For Efrem Harkham, owner of the Luxe Rodeo Drive and the Luxe Sunset Boulevard, living the "Luxe" life is about cultivating the best possible opportunity. As a successful hotelier currently at the forefront of a meaningful brand expansion, Harkham understands deeply the inherent possibility of business
The recent opening of the lavish Damien Hirst art filled Empathy Suite at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has the hospitality world taking notice. Is the competition so high for rooms, that it makes economic sense to have a million dollars-worth of blue-
Anton Nathaniel Redding, 24, the suspect in the vandalism that took place at Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills, was arraigned on Dec. 23 in Los Angeles Superior Court. Redding entered a "not guilty" plea to charges stemming from the Dec. 14 incident. Redding remains in
The London-based luxury hotel company Maybourne Hotel Group has purchased Montage Beverly Hills. The Montage now joins a distinguished portfolio that includes the iconic Claridge's, The Connaught and The Berkeley in the heart of London. The acquisition – a hot topic in the business press of
The Beverly Hills City Council unanimously approved an interim ordinance on Dec. 17 to prohibit residential development projects that fail to comply with inclusionary housing requirements. The 45-day urgency ordinance is set to be replaced by a permanent one during that timeframe. The ordinance comes in
Trousdale residents spoke with fervor at this week's Study Session on Dec. 17 to let the City Council know that they wanted immediate action to ensure that their homes did not burn down in the event of a fire. Eleven residents used public comment to
Imagine creating a veritable arts district within Beverly Hills. That was one potential vision City leaders considered at this month's meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee / Southeast Task Force. As the push to revitalize the southeast part of Beverly Hills continues to gain momentum, the
Baby2Baby Holiday Party Last Sunday, the Montage Beverly Hills held the "The Baby2Baby Holiday Party Presented by FRAME and Uber." The event brought together celebri- ties and business leaders such as Jessica Alba, Kelly Rowland, Busy Philipps, Molly Sims and Rachel Zoe for a special holiday
After a relatively quick six-month volley, the City of Beverly Hills will launch a Pickleball Pilot program on Sunday, Jan. 12. The easy- to-play and social game has been increasingly gaining in popularity in recent years. Combining elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, pickleball is
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its annual Holiday Gala dinner and performance on Monday, Dec. 16, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Attendees enjoyed a one-night-only special dance program by the world-renowned artists of American Ballet Theatre, including Principal Dancers Isabella Boylston, Misty Copeland, Christine Shevchenko,