July 27, 2017
Watching Maxwell Reis tend bar at Gracias Madre is a beautiful thing to experience. And that is exactly what the West Hollywood plant-based Mexican restaurant is striving for: a full-on mindfully crafted culinary experience. Led by the creative vision of beverage director Jason Eisner, Reis has had the opportunity to explore and expand upon a […]
Read moreSeptember 02, 2015
Local interior design firm Commune designs a premier destination for the West Hollywood Design District neighborhood with Verve Melrose’s new craft coffee shop. Located on the corner of Melrose Avenue and N. Almont Drive, Verve Coffee opened its doors September 1. To create the space, Verve Coffee Roasters partnered with Commune, a West Hollywood Design District-based […]
Read moreJuly 24, 2015
Mile for mile, the City of West Hollywood has one of the most robust public art programs in the country. The City’s Art and Cultural Affairs Commission is pleased to encourage public art projects at commercial properties. Murals can draw attention to or serve as a landmark for your business, provide an opportunity for an artist, and […]
Read moreApril 09, 2015
If the neighborhood wasn’t buzzing already, two artisanal cafes plan to bring some caffeinated brews to Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard next month. VERVE COFFEE ROASTERS Santa Cruz-based Verve Coffee Roasters is expanding their LA footprint with three more locations, the first being a design district outpost at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Almont […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2015
Utilizing mix media, Stephanie Hirsch examines her own self-discovery and metamorphosis in her recent solo exhibition at De Re Gallery. Owner Steph Sebbag seeks “great artists, who’s body of work not only captures the eye but the imagination,” and Hirsch’s illuminated and colorful canvases, complete with beads, sequins and embroidery, do just that. Titled Transformation, the show opened […]
Read moreMarch 05, 2015
Agent Provocateur, translated: “inciting agent” brought its diffusion line L’Agent to sunny Melrose Avenue in the design district. Opened just in time for the Valentine’s Day rush, L’Agent continues to offer its affordable line of lingerie, accessories, nightwear and swimwear, exuding a “fresh feminine feel” for the upcoming spring and summer season. Co-designed in 2013 by sisters […]
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