Google reinvents historic Spruce Goose hangar to create the ultimate tech launching pad in Playa Vista In early November we opened our inboxes to find an invitation we’d been hoping to get for two years: a guided tour of Google’s newest office space, located in the historic Spruce Goose Hangar in Playa Vista. Finally, after […]
The Lost Warhols
Andy Warhol’s Factory may be long gone, but you can find a treasure trove of art inspired by his presence in Playa Vista. Through Dec. 22, Runway Playa Vista’s Street Art House hosts “The Lost Warhols,” a collection of photography and artwork with an astounding tie to the late great innovator of 20th century pop […]
Rocky Mountain High
A globetrotting British activist and filmmaker shares the uplifting story of a Coors beer heir who rose above personal tragedy By Shanee Edwards Kerry David, an award-winning film producer – and now anti-poaching activist – has lived what some might call a charmed life. Though she’s poured blood, sweat and, most recently, tears into her […]
Girl Talk
Deutsch’s Pam Scheideler on rising to the top and finding your tribe in a ‘Mad Men’ world Story By Christina Campodonico | Photos Courtesy of Wimmies Deutsch partner Pam Scheideler does not think of herself as a futurist. Yet as the ad agency’s Chief Digital Officer, she’s spearheaded some of the firm’s most innovative web […]
Yes, I have a pet pig
By Gabrielle D’Addario It happened by accident. I was throwing an end of summer carnival with a petting zoo that included baby Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs. As I snuggled with one of the little squealers, I became completely awestruck by its cuteness. I gushed and asked the pig wrangler if I could keep one. Much to […]
Youth in Action
Teen Vogue taps Serena Williams, Cara Delevingne and young activists to blaze a trail for change in Playa Vista Story by Kelby Vera | Photos by Getty Images There’s no denying that 2018 has been a watershed year for youth in politics. At the forefront of activism in gun control, immigration, the environment and more, […]
All in Good Taste
The Fischer-Burke family brings creative flair to their cozy nest Story by Robyn Paris | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner The Fischer-Burke family may have run out of wall space, but that hasn’t curbed their appetite for art. Damien Fischer and Jami Burke have filled their two-story “beachy contemporary” condo in The Camden with unique pieces […]
A Prescription for Health and Happiness
Cedars-Sinai Playa Vista’s Dr. Ruchika Chhibar offers three New Year’s resolutions that busy people can actually keep Story and Photograph by Courtnay Robbins The beginning of a new year is an ideal opportunity for personal renewal and fresh starts. Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds or improve your mood, Dr. Ruchika Chhibar of Cedars-Sinai Playa Vista shares three healthy New Year’s resolutions that are […]
Slow-cooked comfort comes to Hal’s Bar & Grill
Hal’s new chef Lee Garman spices things up with a new dinner menu Story by Jessica Koslow • Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Some things about Hal’s Bar & Grill never change: Hal’s turkey burger, which has its own following on Instagram; Hal’s Caesar salad; the organic half chicken, a favorite of regulars; live jazz on Sunday […]