Double Grand Openings for LA’s Newest Nightspot ‘The Beverly’

by: Caroline M. Roman - May 24th, 2011   Filed under: Bars & Clubs, Los Angeles Social Diary, New in L.A.
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I think we can all agree Brent Bolthouse + Guy Starkman is a mucccch better partnership than Brent Bolthouse + Sam Nazarian so good news for all in search of a good bar … And a big thank you for more places opening up in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood. Were glad that whole Cahuenga corridor phase is over. After a few pre-openings last week (read more about The Beverly pre-openings here), The Beverly had two back-to-back grand openings this weekend on Thursday and Saturday (the only two days they will be open for business).
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#newLA: “The Beverly” Pre-Opening w Victoria’s Secret Party

by: Lauren Brokaw - May 16th, 2011   Filed under: Bars & Clubs, Events & Parties, LA Scene, Lauren Brokaw blog, New in L.A., REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS
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The Beverly, the second* venture from nightlife guru’s Guy Starkman, Darren Dzienciol, Brent Bolthouse and Jen Rosero, is right on par with the newer trend of less club and more lounge … Think more relaxed NYC bar and less big LA bottle-popping club. *Trousdale was the first (The Beverly is housed in the same location as Guy Starkman’s first bar called Guy’s where Darren was also involved) Click to Continue Reading

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Weekly Juice – Arcade Fire, Seth Macfarlane, Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic party, new Fendi Boutique Opens

by: Caroline & Lauren - October 9th, 2010   Filed under: L.A. Natives, LA Private Schools, LA Scene, New in L.A., New Stores in LA, Store Openings, Weekly Juice
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Its Wednesday and time for the Weekly Juice!! Here’s what’s happened and what’s happening in Los Angeles this week.

Sunday, October 3rd:

Fitz and the Tantrums play Soho House after playing Soho House NY and the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party

Monday, October 4th:

Lacoste event in Beverly Hills with Theodora Richards and Cory Kennedy

Nicky Hilton (LA Native) launches jewelry line on Amazon

Tuesday, October 5th:

Darren Dzienciol’s bday with performance by LA native, Alex Schultz of Dr. Hollywood, and Cali Swag District teaching you how to Dougie

Lacoste Pink Croc Collection Party at the Bev Center

Wednesday, October 6th:

Pam Celiz’s bday celebration at Drai’s with YG singing summer hit, Toot it and Boot it

Nicole Richie (LA Native) will be signing copies of her new book “Priceless” this Wednesday, October 6th at the Barnes & Noble at The Grove! 7pm – 9pm

Thursday, October 7th:

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Spring/Summer 2011 Trunk Show at Milk on 3rd 6PM – 7 PM

Fendi store opening at the Bev Center with host Chloe Seivgny

Arcade Fire in concert with After Party at Taylor Russell’s Hemmingway’s Lounge

Los Angeles Philharmonic Opening Night Gala

Host for Humanity and CAST team up to host awareness event for victims of human trafficking right here in Los Angeles!! Help combat this criminal industry right here in our own hometown! La Cienega Nobu 8 PM!

Elle + Express party at the Palihouse

CAA Young Hollywood party

Friday, October 8th

Maroon 5 at the Greek

Saturday, October 9th

Seth Macfarlane’s birthday party – UPDATE! Guests who came: Angie Banicki, Rembrandt Flores, Bill Maher, Brad Goreski, Brandon Davis, Caroline D’Amore, Cuba Gooding Jr., David Arquette, David Spade, David Spencer, Drew Pinsky, Ellen von Unwerth, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Jeff Beacher, Jenna Dewan, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, John Cho, Macy Gray, Mark Salling, Michelle Marie, Nicky Hilton, Paris Hilton, Rashida Jones, Rembrandt Flores, Rose Mcgowan, Rumer Willis, Shenae Grimes, Stephen Dorff, Whitney Cummings, Winona Ryder, Kate Walsh, Molly Ringwald, Christina Milian, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Jonathan Sadowski, Nacho Figueras, etc.

Universal Nights of Horror begins at Universal Studios

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride begins at Griffith Park – public!!

Hammer Museum Gala In The Garden – UPDATE! Guests who came: Benedikt Taschen, Bettina Korek , Ed Ruscha, Eli Broad, Erika Christensen, Jane Fonda, Jenni Kayne, Kate Mulleavy, Kimberly Brooks, Leonard Nimoy,  Trina Turk, Will Ferrell

Sunday, October 10th

Curtis School Fair!

Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic hosted by Nacho Figueres and Cameron Silver – expect a scene!!

The Alfred E. Mann foundation will host a Tango gala with Placido Domingo and many more at the Santa Monica Airport in Hanger 8 – lots of well known L.A. families on the host committee – exactly what we like to see here at The Daily Truffle. I spoke to Cassandra Mann today, Co-Chairperson of Gifting and Development for the Mann Foundation and daughter of Alfred, and she tells me the event is 80% booked but there is still room if you were interested to buy a last minute table or a group of 2 or 4 seats. Interested parties can contact Doreen Streltzoff, director of ticket sales at the Foundation, at (661) 702-6749.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride launch party at Griffith Park – privee!!

Coming up …

Official Vanessa Bruno store launch

Petite Bateau concept store in Beverly Hills – party with PS Arts

Grand Opening Event of The Redbury Hotel

UNICEF concert at the Roxy

Movember, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and LIVESTRONG 2010 launch event with an exclusive first look at the 2010 campaign featuring a unique moustache-inspired art exhibition with artist such as Gia Coppola, Sage Grazer, and Tracy Antonopouloson Wednesday, October 13th from 6-11PM at the R & R Gallery in Los Angeles.

About Movember: Movember is the world’s largest charity event raising funds for cancer affecting menspecifically prostate cancer. Each November, Movember invites men across the globe to grow moustaches (or “Mos”) while raising funds and awareness for men’s health. Please visit www.movember.com

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L.A. Natives Love JC Penny’s ‘I <3 Ronson’ + Foreigner Performance @ Milk Studios

by: Lauren Brokaw - May 7th, 2010   Filed under: Events & Parties, LA Scene, Lauren Brokaw blog
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The (Hollywood) hills were alive, with the sound of …. Foreigner!!

Tuesday night, a slew of L.A. Natives came out to support Charlotte Ronson‘s collab line, ‘I heart Ronson’ collection, with JC Penny, at Milk Studios in LA.

Mick Jones, Charlotte’s step dad, rallied up his band mates, and gave a très cool intimate mini concert for the crowd of die hard fans.

Ronson/Jones count: Charlotte, Samantha, Mark, Mick Jones … Ann was said to have had food poisoning and stayed home while Annabelle is in NYC I’m guessing?

Friends working the event: Rembrandt Flores (EFG Pr), Adam Drawas, Holly McNally (Showroom 7)

Photogs: Stryder Bartow, Rony Alwin, Facehunter

Friends, lovers, colleagues, dealers, ish: Kelli Mckee, Drea de Mateo and Shooter Jennings, Rashida Jones, Stryder Bartow, Ivan Rodic, Aj English and Amanny Ahmad, Andrew Brin, Devon Aoki, Seth Binzer, Mischa Barton, Allison Melnick, Alex Black, Sky Ferreira, Niko, Danny Drazin, Hayden Slater, Jessica Craig, Park Daniel, Kory Keith, Michael Utsinger, Eamon Kelly, Daveigh Chase, Liat Baruch, Shaun White, Frankie Levangie, Jen Goldman, Cade Hudson, Lykke Li, Aimee and Jack Osborne, Ben Lyons, Aaron Paul, Charlie Smith, Carlos Lopez, Nicky Hilton and David Katzenberg, Reza, Slash, Shenae Grimes, Alex Black, Taryn Manning, Clifton Collins Jr., Adam Moonves, Dan Regan, Darren Dzienciol, Mary Lou and Chloe Bartoli, Alex Greenwald, Tommy Sobel, Will Crimes, Nick Foster, Peaches Geldof with Eli Roth, Max Saint John, Jen Rosero with Jared Simmons, Brent Bolthouse, Emily Knect, Io Echo and Leopold Ross, Stephany Pratt, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kate Mara, Marissa Miller, Mark Ronson, Nora Zehetner, Brittany Snow, Lauren Hastings, Atlanta de Cadenet, Vincent van Deilen, Chris Garcia, Tyson Park, Saran Barnum, Louis Carreon, Damon Kidwell, Kathy Yedor, James Krisel, Chris O’Neil, Katie Davis, Kristom Parson, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Jake Hoffman, Jesse Johnson, Mickey Church, Alanna Masterson, Tyler Parker, Ryan Scott, Juju Sorelli, Simon Rex, Melody and Rosa Mercuridias, Michael Fenton, Cameron Richardson, Frankie Inglese, Ashley D’Avignone, etc.

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Coachella Party Guide 2010 – Best Parties On & Off the Field

by: Caroline & Lauren - April 16th, 2010   Filed under: Invites, LA Scene, Los Angeles Social Diary, Weekly Juice
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It’s that time of year Trufflers!  Grab your short shorts, Ray Bans, and gladiators; we’re going to Coachella! While we will miss the annual T-Mobile, DKNY, and LNA events, this year brings some new and much more fun pool side events; most of which are being put on by LA natives! Follow our Coachella Twitter feed to find our where we are this weekend as we make our way around our picks of artists, bands and parties ~ http://www.twitter.com/dailytruffle ~ Here is our annual Coachella Party List!

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LA native Jared Najjar & Australian ‘it’ kid PC Valmorbida host gallery opening at Prism ‘Araki: A Perspective’

by: Lauren Brokaw - March 12th, 2010   Filed under: Events & Parties, L.A. Natives, LA Scene, Lauren Brokaw blog
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If you have been reading the Daily Truffle for a few months, you know that the subject of art in LA (or lack of it) is very important to us.

Spending a lot of my childhood in NYC, and being exposed to museums and amazing exhibits, I developed a liking for anything art related at a very early age.

I am now pleased to say that within the past few months, LA has progressed significantly.  Saturday night alone there were 2 shows focused on photographers; however we still want moreeee! Click to Continue Reading

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Guy Starkman & Darren Dzienciol with Brent Bolthouse & Jen Rosero present ‘Trousdale Lounge’

by: Lauren Brokaw - March 2nd, 2010   Filed under: Bars & Clubs, LA Scene, Lauren Brokaw blog, Los Angeles Social Diary, New in L.A.
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Finally the FULL BODY LIFT LOS ANGELES needs will be here March 9th !
Los Angeles nightlife and restaurateurs Guy Starkman with Darren Dzienciol, Brent Bolthouse and Jenifer Rosero are finalllyyy set up to open the highly anticipated Trousdale, a new lounge on the cusp of both Beverly Hills and West Hollywood on Sunset.

Trousdale lounge is located at 9229 Sunset Blvd., (formerly Blowfish Sushi) which is in good company, across from Boa Steakhouse and The Soho House, which is hosting Oscar parties throughout the weekend and officially opens May 8th.

Trousdale comes to us as a result of Guys being sold in May of 2009, and Brent and Jen looking for new adventures since their days with Sam have come to a close. Brent is now calling his new bar Trousdale “This generation’s Hyde.” The name Trousdale comes from the neighborhood north of the bar called Trousdale Estates (Jennifer Aniston, Ringo Starr, Prince and Paul Allen have homes here).

After seeing the beautiful transformations Brent & Jen and Guy & Darren have done in their respective pasts, I was very curious to know what style/theme they were going to go for with this new ultra lounge.

“The intimate Trousdale interior features dark wood, marble pillars and oversized booths finished with silver leather. The focal point of the property is the main bar, framed by elaborate silver and gold moldings and decorated with a dark marble bar top, mirrored panels along the sides and an intricate mosaic pattern. Another key design element is the lavish chandelier, which runs the length of the main room.

Reasons Lauren has to be excited:
1. I live exactly two blocks west and down the street from Trousdale lounge.
2. I love the name because I lived in Trousdale for most of my life (I guess that means I am sentimental :-/ )
3. Who wants to always drive deep into Hollywood just to go out, see friends, and get a drink?
4. I spent the better part of a few years at Hyde and was very unhappy when my “second home” was disbanded, now I hope to have a new second home with this new team !
5. Many of my favorite nights out have been due to a club or event that Bolthouse or the Guy’s team has master minded, so I am looking forward to new favorite times. This is Brent and Jen’s first collaboration since ending partnership with SBE, and I can think of no other group I’d rather them join.
6. Without naming names or sounding crazy, I am happy to start seeing some people who actually have style and will dress up a bit again… the arts and crafts, “I can dress weirder than you” trend has not been a favorite of mine and I’ll be happy to see it dissipate.
7. Dana Flores has catered many of the Bolthouse events I have gone to, and let me tell you, the treats she prepares are delish and to die for.
8. The Daily Truffle is first and for most about LA, so the fact that Darren and Guy are LA natives adds a lil icing to the cake! We give props to Brent and Jen to for going into their third decade in Los Angeles as well.

Trousdale
(310) 274-7500
9229 W. Sunset Blvd.
Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

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Weekly Juice: Bardot Turns 1, Wonderland Opens in Hollywood, News from Guy’s Bar

by: Caroline - October 2nd, 2009   Filed under: Invites, LA Scene, Weekly Juice
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Bardot celebrates one year anniversary with Perry Farrell Performaing “Jane Says” to intimate group. Congratulations to our friends at Bardot – Alexi Yulish, Stephanie Fessler and Jason Scoppa.

Tommy Alastra hosted the first party for Alice in Wonderland-themed club “Wonderland” on Wednesday – the new spot where Bolthouse’s Concorde and Shareen’s Shag use to be! Shereen Arazm, Mike Malin and Lonnie Moore will re-open Friday for a soft launch, and Saturday, and the official launch will come in a couple weeks. Brandon Davis, Simox Rex, McLovin’, LA Native Tyson Park, Saran Barnun, Paradiso Girl Shar Mae Amor, Warren Gomez and DJ Politik aka Paul Purman were in attendance.

Darren Dzienciol tells me old Guy’s will remain a pop up club venture while they will open “Le Bar Boutique” soon at the old Blowfish location on Sunset Blvd.
East lounge + restaurant opens next week at 6611 Hollywood Blvd. David Judaken’s Syndicate Hospitality Group has opened this new restaurant with interiors by Dodd Mitchell, the renowned visionary behind the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Thompson Hotel Beverly Hills, Teddy’s, and more.

 

 

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Private Concerts: Perry Farrell performs “Jane Says” at Bardot’s One Year Anniversary party

by: Caroline - October 2nd, 2009   Filed under: Bars & Clubs, Caroline Roman blog, LA Scene, Los Angeles Social Diary, New in L.A., Previews | Sneak Peeks | Soft Openings, Private Concerts
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The relationships Jason Scoppa and Alexi Yulish have fostered with Hollywood club-goers and famous musicians has changed nightlife in Hollywood. Bardot promoter Jason Scoppa pitched Bardot owner John Lyons the concept to turn the VIP club atop Avalon nightclub in Hollywood into the first ever no-cover live music venue for celebrities to play intimate sets to hand-picked crowds of friends, peers and other Hollywood insiders.While Jason gets the celebrity bands and solo acts, Alexi works on the crowd – and this crowd is just about the best anyone can get – after all, I was there. My friends at Bardot know how to throw a party and always make me and all their friends and guest feel so welcome. It is truly like having a family when you venture out into the night – One big happy Hollywood family. Jason made that official this summer when he married his girlfriend, Stephanie Fessler, who he met while working together at Green Door and who left with him when the John Lyons and Steve Adelman opened up Bardot a year ago. Click to Continue Reading

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Guy’s Summer Party Moves to the Recently Revived ‘Luau’ in Beverly Hills

by: Caroline - June 5th, 2009   Filed under: Events & Parties, LA Scene
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Thank God for Guy Starkman (Beverly High). Back in my day, Guy was the one to know. He co-owned Jerry’s Deli with his brother Jason and mother Carolyn, but Guy was always up to something in the nightlife business as well. He turned Jerry’s into a celebrity hang, and started a weekly party at Starky’s which was in the Beverly Center.

Today he co-owns Guy’s on Beverly Blvd, next to Jerry’s, with his partner Darren Dzienciol. They recently sold restaurateur and promoter Michael Sutton (Goa, Xenii, Lodge) the lease and liquor license for a period of time. They still own the name and the building, and have taken the party to The Luau on Friday and Saturday nights all this summer. You can count on this being a celeb-packed, L.A., upper-crust crowd every Fri & Sat all summer. Go if you can.

 


Original “Guy’s” on Beverly Blvd under renovations all last year, is being leased to Michael Sutton who has set up a new party called “Guys & Dolls” which is no relations to Guy’s bar or The Luau.

 


New “Guys & Dolls Lounge” creator Michael Sutton has leased the space and liquor lisense from Guy & Darren for an undisclosed period of time.


New Luau on Bedford, opened Friday, October 24th, 2008


Steve Crane’s Luau Beverly Hills, closed 1978

A couple friends of mine own the new Luau and say it is a nod to the original Luau, once located across from Giorgio Armani on Rodeo Drive. The original Luau, opened in 1953, was owned by Steve Crane, and was a popular celebrity hangout throughout the 50’s, 60’s and 70s. If you went there – you will remember Benny & Jean – the 2 Filipino waiters who made the place home to all, if you could get in! They knew your regular seats, tables, drinks – you name it! This is where my mother fell in love with my dad, who was mad to impress her and knew she would love the tiki-theme given her Hawaiian roots. My parents were regulars and went there for five years until they had my brother in 1973. The historical haunt closed soon after in 1978 when Rodeo property went on the incline in response to the soon-to-boom 80s.

This 1959 magazine “Movie Screen Yearbook No 4″ featured a celebrity section called Hollywood Teens (shown below). Caption read: “Judy Harriet does the Hula, while Annette Funicello and Roberta Shore sip pineapple punch at the Luau Cafe in Beverly Hills. To judge by the expressions there may have been more than just pineapple in the punch. Roberta Shore, who is a Mormon, keeps the straw away from her lips.”

Some good things never change; still the celeb hang:

Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones enter The Luau grande opening, October 08

Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez arrive at the grande opening of The Luau, October 08

Chef Mako, inside The Luau

Tyson Park (Loyola High School ’96) told me the daughter of Steve Crane (and his former wife Lana Turner) comes in to the new version all the time loves it! She says her father would not have done a thing differently. That is about the best approval these new owners could seek.

The Luau – 369 North Bedford Drive
Tel. 310-274-0090
(reservations advisable)

Menu is Pan-Asian/Balinese/Hawaiian, put together by Mako Tanaka from Mako, Beverly Hills (pictured left). Other owners include Andy Hewitt from Il Sole. Guy Starkman promotes the weekend parties along with partner Darren Dzienciol. Local jewelry designer Loree Rodkin has done the interiors.


Director Brett Ratner, Darren Dzienciol and club co-owner Tyson Park (Loyola High School ’96) at the grand opening of Guy’s Beverly Hills at Luau on June 5, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. Photos from The Insider and Wireimage.
The Luau bar
Addendum Friday, July 17, 2009: Guy’s last night at Luau is tonight. Guy’s will re-open this fall under a new name in new location across the street from Boa.
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