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Gathered in Gratitude

November 2026 PUBLISHER

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This November, we are reflecting on gratitude— not only as something expressed around the Thanksgiving table, but as a way of recognizing the people, places and relationships that give our lives meaning. For me, those reminders often come in everyday moments: catching up with a neighbor, gathering with family or watching this community show up for one another. As we enter a season filled with plans and obligations, I hope we can make room to appreciate those connections. That spirit runs through this issue. At RoseRoom Salon, Kate D’Andrea and Amber Munoz celebrate more than two decades of friendship and trust. Their story speaks to the relationships that grow alongside a business, and the value of building something together. Emily Rosen of The Social Graze LA reveals the beauty of bringing people together—and the resilience behind everything she creates. We welcome Alphabet Bar & Grill to Palisades Village, join Claire Khodara as she celebrates the places that make Brentwood feel like home and look toward adventures near and far with our last-minute holiday travel guide. I hope these pages offer inspiration for spending time together and creating memories that carry far beyond the season. Most meaningfully, we honor Michele and Rob Reiner, whose generosity, advocacy and devotion to others left an imprint far beyond Brentwood—but whose loss was felt deeply here in the community they called home. As Children’s Institute presents the Reiners’ longtime friend Jamie Lee Curtis with the inaugural award bearing their names, their story reminds us that thankfulness is most powerful when translated into service—and that a life spent lifting others leaves a profound legacy that endures. Finally, I am deeply grateful for our partners. These businesses form the fabric of Brentwood City Lifestyle, allowing us to tell meaningful stories, participate in local life and celebrate the people who make this neighborhood special. As the holidays begin, I hope you will join me in supporting them and other small businesses throughout our community. I am also thankful for you, our readers, and for the stories, introductions and encouragement you share with us. Each issue is richer because of your involvement, and it is a privilege to help tell the story of this community. Enjoy the issue. A M A N DA E B E R S T E I N , P U B L I S H E R @BRENTWOODCITYLIFESTYLE

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1: This is About Humanity co-founders Elsa Marie Collins, Zoe Winkler Reinis and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade at the organization’s 8th Annual Soirée. 2: The beautiful event was held at the Brentwood home of Henry and Stacey Winkler. 3: Actor Wilmer Valderrama—pictured with his fiancé, Amanda Pacheco, and their daughter—was honored for his longtime support and commitment to the cause. 4: Guests Cinthya Carmona, Andrea Campos, Magdaline Janet, Desi Perkins, NEZZA and Kassidy Ramirez. 5: Kim Kardashian and Henry Winkler. 6: DJ Tat de Leon. 7: Katharine McPhee Foster. Photography by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for This is About Humanity

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1: Karen Gold Fisher with SPRWMN co-founders Joe Dahan and Ambre Dahan at the opening celebration for the brand’s Brentwood pop-up boutique. 2: The “shop-within-shop” is located inside the Gone Bananas space, right by the Brentwood Country Mart. 3: Mother denim’s Lela Becker and jewelry designer Anita Ko. 4: Stylist Chloe Bartoli, Gone Bananas co-founder Estee Stanley, Ambre Dahan and actress Sasha Alexander. 5: Maryam Malakpour, Christina Apostolidou and Laeticia Hallyday. 6: Publicist Alejandra Dibos and makeup artist Monika Blunder. 7: Ali Taekman, Jenni Kayne and Amanda Eberstein of Brentwood City Lifestyle.

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1: Real estate agent Shelton Wilder celebrated the launch of her first book, Southern but Savage, at Capitol at the Brentwood Country Mart. 2: The book offers an honest, funny and practical look at the lessons Wilder has learned while building her career. 3: Katy Downing and ghostwriter Leah Smith, who helped bring Wilder’s story to life. 4: Capitol team members Baxley Smith, Emily Werner, Haley Cannady and Destini Lattimore. 5: Makeup artist Tamieka Gardner. 6: Nutritionist Elissa Goodman and filmmaker Lisa Ebersole. 7: Molly Sims and Wilder. Photography by Molly Marler

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1: Kilte founder Hannah Hale Redfern celebrated the launch of her Pre-Fall collection with a chic gathering hosted by friend-of-the-brand Alyssa Julya Killian. 2: New-season pieces on display. 3: Rocky Barnes modeling Kilte’s signature rainbow knit. 4: Killian with guests Katie Durko Karvinen and Victoria Chapman Cook, enjoying treats from Bernie’s Italian Ice. 5: Dr. Deepika Chopra opted for a stylish all-black set. 6: Lizzie Bork Designs created custom illustrations. 7: Actress and model Tanisha Harper. Photography by Dara Danenberg CONTINUED >

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1: Jaimie and Michael Geller celebrated the reopening of Jaimie Geller Jewelry in Pacific Palisades. 2: The beloved boutique has moved to a beautiful new space on Sunset Boulevard. 3: Guests Gina Longo and Karim Reese. 4: Real estate agent Courtney Kohl and publicist Erin Kyle snap a selfie. 5: Caryn Greenhut gets a custom piercing. 6: Longtime client Monique Jackson trying on pieces. 7: Brandi Perse—wife of designer James Perse and founder of the nonprofit A Little Rescue—and wardrobe stylist Kristin Fernandez. Photography by Trish Alison

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1: Xírena creative director Elise Parseghian and Laura Angelone celebrate the opening of Xírena’s new Palisades Village boutique. 2: Friends and family gathered to welcome the brand’s first-ever store with an intimate cocktail reception. 3: Des Kohan founder Desiree Kohan with editors Laura Eckstein Jones and Angela Melero. 4: Stylish guests Marlien Rentmeester, Olivia Muniak—who created the food for the soirée—Michèle Ouellet Benson and Mother denim co-founder Lela Becker. 5: Model Nat Darcas and designer and event producer Peggy North. 6: Xírena co-founder Tony Graham. 7: Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Universal Publishing Group, and interior stylist Lisa Rowe. Photography by Elana Hierman

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Houck Construction: Building with Purpose For more than 35 years, Houck Construction has brought thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship to homes across Southern California. Founded by David Houck, the LA–based design-build firm works closely with homeowners, architects and designers to create deeply personal, beautifully considered environments built to last, while also serving Santa Barbara and Orange County. Today, that collaborative approach is especially meaningful as Houck helps Pacific Palisades families navigate rebuilding with experience, care and a shared vision for what’s next. 310-235-2800; houckinc.com

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Burger She Wrote Debuts in Brentwood Cult-favorite Burger She Wrote is opening its third and largest location in Brentwood. Founded in 2021 by professional skateboarder Don “Nuge” Nguyen, late restaurateur Steven Arroyo and entrepreneur Mikayel Israyelyan, the brand serves mouthwatering American wagyu smashburgers on King’s Hawaiian buns—including its signature Oklahoma style with onions—as well as grilled cheese, crispy fries and housemade sauces. The new outpost features indoor and outdoor seating, vintage-inspired design and photography reflecting its deep LA roots. 11686 San Vicente Blvd.; burgershewrote.com

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Anya Hindmarch Brings Holiday Gifting to the Country Mart The Trading Post at Brentwood Country Mart has a stylish new addition this season, as Anya Hindmarch brings its “Gifting Agency” to the neighborhood spot through the end of the year. Shop a curated collection of the British designer’s playful pieces, perfectly suited for the holidays, alongside the Post’s familiar candy, snacks and BCM merchandise. Postal services continue, making it easy to pick out something special—and send it on its way. 225 26th St., Suite 50; 310-458-0476; anyahindmarch.com

Jordyn Nicole Interiors: Timeless Design, Tailored to You Jordyn Nicole Interiors helps homeowners transform big ideas—and countless design decisions—into cohesive, deeply personal spaces. After eight years with leading Los Angeles firms, founder Jordyn Pettersen launched her full-service studio to guide clients through every detail, from interior architecture and finish selections to furniture, fixtures, accessories and custom pieces. With an eye for both beauty and daily life, Pettersen creates timeless, elevated homes that feel effortlessly pulled together and designed to be truly lived in. 760-803-9799; jordynnicoleinteriors.com

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Leave the ordinary behind and discover a night like no other, where the magic of New Year’s comes alive. Last year, the night was filled with exotique flair as we counted down to 2026. This year’s essence? You’ll have to wait and see. Beneath the glow of Baccarat chandeliers, guests dance, toast, and welcome 2027, experiencing an unforgettable evening of elegance and the electric promise of a fresh new year, an experience found only at The Miramar.

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“As a mom of a child on the autism spectrum, Therapy Place 4 Kids is especially close to my heart. I have such a deep appreciation for places that understand, celebrate and support neurodivergent children and their families. Having thoughtful, high-quality resources for our kids right here in our community is something I never take for granted.” 1932 14th St., Santa Monica; 310-344-2276; tp4k.com

“I’m constantly moving between school drop-offs, meetings, events and home, so I live for clothes that are chic but effortless. Vince is basically my uniform! It always makes me feel pulled together without having to think too hard about what I’m wearing.” 240 26th St., Suite 1; 424-423-6150; vince.com

“My kids have been going to Tae Ryong Taekwondo for more than five years, so it has truly become part of our family. I love what martial arts teaches children beyond the physical—confidence, discipline, focus, respect and perseverance. We have so many wonderful memories there.” 11812 San Vicente Blvd.; 310-826-5425; trtkd.com

“Elyse Walker has an incredible eye and such a great edit. It’s one of my favorite places when I need something fabulous for an event—or when I absolutely do not need anything and somehow leave with something anyway!” 1000 N. Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades; 310-230-8882; elysewalker.com

Claire Khodara has always understood the power of the right note at the right moment—and the way music can turn a gathering into a memory. A classically trained singer and former American Idol contestant, the Philadelphia native began her career performing as a soprano soloist at the Vatican. Today, she channels that same instinct through Starrock, the talent company she founded to create world-class entertainment experiences for private events, brands and cultural institutions. “I still get such a thrill when the right music transforms a room,” she says. That desire to create meaningful connections also animates The List, Khodara’s podcast and multimedia platform about manifesting your soulmate. Inspired by the list of qualities she wrote before meeting her husband, Greg, the show explores love, self-worth, intuition and the patterns that shape relationships—ultimately helping listeners become ready for the love they hope to find. A mother of four and autism advocate, Khodara lives with her family in Mandeville Canyon, where the rhythms of work and family life naturally intertwine. She loves that Brentwood feels both connected and cocooned from the rest of Los Angeles. “It truly feels like a little village within a huge city,” she says. “We can walk to the farmers market, run into friends at the Country Mart and then retreat into the canyon and feel a world away.” Here, Khodara shares her favorite local spots. starrockproductions.com; @writethelist

“We are an Alpha School family, and I’m so excited about its completely fresh approach to education. I love the idea of meeting children where they are and giving them the space to truly thrive. As a mom, finding the right educational environment for each of my children is everything.” 1909 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica; alpha.school

“Poppy Store has the absolute best curated selection for kids. Everything feels thoughtful, chic and special. With four children, I’m always looking for a birthday present or something for one of my own, and Poppy is one of those places where I know I’ll find something great.” 225 26th St.; 310-260-4777; poppystores.com

“Amici is a true neighborhood favorite. They always greet my husband and me in Italian, which instantly makes it feel like home. It’s warm, delicious and effortless: the kind of place where you can have a spontaneous family dinner or meet friends and know you’re always going to have a great night.” 2538 San Vicente Blvd.; 310-260-4900; amicibrentwood.com

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ROOTED IN THE PALISADES. GRATEFUL FOR YOU. As the Palisades welcomes neighbors back, Canalé-Martinez Salon is especially grateful for the people who make this community feel like home. Founded by celebrity colorist Michael Canalé and colorist and stylist Jeffrey Martinez, the longtime local salon brings expert color, precision cuts and elevated styling to the heart of the town. Here’s to familiar faces, new friends and looking forward together. canalemartinezsalon.com | 310-454-3444 970 Monument St., Suite 204, Pacific Palisades

FOR THE WIN HAS ARRIVED IN BRENTWOOD! If creating a smashburger is a form of art, then For The Win has mastered it. Now open in Brentwood Village! Their signature smashburger wasn’t created overnight. When you bite into their burger, you’ll know it to be true. Discover for yourself. FORTHEWINLA.COM | (213) 486-3392 | 147 S. BARRINGTON AVE., BRENTWOOD NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/B REN T WO O D L A

CLASSIC APPEAL Alphabet Bar & Grill at Palisades Village

With elevated comfort food, a welcoming neighborhood spirit and a name rooted in the histor y of the Palisades, Alphabet Bar & Grill has quickly become a new communit y gathering place ARTICLE BY CAROLE DIXON

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In a season centered around gratitude, gathering and the comfort of sharing a meal, the arrival of Alphabet Bar & Grill feels especially meaningful. Following the devastating fires of January 2025, Palisades Village reopened on August 15, 2026, marking an important milestone in the community’s ongoing recovery. As residents returned to the familiar destination— now home once again to more than 40 boutiques, restaurants

John Terzian, chef Tim Hollingsworth and Brian Toll

“Cooking has always been about how we take care of the people we love. With Alphabet, I wanted to bring that personal philosophy to the Palisades.” and entertainment offerings—one of its most anticipated new arrivals was Alphabet Bar & Grill. Created by Los Angeles hospitality and lifestyle company The h.wood Group in partnership with James Beard Award-winning chef Timothy Hollingsworth, the restaurant takes its name from the Palisades’ historic Alphabet Streets. More than a geographical reference, though, the name honors the character and resilience of the neighborhood while signaling the beginning of a new chapter. “For me, cooking has always been about how we take care of the people we love,” says Hollingsworth. “With Alphabet, I wanted to bring that personal philosophy to the Palisades.” The h.wood Group was founded in 2008 by longtime friends and Los Angeles natives John Terzian and Brian Toll. Its portfolio includes some of the city’s best-known restaurants and nightlife destinations, including West Hollywood mainstays Delilah

and The Nice Guy. At Alphabet, however, the group has created something intentionally more familiar: an elevated American grill designed to become part of everyday neighborhood life. Hollingsworth brings an equally impressive culinary pedigree to the project. The chef spent more than a decade at Thomas Keller’s celebrated restaurant The French Laundry, ultimately serving as chef de cuisine. He has represented the United States at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or culinary competition and most recently helmed Otium beside The Broad in downtown Los Angeles before its closing in 2024. Located in the former Hank’s space beside the Bay Theatre, Alphabet features an open, airy dining room, a striking green marble bar and an expansive patio suited to everything from a leisurely lunch to cocktails and dinner. The setting feels refined without being formal, mirroring Hollingsworth’s menu CONTINUED > NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/B REN T WO O D L A

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of familiar American dishes prepared with thoughtfulness and exacting technique. At the center of it all is the rotisserie chicken. “I knew I wanted to build the menu around this from the beginning,” Hollingsworth says. “There’s something simple and comforting about a really well-made roast chicken, but getting it right takes a lot of attention to detail.” The team devoted considerable time to perfecting the cooking process and achieving the ideal balance of deeply developed flavor, crisp skin and tender, juicy meat. “We inject the chicken with a lemon and herb brine, which allows us to season the meat throughout and helps keep it really juicy as it cooks,” Hollingsworth explains. “From there, it goes onto the rotisserie, and while it’s roasting, we continually baste it with a white wine, garlic and herb sauce.” Available as a whole, half or quarter chicken, the signature dish is accompanied by a selection of house-made sauces, including charred scallion chimichurri and creamy roasted poblano. “We serve it with a few different house-made sauces, so people can make it their own,” he adds. “It’s exactly the kind of dish I wanted Alphabet to center on—one that offers guests a familiar, approachable and thoughtfully crafted meal.” The goal is for Alphabet to become the type of restaurant locals visit several times a week: for dinner with the children, drinks with friends or an easy meal that still feels special. The menu accordingly includes beloved staples such as Caesar salad, a cheeseburger, a fried chicken sandwich and barbecue baby back ribs. Yet Hollingsworth also hopes guests will venture beyond the most familiar offerings “The coconut curry rice with maitake mushrooms, Carolina Gold rice and cashews is one of the hidden gems on the menu,” he says. “I also really love the hamachi crudo with mango, Virginia peanuts and chili, which brings together a really nice balance of freshness, sweetness and heat.” For dessert, the lemon olive oil cake with whipped cream has emerged as an early standout. The bar program follows a similarly timeless approach, with martinis ranging from espresso and lychee variations to classic service, along with premium Champagnes and French wines. The return of the Palisades Farmers Market on Wednesday mornings has also become an important source of inspiration for Hollingsworth, whose cooking has long been informed by California’s extraordinary seasonal produce. “It’s another important piece of the neighborhood returning,” he says. “I walk it whenever I can, talk to the farmers and build relationships with the people bringing quality ingredients to the table. It’s such a valuable resource and influences what we’re doing at the restaurant.” Alphabet’s signature rotisserie chicken

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Just as meaningful has been the response from the community. For a neighborhood still moving through the complicated process of recovery, the reopening of familiar gathering places— and the creation of new ones—carries significance far beyond a meal. “There’s so much emotion tied to this community, and you can feel the energy of people coming together and seeing the Palisades come back to life,” Hollingsworth says. “We always wanted Alphabet to serve as more than a restaurant. From day one, our vision was for it to belong to the neighborhood and reinforce what makes the Palisades so special. Seeing families and friends gather around the table, make new memories and reconnect with each other has been the most rewarding part of opening.” Although Hollingsworth lives on the eastside of Los Angeles, he considers the Palisades’ unmistakable sense of community well worth the commute. “It has this unique combination of being part of Los Angeles while still feeling like a real neighborhood,” he says. “Being able to contribute to that through the restaurant, while sharing my passion for food, is such a fulfilling experience.” Alphabet also represents a return to the westside for The h.wood Group, which operated SHOREbar on Channel Road from 2012 until its 2024 closing as well as the shorter-lived neighboring steakhouse, Mason. “We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Rick Caruso, and with our roots in Los Angeles, coming back to the westside in this way felt really natural,” says Terzian. “The Palisades has such a strong sense of community. People know

their neighbors, spend time together and genuinely support the businesses around them. There’s also something special about returning to this side of town and building on our history here, while introducing a concept that feels fresh and right for the community today.” The h.wood Group’s westside presence will expand again in early 2027 with the highly anticipated opening of Montana’s on San Vicente Boulevard. The project will mark the company’s first concept in Brentwood—a particularly personal milestone for Toll, who lives in the neighborhood with his family. “It will have an intimate, clubhouse feel with something that’s elevated and special, but still very much a place locals can make their own,” Terzian says. “We’re bringing together great food, cocktails, design and the energy people have come to expect from h.wood, while creating something that feels distinctly right for Brentwood.” As Thanksgiving approaches, Alphabet’s arrival offers a timely reminder of what a restaurant can bring to a community. It is not simply somewhere to eat, but a place to reconnect, welcome old friends, form new traditions and appreciate the experience of being together once again. Alphabet Bar & Grill 1033 North Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades 310-909-8585 alphabetpalisades.com

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BEAUTIFUL BOND

Kate D’Andrea and Amber Munoz at RoseRoom Salon

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The light-filled and inviting space

There are some partnerships that seem almost inevitable. For RoseRoom Salon founders Kate D’Andrea and Amber Munoz, what began more than two decades ago as a pair of young assistants working side by side in a Beverly Hills salon has evolved into a shared career, a thriving Brentwood business and a friendship that has touched nearly every part of their lives. “I just love the trajectory of working together so closely,” D’Andrea says. “We’ve had so much growth together and a shared work ethic. After all these years, it’s rare to find two people still so energetically connected.” The two met as assistants in the early 2000s and went on the floor around the same time. Back then, stylists at top salons typically specialized, and their complementary talents made them natural partners: Munoz focused on color, while D’Andrea developed her expertise in precision cutting and, later, extensions. “We just kind of partnered up right away,” D’Andrea recalls. “We built each other really quickly.” As their books grew, so did their reputations and a fiercely loyal clientele. “We’ve always gotten along professionally and socially, and we work the same,” D’Andrea says. “We’re always hard workers. We were always there the latest and the longest.” Munoz, who grew up in Orange County, had initially planned to pursue makeup before enrolling in cosmetology school and finding her path in hair color. D’Andrea grew up in Montana and says she always knew she wanted to be a hairdresser. Her parents encouraged her to go to college first, so she did—but the plan never changed. After graduating, she went straight to hair school. From Beverly Hills, D’Andrea and Munoz moved west to a prominent Brentwood salon, where their careers—and clientele—really took off. Working in tandem, they became two of the salon’s leading

stylists, building a devoted following. Eventually, they relocated to a smaller salon on Barrington Avenue in Brentwood Village. By then, their connection to the neighborhood was firmly established, so when that salon announced plans to relocate to Westwood, the pair knew they wanted to stay. They signed a lease for that very space, several fellow stylists joined them and nearly all of their longtime clients stayed with them as well. RoseRoom Salon was born. D’Andrea and Munoz completely reimagined the space as a light-filled, earthy retreat with greenery, warm brass details and hanging mirrors. Their vision was to pair the level of craft and service they had honed throughout their careers with an experience that felt warmer and more personal. “We really wanted a neighborhood, community-driven place where nobody would feel intimidated coming in,” D’Andrea says, “But we still give them that Beverly Hills service.” Natural beauty became the guiding philosophy, reflected in everything from the relaxed interiors to their approach to hair. Even the salon’s original tagline—“Come as you are”—captured the spirit of what they wanted to create. The name itself may be the most personal detail of all. Both women are mothers of two, each with a daughter whose middle name is Rose: D’Andrea’s daughter is Idyllwild Rose and Munoz’s is Lola Rose. While searching for a name, they kept returning to the idea of beauty before realizing its most meaningful expression was already right in front of them. “The most beautiful thing is our kids,” D’Andrea recalls. “The name RoseRoom just emerged from that.” The salon opened in January 2020, only months before the pandemic forced salons across Los Angeles to close—a daunting beginning for any new business. But the same westside CONTINUED > NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/B REN T WO O D L A

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clients who had followed D’Andrea and Munoz through the earlier chapters of their careers rallied around them once again. “We were really lucky that we had such a huge clientele in the neighborhood,” Munoz says. “They still supported us the whole time.” Through house calls and one-on-one salon visits, they found ways to keep serving their regulars during that uncertain time, eventually emerging from the pandemic with their following intact and continuing to grow RoseRoom into one of Brentwood’s leading salons. “It really kept us going,” Munoz says. That relationship with the neighborhood remains central to RoseRoom today. “The loyalty of Brentwood is outstanding,” D’Andrea says. Even a client she has seen every two months for 20 years gets a consultation when she sits down. “We treat them like a new client every time,” she says. That philosophy—never assuming, always listening—extends throughout the salon. D’Andrea teaches her team that a great consultation should take in the whole person: her style, makeup, profession, lifestyle and, most importantly, what she wants from her hair. “It has to be a collaboration,” she says. “They know their hair better than I do. So let me learn.”

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Munoz applying her signature color

Today, RoseRoom has grown into a team of stylists, assistants and front-of-house staff, but D’Andrea and Munoz remain firmly behind the chair. Munoz’s color work centers on seamless, natural-looking results, with particular attention to hairlines, hair health and color that grows out beautifully. “I like it to enhance your natural features,” Munoz says. D’Andrea brings the same precision to cutting and extensions, favoring subtle details and a natural approach over dramatic transformations. That commitment to craft is passed down through a rigorous in-house training program, where assistants may spend up to two years learning before earning a chair, with regular color instruction from Munoz and cutting classes from D’Andrea. “We have very high standards,” D’Andrea says. “We want to make sure when they go on the floor, they’re going to stay.” That same attention extends to the RoseRoom experience, with services ranging from color, cuts and extensions to blowouts, hair smoothing treatments, makeup and styling for weddings and special occasions. During the holidays, the calendar fills with parties, family gatherings and events, and D’Andrea

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“WE REALLY WANTED A NEIGHBORHOOD, COMMUNITYDRIVEN PLACE WHERE NOBODY WOULD FEEL INTIMIDATED COMING IN. BUT WE STILL GIVE THEM THAT BEVERLY HILLS SERVICE.” and Munoz add festive touches of their own. RoseRoom’s holiday giving tree is hung with cards that clients can select for little surprises, gifts and prizes—a playful “Secret Santa kind of thing,” as D’Andrea describes it. Behind the scenes, the founders are equally focused on making sure the salon never feels hectic. They rely heavily on their assistants and front-of-house team and continually look for ways to elevate customer service, from keeping stations immaculate to ensuring each client receives individual attention, even on the busiest days.

More than two decades after first meeting as assistants, D’Andrea and Munoz have developed their craft, raised families, weathered a pandemic and built a business together. Through it all, D’Andrea says, they have remarkably never had a serious dispute. That ease between them has also helped shape the culture around them. Their staff genuinely likes one another, their clients feel comfortable and many of those relationships now stretch across decades. “I think you project that onto our staff and our clients,” D’Andrea says, while Munoz agrees that the dynamic is part of what makes the salon feel so good to the people who walk through its doors. For D’Andrea and Munoz, there is plenty to be thankful for: the friendship that began when they were young assistants, the team they now trust to carry their standards forward and the clients who have stayed with them through every chapter. “We have a lot of support from our staff too,” Munoz says. “We trust them completely.” What began with two young stylists building each other’s books has evolved into something much larger, with RoseRoom as the fullest expression of what they have been building all along. RoseRoom Salon 142 S. Barrington Ave. 424-293-2644 roseroomsalon.com

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BRENTWOOD SCHOOL ALUM EMILY ROSEN HAS TRANSFORMED AN UNEXPECTED TALENT—AND A LIFETIME OF RESILIENCE—INTO THE SOCIAL GRAZE LA

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Before the guests arrive, Emily Rosen stands in front of an empty table and imagines what it could become. Over the next two or three hours, she fills it from corner to corner—wedges of cheese, artfully folded charcuterie, colorful fruit, fresh herbs and flowers—until the table looks less like a buffet than a still life. Through The Social Graze LA, the Los Angeles native creates everything from intimate cheese boards to elaborate grazing tables for weddings, b’nai mitzvah celebrations, memorials and milestone birthdays. “I’m helping people create memorable celebrations and a place where everyone

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can gather around and just enjoy and love and talk,” she says. “It’s a happy business.” The finished tables may appear effortless, but Rosen knows how much thought goes into every detail. “This is not just throwing a piece of cheese on a platter,” she says. “You have to have a vision.” In many ways, Rosen has found her way back to where she began. She grew up in Deep Canyon, just above Beverly Hills, and graduated from Brentwood School in 1997, in a class of less than 100 students. “It was a challenging high school for me,” she says. “School was not my best friend.” Rosen was the creative one, the people person—much like her father, an artist by temperament who built a garment and textile business. She left Los Angeles for the University of Wisconsin, drawn to the cold weather and the idea of building a life outside California. But before Thanksgiving of her freshman year, Rosen woke up to find one finger inexplicably bent. Doctors initially suspected a sprain, but when a second finger followed, a rheumatologist diagnosed her with psoriatic arthritis. Rosen was 18. “And I was like, ‘What? Arthritis? How?’” she recalls. The disease spread to her knees, hips and legs, and there were stretches when she could not get out of bed. Doctors advised her to leave Wisconsin for a warmer climate, but Rosen refused. When she was later told her grades might prevent her from

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graduating, she spent her senior year in the library and finished on time. It was an early glimpse of the determination that would carry her through far greater challenges: Rosen might have to change her approach, but she was not going to stop moving forward. After college, she moved to New York exactly as planned, despite having signed a lease for October 2001, right after September 11. “It was the best decision I ever made,” she says. “I feel like I truly blossomed and grew up as a person there.” She spent the next 18 years working in interior design, retail and fashion. Around 2011, her father asked her to help run DL & Co., the luxury candle company he had taken over. As head of sales, Rosen helped launch the line at Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys and traveled to China to source materials. “That’s really where I started to get the love for glass, textures, merchandising and seeing colors,” she says. “I guess now it kind of all makes sense.” New York was also where Rosen fell in love with her longtime boyfriend, Eric. When his work brought him to Los Angeles, the couple moved west together for a year before eventually returning to New York, where they believed they were beginning their next chapter. Then, tragedy struck. Just a few months later, in 2017, Eric was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer

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Festive holiday dessert

at only 45-years-old. Rosen stepped back from work to care for him throughout his treatment. “I really, deep down, am a caretaking type of person,” she says. “And that’s what I wanted to do.” Eric fought the disease for 16 months before passing away in January 2019. That May, deep in grief, Rosen’s friend Cayli Cavaco asked her to run the Knockout Beauty store in Bridgehampton, a place Eric had loved. By August, Cavaco was planning a Brentwood location and asked Rosen to return home. The shop opened that October

Thanksgiving boards are available for order

in Brentwood Village, bringing Rosen back to the neighborhood where she once picked up turkey sandwiches from Bellwood Bakery after school. She remained there for four years. The Social Graze LA arrived almost by accident. In December 2023, between leaving the shop and undergoing surgery on her hand, Rosen’s younger sister, Kate, an entertainment publicist, began pricing charcuterie boards for a combined birthday and housewarming party. Rosen volunteered to create one herself, even though she had never attempted anything like it and had only a week to learn. “I just watched Instagram Reels. I Googled, I YouTubed,” she says. “In one week, I learned how to make salami roses.” On the night of the party, her sister’s eight-foot dining table was covered from end to end with food for 100 guests. Among the first to arrive were Kate’s clients Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, who immediately asked who had been hired to create the elaborate spread. When they learned Kate’s sister had made everything—and had never done it before—Madden delivered a simple verdict: “Okay, she’s got a talent.” Throughout the evening, guests repeated some version of the same message: “I know you’re trying to figure out your next step, and I think you might have found it.” By January, a former Knockout Beauty client had asked Rosen to create a spread for her father’s memorial, attended by 200 people. Hand surgery followed in February; once she healed, Rosen launched an Instagram account and officially opened The Social Graze LA with an investment of about $5,000. Today, she works from a small space near Brentwood Village, creating cheese and charcuterie boards, dessert boards, brunch spreads and abundant grazing tables for parties. The holidays offer an especially rich canvas. For Thanksgiving, Rosen incorporates autumnal colors and comforting flavors;

Hanukkah might inspire a spread of latkes and accompaniments, while Christmas brings greenery, jewel-toned fruit and festive sweets. New Year’s Eve calls for something more glamorous and playful. She adapts each display to the home, holiday and people being celebrated, whether it is a large family gathering or an intimate evening with friends. September through December is her busiest season, and she hopes eventually to open a Brentwood storefront with a kitchen in the back. What clients may not realize is that Rosen constructs every intricate display on her own, with hands she cannot fully bend. “I’ve gone through a lot of ups and downs with it—times when I can’t walk, times when I can’t move—but I always just keep going,” she says. “That’s just something about me. I always keep moving forward.” She shares her story because she wants others to understand that living with a disability does not mean giving up the ability to make something beautiful. “The fact that I’m able to create this type of work with my hands, I really find that kind of incredible,” she says. Above all, Rosen loves helping people transform familiar spaces into something special. “I love to help them take that dining room table or that outside area and really make it a magical place,” she says. Her path to The Social Graze LA was neither straight nor easy, but perhaps that is what makes the business feel so personal. After years of illness, reinvention and loss, Rosen has built a life around something she understands better than most: the comfort of a table and the people who gather around it. The Social Graze LA 917-566-4345 thesocialgrazela.com NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/B REN T WO O D L A

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Champions for Change Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the Children’s Institute’s inaugural Michele & Rob Reiner Champion for Change Award. Photograph by Celeste Sloman

Nearly one year after the passing of Michele and Rob Reiner, Children’s Institute will present longtime friend Jamie Lee Curtis with an award honoring their extraordinary legacy

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Rob and Michele Reiner

For more than three decades, Michele and Rob Reiner were woven into the fabric of Brentwood. They raised their family here, lived in the same neighborhood home since 1991 and became part of the quiet rhythm of a community where familiar faces are often encountered far beyond red carpets and movie premieres. Rob may have been one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers, but in Brentwood, he and Michele were also neighbors, parents and friends— people whose warmth, generosity and concern for others extended far beyond the entertainment industry. When they tragically passed away last December, the loss reverberated throughout Los Angeles but felt especially personal here. Now, nearly one year later, their lives will be remembered for the extraordinary good they put into the world. On November 8, Children’s Institute will present the inaugural Michele & Rob Reiner Champion for Change Award to actress Jamie Lee Curtis during its annual Cape & Gown Gala at The Beverly Wilshire. Created in partnership with the Reiners’ children, Jake and Romy, and Michele’s sister, Martine Singer—who serves as president and CEO of Children’s Institute— the award recognizes the couple’s lifelong commitment to children and families, civic leadership and the belief that meaningful change begins with compassion translated into action. CONTINUED >

Curtis honoring Rob at the 2026 Emmys Photograph by AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

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For Curtis, the recognition is intensely personal. The Reiners were not simply friends and colleagues; they were part of her family’s life for decades. Rob directed Curtis’ husband, Christopher Guest, in the beloved 1984 comedy This Is Spinal Tap, and Rob and Michele later became godparents to Curtis and Guest’s eldest daughter, Annie. Their relationship spanned marriages, children, creative milestones and years of friendship, giving Curtis an intimate understanding of who the Reiners were beyond their public achievements. “I am so deeply honored to receive this award as a testament to the extraordinary legacy that Michele and Rob shared with so many of us,” Curtis says. “They didn’t just create together. They lived a life of service, building something greater than themselves and giving so much to the world around them. And that is something worth honoring again and again.” Curtis is a fitting first recipient not only because of that profound personal connection, but because her own life reflects the spirit of the award. The Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor has spent decades championing children, families and people in recovery through philanthropy, advocacy and storytelling. She is the author of 14 children’s books, including the bestsellers Today I Feel Silly and Big Words for Little People, and the founder of My Hand In Yours, a charitable initiative that has raised nearly $2 million for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Through her candor about her own experience with addiction and recovery, Curtis has also worked to reduce stigma and offer hope to individuals and families navigating similar struggles.

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Less than two months before the gala, Curtis offered another deeply emotional remembrance at the Emmy Awards, after Rob received a posthumous Emmy for his guest performance on The Bear. The award arrived 48 years after his previous acting Emmy, miraculously breaking the record once held by his own father, Carl Reiner, for the longest span between acting wins. Closing the ceremony’s In Memoriam tribute, Curtis fought back tears as she remembered “our beloved Meathead,” describing Rob as “generous and kind and funny as hell and a friend to all.” “We all miss Rob and Michele,” she said. Curtis’ selection as the inaugural honoree is therefore both a recognition of her own service and an intimate passing of the torch between friends. “The world needs so much more of what they gave us: their love, their courage and their joy,” Curtis says. “I am forever grateful to carry a small part of their legacy forward.” The Reiners’ commitment to service was rooted in the very different personal experiences each brought to their life together. The son of comedy legend Carl and actress and singer Estelle Reiner, Rob was born in the Bronx, raised in New Rochelle and came of age in Los Angeles after his family moved west when he was 13. He grew up surrounded by storytelling and some of Hollywood’s most influential creative voices, yet would ultimately use his own success to address issues far beyond entertainment. For Michele, her family’s history of loss and resilience was a profound influence. The eldest of three exceptionally close sisters, she grew up in New York under the

care of her mother, Nicole Bernheim Silberkleit, a French-born Holocaust survivor. “That sense of urgency and passion to serve runs deep with all of us,” Martine says. “Our mother was the only member of her family to survive Auschwitz, and her will to live shaped her three daughters. I think Michele was driven by a desire to carry that legacy forward—not simply by honoring it, but by taking responsibility for doing something with it.” When Martine became president and CEO of Children’s Institute in 2016, the organization’s mission naturally became part of Michele and Rob’s own commitment to children and families. “Michele and Rob were more to me than a sister and brother-in-law. They were the rock-solid foundation for our family,” Martine says. For years, the Reiners supported Children’s Institute as donors, advocates and public champions of its work. Rob lent his voice and visibility to the organization, including serving as emcee of the annual Cape & Gown Gala, while he and Michele steadfastly supported its fundraising efforts and Martine’s leadership. In June 2022, they joined more than 500 guests at the grand opening of Children’s Institute’s new Watts campus, a $20 million, 20,000-square-foot building designed by architect Frank Gehry. The organization’s first purpose-built home in Watts, the campus represented a permanent investment in the community, providing a welcoming setting for counseling, youth development, parenting workshops, workforce development and other programs. “Rob never stopped believing in what every child deserves; safety, connection and belonging. To feel loved, supported, and heard,” Martine says. “Those are values that are at the heart of Children’s Institute, too.” Their advocacy extended well beyond Los Angeles. Among their most consequential achievements was their leadership in establishing First 5 California through Proposition 10, the voter-approved 1998 initiative that placed a tax on tobacco products to fund early-childhood development, health and school-readiness programs. Since its inception, First 5 California has generated more than $12.5 billion to support children during the first

five years of life—a period Michele and Rob helped move to the center of the national conversation. Their son Jake has described Michele as the driving force who pushed Rob to turn their shared principles into action. Curtis agrees. “Rob had big ideas and Michele wanted to be the backbone of it all,” she says. “She did not want to be front and center. She wanted to be the glue by being the practical person.” That partnership also shaped their civil-rights advocacy. Michele and Rob helped launch the American Foundation for Equal Rights and its landmark federal court challenge to Proposition 8, helping to set the stage for marriage equality nationwide. Whether championing young children, equal rights, the arts or civic participation, they returned to the same conviction: Every family deserves dignity, support and the opportunity to thrive. “Our parents taught us what it means to be good, decent human beings,” Jake says. “And they didn’t just talk about it; they led by example. They took the unconditional love they had for us and applied it to all their advocacy work, including their support for Children’s Institute and our aunt Martine.” Romy sees the award as a particularly fitting tribute. “To have our parents’ names connected to CII’s work on behalf of children and families is a meaningful continuation of what they stood for,” she says. Proceeds from the Cape & Gown Gala will support Children’s Institute, which has served Los Angeles since 1906 and now reaches approximately 30,000 children and family members annually through education, counseling, parenting support and enrichment programs. For Curtis, accepting the inaugural award will mean honoring two people who were dear friends, family and fellow advocates. For the Brentwood community, the evening will celebrate neighbors whose impact extended far beyond the place they called home. “Rob and Michele’s partnership was a force. They were undeniable. They were a force of good and purpose,” Curtis says. “It’s how they should be remembered. And it’s up to us to take what they’ve done and build from it.”

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Rob emceeing the Children’s Institute Cape & Gown Gala in 2023

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HOLIDAY HIT LIST The holidays have a way of arriving faster than expected. Suddenly, the season is approaching and the trip everyone intended to plan months ago remains little more than an idea. Yet a late start does not necessarily mean settling for less. With flexibility, thoughtful guidance and a willingness to consider something unexpected, there are still extraordinary journeys to be found. We reached out to some of our favorite local luxury travel experts for their recommendations on what can—and should—be booked now, along with the insider experiences and thoughtful details that can transform a holiday getaway into something truly unforgettable.

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MAGICAL WINTER ESCAPES Lapland, Finland

For families seeking the full magic of the season, Terry Bahri, founder of TerryB Luxury Travel, recommends Finnish Lapland, where snow-covered forests, reindeer and long winter nights enchant adults as much as children. “Lapland is the ultimate winter wonderland experience,” she says. “It offers a magical mix of festive activities, Indigenous Sámi culture and snow-filled adventures.” Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, sits on the Arctic Circle, surrounded by wilderness lodges, glass-roofed cabins and opportunities for husky sledding, reindeer rides and Northern Lights excursions. At nearby Santa Claus Village, families can meet Santa, visit his official post office and cross the Arctic Circle. Bahri can make the magic begin at home by arranging a surprise visit from one of Santa’s elves, who arrives with a personal invitation to Lapland and a video message from Santa Claus. visitrovaniemi.fi; santaclausvillage.info

Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands

Gleneagles and Gleneagles Townhouse Rather than choosing between city and countryside, Jessica Bazan Schwartz, an advisor at Brentwood-based SS Gold Luxury Travel, recommends experiencing both. Begin at Gleneagles Townhouse, a 33-room hotel and private members’ club housed within a restored former bank on St. Andrew Square, with The Spence restaurant in its soaring banking hall and Lamplighters rooftop bar overlooking Edinburgh. “I love a city-to-countryside arc, and an Edinburghto-the-Highlands route is one of my absolute favorites,” Schwartz says. “A whisky nightcap at Lamplighters, cozied up in your best knits after a day exploring museums and shops, is true bliss.” From Edinburgh, continue to Gleneagles, set across 850 acres of Scottish countryside, for falconry, clay shooting, horseback riding and other outdoor pursuits. “You bring the coziness to another level with a nightcap by the fire after a day of clay pigeon shooting and falconry with the kids,” Schwartz says. gleneagles.com

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Rio Palena Lodge and Awasi Patagonia December marks the beginning of prime season in Chilean Patagonia, offering a warm-weather escape defined by wilderness and adventure rather than days beside a pool. “I can hardly

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St. Moritz to Zermatt by Glacier Express

Badrutt’s Palace and CERVO Mountain Resort For a quintessential Swiss winter journey, Schwartz pairs the old-world glamour of St. Moritz’s Badrutt’s Palace—known for its storied service, elegant Grand Hall, private ice rink and La Coupole–Matsuhisa restaurant—with the relaxed mountain charm of Zermatt. Connecting the two is the Glacier Express, an approximately eight-hour panoramic journey across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, with a multicourse meal served at each guest’s seat in Excellence Class. “I truly believe these two fairy-tale towns were meant to be paired,” Schwartz says. “One offers peak glamour and the other more Alpine charm, while the Glacier Express makes the journey part of the experience.” The trip concludes beneath the Matterhorn at CERVO Mountain Resort, where seven design-forward lodges, lively après-ski and a Japanese-inspired onsen provide a contemporary finale. badruttspalace.com; glacierexpress.ch; cervo.swiss/en

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Tetiaroa, French Polynesia Thirty miles north of Tahiti, Tetiaroa is a pristine coral atoll where white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons meet Polynesian heritage and conservation. Once Marlon Brando’s private sanctuary, the island is now home to The Brando, an intimate resort of secluded villas. “The Brando offers an incredible natural setting and the feeling of being completely removed,” Bahri says. Guests arrive aboard a 20-minute flight from a private lounge in Papeete, then spend their days snorkeling, paddleboarding, exploring with naturalist guides or retreating to a private villa and pool. Through its work with the Tetiaroa Society and the Brando Family Trust, the resort also helps protect the atoll’s environmental and cultural legacy. thebrando.com

Necker Island

British Virgin Islands Sir Richard Branson’s private island in the British Virgin Islands is known for exclusive buyouts, but select Individual Stay dates allow guests to reserve a room, suite or several rooms within a private Balinese-style house. “You really can stay on one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive private islands without hiring it exclusively,” Bahri says. Dining, drinks, activities and water sports remain included, while the island is shared with a limited number of fellow travelers. The remaining 2026 dates encompass Thanksgiving, November 18–29, and Christmas, December 20–27. virginlimitededition. com/en/necker-island

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Montecito, California Rosewood Miramar Beach brings the holidays to the California coast, transforming its oceanfront Montecito estate with twinkling lights, beautifully decorated trees and festive displays. Seasonal programming ranges from live artists and children’s workshops to celebratory dining, while signature events include Merry Miramar, Christmas Day festivities and Le Bal Cristal, an elegant New Year’s Eve gala. “Nowhere in California beats Rosewood Miramar’s beach setup,” says Schwartz of SS Gold Luxury Travel. “After a day at the beach, my perfect afternoon starts with a sunset spritz at the oceanfront bar, rolls into an incredible dinner at Caruso’s and ends with a nightcap at the Manor Bar.” It is a distinctly California holiday escape—oceanfront, glamorous and just a scenic drive from Los Angeles. rosewoodhotels.com/en/miramar-beach-montecito

Ojai Valley Inn

Necker Island

Ojai, California Set amid the rolling hills of the Topatopa Mountains, Ojai Valley Inn offers a festive retreat close enough for an easy Southern California getaway yet removed from the pace of the city. At the heart of the season is a 41-foot Christmas tree, surrounded by experiences designed for every generation—from daily ornament painting and hot cocoa at the Artist Cottage to gingerbread houses, personalized in-room trees and Breakfast With Santa. Hanukkah celebration kits are also available for guestrooms, with nightly menorah lightings held in the lobby. “Ojai Valley Inn is one of my favorite recommendations for families who want the feeling of a true destination holiday without the stress of a flight,” says Bahri of TerryB Luxury Travel. “There is something for every generation, but the experience still feels relaxed, restorative and distinctly Ojai.” Christmas Day brings a grand buffet at The Farmhouse, while a New Year’s Eve gala pairs dinner and Champagne with dancing through midnight. For greater privacy, the 10,000-square-foot Casa Elar offers a Tuscan-inspired residence ideal for an intimate multigenerational gathering. ojaivalleyinn.com

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