Here are the sips, shows and scenes to soak up this summer.
The Sunshine Collection by Eriness was created to bring joy into the everyday. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERINESS
BRIGHT IDEA
Since she launched her fine jewelry line Eriness in 2015, L.A. native Erin Sasche has made the world a more cheerful place with her easygoing diamond and colorful stone pieces. Her latest debut, Th e Sunshine Collection, is building on that momentum right in time for summer. Consisting of necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets made with yellow and orange sapphires, diamonds and 14K gold in designs inspired by the sun, the collection is meant to bring a smile to everyone who experiences it. It also continues to expand on Sasche’s overall inspiration for her line —nature. “It’s funny because I didn’t realize how much it inspired me until I looked back on my collections and reflected,” says the West Hollywood resident, whose nickname growing up was Sunshine. Standout pieces, like the ombré sunburst necklace and the diamond marquise sun ray necklace are meant to be layered together. “I love the idea of someone buying a piece of jewelry that they admire and collect over the years,” she says. “They start to build their own Eriness collection, which makes for special memories.” eriness.com–Laura Eckstein Jones
Intelligentsia Coffee’s Pasadena branch will make freeze-dried espresso drinks. PHOTO NORR AGENCY
COFFEE TALK
For 26 years, Intelligentsia Coffee—which boasts locations in Venice, Hollywood, Silver Lake and Pasadena—has been on the forefront of coffee-making methodology. With the introduction of the Illumination Bar at its transformed Old Pasadena outpost, the brand is replacing traditional machinery with a transparent, laboratory-like process, lower countertops and freeze-dried espresso drinks made with its new Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic to encourage barista-customer interaction. “Our baristas know so much about coffee that we wanted to give them more time to talk to customers, instead of being so focused on drink preparation,” says Intelligentsia Coffee President and CEO James McLaughlin. “It’s akin to going into a great wine bar where the bartender has time to talk to you about all the incredible wines.” intelligentsia.com–Jasmin Rosemberg
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will launch Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971 PHOTO: BY IWAN BAAN
MOVIE MAGIC
Opening Aug. 21, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ groundbreaking new exhibit Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971 celebrates the achievements and challenges of Black filmmakers in the United States—from the early days of moviemaking through the height of the civil rights movement. Comprising seven galleries, the museum’s second major temporary exhibit honors seminal film artists including Josephine Baker, Lena Horne, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte and Gordon Parks through restored film excerpts as well as newsreels, photographs, scripts, drawings, costumes, augmented reality experiences and more. On view through April 9, 2023, the exhibit, co-curated by Doris Berger and Rhea Combs, will be accompanied by film series and screenings, and a catalog on Black filmmaking with a foreword by Whoopi Goldberg. academymuseum.org–JR
The Carmen Jones costume design (Carmen, Change #1), by costume designer Mary Ann Nyberg, c. 1954 PHOTO: COURTESY OF CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE
NeueHouse Venice Beach’s terrace. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NEUEHOUSE VENICE BEACH
GETTING CREATIVE
“NeueHouse has always been enamored by buildings that have a story,” says Josh Wyatt, CEO of the private work and social space concept that has houses in New York City, Hollywood, Downtown L.A. and now Venice Beach. “73 Market Street has deep artistic provenance within the Venice creative scene.” Once a haven for artists from Larry Gagosian to David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach’s rustic coastal aesthetic embodies simplicity and local charm with natural wood, textiles and brick. The historic digs will house Reunion indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant and bar; dedicated gallery and studio space for members and their guests; and expanded amenities and events to foster work, social and cultural interaction. Says Wyatt, “We are looking forward to hosting expansive art exhibitions and cultural moments, placing the Venice community at the heart of our programming, and also bringing new faces and talents to the Westside.” neuehouse.com–JR
The iconic 75-year-old Tail o’ the Pup hot dog stand was beloved by stars from Sigourney Weaver to Betty White PHOTO: COURTESY OF TAIL O’ THE PUP
TAKING A STAND
This summer, two historic West Hollywood food stands return. –Jasmin Rosemberg
“The chance to rescue one of America’s most famous hot dog stands is a dream come true,” says Bobby Green, co-owner and lead designer at the 1933 Group. Green had always relished passing the infamous hot dog-shaped Tail o’ the Pup on La Cienega and Beverly Boulevard—and he wasn’t alone. The iconic 75-year-old stand found fans in Hollywood stars from Sigourney Weaver to Betty White, and appeared in Jim Henson’s The Muppet Show and Anthony Bourdain’s A Cook’s Tour, before being moved into storage in 2005. After acquiring The Pup in 2018, the 1933 Group recently reinstated it at 8512 Santa Monica Blvd. The new 2,700-square-foot outpost boasts alfresco dining areas and a beer garden—plus the best iterations of the hot dog through the decades. tailothepup.com
The restored Irv’s Burgers space on Route 66 will revive the addictive roadside-style double cheeseburger. PHOTO: BY CUISCENE STUDIO
Over a year ago, Off The Menu founder Lawrence Longo visited the former Irv’s Burgers space at 7998 Santa Monica Blvd. “I instantly felt like Irv’s should never have closed down in the first place,” he says of the WeHo institution that shuttered in 2018. “I immediately called [prior owner] Sonia Hong and offered to help bring back Irv’s.” Established in 1946, the Route 66 stand was beloved by Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, and appeared on Linda Ronstadt’s Living in the USA album cover. The authentic but updated new outpost, which debuted in June, revives the iconic roadside-style double cheeseburger—served on paper plates with Hong’s legendary doodles. Says Longo, “We hope we can give Angelenos a taste of nostalgia while also creating new memories.” irvsburgers.com'
TruFusion recently opened a West Hollywood flagship PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
GET PHYSICAL
While at-home workouts served us well during the pandemic and still gain points for convenience, there’s nothing quite like the energy and excitement of a live, in-person sweat sesh. Here to deliver the goods is TruFusion, the Las Vegas-based boutique fitness franchise that recently opened a 15,000-square-foot flagship on La Brea. “TruFusion provides five different studios under one roof along with a variety of modalities to help our members or guests achieve their fitness goals,” says general manager Melvyn Myles. “We provide a true sense of community that you can see and feel when in our studios.” With over 240 classes offered per week—including barefoot boot camp, battle ropes, hot yoga, boxing, Pilates and more—and details like a Himalayan salt wall and a ride room with the largest infinity mirror of its kind ever installed in a fitness studio, there truly is something for everyone. Says TruFusion founder Mike Borden, “We are all excited to make West Hollywood’s desire for elite, dynamic and unlimited fitness a reality.” trufusion.com–LEJ
Z.E.N. Foods delivers customizable chef-driven meals. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
THE RIGHT BITES
“It’s all about the food,” says Mariana Rossano, CEO and founder of Z.E.N. Foods. Standing for Zero Effort Nutrition, the veteran food delivery service stands out from the competition by offering healthy, customizable, stress-free meals that also taste incredible. “With meals that encompass cuisines around the world, it’s hard to get bored,” she says of the dishes that range from strawberry whole grain pancakes with ricotta cream and fresh fruit to Peruvian roasted chicken with aji verde sauce, sweet potatoes and grilled zucchini. “We have in-house nutritionists that work with our chef on a daily basis to create new things. It’s like having a chef and a nutritionist in one bag.” Based in Southern California, the brand has plans to expand throughout the state, and is in the process of finding an East Coast location to service the Tri-State area. As well, it’s recently started an intermittent fasting plan and launched a line of vegan and gluten-free doughnuts and infused lemonades with anti-inflammatory benefits. “Watching the experience of our clients get healthy is extremely gratifying,” says Rossano. “We hope to be creating delicious food and wonderful experiences for years to come.” zenfoods.com–LEJ
A selection of standout products from Biologique Recherche, which is opening a West Coast flagship on Melrose Place this summer BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
FRENCH CONNECTION
The Mindry at Malibu Village opened a private treatment room for holistic remedies. BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Skincare enthusiasts, rejoice! Esteemed French skincare brand Biologique Recherche is opening its first U.S. flagship, right here in the City of Angels. Landing this summer on Melrose Place—which is quickly becoming skincare row with Melanie Grant, Facile and Kate Somerville peppering the tree-lined street—in the former Rebag space, BR is landing in L.A. to expand its reach in the U.S. market. “The brand really was developed first on the East Coast, and specifically in New York,” says co-president Pierre-Louis Delapalme. “We thought it would make sense to have our first flagship on the West Coast, to make sure we, in a way, covered the country.” Similar to the brand’s famous Paris flagship, the L.A. boutique is a stand-alone space designed by Joanne de Lepinay. “All of our furniture is from Paris; all of our massage tables are from Italy; everything is custom made,” says spa director Vivian Henein. “So we definitely spared no expense in this spot.” Downstairs, there’s a private diagnostic room where clients receive a personalized product regimen, and a salon that offers scalp treatments and blowouts. Upstairs, there are five treatment “cabins” and a VIP room—with a private entrance—for celebrities and media. Instead of a standard treatment menu, services are booked in 60-, 90- or 120-minute increments and customized based on each client’s needs with different products and techniques. There’s also something very unique and exciting on offer: a haute couture-type service that creates ultrapersonalized formulas for clients monthly. “Every month we assess the customer’s skin... [and will] create a set of creams and serums... developed just for them,” explains Delapalme. “It’s very exclusive. All formulas are created in Paris—they have meetings to look at the data, and create formulas that are ultra-tailor-made for those customers.” Sign us up! biologique-recherche.com–LEJ
THE MINDRY PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MINDRY AND MALIBU VILLAGE
FREE YOUR MIND
Looking to relax and rejuvenate this summer? The Mindry at Malibu Village has your wellness needs covered with meditation and yoga classes, workshops at Cielo Farms vineyards and retail products from beauty masks to journals. Now in a new, doublesized space, The Mindry opened a private treatment room for holistic remedies. “Our talented team of guides are certified in many kinds of healing arts and we wanted to provide an in-house sanctuary for them to offer one-on-one treatments such as hands-on reiki, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage massages and more,” says Jen Rossi, who co-founded the brand with fellow Malibu local Willow Kalatchi in 2019. This summer, fans can look forward to mindful movie nights, dance sessions and an intensive Malibu mountain day retreat. themindry.com–Cleo Kanter
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