INVITE: ‘Los Angeles Times’ & ‘Food and Wine magazine’ team up to bring back THE TASTE this labor day weekend …

by: Caroline M. Roman - August 21st, 2011   Filed under: Invites, Restaurants & Food
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A year ago this time, all eyes were on Larry King as the world wondered who would become his heir apparent at CNN. Although Piers Morgan took over the time slot interviewing celebrities and world figures, Larry’s mounting friendship at the time with Ryan Seacrest caused speculation especially when the two began making appearances together at Hollywood parties including the opening gala for the inaugural Taste of Beverly Hills last year. Click to Continue Reading

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Avenues West Hollywood hosts a media lunch to discuss … 2011 Fashion’s Night Out

by: Caroline M. Roman - August 13th, 2011   Filed under: Events & Parties, FASHION
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Well L.A., FNO 2011 is around the corner. That’s Fashion’s Night Out for those of you not on Twitter. The Anna-Wintour-spearheaded event with Mayor Bloomberg and the CFDA  originally conceived in 2009 to save the fashion industry during the recession is still going strong. While you know Madame Wintour would not let anything fail, and the event even had it’s own cameo on Gossip Girl last season, the event is loosing steam in NY this year with lots of East Coast magazines and fashionistas sick of it, but the event has just starter to pick up steam in LA. Turns out Angelenos like to eat, drink and shop til 9pm. Who knew.

Last year, The Daily Truffle had the most comprehensive list of parties on FNO (minus the events you didn’t need to know about) so check back with us as the evening’s events solidify ….

One standout this year will be events coordinated by The Avenues, which in case you haven’t heard, is the new name for the Art-Design district in West Hollywood bordered by Doheny, Sunset, La Cienega and Beverly Boulevard. It includes Truffles favorites such as Pierre Duex, Balenciaga, 3.1 Philip Lim, Madeos, and the doggie hotel ‘The Club’. The Avenues held an over-the-top, decadent media lunch at Asia de Cuba to lay out their plans for FNO and two other events planned in conjunction called – TASTE Fashion and Structures & Style

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Twitter Awards: Conde Nast Elevator Tweeter (@condeelevator)

by: Caroline M. Roman - August 11th, 2011   Filed under: FASHION, New York Report, Twitter Awards
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A rogue Conde Nast employee, who goes by the Twitter handle @condeelevator, has been tweeting quotes from Vogue staffers overheard in the Conde Nast elevators since the weekend. The thought-to-be Conde Nast employee has caused quite the stir in fashion this week and much speculation to the identity of the little birdie. The betchy, blasé quotes of bored, panicked and star struck employees of Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky and other Conde Nast titles have been entertaining though mindful of many an elevator here in LA. 

#LAsneakpeeks: Costume Council gives us a sneak peek of the New Cirque du Soleil show ‘IRIS’ in Hollywood

by: Caroline M. Roman - August 3rd, 2011   Filed under: Los Angeles Social Diary
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We at the Truffle love nothing more than pre-openings, friends and family concerts and sneak peeks. Last month, we got a sneak peek of the new Cirque du Soleil show ‘IRIS’ which opened this week in Hollywood at the Kodak Theater. This sneak peek was thanks to the brilliant women of the Costume Council of LACMA, who understand that sometimes, you just need to bring the entertainment to the people. In many of our cases, it is hard to get us out of our houses, let alone up to Hollywood to spend money on a show we aren’t really clear on. Click to Continue Reading

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Hier Soir … Carrera Escape pool party at the Chateau Summer 2011

by: Caroline M. Roman - August 1st, 2011   Filed under: Events & Parties, Hier soir ..., Los Angeles Social Diary, Notes from Last Night
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Time for one of our favorite truffles of the year … Carrera sunglasses sponsors this summer soirees around the country – most notably in Los Angeles, New York and the Sundance Film Festival. Spotted this weekend at Carrera escape: Robert Downey, Jr., Nur Khan, Rumor Willis, Samantha Ronson, Riley Keough (Elvis Presely’s granddaughter), Billy Zane with his new daughter Eva Katarina, Tommy Alastra, Filippa Svensson (of LBF Media Group), Rosario Dawson, Jaime King & her husband director Kyle Newman, Mischa Barton, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Jena Malone, Tom Arnold, George Kotsiopoulos and Har Mar Superstar.

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Required LA Knowledge: The Unofficial VIP Guides Disneyland doesn’t want you to know about

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 29th, 2011   Filed under: Friends of the Truffle, LA Stories, Los Angeles Social Diary, Required LA Knowledge
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Trufflers, you don’t need to be 5 years old to plan a group trip to Disneyland! All you need are good-looking friends who won’t mess up your pictures and a little advice from us. Last week, a group of us skipped work and headed to the happiest place on Earth for Kari Feinstein’s birthday. Here is our guide to a successful, stress-free, no-lines, trip to Disneyland!

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Stella & Bow at UniqueLA this weekend at Barker Hanger, Sat & Sun from 12pm to 5pm

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 29th, 2011   Filed under: FASHION, Friends of the Truffle, Jewelry & Watches
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The new luxury chic jewelry line sweeping LA, Stella & Bow, is designed by none other than two Beverly Hills natives, Lindsey Lerman, and Lauren Brokaw, (Lauren is also a fashion blogger here at The Daily Truffle). Unique LA is the largest independent design show in the country, stocked with local LA designers in a two day event held at Barker Hanger. $10 admission gets you drinks (open alcoholic bar), re-entry, a lounge, photo booth and DIY workshops + crafty goodness.

A design show spot lighting LA designers?? A show after our own heart!
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1980′s Hollywood Agent Voicemails – msgs for C. Thomas Howell, Jami Gertz, Kirk Cameron

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 21st, 2011   Filed under: LoL
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In 1986, Warren Klein was the most powerful agent in Hollywood and ranked #74 on Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of the Year” … here are his lost voicemails.”California Pizza Kitchen … have you heard about this place? Forget everything you know about pizza.” or “Fax me in the car or actually you can call me at this great new place – it’s called Benihana.”

LA Natives Chris & Jamie Kantrowitz launch Gobbler, a way to let musicians collaborate over the Internet

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 20th, 2011   Filed under: L.A. Natives, Music
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LA Natives and brother/sister duo Chris & Jamie Kantrowitz cover the LA Times for their new start-up Gobbler, a company that lets musicians collaborate to create songs with each other anywhere there is an Internet connection. Read the story on the LA Times.

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Rebecca Minkoff & Agyness Deyn hosts Cocktails and Retail Therapy at Danny Masterson’s Store Confederacy

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 19th, 2011   Filed under: FASHION, Friends of the Truffle, Shopping in LA
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Confederacy, owned by Ilaria Urbinati and Danny Masterson, is phasing out it’s womens (their menswear is super strong) and invited Urbinati’s close friend, Rebecca Minkoff to takeover the now-vacated womenswear space in Confederacy.

Here’s who was there: Agyness Deyn, Ashton Kutcher, Bijou Phillips, Busy Philipps, Cameron Richardson, Chris Masterson, Chris Pine, Danny Masterson, Daveigh Chase, Giovanni Ribisi, Lauren Conrad, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Emily Cadenhead and more. Click to Continue Reading

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CARMAGEDDON: I’d love to drive from Beverly Hills to Malibu like this every weekend

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 18th, 2011   Filed under: Beverly Hills
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CARMAHEAVEN: Here is what the 405 & the 101 looked like today (Sunday, July 17, 2011) en route from Beverly Hills to Malibu

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#newLA: Rosé Restaurant soft opening on La Cienega

by: Caroline M. Roman - July 17th, 2011   Filed under: Food, New in L.A., Previews | Sneak Peeks | Soft Openings, Restaurants & Food
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As you know if you’ve been reading the Truffle, soft openings are the E tickets of restaurants and clubs in L.A. … Rosé (formerly Mark’s) is now open next to Nobu on La Cienega, after a small soft opening this week. We’ve been in the resto a few times and have seen Rosé owner Kamran Pahlavi, some Persian friends from our Beverly high days, Gelina Puck, L.A. fashion publicist Marilyn Heston, Sharon Stone and the like.

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Fashion Week Resort 2012: Chanel Show at Hotel du Cap

by: Caroline M. Roman - June 25th, 2011   Filed under: Fashion Week
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Hier Soir … Four Seasons Pool Roof fete, Ashton Kutcher and Jaime King come out for LACMA x Restoration Hardware party, Paris Hilton and David Arquette spotted at RadioShack Pop Up Lounge on Beverly Blvd.

by: Caroline M. Roman - June 24th, 2011   Filed under: Events & Parties, Hier soir ..., Los Angeles Social Diary, Notes from Last Night
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Restoration Hardware x Design Council of LACMA

The invite read “Keyholders Only” … that was good enough for us. Restoration Hardware’s chairman and CEO Gary Friedman, Architectural Digest editor in chief Margaret Russell, Oliver Furth, Jacqui Getty, Carla Gugino, Kelly Lynch, Cameron Silver, Marisa Tomei, and Kelly Werstler hosted the crowd of design meets art royals on Beverly Blvd. for the opening of Restoration Hardware’s new flagship store.

On the list … Ashton Kutcher, Brooke Davenport, Cameron Silver, Jaime King, Donovan Leitch, George Kotsiopoulos, Izabella Miko, Jacqueline Bisset, Jacqui Getty, Jason Binn, Jennifer Smith, Julia Verdin, Kelly Katz, Kimberly McDonald, Kyle Newman, Victoria Hervey, Loree Rodkin, Margaret Russell, Marisa Tomei, Martin Katz, Monique Lhuillier, Shiva Rose, Alice Braccini, Abby Bangser, and more …

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Four Seasons roof top pool fete

On the list: Four Seasons chef, sommelier, and GM, invited media, Four Seasons hotel owners, and friends of the hotel and some of their permanent hotel guests … Party perks … Food stations from around the world with Alsace wines paired for each.

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RadioShack Pop Up Lounge

What is “HTC EVO 3D”? The 4G-equipped, Android-Based HTC EVO 3D for Sprint is the nation’s first 3D phone, but it struggles with making phone calls and connecting to the Web. On the list … Paris Hilton, David Arquette, Erika Christensen, Jamie King and more. Party perks … LMFAO, DJ Cobra, guests could take pictures on the new HTC EVO 3D phone and turn them into 3-D photos
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Please Meet: “Finn McMissile, British Intelligence,” Star of the new Cars 2 in Theaters Friday, June 24, 2011

by: Caroline M. Roman - June 24th, 2011   Filed under: Film & TV
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Required Viewing: PAGE ONE – INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES in theatures Friday, June 24, 2011

by: Caroline M. Roman - June 22nd, 2011   Filed under: Film & TV, Required Viewing
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In select theaters Friday, June 24, 2011
West Los Angeles, CA: The Landmark 12
Encino, CA: Town Center 5
Pasadena, CA: Playhouse 7 Cinemas

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Book Party: “What French Women Know about Love, Sex and Lingerie”

by: Caroline M. Roman - June 20th, 2011   Filed under: Calendar
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Artspace Warehouse has a juicy event coming up on Tuesday, June 21, 7-9pm … Author Debra Ollivier will talk about her book “What French Women Know | Love, Sex and kick-ass Lingerie.” French Champagne and Savory Bites will be served.

Artspace Warehouse
7354 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles CA, 90036
323.936.7020
Tues – Sat 11am – 6pm and by appointment
www.artspacewarehouse.com
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