Summer Dining in Winter SoCal

While the rest of the Northern Hemisphere is enjoying winter to its full content, residents of Southern California are enjoying a strange yet lovely inlfux of warm weather and clear skies.

Take advantage of the lovely weather this weekend and head over to one of these restaurants accommodated with lovely outdoor seating just waiting to be enjoyed with drink in hand.

Place: Malibu and Vine, located at the Malibu Golf Club
Food: Traditional American, Wine bar
Scene: Country Club Casual

Photo source: Malibu and Vine

Place: Asia de Cuba, located on the rooftop of the Mondrian hotel, Los Angeles
Food: Fusian Asian/Cuban (as the name suggests)
Scene: Dress Up, Date Night, People watch from the bar

Photo source: CA Markt

Place: Cliff's Edge, Silverlake
Food: Italian, Mediterranean
Scene: Date Night, Late Night with Friends

Photo source: Style Section LA

Place: The Malibu Café, located at the Calamigos Ranch
Food: American, BBQ
Scene: Day Play, Casual, Brunch, or just paddle boat around.

Photo source: Finer Things

Place: Soho House West Hollywood, located on the rooftop of 9200 Sunset Blvd.
Food: American
Scene: Nightlife, Date Night, Hip & Elegant

Photo source: Soho House

Cooking with Sho: How to Make Bouillabaisse

Happy Holidays Everybody!!

It's been a crazy week over at the Gagossian household with all the present wrapping and holiday cheers, and the fun hasn't stopped yet!

BUT! Do not fear fellow readers, that hasn't deterred me from creating this next piece for you all to enjoy.

Here is a step-by-step "How To" video of one of France's most celebrated dishes - Bouillabaisse! I hope you enjoy making this dish as much as I did (not to mention the eating part too - that part you're absolutely going to love!).

If you have any questions or comments about the dish, please feel free to post!!

Enjoy!

Chanel Fashion Show Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Métier d'Art

Last night aired Chanel's Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Métier d'Art, showcasing Karl Lagerfeld's vision in a setting of regal stature.

Ravishing: the ambiance was royal, what felt like 'Mary Antoinette meets the Maharaja'. Beautiful ebony smudged eyes of models glared at you as they passed by, with Indian-inspired jewels adorning their faces, walking along lavishly fruitful tables befitting a queen. Before each guest was a full plate setting, and a tablescape as if a royal feast is to be served (and in essence it was). Everything from the crystal chandeliers to the dessert fork was present, classic French down to the last detail. Even the bowls of fruit were screaming "Renaissance"!

It is the excessive lavishness of the French siècle des Lumières merged with the haute luxe revival of the Mughals Dynasty. The entire show was a sensual and exotic marriage of colors, including bold pinks and pearls, dread-locked hair and the classic Chanel tweed ensembles (and much more).

Here are some clips from the fashion show, available for viewing on Chanel.com.