20 Apr 2012
Beverly Hills and Century City: Where Celebrities Dine and Shop Next Door to a World-Class Photography Museum
A Farmers' Market Frequented by Celebrity Chefs, Luxury Hotels Where Fashionistas and Foodies Indulge, and the Annenberg Space for Photography are Within Minutes of One Another
LOS ANGELES—(April 22, 2012)—The City of Beverly Hills is known around the world as the playground to the stars. In fact, this upscale, 5.7-square-mile city is home to many of them, as well as to 900 posh retailers (including the luxury, designer boutiques of Rodeo Drive), top talent agencies, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which hosts the annual Academy Awards. In addition, since 1974, The Beverly Hilton Hotel has held the annual Golden Globe Awards, welcoming celebrities to its International Ballroom via more than 30,000 square feet of red carpet.
This tour covers two backstage glimpses into how celebrities dine and shop. A well-known chef will guide guests through the fresh produce (and people-watching scene) at the celebrity-laden Beverly Hills Farmers' Market. The group will then spend the afternoon on a private shopping tour of famed Rodeo Drive and enjoy a retail outing to boutiques and hidden spaces with a renowned stylist.
Katsuo "Suki" Sugiura, executive chef at The Beverly Hilton Hotel and reigning executive chef for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards, will personally escort participants through the Beverly Hills Farmers' Market, offering a glimpse into what goes into creating the multi-course, seated dinner. The award-winning chef sources produce for his posh affairs at the Market, which takes place each Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tour guests will meet Chef Suki's favorite culinary purveyors and learn how visitors can experience this red carpet-worthy epicurean experience every day at CIRCA 55 Restaurant at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.
At Beverly Hills' newest hotel, the Montage Beverly Hills, guests will meet Joe Katz, the hotel's in-house stylist, who will escort the group on a walking tour of the City's commercial district, providing insight into his partnerships with the finest shops and boutiques on Rodeo Drive. His in-the-know update will include the newest arrivals, discounts and special events. Whether guests are looking to revamp an entire wardrobe, unveil a stunning gown for a gala event or simply thank someone special with a distinctive gift, Katz is the ultimate guide to all things glitz and glamour.
Next door in Century City, guests will visit the Annenberg Space for Photography, located on the former site of the Shubert Theatre. This intimate space, which offers free admission to the public, features an interior design influenced by the workings of a camera and its lens and presents rotating exhibits. Its current show is Digital Darkroom, a group exhibit by renowned photographers using technology and manual methods of image manipulation to create works of art. Among the photographers shown are Jerry Uelsmann, Brooke Shaden, Josef Astor, Jean-François Rauzier; and Chris Levine, who shot the first 3D photos of Queen Elizabeth II.
Contacts:
Beverly Hills Farmers' Market
9300 block of Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA
www.beverlyhills.org/attractions/market
Media contact:
Greta Dunlap
Market Manager
001-310-285-6830
gdunlap@beverlyhills.org
The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
001-310-274-7777
www.beverlyhilton.com
Media contact:
Lynda Simonetti, director of public relations
001-310-285-1322
lynda.simonetti@hilton.com
Chef Katsuo "Suki" Sugiura
Chef Suki is executive chef of The Beverly Hills Hotel and showcases his culinary talents at the hotel's CIRCA 55 Restaurant. He has traveled to destinations around the world, including Sao Paolo, Berlin, Paris, London, Oahu and New York, where he has created menus, infused flavor and cooking techniques, and preparedaward-winning food. He is fluent in Japanese, Indo-Chinese, Caribbean, South American, Classical French, Mediterranean, Scandinavian and regional North American culinary traditions. His philosophy is "farm to the table," and he uses fresh, seasonal products grown in the Golden State, which he fuses with global flavors. T: 001-310-887-6055 (CIRCA 55).
Montage Beverly Hills
225 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
001-310-860-7800
www.montagebeverlyhills.com
Media contact:
Allison Gray, public relations manager
001-310-860-7803
agray@montagehotels.com
Joe Katz
Joe Katz is the in-house stylist at the Montage Beverly Hills. Having run his own modeling agency in New York, he has worked with top public relations and advertising executives, including those at Louis Vuitton, Prada and Ralph Lauren. In Beverly Hills, he has forged partnerships with the finest shops and boutiques on Rodeo Drive. In addition, he is a fashion contributor to In Touch, Life & Style, OK! magazine, CBS2, NBC LA and ABC's OnTheRedCarpet.com. His personal shopping service is available to the public, with special consideration to guests of the Montage Beverly Hills. T: 001-310-860-5814 or jkatz@montagehotels.com
The Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 10
Los Angeles, CA 90067
001-310-403-3000
www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org
Media contacts:
Camille Lowry
Annenberg Foundation
001-310-209-4568
clowry@annenbergfoundation.org
Liza de Villa
Annenberg Foundation
001-310-209-4571
lameen@annenbergfoundation.org
Brooke Shaden
Brooke Shaden's photographs seem like little films, complete with character, tension and a lush visual sense that might easily be called cinematography. One of her exhibited photographs was recently selected by director Ron Howard as one of eight photos used to inspire a short film. See her work in Digital Darkroom which runs from December 17, 2011 - May 28, 2012.
Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau
239 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
001-310-248-1015
Toll free: 800-345-2210
www.lovebeverlyhills.com
Media contact:
Kimberli Samuel
001-310-248-1015, extension 127
Samuel@lovebeverlyhills.com
About About The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is a private, nonprofit business association whose primary mission is to market and promote Los Angeles as the premier site for meetings, conventions and leisure travel. Though not part of City government, Los Angeles Tourism is recognized as the City's official tourism marketing organization. For more information, visit the official visitor information website of Los Angeles at www.discoverLosAngeles.com. Please visit our FaceBook page at facebook.com/LosAngelesFan or follow us on Twitter @discover_LA.
Los Angeles International Pow Wow is supported by the following Premiere Partners; Brand USA, Los Angeles World Airports, and Visit California. The Premiere Event sponsors are Cirque du Soleil, Hollywood & Highland and Universal Studios Hollywood. The Platinum sponsors are The GRAMMY Museum, LA Waterfront, Metro, and Wolfgang Puck Catering.
The Gold sponsors are Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau, CityPASS, Coach America, DFS, Downtown Business Improvement District, The Grove, Hollywood Entertainment District, Merlin Entertainments Group, Miles Marketing Destinations, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Original Farmers Market, Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities CVA, Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau, Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission, Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau, Starline Tours & Tour Coach Charters, Temecula Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau. The Silver sponsors are Beverly Center, The Capital Grille, Citadel Outlets, City of Santa Clarita, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Malibu Family Wines, Premium Outlets, and Visit Mendocino County. The Bronze sponsors are da Vinci Villa, El Monte RV, Integrated Transportation Services, and Japanese Assistance Network.
Media contacts:
Carol Martinez Beth Brett
Vice President, Communications Director, Communications
phn: 213/236-2357, fax 213/425-1457 phn:213/236-2397, fax 213/452-1497
cmartinez@LATourism.org bbrett@LATourism.org
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