The Argonaut Newspaper - October 20, 2022

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

This year’s Best of the Westside issue is a celebration of the dedication, hard work and persever ance of everyone in the community who has weathered the pandemic storm and continued to move forward full steam ahead despite the numerous challenges we all have faced.

From local businesses that pivoted and found new ways to innovate to educational institutions that focused on helping students achieve their academic goals during hard times, it truly takes a village, and Westsiders came together in inspiring ways to lift each other up and help their neigh bors succeed.

Argonaut readers voted in multiple categories for their favorite local businesses, eateries, non profits and doctors, among others. Our Editor’s Picks also showcase some of my favorite spots on the Westside, including several new ones that recently opened their doors.

Whether you’re curious about where to find the best affordable massage, sunset s’mores with a view, puppy yoga classes or the most creative cocktails—you’ll find all of that and more on the pages to follow. I hope you have as much fun discovering these places as I did writing about them!

Kamala Kirk Editor

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Walk for Talk

Playa Vista resident Toni Gold is letting her voice be heard

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Toni Gold doesn’t let spasmodic dysphonia define her.

The Playa Vista resident was diagnosed 50 years ago with the neurological disorder that causes the muscles that generate a person’s voice to spasm. Talking becomes difficult. But as the leader of Greater Los Angeles Dysphonia Support Group, she’s enthusiastic about sharing her story to hopefully comfort others with the same disor der.

Gold is promoting the 2022 Walk for Talk, a four-day event to benefit Dysphonia International, formerly the National Spasmodic Dyspho nia Association.

It runs from Thursday, Oct. 20 to Monday, Oct. 23, and participants are encouraged to participate in any sport or activity, ranging from kayaking to walking, alone or in a group.

The goal is to raise funds to find answers for better treatments and a cure for spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions.

Gold has organized her own walk from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, in Playa Vista. To participate, email toni.gold2@gmail.com or to donate, visit https://bit. ly/ToniGold2022.

“We have 15 or 20 people, some of whom, like myself, have spasmodic dysphonia,” Gold said. “We carry a large banner that says ‘Walk for Talk’ and hand out little placards to people as they stop and ask questions.

“It will inform them as to what SD is and how they can donate, if they choose. The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness and funding.

The goal this year is $80,000 for Dysphonia International. Every dollar will be matched by private donors.”

Last year, Gold raised a little over $5,000. This year’s goal was $2,000 and, as of

Oct. 11, she collected $3,799. Lunch on Gold’s front lawn will provided by Jackson Market and Deli in Culver City.

“They make great sand wiches and cookies,” Gold said. “It’s a thank you to those people who show up for the walk.”

Treatments

Botox injections into the vocal cords to weaken the muscles can treat the symp toms of spasmodic dyspho nia. Gold said she speaks to many newly diagnosed

patients who are afraid of the treatment.

“I tell them receiving the injections is no different than getting the COVID inocula tion or a flu shot,” she said.

“We need to make people less fearful about getting these shots.”

Dr. Michael Johns, the director of USC Voice Center, said a local anesthetic is sprayed into the throat to increase comfort.

“You don’t feel more than a pin prick,” he added.

Johns, who treats Gold, said spasmodic dysphonia overlaps with vocal tremor,

as they’re both movement disorders.

“It can be incredibly disabling,” he said. “The voice is the primary way in which we communicate. It’s very challenging because we don’t have a cure for the problem. We have good treatment.”

Treatment is often delayed due to a lack of awareness. Johns said vocal tremor and spasmodic dysphonia are diagnosed primarily by a trained listener and careful hearing of clinical features.

“There’s no blood test or clear gold standard test,”

Johns said. “As a conse quence, people with SD commonly go undiagnosed for years and years. We did a study that showed people see four types of specialists and go four years before they get a proper diagnosis.

“That’s because people aren’t aware of this rare condition. It’s not something you see. Oftentimes, it’s writ ten off as having a rough day or anxiety. Sadly, for a long time, it was called a func tional or psychological manifestation. It’s just not true.”

Johns said the upside is that the Botox results are not permanent and long-term problems are not associated with it. The negative is that the treatment needs to be repeated when it’s working.

“There is a need to have better understanding of the disorder in general so we can develop new treatments,” he said.

“Some work is being done in that regard. Dysphonia International is very active in this. Of note, Dr. Kristina Simonyan (at Harvard) received a very large NIH grant to study the causes of language disorders.

It’s in the $14 million range. It’s a huge grant for a rare disease. It gives us the ability to home in on this disorder with the dollars, the time and the right people. Those funds really are limited. Organiza tions fund diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. That’s where Dysphonia International comes into play. It raises awareness and raises funds.”

Walk for Talk

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22

WHERE: Playa Vista; sign up for details COST: Donations INFO: toni.gold2@gmail.com; https://bit.ly/ToniGold2022

PHOTO CREDIT: LUIS CHAVEZ

Playa Vista resident Toni Gold was diagnosed 50 years ago with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder, and is the leader of Greater Los Angeles Dysphonia Support Group.

EDITOR’S PICK SHOPPING

BEST BESPOKE JEWELRY: COADY CULHA

Founded by Montana Coady and Bert Culha in 2011, Coady Culha is a renowned fine jewelry house based in Los Angeles that specializes in bespoke creations for all of life’s occasions, from engagements to anniversaries. Together, the founders combine their distinct expertise in design and gemstones to create exceptional jewelry. Through their custom offerings, the brand empowers clients with their vision while providing gentle guidance during the design process. Each oneof-a-kind piece they create embodies a timeless, heirloom-quality elegance while harnessing the natural beauty of each stone. coadyculha.com

DINING

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

BEST RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL

4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com

READER RECOMMENDED J NICHOLS KITCHEN

4375 Glencoe Avenue, Marina del Rey (310) 823-2283, jnicholskitchen.com

READER RECOMMENDED CANTALINI’S SALERNO BEACH RESTAURANT

193 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 821-0018, salernobeach.com

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE KILLER SUSHI

4213 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 578-2250, killersushimdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED BULL & BUTTERFLY 12746 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Playa Vista (213) 267-2900, bullandbutterfly.com

READER RECOMMENDED TANGAROA FISH MARKET

12604 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles (424) 289-8144, tfmraw.com

BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE C&O CUCINA

3016 Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 301-7278, candorestaurants.com

READER RECOMMENDED CAFFE PINGUINI

6935 Pacific Avenue, Playa del Rey (310) 306-0117, caffepinguini.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE LOBSTER 1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica (310) 458-9294, thelobster.com

BEST DINING VIEW

1ST PLACE

SALT RESTAURANT & BAR @

MARINA DEL REY HOTEL

13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey (424) 289-8223, marinadelreyhotel.com

READER RECOMMENDED

WHISKEY RED’S

13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4522, whiskeyreds.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE WAREHOUSE

4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-5451, mdrwarehouse.com

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

1ST PLACE J NICHOLS KITCHEN

4375 Glencoe Avenue, Marina del Rey (310) 823-2283, jnicholskitchen.com

READER RECOMMENDED

BRU’S WIFFLE MARINA DEL REY 3105 Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 881-9162, bruswiffle.com

READER RECOMMENDED

NIGHTHAWK BREAKFAST BAR

417 Washington Boulevard, Venice (424) 835-4556, nighthawkrestaurants.com

BEST SEASIDE RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE

TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL

4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com

READER RECOMMENDED KILLER SHRIMP

4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 578-2293, killershrimp.com

READER RECOMMENDED SALT RESTAURANT & BAR @ MARINA DEL REY HOTEL

13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey (424) 289-8223, marinadelreyhotel.com

— Kamala Kirk

PHOTO COURTESY OF COADY CULHA

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE DINING

BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSE

1ST PLACE

TANNER’S COFFEE CO.

4342 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City (310) 636-2727

200 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 574-2739, tannerscoffeepdr.wixsite.com

READER RECOMMENDED DOGTOWN COFFEE

2003 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 310-3421, dogtowncoffee.com

READER RECOMMENDED ALANA’S COFFEE ROASTERS

12511 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 295-0099, alanascoffeeroasters.com

BEST DELI/SANDWICH SHOP

1ST PLACE BAY CITIES ITALIAN DELI & BAKERY

1517 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 395-8279, baycitiesitaliandeli.com

READER RECOMMENDED SORRENTO ITALIAN MARKET

5518 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City (310) 391-7654, sorrentoitalianmarket.com

READER RECOMMENDED FROMIN’S

1832 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 829-5443, frominsdeli.com

BEST COMFORT FOOD

1ST PLACE RONNIE’S DINER

12740 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 578-9399, ronniesdiner.com

READER RECOMMENDED YE OLDE KING’S HEAD

116 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 451-1402, yeoldekingshead.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE FIREHOUSE

213 Rose Avenue, Venice (310) 396-6810, firehousevenice.com

BEST INDEPENDENT LOCAL STEAKHOUSE

1ST PLACE GEORGE PETRELLI STEAKHOUSE

5615 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City (310) 397-1438, georgepetrellisteaks.com

READER RECOMMENDED MO’S PLACE

203 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 822-6422, mosplacepdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED AMERICAN BEAUTY

425 Rose Avenue, Venice (310) 412-0075, americanbeauty.la

BEST SEAFOOD

1ST PLACE

SANTA MONICA SEAFOOD

1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 393-5244, smseafoodmarket.com

READER RECOMMENDED KILLER SHRIMP

4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 578-2293, killershrimp.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE LOBSTER

1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica (310) 458-9294, thelobster.com

BEST PIZZA

1ST PLACE

ABBOT’S PIZZA COMPANY

1407 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice (310) 396-7334, abbotspizzaco.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE GOOD PIZZA

8115 W. Manchester Avenue, Playa del Rey (310) 827-0500 thegoodpizza.com

READER RECOMMENDED SAMPA’S PIZZA CAFE

534 Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 827-4500 sampaspizza.com

EDITOR’S PICK HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST FLOTATION THERAPY: PAUSE STUDIO

Founded in 2016 by former Equinox executives Jeff Ono and John Klein, Pause Studio offers a wide variety of modern and holistic wellness services. From the tranquil setting designed by architectural and interiors firm Project M Plus to the innovative menu that includes LED light therapy, cryotherapy and IV therapy, Pause Studio offers guests everything they need in order to hit the pause button and relax. Among their most popular services are the flotation pods filled with body-temperature water infused with healing Epsom salts. Flotation therapy offers numerous benefits including reduced stress, muscle recovery, detoxification, improved sleep, as well as better skin and hair health. pausestudio.com

— Kamala Kirk

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BEST

BEST BARBECUE

1ST PLACE BABY BLUES BBQ

444 Lincoln Boulevard,, Venice (310) 396-7675, babybluesbbq.com

READER RECOMMENDED MAPLE BLOCK MEAT CO.

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DINING

BEST SPA DESIGN: SURYA SPA

A favorite among celebrities, Surya Spa is an Ayurvedic spa in Santa Monica that was founded by internationally acclaimed Panchakarma expert, Ayurvedic doctor and chef Martha Soffer. The 3,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary features a stunning interior space by renowned designer Kelly Wearstler with a palette of soft and warm colors combined with wood, stone and marble mediums. Guests enjoy healing and relaxing treatments that range from a four-handed massage to full-body scrubs, and the spa’s retail area includes a custom oil blend bar, products for the face and body, and nourishing foods like Surya’s signature spa bread that comes in an array of flavors including apple date and almond banana walnut. suryawellness.com

— Kamala Kirk

3973 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City (310) 313-6328, mapleblockmeat.com

READER RECOMMENDED HOLY COW BBQ

264 26th Street, Santa Monica (310) 883-6269, holycowbbq.com

BEST BURGER

1ST PLACE THE SHACK

185 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 823-6222, shackpdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED HINANO CAFE

15 Washington Boulevard, Venice (310) 822-3902, hinanocafevenice.com

READER RECOMMENDED MELODY BAR & GRILL

9132 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 670-1994, melodylax.com

BEST TACO

1ST PLACE TITO’S TACOS

11222 Washington Place, Culver City (310) 391-5780, titostacos.com

READER RECOMMENDED PACO’S TACOS

4141 Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles (310) 391-9616

6212 Manchester Avenue, Westchester (310) 645 8692 pacoscantina.com

READER RECOMMENDED BENNY’S TACOS

7101 W. Manchester Avenue, Westchester (310) 670-8226

915 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica (310) 451-0200

10401 Venice Boulevard, Suite 101B, Culver City (424) 298-8327 bennystacos.com

BEST FISH AND CHIPS

1ST PLACE YE OLDE KING’S HEAD

116 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 451-1402, yeoldekingshead.com

READER RECOMMENDED TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL

4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com

READER RECOMMENDED TANGAROA FISH MARKET

12604 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles (424) 289-8144, tfmraw.com

BEST CONTEMPORARY CALIFORNIA CUISINE

1ST PLACE THE ROSE VENICE

220 Rose Avenue, Venice (310) 399-0711, therosevenice.la

READER RECOMMENDED J NICHOLS KITCHEN

4375 Glencoe Avenue, Marina del Rey (310) 823-2283, jnicholskitchen.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE TASTING KITCHEN

1633 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice (310) 392-6644, thetastingkitchen.com

BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE

SALT RESTAURANT & BAR @

MARINA DEL REY HOTEL

13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey (424) 289-8223, marinadelreyhotel.com

READER RECOMMENDED FIG @ FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL

101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 319-3111, figsantamonica.com

READER RECOMMENDED

1 PICO @ SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH

1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 587-1717, shuttersonthebeach.com

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DINING

BEST FAMILY-STYLE

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE C&O CUCINA

3016 Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 301-7278, candorestaurants.com

READER RECOMMENDED ALEJO’S PRESTO TRATTORIA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

8343 Lincoln Boulevard, Westchester (310) 670-0799, alejosrestaurant.com

READER RECOMMENDED CANTALINI’S SALERNO BEACH RESTAURANT

193 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 821-0018, salernobeach.com

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE PACO’S TACOS

4141 Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles (310) 391-9616

6212 Manchester Avenue, Westchester (310) 645-8692, pacoscantina.com

READER RECOMMENDED DON ANTONIO’S

11755 W Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 312-2090, donantonios.com

READER RECOMMENDED HACIENDA DEL REY

8347 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 670-8588, haciendarestaurants.com

BEST MEDITERRANEAN

1ST PLACE THE TASTING KITCHEN

1622 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice (310) 392-6644, thetastingkitchen.com

READER RECOMMENDED Z GARDEN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

2350 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 392-2900, zgardensantamonica.com

READER RECOMMENDED NAAB MEDITERRANEAN

4020 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite C, Marina del Rey (424) 228-2888, naabcafe.com

BEST THAI RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE NATALEE THAI

10101 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 202-7003, nataleethai.com

READER RECOMMENDED AYARA THAI

6245 W 87th Street, Los Angeles (310) 410-8848, ayarathai.com

READER RECOMMENDED TUK TUK THAI

1638 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 860-1872, tuktukthailosangeles.com

BEST DOUGHNUTS OR BAKERY

1ST PLACE

SIDECAR DOUGHNUTS & COFFEE

631 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 587-0022, sidecardoughnuts.com

READER RECOMMENDED DK’S DONUTS & BAKERY

1614 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 829-2512, dksdonuts.com

READER RECOMMENDED SINNERS & SAINTS DESSERTS

2547 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice (310) 970-2332, sinnersandsaintsdesserts.com

BEST ICE CREAM/GELATO

1ST PLACE

GINGER’S DIVINE ICE CREAM & POPS

12550 W Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 437-0242, gingersicecreams.com

READER RECOMMENDED SWEET ROSE CREAMERY

2726 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 260-2663 x 2 225 26th Street, Suite 51, Brentwood Country Mart (310) 260-2663 x 1 sweetrosecreamery.com

READER RECOMMENDED CAPRI GELATO & COFFEE BAR

4222 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 339-9706, caprigelato.com

EDITOR’S

PICK ARTS & RECREATION

BEST PARADE: FESTIVAL OF THE CHARIOTS

The annual Festival of the Chariots (also known as Ratha-Yatra) is a long-standing tradition in Santa Monica that celebrates the Hindu god Vishnu’s triumphant return to his home town of Mathura nearly 5,000 years ago. The parade and festival are held in August and are sponsored by the ISKCON Los Angeles New Dvaraka Temple. The procession starts down Main Street with three 50-foot chariots decorated with flowers and balloons, making its way to the Venice Beach pavilion where the festival takes place and features live music, dance, chanting, children’s activities, a gift shop, tents with displays and information about the temple, and a free vegetarian feast. iskconla.com/rathayatra

— Kamala Kirk

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EDITOR’S PICK SHOPPING

BEST INDIAN CLOTHING BOUTIQUE: KYNAH

Founded by Aisha Rawji, KYNAH retails one-of-a-kind bridal wear, guest attire and resort wear for weddings, red carpet events, parties and other special occasions. The boutique, which used to be the waiting room for Rawji’s dad’s smog shop, was ultimately transformed into a Venice Beach-inspired space and now serves as a one-stop shop for Indian fashion and accessories. They offer the ability to customize measurements so that customers are able to create something truly personal and special. With the intention to offer a variety of silhouettes and styles, KYNAH curates a range of collections from some of the most established designers in India. shopkynah.com

BEST

BEST BARGAIN EATS

1ST PLACE TITO’S TACOS

11222 Washington Pl, Culver City (310) 391-5780, titostacos.com

READER RECOMMENDED BENNY’S TACOS

7101 W Manchester Avenue, Westchester; (310) 670-8226

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DINING

READER RECOMMENDED URBAN NUTRITION CENTER

4224 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 822-9006

3015 Main Street, Suite B, Santa Monica (310) 396-9006 urbannutritioncenter.com

BEST FARMERS MARKET

915 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica; (310) 451-0200

10401 Venice Boulevard, Suite 101B, Culver City (424) 298-8327 bennystacos.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE SHACK

185 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 823-6222, shackpdr.com

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE

1ST PLACE RAINBOW ACRES NATURAL FOODS

13208 Washington Boulevard Los Angeles (310) 306-8330, rainbowacresca.com

READER RECOMMENDED CO-OPPORTUNITY MARKET SANTA MONICA

1525 Broadway, Santa Monica (323) 990-7020, coopportunity.com

1ST PLACE SANTA MONICA FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays on Arizona Avenue @ 2nd Street

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays on Arizona Avenue @ 2nd Street

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in Virginia Avenue Park

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays on Main Street smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket

READER RECOMMENDED MAR VISTA FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays 3826 Grand View Boulevard, Los Angeles marvistafarmersmarket.org

READER RECOMMENDED PLAYA VISTA FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays 12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista farmermark.com/playavista

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— Kamala Kirk

DINING

BEST FISH TACOS

1ST PLACE BLUE PLATE TACO

1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica (310) 458-2985, blueplatetaco.com

READER RECOMMENDED VENICE FISH TACO

1701 Ocean Front Walk, Venice (877) 585-1085

READER RECOMMENDED CHULITA

533 Rose Avenue, Venice (310) 392-4440, chulita.com

BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT

1ST PLACE MEET IN PARIS FRENCH BISTRO

9727 Culver Boulevard, Culver City (310) 815-8222, meetinparisla.com

READER RECOMMENDED CAFÉ BOHEME

8428 Pershing Drive, Playa del Rey (310) 439-2242, cafebohemepdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED PASJOLI

2732 Main Street, Santa Monica (424) 330-0020, pasjoli.com

BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN

1ST PLACE THE BUTCHERS DAUGHTER

1205 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice (310) 981-3004, thebutchersdaughter.com

READER RECOMMENDED CAFÉ GRATITUDE

512 Rose Avenue, Venice (424) 231-8000, cafegratitude.com

READER RECOMMENDED SAMOSA HOUSE

2301 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 314-0821

10700 Washington Boulevard, Culver City (310) 559-6350, samosahouse.com

BEST POOLSIDE CABANAS: SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH

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— Kamala Kirk

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH

Lunch Special

NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

BEST HAPPY HOUR

1ST PLACE

TONY P’S DOCKSIDE GRILL

4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-4534, tonyps.com

READER RECOMMENDED CINCO

7241 W Manchester Avenue, Westchester (310) 910-0895, cincola.com

READER RECOMMENDED SALT RESTAURANT & BAR

@MARINA DEL REY HOTEL

13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey (424) 289-8223, marinadelreyhotel.com

BEST SPORTS BAR

1ST PLACE MO’S PLACE

203 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 822-6422, mosplacepdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED MELODY BAR & GRILL

9132 S Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 670-1994, melodylax.com

READER RECOMMENDED TAVERN ON MAIN SANTA MONICA

2907 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 392-2772, tavernonmainsm.com

BEST DIVE BAR

1ST PLACE HINANO CAFE

15 Washington Boulevard, Venice (310) 822-3902, hinanocafevenice.com

READER RECOMMENDED PRINCE O’WHALES

335 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 823-9826, princeowhales.com

READER RECOMMENDED 90 WEST LOUNGE 12740 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 821-4000, 90westlounge.com

BEST HOTEL BAR

1ST PLACE

HIGH ROOFTOP LOUNGE @HOTEL ERWIN

1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice (424) 433-8900, hotelerwin.com

READER RECOMMENDED SALT RESTAURANT & BAR @MARINA DEL REY HOTEL

13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey (424) 289-8223, marinadelreyhotel.com

READER RECOMMENDED TERRAZZA LOUNGE AT HOTEL CASA DEL MAR

1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica (310) 581-5533, hotelcasadelmar.comm

BEST WINE BAR

1ST PLACE BACARI PDR

6805 Vista Del Mar Lane, Playa del Rey (213) 340-8196, bacaripdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED BODEGA WINE BAR

814 Broadway, Santa Monica (310) 394-3504, bodegawinebar.com

READER RECOMMENDED ZINQUÉ

1440 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice (310) 310-2469, lezinque.com

BEST LOCAL BREWERY/ TAPHOUSE

1ST PLACE

SANTA MONICA BREW WORKS

1920 Colorado Avenue, Suite C, Santa Monica

(310) 828-7629

READER RECOMMENDED FIRESTONE WALKER THE PROPAGATOR

3205 Washington Boulevard, Venice (310) 439-8264, firestonebeer.com

READER RECOMMENDED THREE WEAVERS BREWING COMPANY

1031 W Manchester Boulevard A-B, Inglewood (310) 400-5830, threeweavers.la

BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS

1ST PLACE

JOHNNIE’S PASTRAMI

4017 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City (310) 397-6654

READER RECOMMENDED WURSTKÜCHE RESTAURANT

VENICE BEACH

625 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice (213) 687-4444, wurstkuche.com

READER RECOMMENDED HINANO CAFE

15 Washington Boulevard, Venice (310) 822-3902, hinanocafevenice.com

BEST DANCE CLUB

1ST PLACE

MELODY BAR & GRILL

9132 S Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 670-1994, melodylax.com

READER RECOMMENDED

HIGH ROOFTOP LOUNGE

1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice (424) 433-8900, hotelerwin.com

READER RECOMMENDED

CANARY SANTA MONICA

1301 5th Street, Santa Monica (310) 451-2221, canaarysm.com

BEST COCKTAILS

1ST PLACE THE LINCOLN

2356 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice (310) 822-1715, thelincolnvenice.com

READER RECOMMENDED BULL & BUTTERFLY

12746 W Jefferson Boulevard, Playa Vista (213) 267-2900, bullandbutterfly.com

READER RECOMMENDED BELLES BEACH HOUSE

24 Windward Avenue, Venice (424) 363-6600, bellesbeachhouse.com

EDITOR’S PICK HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST AFFORDABLE MASSAGE: THE NOW MASSAGE

With multiple locations across Los Angeles including Santa Monica and El Segundo, The NOW Massage is accessible and affordable for those seeking relaxation and self-care. The chic, nature-inspired setting offers guests a stylish oasis where they can enjoy high-quality massages with add-on enhancements such as eye masks, gua sha tools and CBD balm. They also offer a monthly membership program with special discounts and VIP perks, along with a retail boutique that sells The NOW’s signature products. thenowmassage.com

— Kamala Kirk

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NOW MASSAGE

Rising Gas Prices

Consumers suffer after California fuel costs increase

By Morgan Owen

This month, gas prices in Los Angeles County surged to a peak average of $6.49 per gallon, breaking record highs set last summer. On the Westside, prices can be over $7 per gallon. This recent price hike sets California apart from the rest of the nation, where consumers who did not experience the same dramatic new prices are paying an average of $2.50 less per gallon.

In response, Governor Gavin Newsom dramatically called for an additional tax on oil companies that would be paid out to California consumers.

“We’re not going to stand by while greedy oil companies fleece Californians. Instead, I’m calling for a windfall tax to ensure excess oil profits go back to help millions of Californians who are getting ripped off,” said Newsom in an announcement on Sept. 30.

The cause attributed to the recent hike in prices was maintenance related slow downs and stoppages experi enced at several refineries that produce California’s specially mandated blend of gasoline. Newsom says oil companies should have anticipated these slowdowns.

Even though crude oil prices were down $25 per barrel since the end of August, oil companies have still in creased prices in California and some nearby states, shocking consumers with the price at the pump.

“This is outrageous,” said one woman as she filled up her car. “I’ve never paid more than $100 for this car.”

In a bid to further provide relief to consumers, Newsom has asked oil companies to switch prematurely to winter-blend fuels, disap pointing environmentalists.

The effects of this switch are expected to be seen over the next month, as prices are expected to drop $1 per gallon.

Electric Vehicles Don’t Offer Salvation

California already has the most expensive gas prices in the country, with a gas tax of 53.9 cents per gallon. To make matters worse, Califor nia’s gas tax rebate has not yet reached consumer’s pockets, though its distribu tion is expected soon. The rebate, passed several months ago, was meant to offset California’s pricy excise tax by granting $350 to individu als making less than $75,000 and $700 for joint filers making less than $150,000.

The solution to beating high gas prices would appear to be electric vehicles, but the reality isn’t so simple. Scott Painter, CEO of the electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy, says it’s difficult for consumers to rationalize purchasing electric vehicles in the current economy. Even

though they are more cost effective and environmentally friendly, high prices and newly increased interest rates make owning an electric vehicle less accessible… and that’s if the consumer can even get their hands on one amid production shortages.

“While I’d love to buy a more sustainable type of vehicle, it’s really hard to justify spending $30,000 to save some gas money,” said Miller Roman, who lives in Marina del Rey. “Not to mention charging an EV when you rent is complicat ed.”

That difficulty does not change the fact that Califor nia recently instituted an initiative to eliminate the sale of new gas powered vehicles by 2035. “California has always led the way in terms of emission restrictions… I think that the goal of getting to 68% [zero-emissions cars] by 2030 is the one that is

going to be most interesting to me. I think that right now, the industry is not making enough electric cars.”

Everyone Is Still Feeling “The Squeeze”

After speaking with Roman, he said that he’s worried about “never being able to afford the ‘American Dream.’” Constant fluctuations in gas prices and the state of the economy are making it difficult to invest and put away savings, then add to that rent, grocery bills, and utilities. He is keenly aware that his dollar isn’t as valuable as it was before.

Even though national gasoline prices decreased by 10.6% in August, that decrease slowed to -4.9% in September. Necessary food commodities have also continued to rise. The price of eggs is up 30.5% from last year, and potatoes are up 17.5%. The most dramatic increases were in

food at employee sites and schools, a food source many people rely on, at 19.3% from July to August and 44% from August to September.

Rising interest rates executed by the Federal Bank to combat inflation are also impacting consumers’ ability to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles and buy homes. The cost of shelter (rent, housing, house hold insurance, etc.) rose an additional 6.7% in September, making housing 32.1% more expensive nationally than this time last year.

Overall, inflation increased by an additional 0.4% from August to September. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has not published inflation data for September through October, but the data shows that even as gas and energy prices decreased, other areas of the economy contin ued to experience the effects of inflation.

Gas prices listed at over $7 per gallon at the Chevron at the corner of South Centinela and Major Street in Playa Vista.

PHOTO CREDIT: MORGAN OWEN

Golden Anniversary The Shack celebrates 50 years in Playa del Rey

By Michele Robinson

The Shack has achieved a special milestone and will celebrate its Golden Anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 22. A West Los Angeles icon, The Shack has served the local Playa del Rey community for 50 years.

Established in 1972, the restaurant has stood the test of time and survived major events like the LA earth quakes, recessions, and the pandemic. It is still in the same location and has kept the same structural integrity as the original footprint.

One of The Shack’s secrets to being in business for so long is that it is very adapt able. When the pandemic shuttered many restaurants, it survived by making the parking lot an outdoor seating area.

“We have always managed to make it, though we evolved and changed,” said co-owner Joey Ancrile.

“When Covid hit, we were not part of the problem but the solution. We followed

every rule.”

The Shack’s longevity also comes from its staff. Chang ing owners only three times in its long history, the current owners are Phil Gearhart and Ancrile. Gearhart has owned the restaurant since 1985 and hired Ancrile when he was 18 years old in 1987. Ancrile is also celebrating 35 years of employment with The Shack.

“I sort of fell into this,” Ancrile said.

Another way that The Shack has been able to stay afloat all of these years is through its limited staffing. As a self-serve restaurant, customers order and pick up their food.

At The Shack, it’s all hands on deck. Ancrile can be found onsite Tuesday through Sunday with his sleeves rolled up and working next to everyone else. Additionally, most of the 15 current staff members have been on board for over 20 years.

“We’re like one big happy dysfunctional family,” Ancrile joked.

Long-term loyalty can also be found in The Shack’s customers. Recently, a group of 60 people held their 50-year Westchester High School reunion at the restaurant.

“They came in and wanted to celebrate here because this is where they went when they were teenagers in high school,’ said assistant general manager April Hirt.

The Shack is also a favorite in the community. Loyal customers from the “Jungle,” a tiny neighborhood located on the beach one block west, can be found gathering in the indoor/outdoor seating areas. Many travelers also stop in on their way to and from the airport. The Shack is known to attract those from the Hollywood industry, as well as nurses and flight atten dants.

“We are thankful to the Playa del Rey/Westchester community for always supporting us,” Ancrile said.

Known as the “original dive bar,” people come in for

burgers, chicken wings, salads, and club and turkey sandwiches, but the best thing on the menu is The Shack’s famous burger topped with a Louisiana sausage link.

“It is a quarter-pound burger with Louisiana sausage on a patty with all the fixings,” Hirt said.

The Shack plays football on TV on Sundays, are big Dodgers fans, and hosts karaoke every Friday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. They also host a comedy night twice a month.

“We are part of the commu nity,” Ancrile said.

For The Shack’s 50th anniversary, they have a special day planned on Oct. 22 from 1 to 7 p.m. The full day of fun will include live bands, a live DJ and mer chandise for sale.

There will also be a fund raiser for a new nonprofit called CJ’s Smile. A custom er and friend lost their son, CJ Delfosse, earlier this year to cancer. Delfosse’s parents

are locals to the Playa del Rey/Westchester area and wanted to honor their son’s legacy and battle with cancer after his passing. They created CJ’s Smile, named for their son’s beauti ful smile, allowing his legacy to help children going through a similar challenge. Through dona tions to CJ’s Smile, the organization gives gifts of hope and support to children and their families.

The Shack invites everyone to come out and celebrate its anniversary with them.

“Everyone is welcome,” Ancrile said. “We offer great service and great food at a really reasonable price.”

The Shack 185 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles 310-823-6222 shackpdr.com CJ’s Smile acco.org/cjs-smile-ca

The Shack in Playa del Rey is known for offering delicious food in a friendly and laidback environment in the community.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, The Shack has a special day planned on Oct. 22 that will include live bands, a live DJ and merchandise for sale.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

BEST GYM/WORKOUT CENTER

1ST PLACE WESTCHESTER FAMILY YMCA

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READER RECOMMENDED F45 TRAINING CENTER

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READER RECOMMENDED SANTA MONICA YMCA

1332 6th Street, Santa Monica (310) 393-2721, ymcasm.org

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1ST PLACE SANTA MONICA YOGA

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READER RECOMMENDED COREPOWER YOGA

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1ST PLACE THE STUDIO (MDR)

330 Washington Boulevard, Suite B, Marina del Rey

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READER RECOMMENDED ART OF PILATES

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BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

1ST PLACE MARINA MARTIAL ARTS

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READER RECOMMENDED ALONZO MARTIAL ARTS

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BEST DANCE STUDIO

1ST PLACE ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO

928 Broadway, Santa Monica (310) 260-8886, dancingsantamonica.com

READER RECOMMENDED BY YOUR SIDE DANCE STUDIO

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READER RECOMMENDED DANCE ATTRACTIONS

13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey (818) 274-2959, danceattractions.com

BEST HOSPITAL

1ST PLACE CEDARS-SINAI MARINA DEL REY HOSPITAL

4650 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 823-8911, marinahospital.com

READER RECOMMENDED PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHN’S  HEALTH CENTER

BEST FOOD WASTE PICKUP SERVICE: COMPOSTABLE

Founded in 2019, Compostable is a successful female-owned, community-based compost pickup service that was founded by and for Westsiders. They transport people’s food waste for composting in order to reduce food waste and regenerate soil. After exchanging people’s full bins with clean ones, the organization delivers food scraps to their nonprofit partner, LA Compost, and the compost is then redistributed back to the community. They also do advocacy work around environmental justice and community composting, and have expanded their services to LA’s Eastside, Central and Valley neighborhoods. compostablela.com

— Kamala Kirk

READER RECOMMENDED WESTCHESTER DENTAL CARE

8930 S Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 641-8890, westchesterdentalofficela.com

READER RECOMMENDED MARINA DENTISTRY

4292 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 578-5000, marinadentistry.com

BEST COSMETIC SURGEON

1ST PLACE DR. LUIS MACIAS

Aesthetic MdR

13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 202, Marina del Rey (424) 375-6580, aestheticmdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED

DR. GRANT STEVENS

Marina Plastic Surgery

4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 256, Marina del Rey (310) 846-8457, marinaplasticsurgery.com

READER RECOMMENDED DR. JUSTIN PEREZ

Marina Plastic Surgery

4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 256, Marina del Rey (310) 846-8457, marinaplasticsurgery.com

BEST COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER

1ST PLACE

MARINA PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr. Grant Stevens

4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 256, Marina del Rey (310) 846-8457, marinaplasticsurgery.com

2121 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica (310) 829-5511, providence.org

READER RECOMMENDED KAISER PERMANENTE, PLAYA VISTA

5300 McConnell Avenue, Los Angeles (833) 574-2273, kaiserpermanente.org

BEST DENTAL OFFICE

1ST PLACE DEL REY DENTAL

Pershing Drive, Playa del Rey (310) 822-2011, delreydental.com

READER RECOMMENDED

AESTHETIC MDR

Dr. Luis Macias

13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 202, Marina del Rey (424) 375-6580, aestheticmdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED STOKER PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr. David Stoker

4640 Admiralty Way, #1000, Marina del Rey (310) 300-1779, drstoker.com

BEST PITAYA BOWL: LOCO COCO

The New York staple, known for its superfood-focused vegan bowls and smoothies, recently opened a new location on Abbot Kinney that entertains guests’ palates with energizing smoothies, intricate matchas, and bowls inspired by the unique taste and popping color of the pitaya fruit (also known as the dragon fruit). Choose from a selection of additions such as chia and flax seeds, peanut butter, granola, and fresh fruit including bananas and strawberries. Committed to sustainability, everything that Loco Coco uses—from the bowls and utensils made with recycled coconut to the sourcing, production and disposal of food—is designed to be biodegradable and environmentally friendly. loco-coco.com

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST LOCAL PHARMACY

1ST PLACE PLAYA PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING

8131 W Manchester Avenue, Playa del Rey (310) 823-4500, playapharmacy.com

READER RECOMMENDED

MARINA DEL REY PHARMACY

4558 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-5311 marinadelreypharmacy.com

READER RECOMMENDED WESTCHESTER PHARMACY

8930 S Sepulveda Boulevard, #103, Los Angeles (310) 670-3463

BEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

1ST PLACE AIRPORT MARINA COUNSELING SERVICE

7891 La Tijera Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 670-1410, amcshelps.com

READER RECOMMENDED

DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

4760 S Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City (310) 390-6612, didihirsch.org

READER RECOMMENDED LIFE ADJUSTMENT TEAM

4551 Glencoe Avenue, #255, Marina del Rey (310) 572-7000, lifeadjustmentteam.com

— Kamala Kirk

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BEST OF THE WESTSIDE HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST URGENT CARE

1ST PLACE CEDARS-SINAI URGENT CARE – PLAYA VISTA

12746 W Jefferson Boulevard F2, Playa Vista (424) 315-2220, cedars-sinai.org

READER RECOMMENDED

SANTA MONICA URGENT CARE 524 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica (310) 394-2273, urgentmednetwork.com

READER RECOMMENDED

PLAYA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER 6020 Sea Bluff Drive, Suite 1, Playa Vista (310) 862-0400, providence.org

BEST PERSONAL WELLNESS

1ST PLACE EVOLUTION PHYSICAL THERAPY

925 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite A, Santa Monica (310) 319-0090

6826 S Centinela Avenue, Culver City (310) 915-6100 evolutionphysicaltherapy.com

READER RECOMMENDED PAUSE FLOAT STUDIO

13353 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 439-1972, pausestudio.com

READER RECOMMENDED ABBOT MASSAGE

2805 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Unit A, Los Angeles (310) 487-2396, abbotmassage.com

EDITOR’S

BEAUTY & STYLE

BEST HISTORIC INN: CHANNEL ROAD INN

One of 17 distinctive and independent small hotels (and among some of the most historic inns in California), Channel Road Inn is located near the beach in Santa Monica Canyon. It was built in 1910 by architect Frank T. Kegley as a shingle-clad Colonial Revival home for businessman Thomas McCall, then was later moved to its current location in 1977. Many of its historic elements have been preserved, including original Craftsman accents such as the polished wood floors, birch paneling and Batchelder tiles in the living room fireplace. Now owned by the Four Sisters Inns collection, it offers cozy rooms with balconies, fireplaces or soaking tubs along with daily breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese hour, and free bikes to use during one’s stay. channelroadinn.com

— Kamala Kirk

The Best Care on the Westside

We are proud to be chosen as the Westside’s #1 Best Urgent Care and #1 Best Hospital. Thank you for recognizing our doctors and staff who dedicate each day to building a healthy community. Your confidence inspires us to do what we do best: caring for Southern California.

Voted #1 Best Urgent Care Cedars-Sinai Urgent Care, Playa Vista

Voted #1 Best Hospital Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital

BEAUTY & STYLE

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

BEST LOCAL BARBER SHOP

1ST PLACE LINCOLN BARBERS

1511 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 451-0990 facebook.com/lincolnbarberssantamonica

READER RECOMMENDED GETTIN’ FADED BARBERSHOP

8320 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 410-3833 6205 W 87th Street, Los Angeles (310) 410-3221 facebook.com/gettinfadedlifestyle

READER RECOMMENDED JAG’S BARBER SHOP 6233 W 87th Street, Los Angeles (310) 337-1617, jagsbarbershop.com

BEST HAIR SALON

1ST PLACE KILLER HAIR

13360 W Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 301-7879, killer-hair.com

READER RECOMMENDED SEAN JAMES HAIR 1122 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 907-4022, matthewpreece.com/sean-james, beachblvd.co

EDITOR’S PICK DINING

BEST HAWAIIAN RESTAURANT: BELLES BEACH HOUSE

Upon stepping into the tropical-inspired hotspot located in the heart of Venice Beach, diners are instantly transported to the islands with the eclectic décor that captures the aloha spirit. The menu serves Hawaiianinspired bites with Japanese influence such as bao buns with Kalua pork, Mochiko chicken nuggets, Hawaiian fries, and an assortment of fresh sushi. Dessert options include passionfruit mousse and the Manofee tart featuring mango, dulce de leche, vanilla custard, whipped cream and salted caramel pearls.

Choose from a selection of vibrant craft Tiki cocktails such as the Aloha Spritz (Grey Goose essence, strawberry, lemongrass, fever tree sparkling grapefruit), Local Hang (Tito’s vodka, lime, pineapple, kiwi, falernum) and Seven Samurai (Toki Japanese whiskey, lemon, sour apple, pear, ginger), in addition to slushies, beer and wine, and mocktails. Belles also recently introduced their Golden Hour (Happy Hour Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.), an express lunch on Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. for $29, as well as new brunch items like matcha waffles. bellesbeachhouse.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE MANE ON LINCOLN 8355 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 410-0494, maneonlincolnsalon.com

BEST NAIL SALON

1ST PLACE HANA NAILS

13400 W Washington Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 823-3029, hana-nails.com

READER RECOMMENDED BELLAGIO NAIL & SPA 4772 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 305-1400

READER RECOMMENDED LUCKY NAILS & SPA 10754 Washington Boulevard, Culver City (310) 204-6507

BEST MEDISPA

1ST PLACE THE INSTITUTE AT MARINA DEL REY PLASTIC SURGERY

4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 256, Marina del Rey (310) 494-7043, marinaplasticsurgery.com

READER RECOMMENDED

AESTHETIC MDR

13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 202, Marina del Rey (310) 574-2103, aestheticmdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED SKIN BY LOVELY

2811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Santa Monica (877) 568-3594, skinbylovely.com

BEST FACIAL

1ST PLACE AESTHETIC MDR

13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 202, Marina del Rey (310) 574-2103, aestheticmdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED

QUEEN BEE SALON & SPA

10182 ½ Culver Boulevard, Culver City (310) 204-2236, queenbeesalonspa.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE INSTITUTE AT MARINA DEL REY PLASTIC SURGERY

4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 256, Marina del Rey (310) 494-7043, marinaplasticsurgery.com

BEST WAXING SERVICE

1ST PLACE

QUEEN BEE SALON & SPA

10182 ½ Culver Boulevard, Culver City (310) 204-2236, queenbeesalonspa.com

READER RECOMMENDED SUGAR AND CHAKRAS

11140 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 19, Culver City (310) 401-4568, sugarandchakras.com

READER RECOMMENDED SHAYLA WAXING

11140 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City (310) 776-5207, shaylawaxing.com

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— Kamala Kirk

DERMATOLOGIST

CITIES

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BEST TATTOO OR PIERCING STUDIO

AMBITION

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— Kamala Kirk

Heather

SHOPPING

BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

BEST JEWELRY/WATCHES

1ST PLACE MARINA BAY WATCH CO.

4027 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 574-8777, marinabaywatch.com

READER RECOMMENDED WESTCHESTER WATCH WORKS

630 N Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo (310) 640-1074 westchesterwatchworks.com

READER RECOMMENDED BLUE DIAMOND JEWELER

245 Main Street, El Segundo (310) 322-8060

1009 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach (310) 921-8707

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BEST SKATE/SURF SHOP

1ST PLACE JACK’S SURFBOARDS

2021 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 450-6549, jackssurfboards.com

READER RECOMMENDED ZJ BOARDING HOUSE

2619 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 392-5646

READER RECOMMENDED RIP CITY SKATES

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BEST PET SUPPLIES STORE

1ST PLACE HEALTHY SPOT

12746 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 2130, Los Angeles (323) 524-9400

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READER RECOMMENDED MY PET NATURALLY

3240 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 477-3030, mypetnaturally.com

READER RECOMMENDED ANIMAL KINGDOM OF SANTA MONICA

300 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 392-4074, animalkingdomsm.com

BEST GIFT SHOP

1ST PLACE

PETALS ‘N’ WAX

13432 Maxella Avenue, Marina del Rey (310) 305-8883, Instagram: @petalsnwax

READER RECOMMENDED LUNDEEN’S

9726 Washington Boulevard, Culver City (310) 842-8400, Instagram: @lundeensgifts

READER RECOMMENDED BURRO

1409 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice (310) 450-6288

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BEST INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE

1ST PLACE

VILLAGE WELL BOOKS & COFFEE

9900 Culver Boulevard, Culver City (424) 298-8951, villagewell.com

READER RECOMMENDED THE BOOK JEWEL

6259 W 87th Street, Westchester (424) 750-9991, thebookjewel.com

READER RECOMMENDED SMALL WORLD BOOKS

1407 Ocean Front Walk, Venice (310) 399-2360, smallworldbooks.com

BEST RECORD STORE

1ST PLACE SOUNDSATIONS

8701 La Tijera Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 641-8877, soundsationsrecords.com

READER RECOMMENDED ANGEL CITY BOOKS & RECORDS

218 Pier Avenue, Santa Monica (310) 399-8767, angelcitybooks.com

READER RECOMMENDED RECORD SURPLUS

12436 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 979-4577, recordsurplusla.com

BEST VINTAGE SHOP OR THRIFT STORE

1ST PLACE PRINCIPESSA

1323 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice (310) 450-6696, principessavenice.com

READER RECOMMENDED MS VINTAGE

314 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 314-6999 instagram.com/msvintagepdr

READER RECOMMENDED GOTTA HAVE IT

1516 Pacific Avenue, Venice (310) 392-5949, gottahaveitvenice.com

BEST LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER

1ST PLACE VILLA MARINA MARKETPLACE

13450 Maxella Avenue, Marina del Rey (310) 827-1740 villamarinamarketplace.com

READER RECOMMENDED THIRD STREET PROMENADE

1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica (310) 393-8355

READER RECOMMENDED WATERSIDE AT MARINA DEL REY

4700 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (818) 637-8921, shopwaterside.com

BEST BIKE SHOP

1ST PLACE BIKE ATTACK

12775 W Millennium, Playa Vista (310) 862-5001 2904 Main Street, Santa Monica (424) 744-8148 bikeattack.com

READER RECOMMENDED MANNY’S BICYCLE SHOP

1613 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice (310) 306-3452

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The Sound of Zen Burke Williams release new treatment designed for deep relaxation

By Bridgette M. Redman

Burke Williams pays attention to what guests say they want. It’s why last month they launched a new treatment, the Tranquility Massage.

Diane Hibbard, chief treatments officer for Burke Williams Day Spa, said that massage is the heart and soul of the Burke Williams business, a treatment that bleeds into all their depart ments. In her 22 years with the company rendering treatments, receiving treat ments, training treatments and watching and interacting with their guests, she knows what the number one answer is that guests give for what brought them to Burke Williams: they want to relax.

There were many ways already to do that, including their pure relaxation mas sage. But Hibbard said they wanted something that would set them apart, something that would capture the magic of the spa and its treatments.

She described her first massage many years ago at Burke Williams.

“I remember going into our lounge afterward and just sitting there thinking, ‘What just happened to me?’” Hibbard said. “I lost sight of time and space and was really in this Zen place that I couldn’t articulate. I just felt like something special had happened.”

However, she also recog nized that as members and guests come in and get the same treatment over and over, it starts to become routine. She wanted to take them back to the place of total relaxation as often as they wanted to go there.

Thus, the Tranquility Massage was born. It begins by bathing guests in sound, using singing bowls that have been hand-crafted by Nepalese artisans who add a personalized touch to each bowl. Each bowl is tuned to be in harmony with the

others. The vibrations mesh with the body’s natural vibra tions as the movements of Swedish massage begin. Once the guests are in a dream-like state, therapists use light-touch craniosacral therapy to fully immerse guests in a deeply calming experience.

The singing bowls range from small hand-held ones played with a mallet circling the rim to larger ones placed on the body and gently hit like a gong. The treatment begins at $215 for members and $280 for non-members with prices ranging based on whether the massage is 80 minutes or 100 minutes. This is their first 100-minute treatment.

Hibbard said she researched insomnia and sleep disorders, trying to figure out what would give their guests the most relaxing experience.

“Time and time again, what I came back to was frequen cy, vibration and sound,” Hibbard said. “Those are the things that break up your brainwaves and take your mind into a different state where you can really check out, be present in your massage and have an experience that transports you to that deep relaxation.”

As her research took her down the path of sound therapy, they started to experiment. She said it took them about three years to get to where they are today with the service. Before launch ing, they did hundreds of tests and trial runs and she said it has consistently been an out-of-body, out-of-this world experience.

She said the treatment opens with the singing bowls so that the guest can check out as soon as possible.

They’re sandwiched in with the hands-on work with the therapist strategically placing them on the body throughout the treatment and playing them. The therapist opens by getting to know the body of

the guest, doing gentle compressions to warm them up and then they begin to play with the sound.

“You become part of the symphony that really soothes your body and your mind while receiving hands-on work,” Hibbard said.

Hibbard said that each bowl was handmade in Nepal and takes eight hours for a person to make.

“These are musical instru ments—they are not your Amazon specials,” Hibbard said. “They’re all Himalayan brass, which is a musicalgrade brass. When we start to really play, you’ll feel the subtle vibrations in your spinal fluid and in your muscles and in your cogni tive tissues. Your brainwaves start to mirror the vibration of the sound. That’s what starts to break up all the crazy thoughts in your mind so that you can start to Zen out.”

Once they’ve done a good amount of work on and around the body and they feel the guest getting to that trance-like place, they start to do the massage and then

repeat the full sequence after the guest turns over.

Hibbard says there are three specific intentions that they believe draw people to the spa—relaxing, awakening and healing. Relaxing is where people want to zone out, awakening is where people seek uplifting and stimulating treatments, and healing is when they seek out specific therapeutics to respond to a condition or problem that they want cured.

They have several treat ments in each category, but it was the relaxing one that they wanted to expand.

Burke Williams has more than 700 massage therapists in 11 locations across California. Hibbard said this has been the biggest training they’ve ever done as a company—three days of training per person plus testing. The bowls are musical instruments and the therapists had to be trained in the different ways to play them.

“We spent the time to train every one of our massage therapists to really make sure

that by the time they touch a guest—and these are already licensed massage therapists who have worked with us and gone through other training—they can execute this treatment from our expectation of extreme excellence,” Hibbard said. They also did decibel testing in all their rooms. While each room is wellinsulated, sometimes the sound does bleed outside the rooms, which provides an added experience for all their guests.

The feedback they have received has, Hibbard said, validated the intention of the treatment. They’ve been told by those who received the service:

“I got the best night’s sleep of my life the next day.”

Burke Williams 1358 4th Street, Santa Monica 310-587-3366 3400 Washington Boulevard, Suite 204, Marina del Rey 1-855-BEYOND-5 burkewilliams.com

Luxury day spa Burke Williams recently introduced Tranquility, a new and first-to-market wellness treatment developed by their team of experts to bring guests’ minds and bodies into a state of complete relaxation.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BURKE WILLIAMS

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Gemini Beauty Rising LMU freshman runs skincare company from dorm room

By Michele Robinson

College freshman Joann Zehenni is doing something unique in her dorm room: run a success ful business.

Zehenni is the founder and CEO of Gemini Beauty, a successful start-up skincare company. Gemini Beauty is the product of Zehenni’s vision, hard work and determi nation.

“It’s all very exciting and new,” Zehenni said.

Zehenni, who is of Ukrainian and Lebanese descent, grew up in West Hollywood and graduated from Marymount High School. Now she attends attending Loyola Marymount University, where her major is entrepreneurship—a highly rated academic program that seems tailor-made for Zehenni.

“At LMU all of my classes are geared towards my goal of running a business,” Zehenni said. “I am currently taking economics and calculus for business majors.”

As one of four children in her family, she has an older brother and sister. Zehenni also has a fraternal twin sister who attends LMU as a marketing major. The com pany name, Gemini Beauty, is partly inspired by having a twin. The other reason Zehenni named the product line Gemini Beauty is because it is her astrological sign.

Starting a business requires a lot of help. Zehenni’s older sister helped create the website and her parents have the entrepreneurial spirit. She also consults with chemists in the cosmetic industry and other professionals who assisted in launching her brand.

Running a thriving business at such a young age can also be very stressful. The business presents constant challenges because Zehenni has to deal with various issues as they arise. She has to balance her schoolwork, manage her beauty line, and make time for a social life and connecting with her family. In order to

keep up with these daily demands, her days are completely planned out.

“I work better under pressure,” Zehenni said.

Zehenni came up with the idea for a skincare line when she was 15. As a teenager dealing with skin issues, she began to prioritize her skincare regime to help her mental health. By the time she was 16, the pandemic hit and she started taking online virtual classes to learn more about how to make her passion into a reality.

Her passion for skincare was influenced by lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that runs in her family. Both her dad and older sister suffer from the condition and she has been diagnosed as borderline lupus.

Lupus patients often have a “butterfly rash” under their eyes. Some patients also have rashes under their chin while others have rashes all over their bodies.

Due to this, Zehenni was motivated to create a skincare line that was good for all skin types.

“My life is reflective of the

products,” she said. “My goal is to provide a range of products that are accessible to a variety of skin types, with a particular focus on sensitivity, in hopes that all find confi dence and comfort in their

skin.”

She currently has three products on the market and is planning to expand her line in Spring 2023. The Daily Brightening Moisturizer is oil-free and made from natural antioxidant ingredients like green and purple tea extracts. It also features healthy ingredients like lychee, cowberry, satsuma orange, pomegranate, sea buckthorn and mango.

The Daily Glow Serum provides a natural glow with gold mineral pigments and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid. The third product, All You Need Eye Cream, has cucumber extract in it, which is a nod to Zehenni’s grand mother.

“During the pandemic, I was living with my grandparents as well as my parents and sister,” Zehenni said. “My grandmoth er would go out to the garden and use fruits like strawberries and cucumbers to make face masks.”

Besides using natural ingredients, all of the products are animal cruelty-free, vegan and dermatologist tested.

Gemini Beauty also has a “Beauty For A Cause” component. Because of Zehenni’s family’s affliction with lupus, a percentage of the company’s monthly profits are donated to Lupus LA, a nonprofit organization that is actively seeking the cause and cure of lupus.

“I want to give back and help the lupus community,” Zehenni said.

Zehenni’s future plans include expanding her product line and branching out into new markets. She recently won a coveted spot to sell Gemini Beauty products on the e-commerce website Thirteen Lune, which special izes in selling beauty products for people of all colors. Due to this new partnership, Gemini Beauty is set to launch into 75 JCPenney stores across the country on Oct. 21.

“It’s amazing to see Gemini grow,” Zehenni said. ”I am so excited for everyone to try my products.”

Gemini Beauty geminibeauty.com

LMU freshman Joann Zehenni is the founder of Gemini Beauty, a successful skincare brand that she runs from her dorm room.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GEMINI BEAUTY

Gemini Beauty is dedicated to creating naturally nurturing products that help individuals feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin, and a percentage of products are donated to Lupus LA.

EDITOR’S PICK NIGHTLIFE

BEST CREATIVE COCKTAILS: ÉLEPHANTE

From date night and group outings to private events, this buzzing rooftop bar and restaurant in Santa Monica offers the chic ambiance and allure of the Southern Mediterranean. The property’s three bars serve patrons a variety of delicious hand-crafted cocktails inspired by the flavors of Italy, alongside an extensive wine list. Enjoy a selection of creative concoctions that cater to all tastes—from shaken to stirred. Drinks to try include the One Way Ticket (rye whiskey, brucato woodlands, amaro ciociaro, lemon oils), Silk Road (tequila, lime, lo-fi dry, elderflower, pistachio, sparkling water), and Off the Grid (vodka, aperitivo, lemon, honey, mint, matcha tea).

For the brunch crowd, Élephante offers mimosas, Bloody Mary cocktails, and other creative drinks like the Devil’s Sip featuring Bombay Sapphire, aperitivo, orange and grapefruit. They also serve decadent mocktails that will please any palate including matcha mint lemonade and a watermelon mint spritz, among others. elephantela.com

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JEANNINE YOUNG & ASSOCIATES

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MARINA SHELL SERVICE ON LINCOLN BLVD

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READER RECOMMENDED HANDY J CAR WASH

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READER RECOMMENDED LINCOLN CAR WASH & DETAILING

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BEST ELEMENTARY AND/ OR MIDDLE SCHOOL

1ST PLACE

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

2911 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles (310) 287-3895, elementary.ndasla.org

READER RECOMMENDED GOETHE INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL

12500 Braddock Drive, Los Angeles (310) 306-3484, goethecharterschool.org

READER RECOMMENDED SYCAMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

1229 4th Street, Santa Monica (310) 421-8025, sycamorecommunityschool.org

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NOTRE DAME ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

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13000 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 577-4200, venicehs.org

READER RECOMMENDED SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL

601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 395-3204, smmusd.org/samohi

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1ST PLACE ECOLE CLAIRE FONTAINE

352 Westminster Avenue, Venice (310) 314-9976, laclairefontaine.org

READER RECOMMENDED WESTCHESTER LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

7831 S Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 670-5422, wlcs.org

READER RECOMMENDED TREEHOUSE TOTS PRESCHOOL

5460 Inglewood Boulevard, Culver City (310) 437-0329, treehousetots.com

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

1ST PLACE NOTRE DAME ACADEMY SCHOOLS OF LOS ANGELES

2851 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles (310) 839-5289, academy.ndasla.org

READER RECOMMENDED CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES

1714 21st Street, Santa Monica (310) 829-7391, xrs.org

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Lower School: 1039 7th Street, Santa Monica

Upper School: 1030 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 394-3701, saintmonicaprep.org

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PASEO DEL REY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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1639 16th Street, Santa Monica (310) 450-4984, coderevkids.com

READER RECOMMENDED DIGITAL DRAGON

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BEST PUPPY YOGA CLASSES: WALLIS ANNENBERG PETSPACE

What could be better than participating in a yoga class while surrounded by adorable and adoptable puppies? Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is offering monthly puppy yoga classes led by instructor Toni Longoria from SWEAT YOGA Playa Vista. The hour-long Vinyasa Flow charity classes take place at PetSpace inside Wag 1 room and proceeds will go towards the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace Extraordinary Care Fund, which supports their work on behalf of the animals in the community who are most at risk and face barriers to adoption. Class costs $30 per person. Guests must be over 18 and are asked to bring their own mat. annenbergpetspace.com

— Kamala Kirk

COURTESY

EDITOR’S PICK DINING

BEST SUNSET S’MORES: BLUE STREAK AT LOEWS SANTA MONICA BEACH HOTEL

With some of the best views of the Pacific Ocean, Blue Streak at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is the perfect spot to indulge in sunset s’mores, which can be enjoyed from any of the restaurant’s tables and bonfire-inspired fire pits. Guests can cozy up with a warm blanket courtesy of the hotel, a glass of wine and all the fixings they need for s’mores while taking in the beautiful sunsets that Southern California is known for during Blue Streak’s popular Golden Hour (their version of Happy Hour).

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1ST PLACE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA MONICA

1220 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 361-8500, smbgc.org

READER RECOMMENDED WESTCHESTER FAMILY YMCA

8015 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester (310) 670-4316, ymcala.org

READER RECOMMENDED CULVER-PALMS FAMILY YMCA

4500 Sepulveda Boulevard, Culver City (310) 390-3604, ymcala.org

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1ST PLACE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles (310) 338-2700, lmu.edu

READER RECOMMENDED SANTA MONICA COLLEGE 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 434-4000, smc.edu

READER RECOMMENDED OTIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN 9045 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 665-6800, otis.edu

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1ST PLACE DR. SHANE VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER

Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 305-7297, shanevet.com

READER RECOMMENDED MAR VISTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

Grand View Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 391-6741, marvistavet.com

READER RECOMMENDED MARINA VETERINARY CENTER

Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 642-8080, marinavet.com

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1ST PLACE WALLIS ANNENBERG PETSPACE

12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista (424) 384-1801, annenbergpetspace.org

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NKLA ADOPTION CENTER

1845 Pontius Avenue, Los Angeles (424) 208-8840, nkla.org

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11818 Teale Street, Culver City (310) 390-3645, urbandog.com

READER RECOMMENDED URBAN DOG

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READER RECOMMENDED WAGS 2 WHISKERS

3729 S Robertson Boulevard, Culver City (310) 202-9247, w2w.dog

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1ST PLACE HEALTHY SPOT

4718 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey (310) 827-8500

12746 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 2130, Los Angeles (323) 524-9400

1110 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 458-2004 healthyspot.com

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CALIFORNIA GROOMIN’

4308 Overland Avenue, Culver City (310) 398-0227, californiagroomin.com

READER RECOMMENDED SEASIDE GROOMING

318 Culver Boulevard, #C, Playa del Rey (310) 823-7798

— Kamala Kirk

EDITOR’S PICK SHOPPING

BEST LOCALLY MADE HAND SANITIZER: MY HAND IN YOURS

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis recently partnered with her longtime friend and Santa Monica-based hairstylist, Sean James, for a special collaboration between their brands. Curtis started My Hand in Yours to offer handmade artist gifts that provide comfort and support, while James is the founder of Beach Blvd, a line of luxury self-care products inspired by beaches around the world and his career in Hollywood. Together, they collaborated on the creation of a locally-made lifestyle hand sanitizer that features a French lavender fragrance and retails for $12 per bottle exclusively on My Hands in Yours’ website. 100% of proceeds from sales of the product directly benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. myhandsinyours.com

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BEST LOCAL ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL

1ST PLACE CONGRESSMAN TED LIEU 1645 Corinth Avenue, Suite 101, Los Angeles (323) 651-1040

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READER RECOMMENDED CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS 2851 W 120th Street, Suite H, Hawthorne (323) 757-8900, waters.house.gov

READER RECOMMENDED SENATOR BEN ALLEN 2512 Artesia Boulevard, #320, Redondo Beach (310) 318-6994, sd26.senate.ca.gov

BEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

1ST PLACE HEAL THE BAY 1444 9th Street, Santa Monica (310) 451-1500, healthebay.org

READER RECOMMENDED VENICE FAMILY CLINIC 604 Rose Avenue, Venice (310) 392-8636, venicefamilyclinic.org

READER RECOMMENDED MARINA DEL REY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 13737 Fiji Way c3, Marina del Rey (424) 391-6976, marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org

BEST CHILDCARE CENTER

1ST PLACE LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY CHILDREN’S CENTER

1 LMU Drive, #1000, Los Angeles (310) 258-8900, admin.lmu.edu/lmucc

READER RECOMMENDED A KID’S PLACE PRESCHOOL

12306 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles (310) 390-0401, akidsplacela.com

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ECOLE CLAIRE FONTAINE

352 Westminster Avenue, Venice (310) 314-9976, laclairefontaine.org

GENRE: Magical Realism Fictional Memoir

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly.

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can,

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Wordsread by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store internally essential love; eventually he is able to bestow this love. The following excerpts, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, occur in the story when the protagonist is beginning to collect such essences of primal bliss.

Excerpts from this novel--The Pollinator In His Own Words--read by the author, exemplify the intimate relationship between two art forms: painting and writing. The protagonist of this tale, through the mystic art of surfing, slowly develops the ability to fly. As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store internally essential love; eventually he is able to bestow this love. The following excerpts, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, occur in the

GENRE: Magical Realism Fictional Memoir

As the story evolves, he discovers that he can, during flight, by way of olfactory engendered clairvoyance, accumulate and store internally essential love; eventually he is able to bestow this love. The following excerpts, inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper, occur in the story when the protagonist is beginning to collect such essences of primal bliss.

Kamala Kirk

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRIS MORTENSON

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1ST PLACE LAW OFFICE OF EDGAR SAENZ

8921 S Sepulveda Boulevard, #101, Los Angeles (310) 417-9900, edgarsaenz.com

READER RECOMMENDED VELASCO & JOYCE LAW FIRM, LLP

8055 W Manchester Avenue, #710, Playa del Rey (310) 821-7890

READER RECOMMENDED LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH G. GIRARD 4560 Admiralty Way, #254, Marina del Rey (310) 823-3943, laedlerlaw.com

BEST INSURANCE BROKER

1ST PLACE TATIANA RUIZ MORE/STATE FARM

8705 Truxton Avenue, Los Angeles (310) 450-8833, coveredwithmore.com

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BOB GABRIEL CO. INSURANCE/MERCURY

2325 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica (310) 829-0305, bobgabrielinsurance.com

READER RECOMMENDED

FARIBA ZAND/STATE FARM

2432 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite D, Santa Monica (310) 314-7601, faribazand.com

BEST LUXURY GETAWAY: HOTEL CASA DEL MAR

The iconic beachfront property is inspired by grand Mediterranean villas paired with Southern California’s coastal lifestyle and is home to exquisitely designed guest rooms and suites that offer sweeping ocean views. The hotel offers a selection of fine dining options including Catch Restaurant, Terrazza Lounge and Patio del Mar, as well as in-room food service. During their stay, guests can go for a beachside bike ride, take surf lessons, lounge by the ocean-facing pool, enjoy a beachside picnic, and relax at the hotel’s eco-friendly Sea Wellness Spa, which offers rejuvenating massages and anti-aging skin care treatments. hotelcasadelmar.com

— Kamala Kirk

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EDITOR’S PICK SERVICES

BEST CHEESE SHOP: KURT & WHEY

Located across the street from the beach, Kurt & Whey offers pre-ordered lux custom cheese and charcuterie platters, boards and baskets for concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, and grazing tables for parties and events. The curated cheese boards are designed by owner Kurt Gurdal, whose family has worked in the industry for nearly four decades and owns several shops on the East Coast. In addition to a wide selection of cheese, Gurdal adds various accoutrements like oils, vinegars, jams, local honey and crackers, along with recommended wine and beer (or select spirits) pairings. Kurt & Whey also offers guided pairings and classes with a variety of fun themes and topics. kurtandwhey.com

— Kamala Kirk

PHOTO CREDIT: LUIGI AMANTE

EDITOR’S PICK DINING

BEST DOGGIE BRUNCH: TALULLA’S

The beachside Mexican spot offers “Pooches & Palomas,” a dedicated, dog-friendly menu during Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on its massive, colorful patio. Chef Juan Robles is whipping up dog-approved dishes like beef pie pandera with ground beef, carrots, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes and sweet potato; a “Wolf’s Brunch” with raw, grass-fed hanger steak for those looking to really spoil their pup alongside refreshing watermelon bites; and a Good Dog Sundae with bananas, peanut butter, whipped cream and dog treat sprinkles plus more. Both small and large portions are available to cater to all canine companions. tallulasrestaurant.com

ARTS & RECREATION BEST OF THE WESTSIDE

BEST LIVE THEATER

1ST PLACE THE BRAID (FORMERLY JEWISH WOMEN’S THEATRE)

3435 Ocean Park Boulevard, #107-85, Santa Monica (310) 315-1400, the-braid.org

READER RECOMMENDED THE ACTORS’ GANG

9070 Venice Boulevard, Culver City (310) 838-4264, theactorsgang.com

READER RECOMMENDED KENTWOOD PLAYERS AT WESTCHESTER PLAYHOUSE 8301 Hindry Avenue, Los Angeles (310) 645-5156, kentwoodplayers.org

BEST CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT

1ST PLACE WESTCHESTER ELKS

ANNUAL CAR SHOW & CHILI COOK-OFF

W Manchester Ave., Playa del Rey elks.org

READER RECOMMENDED WESTCHESTER ARTS & MUSIC BLOCK PARTY (WAM)

Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles wamblockparty.org

READER RECOMMENDED ROTARY CLUB OF WESTCHESTER ANNUAL BOOK SALE

Ralph’s parking lot, 8824 Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles rotary-westchester.com

BEST LIVE CONCERT EVENT

1ST PLACE

DEL REY SUMMER CONCERTS IN BURTON CHACE PARK

Admiralty Way, Suite 430, Marina del Rey visitmdr.com

READER RECOMMENDED BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL

North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach beachlifefestival.com

READER RECOMMENDED

SANTA MONICA ORCHESTRA MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

2932 Wilshire Boulevard, #203, Santa Monica (310) 395-6330, smsymphony.org

BEST COMMUNITY SOCIAL CLUB

PLACE WESTCHESTER ELKS LODGE 2050

8025 W Manchester Avenue, Playa del Rey (310) 821-3005, elks.org

READER RECOMMENDED

PLAYA VENICE SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB

13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey (310) 740-6469, playavenice.org

READER RECOMMENDED ROTARY CLUB OF WESTCHESTER

8611 Truxton Avenue, Los Angeles rotary-westchester.com

BEST LOCAL MUSEUM

1ST PLACE WENDE MUSEUM

10808 Culver Boulevard, Culver City (310) 216-1600, wendemuseum.org

READER RECOMMENDED

CALIFORNIA HERITAGE MUSEUM

2612 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 392-8537, californiaheritagemuseum.org

READER RECOMMENDED

SANTA MONICA HISTORY MUSEUM

1350 7th Street, Santa Monica (310) 395-2290, santamonicahistory.org

— Kamala Kirk

PHOTO COURTESY OF TALULLA’S

ARTS & REC.

BEST HOTEL

1ST PLACE

RITZ-CARLTON, MARINA DEL REY

4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (310) 823-1700, ritzcarlton.com

READER RECOMMENDED

CULVER HOTEL

9400 Culver Boulevard, Culver City (310) 558-9400, culverhotel.com

READER RECOMMENDED

INN AT PLAYA DEL REY

435 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey (310) 574-1920, innatplayadelrey.com

BEST TEAM SPORTS ORGANIZATION

1ST PLACE BEACH CITIES

(310) 546-9150, beachcitiesvbc.com

READER RECOMMENDED NORTH VENICE LITTLE LEAGUE northvenice.org

READER RECOMMENDED CULVER CITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM culvercityvbclub.com

BEST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PROGRAM

1ST PLACE VENICE HIGH

FOOTBALL gondolierathletics.com

READER RECOMMENDED

SANTA MONICA HIGH VIKINGS FOOTBALL smmusd.org/samohi

READER RECOMMENDED WESTCHESTER HIGH COMETS BASKETBALL westchesterhs-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

EDITOR’S PICK HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST SOAKING TUB: INTOMESEA

IntoMeSea is a state-of-the-art wellness facility in Santa Monica that was founded by former massage therapist and photographer Jen Williams. It offers a series of unique integrated wellness therapies that harness the powers of light, salt, light, sound, sweat and energy to help ground, balance and heal the body. They have private soaking suites that come with their own wet steam chamber with aromatherapy, in addition to luxurious high-energy soaking tubs carved out of crystal imported from Brazil. A session lasts for 60 minutes and is designed for intention setting, energetic healing, and balancing of chakras in the body. intomesea.com

— Kamala Kirk

BEST DOG BAKERY: WINTER FATE BAKES

Winter Fate Bakes is a one-woman, small batch bakery founded by Playa Vista resident Winter Morvant, who specializes in handcrafted treats for people and their dogs. She offers an extensive menu of sweet treats that ranges from custom cakes such as the Hummingbird cake (made with fresh organic pineapple, banana, toasted pecans with silky cream cheese buttercream) to Southern desserts like her signature 7-Up Cake, as well her popular cereal milk cupcakes, among others.

For four-legged friends, Morvant offers a wide variety of dog treats including birthday cakes, cookies and biscuits, and ice cream. All of her dog treats are organic and free from unnatural sugar, preservatives and color additives, and are human grade so that dogs and their owners can share treats. She also makes Smoothie Snacks, which are named after all of her dog Deuce’s pup friends. The frozen bite-size treats are made with fresh, local organic, dog-safe fruit and veggies from the local farmers market. They are available in different options including the Deuce, which features her dog’s favorite flavor combination of peanut butter, banana, local honey and coconut yogurt. winterfate.com

— Kamala

ON THE WATER

UCLA MARINA AQUATIC CENTER

14001 Fiji Way, Marina

823-0048, marinaaquaticcenter.org

READER RECOMMENDED

MARINA DEL REY SPORTFISHING

13759 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey (310) 822-3625, mdrsf.com

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MARINA DEL REY BOAT RENTALS

13717 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey (310) 306-4444, marinadelreyboatrentals.com

BEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1ST PLACE CULVER CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

4117 Overland, Culver City (310) 253-6941

READER RECOMMENDED

MARINA DEL REY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

13737 Fiji Way c3, Marina del Rey (424) 391-6976 marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org

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SANTA MONICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1350 7th Street, Santa Monica (310) 395-2290, santamonicahistory.org

BEST PUBLIC POOL

1ST PLACE

ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE

415 E Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica (310) 458-4904

READER RECOMMENDED

CULVER CITY MUNICIPAL PLUNGE

4175 Overland Avenue, Culver City (310) 253-6680, culvercity.org

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SANTA MONICA SWIM CENTER

2225 16th Street, Santa Monica (310) 458-8700, santamonicaswimcenter.org

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Socialist Feminism Frieda Afary discusses controversial topics in latest book

By Michele Robinson

Frieda Afary is not afraid to speak out about current hot topics, even controversial ones.

In her latest book, “Socialist Feminism: A New Ap proach,” she discusses many burning issues including abortion, gender oppression and racism.

“In my book, I argue that a critical re-examination and rethinking of socialist feminist thought and activ ism during the past century can help us find a way forward to reverse the global authoritarianism,” Afary said. “My book engages in critically analyzing 20th- and 21st-century socialist feminist thinkers and their theories of oppression and emancipation as the basis for new global socialist feminist theorizing and organizing today.”

Socialist feminism differs from other types of feminism including cultural or liberal feminism because the ultimate goal of a socialist feminist is to challenge the intertwining of capitalism, sexism and racism and to bring about social transfor mation both at the structural and the personal level. It includes working with all genders, including nonbinary people, to achieve equality and equity.

Afary’s life experiences have played a significant role in shaping her beliefs and why she ultimately decided to undertake this book.

Although she only started writing this work in 2019, it is actually 40 years in the making.

“This book is the product of four decades of studying history, philosophy, econom ics, socialist feminism, and being an activist,” Afary said.

Born into an Iranian-Jewish upper middle class family in Tehran, Iran, Afary knows first-hand what it is like to be a woman and minority in an

oppressive environment.

During her adolescent years in Iran in the 1970s, she witnessed the polarity between middle-class families trying to raise modern educated daughters and the strict rules of modesty. Although women could receive an education, they were still confined to a life of marriage and children and even had to endure physical and verbal abuse as an acceptable norm.

Another glaring contradic tion she witnessed in Iran was antisemitism and anti-Baha’ism. Although the country was multicultural, this problem persisted.

“Although I grew up with Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Zoroastrian, and Baha’i neighbors and classmates, I noticed that the stench of anti-Semitism and antiBaha’ism was never far below the surface within society as a whole,” Afary said.

Born in the early 1960s, Afary and her family emigrated to the United States when she was a teenager in 1978, shortly before the 1979 Revolution.

“Although my family emigrated to the U.S. before the revolution, the 1979 Iranian Revolution against the monarchy had a great

impact on me,” Afary said. “It involved students, women, workers, peasants, and professionals, many representing different national minorities. Both leftist and Islamic fundamen talist organizations vied for leadership of the revolution.

On International Women’s Day 1979, several hundred thousand women protested against the Islamic funda mentalist takeover of the revolution but they were silenced. Today, 43 years later, we are seeing a new generation of women leading large protests in Iran that are centered on women’s rights and demand an end to Iran’s authoritarian regime.”

In the United States, Afary lived in Los Angeles and later Chicago, where she flourished academically and professionally. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and received a bachelor’s degree in history. Then she went on to get a master’s degree in social and political philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. After this she decided to get another master’s degree in library and information science to become a librar ian.

In 2001, she started working as an adult librarian at the LA Public Library. From

2005 until her recent retire ment in 2022, she worked at the Palms-Rancho Branch Library. As an adult librarian, she hosted popular monthly programs on philosophy, as well as multicultural pro grams on Latinx history, African-American history, women’s history and current events.

“To me, these programs are also examples of ways in which librarians can cultivate critical thinking and empa thy,” Afary said.

Besides being a librarian and writing her new book, Afary also works as a Persian translator. Her various book translations include “Philoso phy and Revolution: From Hegel to Sartre by Raya Dunayevskaya and “Marx on Gender and the Family: A

Critical Study by Heather Brown.”

“I started using my free time after work to collaborate with progressive and feminist translators inside Iran to translate works on social and political philosophy and gender into Persian,” Afary said.

Since 2009, Afary has produced the blog, “Iranian Progressives in Translation,” which offers direct transla tions or reports about the struggles and ideas of Iranian feminist, labor and human rights activists and intellectu als.

Her recent book, “Socialist Feminism: A New Approach” is published by Pluto Press and launches on Oct. 20, 2022. It is available on Amazon and Pluto Press.

In Afrary’s book, “Socialist Feminism: A New Approach,” she brings the insights gained through her study of feminist philosophy, her international activism, and her work in community education as a public librarian in Los Angeles to offer a bold new vision of an alternative to capitalism, racism, sexism, heterosexism and alienation.

Frieda Afary is a former librarian who recently published her latest book that discusses many issues including abortion, gender oppression and racism.

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Projecting L.A.

Local photographers showcase their city for one night

By Paul Wozniak

The L.A. Project is holding a photography pop-up called “Pro jecting L.A. 2022” for one night on Oct. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. Screenings are 45 minutes a piece, with scheduled showings at 7 and 8:30 p.m.

“Projecting L.A. 2022” will give viewers an exclusive look of 35 photographers’ first-hand account of the streets of Los Angeles and the people who reside there.

Helmed by Julia Dean, LA becomes its own subject through the lens of a group of street, documentary and news photographers set out to collectively capture the essence of the second largest city in the United States.

Dean hones the talent of Street L.A., the photographer collective that set its sights on documenting the changes in the LA streetscape with often high-contrast, grainy and/or stark imagery, allowing the viewer to extract their own perspective of the world around them.

The collective is made up of some up-and-coming shutter bugs, a Pulitzer Prize-win ning journalist, several LA Times photojournalists, and Estevan Oriol, a renowned area photographer amongst the group. The results will be projected on to a four-story parking complex just after dusk.

To understand “Projecting L.A.,” one must step back and find Dean in the fore ground. There would be no “Projecting L.A.” or L.A. Project without her. Del Rey photographer Alon Gold smith entered a street photography contest in 2020 when Dean was still associ ated with the Los Angeles Center of Photography, which she founded.

At the time, Dean was a judge for the street photogra phy contest and Goldsmith connected with her then.

Goldsmith described apply

ing to be a part of the photographer collective as the prerequisites are the courses titled, ‘Street 1, Street 2, and The Documen tary Project.’

“It’s a great way to learn from other photographers shooting every week,” Goldsmith said. “We met almost every Saturday and would go somewhere different each time. It’s also a great way to learn about spots in LA that I didn’t know about. It’s been a great experience. The discipline of shooting every week yields results and that’s important.”

The interconnectedness of the L.A. Project is personal too. Francine Orr, a staff photojournalist for LA Times, is also featured in Projecting L.A., in which she documented the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

“For a year and a half, she went into hospitals in the heat of the pandemic and she would photograph everything playing out, practically everything in any of the hospital pictures that you saw in the last two years were Friends of the L.A. Projects scenes,” Dean said.

Dean, who most know as a mentor and teacher, is going into her 40th year of instruc tion.

“I started teaching at the University of Nebraska in 1982,” Dean said. “I taught college students 17 years out of those 40. And then I started the agility input workshops. I did that for 23 years. I was teaching this past year at Santa Monica College, which brings me back to teach college students for the first time in 23 years, and it’s just been such an honor and is so much fun.”

Dean also believes in giving back and paying it forward to future generations.

“The other thing that L.A. Project is all about, besides showing work to the public, we’re going to donate our

work to the LA Public Library,” Dean said. “They’ve got an outstanding photography collection already. But now we get to be a part of it too. We will all donate some of our work to this collection and continue to do so.”

Dean’s producers on “Projecting L.A.,” Daniel Sackheim and Joshua Stern, are no strangers to transpar ency and making art acces sible to the masses, espe cially Sackheim, who is known for directing and producing acclaimed series like “True Detective,” “Game of Thrones” and “Jack Ryan.”

“I think this event will bring out a lot of photographers who haven’t seen each other who look forward to seeing each other,” Dean said. “I wanted it to be impactful, inspirational and educational. I want people to walk away wanting to be a photogra pher.”

WHAT: “Projecting L.A.” WHEN: Oct. 22, 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: 713 N Hill Street, Los Angeles INFO: thelaproject.org

The work of 35 photographers will be projected onto a four-story building at an outdoor event on Oct. 22 for “Projecting L.A.,” the first annual public art event from The L.A. Project.

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“This stunning home boasts one of the most attractive locations in all of Playa Vista,” says agent Kris Zacuto. “Located in the sought after Bluff Creek Cleo, this 3bd/2.5 ba has a single level floor plan, natural light and 10 foot ceilings. The gourmet kitchen includes top appliances and a wine storage. The great room connects to a private deck in this open concept home. The bathroom in the primary suite includes a soaking tub and a separate glass shower. In additon to the bedrooms there is an office space with all located on one level. Included is a private 2 car garage and an impressive three homes per building. Walking distance to The Resort, Whole Foods, restaurants and more, this home is in the heart of Playa Vista.”

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How to Make Your Home Halloween-Friendly For Kids

Most kids will tell you that Halloween is one of their favorite holidays. Of course, the truth is that many adults love decorating and getting their homes into the spirit as well. With the following tips, you can make your home a Halloween-friendly setting that brims with seasonal charm.

Pumpkins and Gourds

You don’t have to be a crafty do-it-yourselfer to ramp up the Halloween charm of your home’s exterior. Add pumpkins and gourds of various shapes and sizes to your front steps in order to improve your house’s seasonal curb appeal. If you don’t enjoy carving pumpkins, you can simply paint your pumpkins to reflect spooky faces. Use glow-in-the-dark paint to create eerie eyes and add other simple accents to your pumpkins with odds and ends from around your home.

Front Door Wreath

A seasonal wreath is a simple accent, but it’s one that brims with warmth and festive charm. A wreath will greet trick-or-treaters as they come to your door, but it will also make for an inviting focal point for potential buyers if you’re planning to list your home on the market this autumn. If you really want to

wow the kids, replace your fall wreath with a spooky witch or ghost as it gets closer to Halloween.

Spooky Trees

To rev up the visual appeal of your outdoor setting for Halloween, consider bringing your trees into your design plan. With a bit of fishing line and outdoor-friendly fabric, you can create a troop of ghosts that hang from the low branches of trees on your property. You can also hang other decorations like spider webs, bats and flying witches.

Front Lawn Focal Point

If you’re planning to sell your home in the fall, try to avoid installing decor that might take away from the beauty of your setting. But you can still create a Halloween focal point that blends well with your home and landscape. For instance, if you have a birdbath, you might consider replacing it with a cauldron encircled by the silhouettes of witches. The key is to create a sophisticated display that is attractive to both children and potential house buyers.

Eerie Living Room

You can create a haunted living room scene that can also tie the look of this room

together. Rather than investing in expensive slipcovers or new furnishings, simply deck your furniture out with clean white sheets to create an eerie setting. Add some flickering, battery-operated candles and cobwebs to create an inviting Halloween setting that will work for you even if you’re selling your house.

Garage Door

Don’t ignore the blank slate of your garage door when decorating your exterior setting for Halloween. Vinyl clings can help you create a wonderful seasonal display. Consider a bevy of bats or a row of eyecatching jack-o-lanterns to adorn your garage door. Even if you intend to sell your home in the fall, a decorated garage can help you improve your home’s curb appeal.

Decorated Windows

Decorating your windows with Halloween decorations can enhance your décor both inside and out. You can add spooky silhouettes to the windows along with some black crepe to create an eye-catching arrangement. If you do have electrical décor, make sure to keep a fire extinguisher close by, just incase.

Halloween Props

Finally, don’t forget to add some fun Halloween props to your interior to get into the spirit of the Halloween season. Add some spooky potion bottles to your mantel or shelf, black candles to your candleholders, black flowers to vases and hang fake spiders or ghosts from lighting fixtures. You can also replace your wall hangings with Halloween-inspired pictures that bring a touch of eerie charm to your setting.

Conclusion

Whether you choose to purchase your Halloween decorations or make them yourself, you can enhance the look of your home when you decorate for Halloween. The kids in your neighborhood are sure to appreciate your outdoor décor just as much as your neighbors and potential buyers.

THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTION CAME FROM: ANDREA DAVIS REALTY TIMES realtytimes.com

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIL E NO. 2022221637

The following person(s) i s (are) doing business as : FULL FUNCTION . 101 0 Wilshire Blvd Suite 108 Los Angeles, CA 90017 COUNTY: Los Angeles. RE GISTERED OWNER(S )

Donovan Chiropractic LLC , 1010 Wilshire Blvd Suite 108 Los Angeles, CA 90017 State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Lim ited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business unde r the fictitious business name or names listed above on : 10/2022. I declare that all in formation in this statement is true and correct. (A regis trant who declares as tru e any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Busi ness and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misde meanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGIS

TRANT/CORP/LLC NAME :

Donovan Smolich. TITLE : CEO, Corp or LLC Name : Donovan Chiropractic LLC This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: Oc tober 12, 2022. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Ficti tious Name statement gener ally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any

(a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration

The filing of this statemen t does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut. Dates: 10/20/22 , 10/27/22, 11/03/22, 11/10/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N AME STATEMENT FIL E N O. 2022220411

T he following person(s) i s ( are) doing business as : R UBY'S WEDDING PLAN NING. 13031 Villosa Pl #427 P laya Vista, CA 90094

COUNTY: Los Angeles. RE

G ISTERED OWNER(S ) R uby Vu, 13031 Villosa P l #427 Playa Vista, CA 90094

T HIS BUSINESS IS CON D UCTED BY an Individual T he date registrant com menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all in formation in this statement is t rue and correct. (A regis t rant who declares as tru e any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Busi ness and Professions Code that the registrant know to be f alse is guilty of a misde meanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand d ollars ($1,000)). REGIS

T RANT/CORP/LLC NAME : Ruby Vu. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: October 1 1, 2022. NOTICE – in ac cordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious N ame statement generall y e xpires at the end of fiv e years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the c ounty clerk, except, a s provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it ex p ires 40 days after an y change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence ad dress of a registered owner a new Fictitious Busines s N ame statement must b e f iled before the expiration T he filing of this statemen t d oes not of itself authoriz e the use in this state of a ficti tious business name in viola tion of the rights of another under federal, state, or com mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Profes sions code). Publish: The Ar g onaut. Dates: 10/20/22 10/27/22, 11/03/22, 11/10/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N AME STATEMENT FIL E N O. 2022222818

T he following person(s) is ( are) doing business as : JOANNE MANZELLA PHOTOGRAPHY. 2440 Granville Ave Los Angeles, CA 90064 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REG ISTERED OWNER(S) J oanne Manzella, 2440 G ranville Ave Los Angeles CA 90064. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Indiv idual. The date registran t commenced to transact business under the fictitious busin ess name or names listed above on: 10/2022. I declare t hat all information in this statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). RE-

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a mis demeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thou sand dollars ($1,000)). RE GISTRANT/CORP/LL C

NAME: Joanne Manzella

TITLE: Owner. This state ment was filed with the L A County Clerk on: October 12, 2022. NOTICE – in accord ance with subdivision (a) o f Section 17920, a Fictitiou s Name statement generall y expires at the end of fiv e years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, a s provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it ex pires 40 days after an y change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence ad dress of a registered owner a new Fictitious Busines s Name statement must b e filed before the expiration The filing of this statemen t does not of itself authoriz e the use in this state of a ficti tious business name in viola tion of the rights of another under federal, state, or com mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Profes sions code). Publish: The Ar gonaut. Dates: 10/20/22 , 10/27/22, 11/03/22, 11/10/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N AME STATEMENT FIL E N O. 2022223743

T he following person(s) s ( are) doing business as : H IGHWAYS OF SOUND 4 802 Peonia Road Wood l and Hills, CA 91364

COUNTY: Los Angeles. RE

GISTERED OWNER(S) Dav id Hurst Batteau, 4802 Peo nia Road Woodland Hills, CA 91364. THIS BUSINESS I S C ONDUCTED BY an Indi v idual. The date registran t commenced to transact busi ness under the fictitious busi n ess name or names liste d above on: 01/2013. I declare t hat all information in thi s statement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pur suant to Section 17913 of the B usiness and Profession s Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a mis d emeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thou s and dollars ($1,000)). RE G ISTRANT/CORP/LL C

NAME: David Hurst Batteau T ITLE: Owner. This state m ent was filed with the L A County Clerk on: October 14, 2022. NOTICE – in accord ance with subdivision (a) o f S ection 17920, a Fictitiou s N ame statement generall y e xpires at the end of fiv e years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the c ounty clerk, except, a s provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it ex p ires 40 days after an y change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence ad dress of a registered owner a new Fictitious Busines s N ame statement must b e f iled before the expiration T he filing of this statemen t d oes not of itself authoriz e the use in this state of a ficti tious business name in viola tion of the rights of another under federal, state, or com mon law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Profes sions code). Publish: The Ar g onaut. Dates: 10/20/22 , 10/27/22, 11/03/22, 11/10/22

Legal Notices

NOTICE INVITING SUBMITTALS FOR AS-NEEDED PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

The Los Angeles County De p artment of Beaches an d Harbors is seeking qualified Vendors to enter into Master A greements with Lo s Angeles County (County) to p rovide, on an as-neede d b asis, professional desig n s ervices, specifically in the categories of graphic design, w ebsite design, and photo g raphy and videography Vendors can qualify as a firm or an individual consultant.

Vendors submitting a State m ent of Qualification s ( SOQs) must demonstrat e t heir ability to successfull y provide the required services and meet the minimum man datory qualifications for either g raphic design services , website design, and/or photo graphy and videography ser vices.

The County may require ad d itional minimum qualifica tions. The initial deadline for submitting SOQs will be 5:00 p .m., November 17, 2022 , however, County will continu o usly accept SOQ' s throughout the duration of the Master Agreement.

F urther information regard ing the RFSQ is available at: https://doingbusiness.lacount y.gov/.

To view and print a copy of the RFSQ, please visit: http://beaches.lacounty.gov/r e quest-for-proposals/, an d c lick the ``Request for Pro p osals`` link.

T he County reserves th e right to cancel the RFSQ and to modify any and all term s and conditions of the RFSQ, i ncluding minimum require m ents. For further informa tion, email Angelica Vicente a t A Vicente@bh.lacounty.gov C N990781 23037848-1 Oct 20, 2022

Name Change

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00458 S UPERIOR COURT O F CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF L OS ANGELES. Petition of M ARGUERITE JIHEE KYMN, for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: MARGUERITE JIHEE KYMN filed a petition with this court for a d ecree changing names as follows: a.) MARGUERITE JIH EE KYMN to MARGUERITE KYMN CHANG 2.) THE C OURT ORDERS that all p ersons interested in this m atter appear before this c ourt at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if a ny, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a w ritten objection that inc ludes the reasons for the o bjection at least two cour t d ays before the matter is s cheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no w ritten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the p etition without a hearing

N OTICE OF HEARING : Date: 12/23/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the

Date: 12/23/2022. Time: 8:30

AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the d ate set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, p rinted in this county: Los A ngeles. Original filed : S eptember 26, 2022. Hon Lawrence H. Cho, Judge o f t he Superior Court. PUBL ISH: The Argonaut 09/29/22, 10/06/22, 10/13/22, 10/20/22

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WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET DIRECTORY

TUESDAYS

Culver City Farmers Market — 2 to 7 p.m. Main Street, between Venice and Culver boulevards culvercity.org

WEDNESDAYS

Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Arizona Avenue, between 4th St. and Ocean Ave. smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket

FRIDAYS

Venice Farmers Market — 7 to 11 a.m.

500 Venice Blvd. (at Venice Way), Venice venicefarmersmarket.com

SATURDAYS

Marina del Rey — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Via Marina at Panay Way, Marina del Rey beaches.lacounty.gov/mdrfarmersmarket

Playa Vista Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12775 W. Millennium Drive, Runway at Playa Vista www.farmermark.com/playavista

Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arizona Avenue, between 2nd and 4th streets, Santa Monica smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket

Santa Monica Pico Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave. smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket

SUNDAYS

Mar Vista Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Venice and Grand View boulevards marvistafarmersmarket.org

Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Heritage Square, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket/

Westchester Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Triangle, 6200 W. 87th St. westchesterfarmersmkt.com

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Compiled by Kamala Kirk

Have an event for the calendar? Send it to kamala@ timespublications.com

Book Launch Event

Thursday, Oct. 20

Small World Books will host a book launch event for Hannah Schoettner’s new book, “Body Panopticon.” She will be reading selections from her new book of poems with guest readers Tanaayaa, Cody Lee and Thea Rosemary. There is free parking for the event at the Speedway and Horizon. Free event.

1407 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, 6 to 8 p.m.

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

Through Oct. 30

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch returns for its 35th year of operation, kicking off Oct. 7 and running through Oct.

30. The family-owned and operated business focuses on bringing the farm to the city and celebrating the magic of Halloween. Mr. Bones focuses on creating a spooky, fun space for families wherein kids could learn more about nature and the environment while celebrating the more traditional side of Halloween. Tickets range from $4 to $30 per person, depending on the date and timing. This year’s fall activities include Mr. Bone’s famous pumpkin villages, petting zoo, dancing spider bounces, straw maze, Mr. Bones super slide, tipi village, giant rocking horses, pumpkin decorating, rainbow slide and face painting. Other special events include a Trick or Treat Spooktacular on Oct.

On Oct. 20 at 9 p.m., the Wayback Daddies will perform a special pre-Halloween show with special guests and an audience costume at The Warehouse Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Marina del Rey.

29 from 5 to 7 p.m. 10100 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, mrbonespumpkinpatch.com

Culver City Bead & Design Show

Oct. 21 to 23

The first Culver City Bead & Design Show is coming to the Hilton Los Angeles/ Culver City and will present over 150 exhibits of artisan jewelry, beads, gemstones, antiquities, handcrafted clothing and accessories, as well as interactive, handson workshops. Meet artists, artisans and tradespeople showcasing vast and eclectic displays of new and old, traditional and contemporary, finished pieces and components. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door, good for all three days. Open to the public—everyone is welcome.

6161 W. Centinela Avenue, Culver City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fri & Sat), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sun), beadanddesign.com

LMU’s 11th Annual Yoga Day Saturday, Oct. 22

Please join LMU for its 11th annual Yoga Day, a free celebration of yoga traditions, experiences and many expressions. They will welcome special musical guests expert movement and meditation teachers and presenters well-trained in diverse spiritual traditions.

This year’s theme, “When Shanti Changes Systems: Yoga as a Force for Liberating All Beings,” builds upon essential conversations, such as how to make yoga accessible for all and how yoga can be a vehicle for social justice. The event is free and open to the public. Practitioners and non-practitioners of all levels, backgrounds and social identities are welcome to join. Explore asana practice, meditation sessions, music, participate in philosophical discussions and more.

1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., bellarmine. lmu.edu/yoga/events/yogaday

Saint Mark Paris Fall Festival 2022 Saturday, Oct. 22

Through Oct. 30, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is offering a spooky, fun space for families with fun activities including pumpkin villages, a petting zoo, straw maze and pumpkin decorating, among others.

Attend the Saint Mark Parish Fall Festival 2022 at Saint Mark School. There will be rides, games, Mariachis, SMS kids band, live DJ, food trucks,

and a beer and wine garden.

912 Couer D’Alene Avenue, Venice, Noon to 9 p.m.

Wayback Daddies

Saturday, Oct. 22

The Wayback Daddies will perform a special preHalloween Show! Classic Rocktober with special guests and audience costume contest. Two sets of Beatles, Stones, Eagles, Steely Dan, ZZ Top, Pink Floyd, Green Day, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Elton John and more. The Warehouse Restaurant & Tiki Bar. $10 cover. For more info, call 310-823-5451.

4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 9 p.m., mdrwarehouse.com

Book Signing & Author Interview

Saturday, Oct. 22

Book signing and author interview to celebrate to release of the family drama

“The Mother I Never Had” by award-winning author, screenwriter and LA Times film reviewer Gary Goldstein. The book, which was named one of the “MustRead Books of Fall 2022” by Town & Country magazine, is set mainly in and around Los Angeles. Best-selling author

W. Bruce Cameron (“A Dog’s Purpose”) will conduct the interview and post-Q&A. Free. RSVP and more info online. 225 26th Street, Santa Monica, 3 p.m., 310-576-9960, eventbrite. com/e/396056434457

Westside Food-Wine-Spirits Festival Sunday, Oct. 23

The Westside Food-WineSpirits Festival returns to The Automobile Driving Museum and benefits the Westside Food Bank. Festivities will take place both inside the museum, providing an opportunity for photos with many of the classic autos, along with more activities and attractions outside. There will be a tasty fun blend of food, alcoholic and noon-alcoholic drinks, and more. This seventh edition of the festival will showcase a variety of Southern California’s best culinary talent, finest wines and spirit makers. VIP early entry ($95) at 1 p.m., general admission ($70) from 2 to 5 p.m. Purchase tickets and more info online.

610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, 1 to 5 p.m., westsidefestivals.ticketsauce. com

Halloween Boat Parade Saturday, Oct. 29

Join the Southern California Boating Community for the Inaugural Halloween Boat Parade. They welcome all boaters and watercraft of all shapes and sizes. Channel your inner-goblin and prepare for a wild night of fun on the water. Release your inner pirate of favorite Halloween costume and make your boat the talk of the season. The First Annual Halloween Boat Parade is a family-friendly boating event for kids of all ages. Decorate and light up your boat or watch from the shore. The requested entry donation is $25; charities to benefit from a portion of the proceeds from the event include Autism Speaks and select local outreach.

Marina del Rey, 7 p.m., halloweenboatparade.com

Send event information at least 10 days in advance to kkirk@ timespublications.com

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sincere gratitude to the entire community for voting us Best Independent Local Steakhouse on the Westside.

Petrelli’s Steakhouse, a Culver City landmark, truly exemplifies the realization of the American Dream. From it’s humble beginnings as Petrelli’s Airport Cafe, founded by Joe Petrelli in 1931 to George Petrelli’s Steakhouse, the Petrelli family traditions of hospitality, and serving delicious steaks that are dry-aged and custom hand cut on the premises continues.

Marie Petrelli, daughter of George Petrelli, and niece of Joe Petrelli, alongside with her mom, Sophie, is proud to be carrying forward the Petrelli family legacy. Marie is determined to keep her “Dad’s Dream Alive”.