by Dennis Richardson | Nov 22, 2019
Updated 12/13/2019: This list has been updated to include more options for adults.
Adults
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Auburn and Bon Temps
PRODUCT: Custom Furniture Line by Klein Agency
ABOUT: Design mavens who’ve coveted the furniture at auburn since the LA restaurant opened doors in March can now recreate the look in their own homes, making them the perfect high-end gift for the holiday season. The bespoke items, made special for Chef Eric Bost by Masa and Jon Kleinhample of Klein Agency, are now available for sale as part of the latest collection of Klein Home. The recently launched line (which also features a custom piece made for another LA restaurant newcomer Bon Temps) includes such eye-catching high design elements as the white oak dining room tables and chairs, to the raw leather lounge chairs and stools that fill auburn’s well-appointed bar area. Each piece of the new collection is hand-fabricated by Klein’s team of craftsmen within 15 miles of their downtown LA studio.
PRICE: Varies
PURCHASING DETAILS: http://www.klein.agency/shop
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Go Get Em Tiger
PRODUCT: Coffee Club Subscription
ABOUT: As part of their new coffee club subscription service, LA’s own coffee brand Go Get Em Tiger is offering up the option to gift a subscription of bags of their house roasted beans in either single origin, Minor Monuments espresso, or dark filter options. The bags are shipped every two weeks on a rotating basis and can be gifted anywhere from two to twenty-six deliveries.
PRICE:
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Single origin (rotating): $38 – $432
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Minor Monuments (espresso): $35 – $402
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Dark filter (rotating): $38 – $432
PURCHASING DETAILS: https://gget.com/gifts
CLOTHING
PRODUCT: In-house designed merchandise
ABOUT: Go Get Em Tiger’s in-house design team creates limited edition merch that is released on a quarterly basis for purchase online and in the shops. Get their signature “Roasted in LA” tee or one of their many artist collab products like the playful GGET x Clay Hickson mug as the perfect holiday gift for friends and family.
PRICE: Varies
PURCHASING DETAILS: https://gget.com/things
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Proteau
PRODUCT: Ludlow Red expertly blends blackberry, violet, black pepper, dandelion, and fig vinegar for a dark and silky sip with your evening meal.
ABOUT: Proteau is a new non-alcoholic botanical aperitif created by John deBary, the former Bar Director for the Momofuku restaurant group, and former bartender for the celebrated neo-speakeasy PDT (Please Don’t Tell). After years of working in some of the world’s most renowned bars and restaurants, John challenged himself to create a non-alcoholic drink that had the same level of culinary intrigue as those with alcohol. Based on his years of research into spirits, amaros, and fortified wines, John scoured NYC’s markets and spent months developing recipes. From this comes Proteau, a harmonic convergence of terrestrial botanicals from all over the globe that present a balanced arrangement of bitter, floral, and fruit notes with every sip.
PRICE: $70 for limited edition 2-pack (includes tax & shipping)
PURCHASING DETAILS: Available online
ENTERTAINMENT
The Spare Room
PRODUCT: The Spare Room Mad Libs
ABOUT: Iconic LA bar and game parlor The Spare Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel teamed up with Mad Libs to create their own funny and entertaining game book, available for purchase at the bar and online. This collaboration, which features a sleek leather-bound design and an undeniable bout of childhood nostalgia, is sure to be the highlight of holiday gatherings this year.
PRICE: $10
PURCHASING DETAILS: Available for purchase at the bar and online at spareroomhollywood.com
RECREATION
CANNABIS
Sunday Goods
PRODUCT: Effect Pens (Rest, Delight, Spark, Soothe)
ABOUT: In April, Sunday Goods introduced its oblong disposable effect pens boasting a refined metal finish that were custom-designed by Pattern (formerly Gin Lane) and are available in four different effects: Rest, Delight, Spark, or Soothe. Each has been expertly formulated with the right balance of THC, CBD, CBN, natural terpenes, flavors and aromatherapy to create the desired effect and curated cannabis experience.
PRICE: $60
PURCHASING DETAILS: Available in select dispensaries in Northern and Southern California; find a store here
Kids
The holiday season is officially upon us, and understandably, many of us need help determining the right gifts for our loved ones. Luckily, there are a variety of offerings from MGA, the makers of the hottest holiday toys; including L.O.L. Surprise, Poopsie Slime Surprise, Rainbow Surprise, Little Tikes and more. L.O.L. Surprise and Poopsie have already been named as the hottest toys of the season by Target, Kmart, Amazon, and Walmart. Your toy guide for the 2019 Holiday Season is below.
L.O.L. SURPRISE
(NEW) L.O.L. Surprise 2-in-1 Glamper Fashion Camper
Ages: 6+
Price: $99.99
Description: The 2-in-1 Glamper includes 55+ surprises to unbox, 10+ hangout areas and an exclusive doll. The front detaches to become a separate car with D.J. booth, working headlights, and horn. The back opens up to 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide for the full glam life experience. Dolls can get the L.O.L. Surprise! party going by sliding down the 2-story slide, swimming in the light-up pool, then getting ready for their star moment at the vanity before strutting their stuff on the fashion runway. The 2-in-1 Glamper fits L.O.L. Surprise! dolls of all sizes and includes lights and sounds that really work!
(NEW) L.O.L. Surprise Winter Disco Chalet
Ages: 6+
Price: $249.99
Description: The L.O.L. Surprise! Chalet has 3 stories and 6 rooms, and includes a light-up ice skating rink, working ski lift, a chimney that really snows, and it fits both L.O.L. Surprise! and O.M.G. dolls! Use the included 15 ft. of lights to decorate the Chalet and make it glow. Freeze water on the real ice-skating rink, slide down the slide into the hot tub or take a ride on the real working ski lift!
POOPSIE SLIME SURPRISE
(NEW) Poopsie Claw Machine
Ages: 6+
Price: $49.99
Description: The Poopsie Claw Machine really works! Three directional joysticks can be used to move the claw to collect surprises. Unbox six included surprises–2 Cutie Tooties characters and 4 D.I.Y. slime packets. The Poopsie Claw Machine also includes lights, music andother arcade sounds. Refill the Poopsie Claw Machine with your own surprises to play again and again.
(NEW) Poopsie Slime Surprise
Ages: 6+
Price: $9.99
Description: Make your own magical unicorn slime with Poopsie Slime Surprise! Each magical package includes 10 magical surprises, including the ingredients for surprise unicorn slime! With water, a little unicorn magic and some sparkle, you can customize unicorn slime and transform it multiple times! And now, each package includes gold foil, so you can make slime sparkle and shine! Add surprise scent to make slime smell fabulous.
RAINBOW SURPRISE
(NEW) Rainbow Surprise Girls
Ages: 6+
Price: $54.99
Description: Make D.I.Y. slime fashions with Rainbow Surprise by Poopsie! Unbox 20+ surprises including a gorgeous 14″ doll with stunning features and beautiful, brush-able hair. Will you get Rainbow Dream, AmethystRae, Blue Skye or Pixie Rose? Unroll the package for the longest unboxing experience ever. Inside, find D.I.Y. slime powders and fabulous fashions with clear details, ready for a rainbow slime surprise!
LITTLE TIKES
(NEW) Little Baby Bum Sing-Along Piano
Ages: 2+
Price: $49.99
Description: Kids can sing, dance, and rock out with the Little Baby Bum Sing-Along Piano. The Sing-Along Piano plays all of kids favorite Little Baby Bum nursery rhymes, and they can play along with the interactive piano and real working microphone! There are four unique play modes for kids to choose from! Kids can even speed up, slow down, or add to the music by bouncing on the interactive seat.
(NEW) Tasty Jr. Bake ‘n Share Kitchen
Ages: 2+
Price: $99.99
Description: Bring home all the amazing fun of Tasty recipe videos with the Little Tikes Tasty Jr. Bake ‘n Share Kitchen. The play-set has 2 grow-with-me modes: starts wide for younger kids and adjusts to a higher countertop for preschoolers. Features a built-in smart phone holder so kids can snap & share their creations. There are 40+ pieces of play food and accessories included, and three exclusive pretend play recipes based on your favorite Tasty videos!
by Dennis Richardson | Nov 13, 2019
This Fall, The AllBright, the members’ club that celebrates and champions women, opened its doors to the US sisterhood with the launch of its first stateside club. With style and elegance integrated throughout the clubs, The AllBright West Hollywood is aptly located on LA’s Melrose Place.
Following another round of funding, reaching $18.8M, as well as the success of their two London-based clubs and digital network in the UK, AllBright is set to continue accelerating its growth with the latest US launch, bringing a compelling new proposition to the local market.
The AllBright is the first female member’s club to offer both physical spaces and a complimentary digital learning platform, The AllBright Academy, in the USA. Additionally, as an extension of the physical spaces, AllBright launched the first female-only digital community, AllBright Connect. The always-on platform is a global online sisterhood of like-minded women, that offers support and guidance to all. From London to LA, this unique resource allows women to connect with one another and find inspirational content, job opportunities and courses.
Situated on Melrose Place, The AllBright West Hollywood spreads across three floors, with stand-out, elegant interiors by renowned female designer Brigette Romanek and an incredible array of artworks by female artists, sourced by AllBright’s in-house art curator Beth Greenacre.
AllBright celebrates and champions women to inspire change in one another. The clubs offer a unique environment for women and their guests (be it male or female) to connect, take inspiration from and socialize with one another in a beautiful, welcoming environment. AllBright co-founder, Debbie Wosskow OBE stated, “Since launching AllBright, we have grown rapidly into a destination brand for women from all sectors. AllBright has galvanized a strong and dynamic community of like-minded women and we are excited about growing this community further with the launch of our LA Club as we continue to grow the global footprint of our business.”
“Our launch in LA, signifies a significant landmark for our business. After only 18 months since launching in the UK, the demand from women to bring the AllBright concept stateside has been remarkable. Whilst our physical spaces are renowned as aspirational, inclusive environments for women to enjoy from morning through to late night, our complimentary digital learning and networking platform AllBright Connect truly sets us apart,” AllBright co-founder Anna Jones added.
About AllBright
AllBright was founded in 2017 by Debbie Wosskow OBE, Founder of LoveHomeSwap, Evening Standard Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 and member of the Mayor of London’s Business Advisory Board and Anna Jones, former CEO of Hearst UK (overseeing 24 global brands including Harpers’ Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and ELLE) and board member of the Creative Industries Federation.
AllBright opened its first AllBright Club in London in March 2018, swiftly followed due to membership demand by the launch of the second Mayfair Club in 2019. Both Clubs provide elegant spaces to host the AllBright community of brilliant, like-minded women, creating a unique environment to connect, create and collaborate. Beautiful, carefully designed spaces for driven, inspiring women with men welcome as guests and encouraged to join in and change the conversation.
Alongside the physical Clubs, AllBright Connect offers access to a complimentary digital learning academy and networking platform. The AllBright Academy offers tailored digital courses aimed at providing women with the tools they need to achieve their goals and build confidence along the way. The AllBright Academy champions an immersive, digital, cohort-driven curriculum with an outstanding line-up of specialist experts with dynamic and inspirational course content. It’s the ideal place for women of every age, every stage, whether a founder or not, to build and grow their careers.
The AllBright West Hollywood
Located on Melrose Place, AllBright West Hollywood spans over 12,000 square feet and three-stories offering meeting spaces, dining experiences, health and wellbeing services, event space and a gorgeous rooftop overlooking the city.
The AllBright head Chef, Sabrina Gidda curates seasonal menus, inspired British cuisine, including the quintessential British afternoon tea to suit all tastes.
In the in-house spa, celebrity facialist Georgia Louise makes her California debut with the opening of her second location, offering her transformative Lift + Sculpt method, a non-invasive bespoke facial that redefines and contours the face for an awarding winning GLO. The spa has a highly curated skincare boutique offering her cult skincare line and leading skincare brands and devices.
The AllBright salon offers manicures and pedicures as well as blowouts and full hair treatments. Salon and spa services are available to both members and the public.
Throughout the space, there are over 125 pieces of fine art with a value of over $1.5m curated by renowned art curator Beth Greenacre which exclusively features female artists, with over 40 pieces sourced from local Los Angeles artists.
To date the Club has attracted notable founding members including Olivia Wilde, Naomie Harris, Jameela Jamil, Meg Whitman, Adele Lim, Ruth Wilson, Maha Dakhil, Mary Katrantzou, and Maria Bello.
The AllBright West Hollywood hours of operation, Monday through Thursday 8am – 10pm, Friday 8am – 11pm, Saturday 9am – 11pm, closed on Sundays. Visit The AllBright at www.theallbright.com for membership enquires and further information.
by Dennis Richardson | Nov 13, 2019
The weather’s cooling off, but the music scene is warming up!
This Thursday, November 14th, Soundwaves 360° will kick off in Los Angeles with live performances from some of music’s favorite artists. Twista (legendary hip hop artist known as one of the world’s fastest rappers), Veronica Vega (“Love & Hip Hop: Miami”), DJ G-Love (world renown music producer and artist),Crazy Town X with R1ckOne™ (Rap infused rockers Music), Jessica Zenzen, DJ Rick 1, and a Surprise Celebrity Artist are all expected to perform some of their past hits, and even some of their newer tunes. Guests can also expect many other celebrities to be in attendance.
Complete with a red carpet, guests should arrive on time, as the event starts at 8:30 pm.
Date, Time, and Other Details
TIME: Thursday, Nov 14th
Media Check-In: 6:00pm
Red Carpet: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Event Concert Starts: 8:30pm
WHERE: The Academy LA 6021 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
We’re all looking for ways to warm our cores this upcoming holiday season, and prestigious restaurant, Avec Nous, has just the fix. Avec Nous, at 5-star 
Try the Bon Bon Chicken Salad served with cucumbers and peanut sauce, or the Lobster Noodle Mandarette Special—delicious and reasonably priced. Or Singapore Noodles— a good bet for curry lovers. Less spicy is the Chicken with Asparagus in black bean sauce, or for vegetarians how about Bok Choi with Shitake mushrooms: stir-fried with garlic or ginger. For dessert, the Green Tea Ice-cream is gulp-down good.
