this is a beef burger. We call it a never ever burger — it has never had any hormones or antibiotics, so you’re getting the naturally raised meat.
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“There’s another thing about this one,” he adds. “For every one we sell, we donate a dollar to a local charity. The local restaurant staff decides who gets it, and here it is the Ballona Wetlands. They’re right next door to us, and that burger is our way of adding a little something to our own community.” On my visit I tried the Primetime, made with Texas-raised cows of the type that produces the famous Kobe beef. In Japan they are fed a diet that includes sake and produce mild, rich meat that can be almost like eating butter. The Texas variety is grass-fed, and while the meat is still rich it has a slightly earthy, herbal flavor. I thought putting brie on top of this might be overdoing it, but the portion of cheese was modest and added a slight rich funkiness that was balanced by the arugula, caramelized onions and sweet ripe tomato. To honor Hopdoddy’s Texas roots I also tried the chili, which was indeed meaty and spicy by L.A. restaurant
standards. I also tried the green chili con queso, which I didn’t really expect to like after I found out what was in it. Green chili con queso is made with chicken broth zipped up with jalapenos, onions, garlic and cumin, to which tomatoes and American cheese or cream cheese are added. I am suspicious of any plan that involves eating American cheese or anything that can be mistaken for it, but in this hot fondue the mild, creamy cheese and green chilies were perfect together. In Texas this is a dip for chips, but here in California it was great as a dipping sauce for fries. The slow burn from the chili can be quenched with a beer from their mostly local list (as Texans, they also have to carry Shiner, Lone Star and Dos Equis), or if you prefer you can have a cocktail or glass of wine. The attraction of a burger and a beer on the patio on a warm day brought in a crowd that included young families, businesspeople and some people I suspected
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might be students. Banbury confirmed that the Playa Vista location was chosen because it fits that demographic. “A new development like the Runway has a lot of young people coming through, and this was just obviously the place for us to be,” he says. “We like to be by colleges, and with Loyola Marymount University right up the street, we see a lot of students. College kids are the best customers — they always have $5 for a beer and $10 for a burger. I think they budget us in and count it as school supplies.” Hopdoddy Burger Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at 12746 Millennium Blvd., Ste. 1120, Playa Vista. Call (310) 410-2337 or visit hopdoddy.com.
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00 Degrees Pizza is on fire. In the last five years, two have popped up in Las Vegas, seven in Dubai, one in Tokyo and six in Los Angeles, including their newest restaurant last month in Runway at Playa Vista. The concept is simple: fast, fresh, authentic Neapolitan-style pizza. And people are eating it up. Steve Overholt, CEO of 800 Degrees Pizza, shares a few secrets of their success.
What’s the philosophy behind 800 Degrees Pizza?
Our chef/founder Anthony Carron developed the concept during a dream almost six years ago. The fast-casual, build-your-own segment was gaining popularity with consumers all across the country. Nobody was doing it with pizza. He set out to develop a concept where he could serve authentic Neapolitan-style pizza using premium ingredients and cook it in 90 seconds. Customers get to choose the base they want and then top it with a selection of over 25 premium toppings. If they prefer, they can choose from one of the 10 Chef Specialty Pizzas that Anthony has crafted. Once the choices are made, they can watch their pizza make its way to one of the wood burning ovens, where it
cooks at 800 degrees for about 90 seconds. What does the future look The philosophy is chef food fast using like for 800 Degrees Pizza? only the highest quality ingredients. We will begin offering franchises in the near future. We just signed a developWhy did you pick Playa Vista ment deal with a group in Miami for for your latest location? 10 stores in South Florida and several Playa Vista is the ideal community for us. others in early stages. We are looking to It has a great mixture of office, residents grow company locations in California and retail. There is a great mix of both and Texas next year. lunch and dinner business. Lots of families and dogs out walking. It’s a very active What’s the secret to 800 area with a strong sense of community. Degrees Pizza’s success? We have a real chef. Everything is How did you meet fresh. We use only premium products. Anthony Carron? We don’t use dough presses. Our [My business partner and I] came out dough is formed and stretched by to L.A. looking for a fast casual pizza hand. Our dough has no sugar or oils franchise to develop in Ohio about a year added. It’s made up of only four and a half ago. 800 Degrees was not really ingredients: water, salt, yeast and 00 on our radar at the time. We looked at flour (also called doppio zero flour). several concepts but didn’t really see what We have incredible salads made with we were looking for. Then we walked into all fresh cut ingredients. 800 Degrees and immediately liked it. Anthony was the executive chef After we sampled almost the entire menu, with the Michael Mina Group for we loved it. many years. He is in the restaurants Anthony happened to be in the resevery day when he’s not traveling. taurant that day, and we were introduced This is his dream, his baby. His passion to him. The relationship started buildis contagious. ing, and we ended up making a strategic 800 Degrees Pizza is at 12751 W. Milleninvestment. It took a year to put the deal nium Drive, Ste. b135. Call (424) 379together. We closed it in May, and we’ve 1001 or visit 800degreespizza.com. been off and running since then. Playa Vista Direct | December 2016 · January 2017 47
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Stone Malas These gorgeous polished stone necklaces are called malas. Traditionally used as a counting tool for mantra repetition during meditation, these malas in Carnelian and Tibetan Turquoise make the perfect fashion accessories to promote mindfulness. $78
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At the Market Holiday Table Toppers These miniature Christmas trees can make any home or office party more festive with as little as a string of popcorn. The fresh scent of pine also puts people into the holiday spirit. The best part is you can plant them in your garden after the holidays are over. $25
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Handmade Baby Bibs These colorful, handmade baby bibs are almost too cute to wear while noshing on strawberries and Cheerios. Whether they’re decorated with polka dots or a man’s tie, these bibs make mealtime fun. Made by Syd the Kid Shop. $12 each or 2 for $20
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The Runway plaza becomes a winter wonderland from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with holiday decorations, a traveling arts-and-crafts party and, of course, Ol’ Saint Nick. Runway at Playa Vista. Free. runwayplayavista.com
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Jan. 12 to 15
Tinkering stations will be set up for crafty kids to enjoy for free. On Saturday, kids can create whimsical wintry sculptures using fairy dough. On Sunday, tots can make their own loomed potholders to keep or give to Grandma as a holiday gift. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Runway at Playa Vista. Free. runwayplayavista.com Monday, Dec. 19
Salsa Silent Disco at Runway Playa Vista is alive with the sound of music Monday nights all December long. Don’t hear anything? That’s because on Dec. 19, Hush Concerts is providing headphones for guests to dance to a “Salsa Silent Disco.” Meanwhile, a craft camper will be there for kids to create their own holiday cards and fairy dough for churros. 5 to 7 p.m. Runway, 12746 W. Jefferson Blvd., Playa Vista. runwayplayavista.com Saturday, Jan. 14
Thursdays, Dec. 22 & 29
License to Chill Meditator, deejay and music producer Darin McFadyen (aka FreQ Nasty, Dub Kirtan All-Stars, Yoga of Bass) leads a meditation class on the Samatha-Vipassana Mindfulness technique from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at 6512 Arizona Ave., Playa Vista. $10 suggested donation. (323) 940-1570; middlewayla.org Monday, Dec. 26
Music Monday: Big Band Through Jan. 14
The weekly Music Mondays parties continue with 1940s-style Big Band music from 5 to 7 p.m. December 26. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to channel your inner Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Runway at Playa Vista. runwayplayavista.com Saturday, Dec. 31
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Relax near the ocean and watch a live broadcast of the festivities in New York starting at 7 p.m., with live fireworks at 9 p.m. to celebrate the NYC ball drop. At midnight PST, there’ll be a fireworks encore to celebrate on our schedule. Burton Chace Park, 3650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. Parking is $8 at county lots. (310) 3059545; visitmarinadelrey.com
Take a body composition test to help set your 2017 fitness goals. $35 to $49. The Resort, 12852 Runway Rd., Playa Vista. For more information, search “Body Composition Testing – Playa Vista” at eventbrite.com. Jan. 12 to 15
TORUK – The First Flight Inspired by James Cameron’s “Avatar,” this family-friendly show takes audiences to a lush world inhabited by aliens and strange wildlife — all with a Cirque du Soleil twist. The Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Tickets start at $39. (800) 745-3000; cirquedusoleil.com/toruk Saturday, Jan. 14
Matthew Morrison The “Glee” alum and Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee is joined by a jazz band for a live 7:30 p.m. show at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $50 to $90. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.com Through Jan. 14
Gajin Fujita’s “Roll Call” A fusion of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e with graffiti is the signature style of painter Gajin Fujita, who contributes to and curates an ongoing exhibit uniting 11 artists — all of whom helped shape the character of L.A. street art — at the LA Louver, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 822-4955; lalouver.com Wednesday, Jan. 25
Michael Lewis & Mindy Kaling The bestselling author of “The Big Short” and “Moneyball,” Michael Lewis joins actress Mindy Kaling to talk about his latest book. “The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds” is an intellectual bro-mance about the collaboration that developed Prospect Theory — Nobel Prize-winning work that has impacted medicine, economics and even government regulation. The discussion starts at 8 p.m. at New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica. $45. livetalksla.org
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