Since I’m always sharing my favorite spots each week, on this day (and this day alone), I call on friends, associates and industry folks to in turn share their picks that they’re ever-so grateful for.
This year, I’m doing it a little differently and compiling a list of picks from people that I’ve interviewed throughout this year so far. There were soooooo many intriguing recommendations, that I thought they were noteworthy enough to mention once again.
So please, read on, and if you’re inspired to do so, drop a note in the comment section on what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday as well.
See you at one of these places soon!
Brely Evans, Singer/Actress (Sparkle)
Where She “Where To’s”: “I love Viceroy [Santa Monica] because when I come here, I feel like I’m out of the country. I’ve had the pleasure to do a lot of traveling, and this is one place that when I walk into the door, I forget I’m in LA. I feel like I’m somewhere else. The décor, the friendly staff…the food is amazing, the drinks are great. I just love being in a place that exudes high society and high class, yet still has a real urban side to it, where it’s attainable.”
Donnie McClurkin (GRAMMY Gospel Singer)
Where He “Where To’s”: “Oh yes, there is some place that I do go. I go – there are two places that I go to find peace, to find fellowship and camaraderie. I go to West Angeles Church of God in Christ and I go to City of Refuge in Gardena! Those are the two places that I go, when I am here to find escape, relaxation.
Because if I go to West Angeles, ain’t nobody going to bother me there! I’m not Donnie McClurkin there. I’m just Donnie. If I even go to Gardena and I go to Noel Jones’ City of Refuge, ain’t nobody going to mess and ask to sign no autographs. Because we’re all in there worshiping together. Those are my getaways. It’s not a beach. It’s not a restaurant. It’s not a museum. It’s West Angeles Church of God in Christ and the City of Refuge in Gardena.”
KD Aubert, Actress (Turning Point, Percentage)
Where She “Where To’s”: “You know, I’m on this weird vegetarian kick right now and I don’t really know where it came from, because I started it right before Thanksgiving, which is really weird, and then I went even further and did the organic raw. So the SunCafe. But, I had a steak the other day, so I don’t what I am now [laughs]. And then the other thing is, it’s like, I have favorites and I have different genres. Like for Jamaican food, We Jammin’ is the best, but then my friends own Coley’s, so I probably shouldn’t say that [laughs].”
Luka Prado (Fashion Designer) Where He “Where To’s”:
For the best drinks: Village Idiot
For the best nightlife scene: Cobras and Matadors
To find the best late night food: Toi on Sunset Blvd.
To have the best brunch: Toast on 3rd
To be inspired: Coffee shops, museums, walking around the city with my dog
All-time favorite place to hang: Chateau Marmont
Aleya Desne, Executive Chef & Owner (Culinary Princess Catering)
Where She “Where To’s”: “I love Pete's Cafe in Downtown LA. It may not be ultra swanky, but the food is great and the environment is comfortable. Plus, I have a crazy schedule and they are open really late.”
George Blodwell, Gen Lux Editor and Fashion Stylist
Where He “Where To’s”: “I like the Petite Ermitage. I like Chateau Marmont. And there’s a little place in the Valley I like to go called Tony's Darts Away. It’s a vegan bar that has lots of different homebrews – different beers and vegan food. I’ve been vegetarian for 40-odd years. I love being at home and having lots of good friends over, some celebrities and such. I’m a stylist. I dress people and I’m editor of fashion magazine, so I get around [laughs].”
Brook Turner, Writer/Filmmaker (Thankful for a Million, One Day Too I Go Fly)
Where She “Where To’s”: “I know what you’re thinking: 'Art Walk only happens once a month.'
Well, you’re right. However, a number of these galleries hold regular
hours and will open up if you make an appointment. My favorites include:
drkrm and Robert Reynolds Gallery.
drkrm has more traditional prints and Robert Reynolds Gallery has a
number of installations. The work displayed in both is bound to get your
creative juices flowing.”
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