Estérel Makeover At The Sofitel

Estérel Makeover 

By: Meilssa Lambarena

The Estérel restaurant unveiled its makeover including two unique and colorful new spaces, “Le Jardin” and “The Aviary”. It showcased the new design and decor at its opening in July where many Angelinos showed up to take in the view, enjoy drinks and sample the new French cuisine menu.

THE VIEW

Whatever mood you’re in, the Estérel has a room for it. If you’re an art connoisseur take in the view from their dining room, if you’re a private person you may enjoy a quiet evening in the Aviary and if you want to reflect after a long day you can do so in the mirrors of the beautiful mirror garden, Le Jardin.





THE SAMPLE MENU

The French menu showcases the savory elements of the Mediterranean and the Golden State. As part of the remodel, guests will now be able to have a view of the kitchen and catch a glimpse of the craft that goes into capturing the Mediterranean experience on their plate. The menu presented by Executive Chef Boroda is carefully selected to only include meats that have been compassionately raised and produce that has been farmed sustainably. Ingredients are gathered from the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, The Hollywood Farmer’s Market, Petaluma Farms, K&M Grass-Fed Meats and others. Bon appetite!



Lamb ball yogurt and couscous



This little delight was served at the grand opening as one of the items that will be added to the new menu. The lamb and yogurt – both staples of Mediterranean cuisine - complement each other in tangy and savory celebration for the taste buds.

Heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella and chermoula



This zesty and sweet Mediterranean favorite will also be added to the menu.

THE BAR

Guests will now be able to cleanse their palates with new choices on the drink menu created by Ferrari Watts, resident mixologist at the Riviera 31 Lounge Bar.



Whether you are looking for a place to take an out-of-town guest or you’re seeking a unique setting to enjoy a fine dining experience, the Estérel offers a picture perfect experience with stunning walls that make for great backdrops for your social media memories.

I Spy

Bird of Paradise keeping an eye out between Starbucks and CVS.

Daphne Wayans Interview

Formerly married to Keenen Ivory Wayans this fabulous only child and amazing mother of five invites us in for an intimate talk in her lovely Encino area home. You can read more on her website: click here.

My Funny Valentine - Romantic Recordings

Enjoy a little Chet Baker blowing romantic on My Funny Valentine.



Here's his take on the same tune in a 1985 vocal recording.



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Best Salted Caramels - Ever!

Preview Our Holiday Video - Best of EncinoMom 2012

Exclusive preview of our Year in Review, Holiday Video - the Best of EncinoMom 2012!

Enjoy!

Omega Trendz - Style For A Steal - Haul Video

Omega Trendz - Style For A Steal - Haul Video



One of the cool things about having a production company is sometimes we are the first ones to know about great new businesses. Here's a Haul Video we produced for Omega Trendz. Great fashion finds with lots of high impact trends for updating your wardrobe at a price you can easily afford. Snap up some style before they come to their senses!

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Been to Sweet Butter?

Latte and fresh fruit at Sweet Butter in Sherman Oaks, home of the best Croque-Monsieur in the valley.

Larger Than Life

At Camera Obscura on the Santa Monica bluffs in Palisades Park you can peek for free at the 360 degree view outside - from INSIDE the larger than life-sized camera. Enter through the Senior Center that inhabits the prime real estate on the ground floor. Trade your ID for the key to the camera. After a twisting climb upstairs you'll find the door to the camera posted with the directions for its use.

If you're like us, you'll enter the dark room without so much as a glance at the directions. Once you close the door you'll find yourself in the pitch dark body of a pinhole camera. The images that surround the building are shinning on a large disk or table on front of you. There's a steering wheel of sorts that allows you to take in the full 360 degree view outside.

On your way out you may notice, there's a light switch just inside the door! lol What a great treasure for the whole family - one of those awesome ideas created for us decades ago by people with vision. See it!

Los Encinos Park Is One Encino's Best Kept Secrets!

Watch the video and check out the pre-launch of our California Living channel on Blip.tv!

Watch The Planes Take-off And Land At Van Nuys Airport

Watch The Planes Take-off And Land At Van Nuys Airport: Secret public observation area.

In this short video from EncinoMom Productions for Secret Encino, Lisa Keating shows you the little known public observation area for watching the planes take-off and land at Van Nuys airport. Enter on Daily Dr. off of Woodley Avenue and park in the lot. Open from 8 am til dusk the area is fenced and offers benches, play equipment and some shade! What a fun play date for wee ones and no entrance or parking fees!

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Lovely Encino Home For Sale.

Darling home for sale in Encino. Neat as a pin from the white picket fence to the pool and spa in the back.

As seen in Encino: Kid's Comedy

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 EncinoMom's Lisa Keating welcomes Studio LOL owners, Katy Kraus and Ryan Chase to EncinoMom TV. lol

Enjoy!

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Target Parking Lot

Okay, here's a shot of the Target parking lot on Friday at 5 o'clock . . . PM! Oh Yeah! You're probably thinking the store was dead, but no - it was business as usual at the bustling retail establishment. My secret? Park on the 6th floor. The sky's the limit! Shhhh! Don't tell anybody.

Arm Chair Arm Chairs

Spotted at a recent art show opening in the tony town of West Hollywood, Sam Senack appeared wearing her art on her sleeve - as it were. This fabulous ink, designed by the artist herself, wraps one forearm in her adoration of arm chairs. So clever, lighthearted and whimsical, yet needle-in-your arm seriously permanent at the same time. You can learn more about the artist at: www.SamSenack.com

Cupid's Quiver, Or Archery In Encino?

Okay, I'm trusting you! Don't tell everybody about this. On Wednesdays, at 6 pm, in Woodley Park, down a long dark drive past the Japanese Garden, there is a spot of light. Get there early to get your equipment and take a FREE beginning archery lesson. I'm not kidding, it's free, it's fun and the whole family can participate. Well, not infants or toddlers, but the rest of the crew for sure. Recommended for kids from about age 9.

See you on the range. Shhhhhhhhh. EncinoMom : )