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contents

24 Trade Secrets: Kitchen (Un)Confidential

DesignerLoriannSavaresedishesonthelatestkitchenremodelingtrends.

30 And the Beat Goes On

EnjoyanexclusivelookatanewlyremodeledEncinohomethatoncebelongedtoSonnyandCher.

42 After Glows Getinonthehottestnewremodeling

products.

d E PA r t m E n t S

12 So Cal So Cool Lettherebelight:Theseswitch-hittersare

suretobrightenwinterdays.

46 Chef’s Table Brandywine,achicgourmetparadisein

WoodlandHills,earnsitsstarreputation.

51 Unusual Rooms Alittleboy’sRanchoPalosVerdesbedroomis

afantasycometrue.

52 High-Tech Home Functionmeetsfun:Thescooponthelatest

must-havehomegadgets.

58 Cause for Applause NorthridgeHospitalMedicalCenter’scancer

carefacilitygetsabigboostfromafundraiser.

66 Finishing Touch TheworkofMalibuartistMarjoryKronis

meanttocreatearippleeffect.

February 2009

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c o v e r s to r y

Cover: By night, Sonny & Cher’s former Encino home now looks sleek and modern from all angles; new solar panels save energy costs. Above: By day, the home’s revamped pool area is a restful spot. Photos by Erhard Pfeiffer.

AndtheBeAtGoeson(line):Head to SpacesMag.com/la to see Sonny and Cher at home in “Good Times,” a rollicking flick featuring the groovy digs we’re showing in a whole new light on page 30.

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The pleasure was all mine in

recentlymeetingEncinoarchi-

tect Kenneth David Lee, who

renovatedandlivesinourcoverhome.

Architectsaresomeofmyfavoritepeo-

ple—they’re smart, forward thinking

andinnovative.

Like many great architects, Lee has

the environment in mind and always

reusesandrecycleswheneverpossible.

Inourcoverhouse,herecycledmostof

the old construction material and pur-

chasednewrecycledaluminumproducts,suchastiles

anddoors,formanyoftherooms.Thesolarpanelsoff

thebackroofwereamongthemostexpensiveaspects

of the project—about $30,000—but Lee says with

manufacturer and government rebates, he’ll recoup

thecostinenergysavingswithin10years.

Speakingof“before”and “after,” I’ll take this time

tosayafondfarewelltoourreaders.I’mtakingalong

awaited sabbatical to finish my novel, Guapo James,

aboutanill-fatedcross-culturalteenromance.

BesuretolookoutforthenextissueofSpaces,com-

ingoutinMarch.

Asalways,readerfeedbackismostwelcome.

You can still reach me at massarellalinda@yahoo.

com, or contact our new editor, Barbara Jones, at

[email protected].

editor’s letter

Please feel free to share your thoughts and contact us at [email protected].

contributors

Building on the future

For this issue,

Zagat Survey editor

Merrill Shindler looks

into the phenomenon of

brandywine, a diminutive

continental restaurant

on the western edge

of the San Fernando

Valley. It’s a culinary

gem in the midst of

a fast food universe,

where a barebones

staff manages to turn

out food of exceptional

quality, in a style that

faded away eons ago.

Says Shindler, “It’s a

reminder that all you

have to do to be current

is stay in the same place

long enough.”

While yoga,

massage and aroma-

therapy are her favorite

ways to improve

her mood, regular

contributor Holly berecz

knows that the items

we surround ourselves

with in the home every

day have a profound

effect on the way we

feel. Her favorite pick-

me-up piece at home is

a Lady Chair by Marco

Zanuso, because “its

sunny yellow color and

modern, feminine shape

always put a smile on

my face.”

Here’s to exciting changes

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publisherSteven Gellman

editor Linda Massarella

editorial director Denise Gee

designer LeeAnn Nelson

photo editor Paul Jonason

senior editor Jackie Rothenberg

contributing editors Holly Berecz Barbara Jones

contributing writers Merrill Shindler Howard Stier

contributing photographers Erhard Pfeiffer Howard Stier

marketing director Bill Van Laningham

research director Liz Hamm

creative services manager Paul Schraeder

advertising account executives Edith Ferdschneider Jennifer Lewi Meaghan Miller

office manager Mary Anne Rozinsky

Los AngeLes newspAper group

president & ceoEdward R. Moss

executive vice president & cfoJames Siegrist

Publisher, Torrance Daily Breeze & Long Beach Press Telegram

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Designdna

As the short winter days seem to drag on, often our

mood begins to follow in their footsteps. Even in sunny

Southern California, we wait for the return of extended

daylight and long for the new beginnings of springtime.

You may be spending more time indoors, but you don’t

have to miss out on the sunshine. This selection of items

for the home, made right here in SoCal, can lighten any

mood and make winter bright. —Holly Berecz

Custom Handmade CandlesAncient Egyptians used

aromas for healing. In In-

dia, scents like cinnamon,

ginger and sandalwood

have long been used

for therapeutic purposes.

Every culture through-

out time has understood

the benefits of aromather-

apy—using scented oils to

promote health, happi-

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The Giant Candle Compa-

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28 sizes, 69 colors and

nearly 400 scents. That’s

over half a million illumi-

nating possibilities! What’s more, they’re all custom-made

by hand. Husband-and-wife team Duane and Catherine

Overturf started making large candles for themselves in

their garage. Today, they are the first custom-order store

in the country to specialize in extra large candles. Taking

three days or more from start to finish, each candle is a

unique expression of the person who ordered it.

DesignDesigndnaDesigndnaDesign Appropriately named “Lazy

Bones,” the first TV remote control was

developed in 1950 by the Zenith Radio

Corporation. The original device was

connected by a cable that ran from the

viewer to the television set. Later that

decade, Zenith engineers Robert Adler

and Eugene Polley came up with the

wireless ultrasonic remote. The industry

changed over to infrared in the early

1980s.

It’s usually balmy in California, but there

was a cold snap in 1905. Eleven-year-old Frank

Epperson mixed some soda powder and water,

and accidentally left the drink on

the porch overnight with

the stirring stick still

in it. The next day,

he awoke to a frozen

stick of soda water.

Fast forward to 1923,

when Epperson cashed

in on his invention— the

popsicle.

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Tuscan Collection Inspired by his passion for elegance and old-world craftsmanship, Dana Creath began designing unique

lighting fixtures in 1968. Based in Newport Beach, Creath offers an eclectic collection of designs inspired

by European antiques. This selection from the new Tuscan Collection draws on old-world techniques and

skills, featuring hand-cut materials and clean lines. Like the fine wine, artistic masterpieces, breathtaking

countryside and exceptional cuisine of Tuscany, the appeal of this collection lies in its simplicity. Deep hand-

rubbed finishes provide contrast to rich gold highlights. Drip-free wax candles evoke a feeling of classic

elegance. Shown: two-light iron wall sconce; six-light iron lantern; and four-light forged iron chandelier.

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elegance. Shown: two-light iron wall sconce; six-light iron lantern; and four-light forged iron chandelier.

Some say it was the

British who invented Champagne.

But others raise a glass to Dom

Pérignon, a 17th century Benedic-

tine monk who was the manager

of an abbey with a vineyard in

the French region of Champagne.

Among his innovations: making

white wine from red grapes, and

using corks to trap carbon dioxide

inside the bottle, thus creating

bubbles—and the bubbly.

Perhaps some of

today’s top chefs got their

start at home with the Easy-

Bake Oven. The nation’s first

working toy oven debuted in

1963 and has been a house-

hold favorite ever since. It’s

undergone various design and

color changes in keeping with

the times, but the Hasbro oven

is still baking up sweet treats

and even sweeter memories.


Designdna

SoCal so cool

Aqua Banded Low BowlHappy Cylinder VaseGlass blower Caleb Siemon grew up making things with his hands. As a

teen, he discovered the fine art of glass blowing at a California art camp.

He perfected his art by studying design and shadowing renowned Italian

master glass sculptor Pino Signoretto. With an unabashed passion for

glass, he opened his Italian-styled studio in Santa Ana, where he creates

breathtaking glass art with the simplest of forms. “I always start with an idea,

but have learned to remain flexible to allow for the natural qualities of the

glass,” he says of his signature aesthetic. Drawing inspiration from the rich

hues and undulating topography of Southern California, the Aqua Banded

Low Bowl features alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors. The

Happy line, shown in vibrant lime green, is made with the Italian technique of

“sommerso,” or encased color.

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We rely on Kleenex when we’ve

got the sniffles or want to dab away our

tears. But the soft tissues manufactured

by the Kimberly-Clark Corporation were

first introduced in 1924 to remove cold

cream. Early ads featured Hollywood

screen legends using Kleenex to wipe

off their make-up. After customer

input, the company

began marketing

tissues as disposable

hankies.

The parachute,

invented long before the

airplane, was actually created

to save people who might have

to jump from burning buildings.

Louis-Sébastien Lenormand is credited

with designing the first practical model

in 1783. But the idea originated centuries

earlier in the fertile imagination and

sketches of Leonardo da Vinci. The first

passenger to test drive a parachute

was a dog.

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SoCal so cool

Loom As a designer of both interior

and exterior spaces, Kateri-

na Tana is used to working

on projects from the ground

up, taking the lengthy jour-

ney with her clients and see-

ing them through the adven-

ture. Over time, she realized

that something was missing

in the current textile market.

“Everything appears to be

a derivative of something

else, celebrating the past or

another geographical style,”

she says. But she believes

“the here and now is a mo-

ment to be celebrated just

as any other.” The blue sky

and all-pervasive ocean that

surround her home in Ven-

ice Beach inspired her light,

fresh and timeless Loom col-

lection. Her patterns evoke

the spirit and casual beauty

of beach living. Clockwise:

Riverrun, Acacia, Capistrano

and Anacapa.

Whisper SconceWhether creating a roman-

tic ambiance or soothing

spa-like atmosphere, the in-

terplay of shadow and light

can have a profound effect

on the mood. Based in West

Hollywood, designer Kevin

Kolanowski of Fuse Lighting

uses this concept to fash-

ion his distinctive brand of

lighting designs. Exclusively

handcrafted, his most recog-

nizable designs incorporate luxurious materials such as rock crystal, smoky

topaz, mica, agate and capiz shells. The Whisper Sconce features a show-

er of clear polished rock crystal nuggets with an oil-rubbed bronze base

frame. His tactile designs beautifully interact with light, creating jewelry for

the home and an ethereal sense of style. “Simple and elegant shapes have

been my inspiration, and keeping the line diverse is one of my goals,” he

says, noting that he also offers custom one-of-a-kind pieces.

Loom

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SoCal so cool

Custom AquariumsA custom aquarium lets you dive into the abyss

and gaze into a natural underwater world. It’s a

tranquil place where cares are few and life seems

to float along in perfect harmony. The aquatic

experts at Underwater Depot in Sherman Oaks

design ecosystems that are not only breathtaking,

but also incredibly stable and biologically balanced.

Owners Marc Grover and Chris Bernie have over 30 years of

collective experience in the aquarium industry. Their team concep-

tualizes an aquatic work of art, hand-selects the perfect sea life, follows

the project through installation and helps maintain its delicate symbiosis.

Their underwater scenes, such as the one in this ZeroEdge™ aquarium, can calm

the mind, lift the spirit and encourage a state of deep relaxation.

Underwater Depotwww.underwaterdepot.net

Pasadena Living CollectionSouthern California is known for its relaxed,

laid-back lifestyle. Thos. Moser, designers

and builders of heirloom quality handcrafted

solid wood furniture, have created an

entire collection of seating and occasional

tables that reflect the distinct West Coast

air of openness. Curvilinear and sculpted,

with glass tops and poured edges, the

Pasadena Living Collection draws on the

organic architecture of California’s mid-

century style. “These pieces are much more

than furniture,” says designer David Moser.

“They exemplify where we are headed with

artistry in wood, employing light, fluidity and

sculptural effects to keep the eyes moving

and create pieces that do more than serve

their intended purpose as furniture.” The

launch of the Pasadena collection coincides

with Thos. Moser’s recent opening of its Los

Angeles showroom.

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trade secrets

Evenasagirl,LoriannSavaresewould

lookatsomethingandseeitassome-

thingmuchmoreinteresting.Oneof

her first projects? A tufted pink blanket she

transformedintoajacket.“Howfunny,”she

says,thinkingofitwithasmile.

Spurredonbyacreativemother,Savarese

wentontodesignherownbeddingandwin-

dow treatments before, as a young woman,

sherealizedinteriordesignwasherpassion.

Sincethenshehascombinedthoseearlytal-

entsandloveofbeinginthekitchenintothe

work she’s doing now—designing (and re-

designing) kitchens. We recently caught up

with her at work, changing tired and dated

Kitchen (un)confidential

A South Bay

kitchen designer

dishes on the most

delectable looks

in kitchen design

By denise Gee

S T Y L E S N A P S H O T

designer Loriann Savarese

grewup Bay Area, Northern California nowlives Redondo Beach lovestocook Lasagna cooksoften Everyday Italian, from Giada De Laurentis wishesshe Candace Olsen from HGTV’scoulddinewith “Divine Design”

styleofher Tuscan, with painted maple ownkitchen cabinets in an antique white finish.

“I’m really into the furniture look.”

couldn’tlive Her large Dacor without espresso machine

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“I design kitchens the way I’d design my own kitchen —to have everything right where it’s needed,” says designer Loriann Savarese.

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Designer: Loriann Savarese, South Bay Design Center, 2413 Pacific Coast Hwy., Lomita; 310/539-6800 or southbaydesigncenter.com

Cabinetry: Dura Supreme, with charcoal-chestnut glaze on island and antique white/ espresso glaze elsewhere

Granite: “Pistachio” on island; “Uba Tuba” elsewhere

Appliances: Thermador double oven, warming drawer, built-in refrigerator; Wolf cook top, exhaust hood; Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, wine refrigerator: Sub-Zero; Sharp microwave drawer; Miele and Fisher & Paykel dishwashers

Wood flooring: Anderson’s “Spanish Hickory”

trade secrets

kitchens into, well, you know, something

muchmoreinteresting.

What overwhelms homeowners the most when remodeling a kitchen? Every single aspect. People just start shut-

tingdownasitgetsmorecomplicated.Most

kitchen redesigns start with a homeowner

just trying to replace an appliance in an

older home, but new appliances are differ-

entsizesnow.Remodelinghastooccurand

asonethingleadstoanother.Peoplerealize

theyneedhelptogetthemthroughit—and

toknowwhat’soutthere.

What should people look for in a kitchen designer?They should look for someone who really

listens to them and also asks a lot of ques-

tions—howmanykidstheyhave,howoften

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BEFOREThis Torrance kitchen suffered from a variety of ailments: Being closed off from the dining room and having an island cook top with an inefficient downdraft venting system. A neighbor’s side yard was visible from the window, and a large set of French doors minimized wall space. “Overall it was poorly laid out,” Savarese says.

AFTER Thanks to a bevy of cleverly zoned and concealed appli-ances, “the new kitchen is a chef’s dream,” says Savarese. “It can accommodate up to three ‘chefs’ working at the same time. And we changed practically everything about the layout to provide a better view and more storage space.

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theycook,whocooks,howtheroomisreally

used.Theyshouldworkwithsomeonewho

knowsthelatestproductsaswellasthetried

and true, and who also understands good

kitchenlayoutandspacing.

Is there a particular style or material people really want now? Having complementary two-toned colors is

popular,aswellashavinganislandinade-

sign and painted finish that makes it look

like furniture. The other big trend is to use

naturalquartzinsteadofgranite.Ataround

thesameprice,quartzisjustasdurablebut

easier to maintain; it also offers some great

newcolorsthatmimicgranite.

Is there such a thing as a “Southern California” look for kitchens?Sincepeopleentertainalothere,ourkitch-

ens tend to be one big space now, with 90

percentconnectedtoalivingareaoroutdoor

livingarea.Everyoneherewantstohavethat

great-roomfeel—tohavetheirkidsatanis-

land,morethanonecookbeabletousethe

space,andtohaveitbeverycomfortableand

nottooshowplace-y.

Is it a safe bet to remodel a kitchen during an economic downturn?Yes, as long as you know you’ll be in the

houseat leastfiveyears(torecoupmuchof

the expense). Also important is remodeling

with an eye for the entire home’s design—

for example, if you have a home with older

architecture and features, having an ultra-

contemporary style kitchen can be jolting

and turn off future buyers. You want conti-

nuityofflow.

What do you see kitchens being like 20 years from now? Thebiggestthingisthatthey’llbemoreen-

vironmentally friendly, and by then green

productswillbemoreaffordable.Kitchens

will also be more friendly to aging adults,

who by then will want softer flooring like

linoleum, easy to open cabinetry and the

like.Everyonewillwanteaseandcomfort.

trade secrets


Living room before


When Sony and Cher had their

first string of musical hits, they

moved from a dingy Hollywood

rentalintoamodelhomeinEncinoin1966.

It was small, about 2,700 square feet, but it

hadapoolandspacefortheirfamilyandca-

reers—bothofwhichweregrowing.

Itwasinthishomethatthecouplefilmed

their movie, “Good Times,” which shows

Cher frolicking in the backyard pool encir-

cledbyametal fencewiththeir initials,“S”

and“C.”

Withinfouryears,theywereatthetopof

thechartsandhadahittelevisionseries,soa

flushSonnyandChermovedonuptoaman-

sioninBeverlyHills.

Destined for

a teardown

after neglect

and fire,

Sonny and Cher’s

Encino marital

home is

lovingly

restored

By Linda Massarella

Photos by Erhard Pfeiffer

Vintage Barcelona chairs and a Le Corbusier sofa enhance the living room, revamped with white oak flooring, a new ceiling and sliding doors.


Kitchen before


A woman purchased the home from the

rising stars, but found as the years went by

thatshecouldn’taffordtokeepitup.Thenin

2004,afirestartedinthekitchenandspread

throughoutmuchofthehouse.

EnterarchitectKennethDavidLee.

“IhearditwasupforsaleandIwenttosee

it,” he recalls during a tour of the finished

home.“Itwasawreck.Whatwasn’tburned

hadbadsmokedamage,thebackyardwasa

mess,thefencewasfallingdown.

“Adecisionhadtobemade—tearitdown

orfixit.Itwouldhavebeenalotlessexpen-

sivetotearitdown,butIknewwhohadlived

thereandIthoughtitwouldbeachallengeto

restoreittoitspreviouscondition.”

Lee actually purchased it as a home that

heandhiswifewouldeventuallymoveinto,

andrenovationsbegan.Ittookhimtwoyears

to redo it all. Here’s how he performed an

architectural miracle: “I tried to salvage as

muchoftheremainingstructureaspossible,

andIthinkIdid.”

But he had to rip out all the old electric

wiring—which may have caused the fire—

andtheplumbing.Heshoreduptheroofand

walls.He also banged out some of the walls

in the kitchen and master bedroom to add

about 500 square feet, and notes that “the

additionofstudiospace,expansionofexist-

ingclosetspaceandcreationofatrulygour-

metkitchenfloweffortlesslyintotheoriginal

footprintofthehome.”

“The architect is a champ for redoing it

with us in mind,” says Cher, who now lives

in Malibu. “We had a lot of terrific times

in that house.”

The size of the kitchen was increased by about 200 square feet. Custom cabinetry was added and Ann Sacks tiles grace the walls. Appliances are by Wolf. The retro decor is fitting.

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Where others may have added a second

story to the home, Lee decided against it. “I

knew anyone else would have added. It isn’t

against any city ordinance and it would have

been easy to do,” he says. “But I wanted to

maintain the integrity and history of the

house. The open floor plan takes full advan-

tage of the morning sun and stunning views.

I’m happy I kept it a one-story.”

This wasn’t the first celebrity home for Lee,

who opened his own firm in 1978 after get-

ting an architectural degree from USC and

working with noted So Cal architects Edward

Niles and Philip Jon Brown.

Of the 500-plus residences Lee has de-

signed, some notable clients include guitarist

Steve Vai, Warren Beatty and Annette Ben-

ing, Barbra Streisand and celebrity publicist

Howard Bragman.

His firm creates and renovates everything

from Mediterranean estates to mid-century

modern homes to cutting-edge contempo-

rary structures.

Like all forward-thinking architects, Lee

always has his eye on conservation. For his

new home, he double-insulated every win-

dow and door, and installed solar panels on

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“The [monthly] energy bills for a house of

this size and the pool are only about $300,

thanks to the solar panels and insulation,” he

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The master bedroom has a new fireplace with a floating shelf, a Le Corbusier lounge chair, and a circa 1900 American Oak ice box that the archi-tect found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.

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1960s flat style roof, the panels bring the

home into the 21st century.”

Lee’s daughter, Catie Casazza, who fol-

lowed in her father’s academic footsteps and

studied at USC (although her master’s degree

is in landscape architecture), was in charge of

the backyard.

But she concedes she’s learning on the

job, as her initial instinct was to get rid of the

pool. “The place was desolate and sad, so my

first thought was to tear down the back yard

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order to transform the desolate feeling into

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“The good news about this place,” Casazza

says, “was that it was bought by my father,

someone who loves it and will always take

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The master bath off the bedroom was expanded and updated.

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Tried and true, Woodland Hills’ Brandywine remains the crown jewel of eateries in the city

By merrill Shindler

Hardasitmaybetobelieve,thejewel

of a restaurant called Brandywine

usedtobehometoafastfoodjoint.

“Weopenedbackin1990,”saysco-chefPeg-

gyMcWilliams,whosharesthekitchenwith

Jean-Luc Rossoni. “It was a branch of Am-

ber’sBroastedChickenbackthen.Itwasthe

onlyavailablespacethatwecouldafford.As

youcanimagine,wehadtoputalotofwork

intoit.”

Thetransitionwasacomplexone —from

broasted chicken to bubbling bouillabaisse,

fries to filets. Brandywine isn’t just a fine

dining restaurant—it’s the fine dining res-

taurant on the western edge of the San

Fernando Valley. In the 2009 Zagat Res-

taurant Survey, it earns a 27 (out of 30) for

its food. Its neighbors at “27” are Spago, La

Cachette, Lucques, Bastide, Matsuhisa and

Sona—pretty fancy company. (It also ranks

atthetopamongcontinentalrestaurants.)

Over the years, the eatery’s exceptional

numbershavegivenlocalcriticspause— they

can’t believe such a modest spot can have

suchgoodfood.ThestaffatBrandywineap-

preciatesthekudos.“It’sawelcomesurprise.

Wedon’tgeteverythingperfect.Butweare

perfectionists,workinghardatbeingperfect

sixnightsaweek,”saysmanagerChrisFles-

sas,whoismarriedtoMcWilliams.Theduo

Much of the menu

remains steadfast,

just like the customers

The trio (top) that gives Brandywine its flavor:

(from left) Chef Jean-Luc Rossoni, Maitre d’ Chris Flessas, Chef Peggy McWilliams; (right)

Chef Rossoni gives the food its spark; (above) Alaskan

King Salmon on a Cedar Plank, ready to start smokin’.

are co-owners of the restaurant, along with

Rossoni.

They’ve been perfecting their skills ever

since McWilliams decided to close her previ-

ous restaurant, Chateau Canard in Westlake

Village, and head east. “We lived here, we had

a daughter in high school, and it worked bet-

ter for us to be in Woodland Hills than West-

lake,” she says. “And we felt we were bringing

a type of food that no one served— continen-

tal. It isn’t strictly French, more American-

ized, with fewer heavy sauces, though still

lots of butter and cream.”

McWilliams started out at Du-par’s, where

she worked for 10 years in management—

“though if you were in management, you

had to be trained in the kitchen. That was a

Du-par’s rule.”

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Olive oil

Cedar plank, soaked in water for 15 minutes

Rub salmon with olive oil. Place salmon on plank. Top each fillet with freshly grated horse-

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Cook at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes or until medium rare and still moist. Top with Horseradish

Beurre Blanc.

Horseradish Beurre Blanc1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon minced shallots

1 ounce white wine

1 ounce chicken broth

1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish

½ cup heavy cream

2 ounces butter

Heat oil in sauté pan. Cook shallots until soft. Add wine and chicken broth. Reduce, then add

horseradish and cream. Reduce to desired consistency. To finish, add butter until incorporated.

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reservations recommended? Yesdinnerwithwine fortwo About $120

chef’s table

One of the rules at Brandywine is that

there’snoprintedmenu. Ifyouwanttosee

one, an old-fashioned chalk blackboard is

lugged over to you. “We have a blackboard

becauseweliketoexplainourdishestopeo-

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so we want to be able to explain that frog’s

legstastegood,thoughthey’remorelikefish

than chicken – and that sweetbreads aren’t

a pastry. You can sell them if you explain

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Therestauranthasacommitmenttoserv-

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has seemed downright antiquated at times.

“Yes,” says McWilliams, “there were mo-

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haveaveryloyalclientele.Theyaren’ttrendy.

They want the tried and true. So, they’ve

stuckwithusthroughallthetrends.”

Those loyal customers are the backbone

oftherestaurant.Valentine’sDayisbooked

up a year in advance by the regulars, each

of whom has an eye on one of the 32 seats

spread over 10 tables. “They’re on the book

every year. It’s as simple as that,” McWil-

liams says. “Many of them order the same

thing every visit. We know them all on a

firstnamebasis.Weknowtheirchildren.We

knowtheirpets.”

Andtheregularsknowthemenu,about

halfofwhichhasn’tchangedsince1990.“The

sweetbreads,thechateaubriand,thevealOs-

car, the steak tartare prepared tableside, all

the same,” she says. “Every night, Jean-Luc

andIaretogetherinthekitchen.Hecooksat

thestove.Idosauces,desserts,salads.Istay

outoftheheat.”

“We have a very loyal

clientele. They aren’t

trendy. They want the

tried and true.”

The dining room at Brandywine, inviting and warm— and pleasantly retro. For its regulars, this is the Restaurant That Time Forgot.

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cause for applause

Story and photos by Howard Stier

The elegant orchestrations of the big

band era greeted attendees of the

NorthridgeHospitalMedicalCenter’s

annualgalaattheUniversalHiltonHotel in

UniversalCityonOctober18.

Proceeds from the black tie dinner will

go toward a $7.8 million expansion of the

hospital’s cancer care facility. “This project

will enhance what is already the best can-

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West Valley Nursery19035 Ventura Blvd.

tHousANd oAKsAlpine Carpet One2994 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks Fans & Lighting1125 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

VAN NuysCatalina Paint5960 Van Nuys Blvd.

Home Expo7635 Sepulveda Blvd.

wEst HillsIdeal Interior Design8201 Capistrano Ave.

wEstlAKE VillAgEBrent’s Deli2799 Townsgate Rd.

Designer Lighting31133 Via Colinas, #106

Glabman Home982 S. Westlake Blvd. #10

Meadow Gardens31149 Via Colinas, Ste 604

Pacific Rim Home31139 Via Colinas, #203

woodlANd HillsCatalina Paint6941 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

De Light Ville22766 Ventura Blvd.

Ferguson Kitchen & Bath6416 Variel Ave.

Floor Design Center22736 Ventura Blvd.

Glamour Nails23170 Ventura Blvd.

Renaissance22531 Ventura Blvd.

Sarkissian Carpet One21840 Ventura Blvd.

Shelley’s Stereo6201 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

The Headline Salon22705 Ventura Blvd.

Wall Units Inc.22223 Ventura Blvd.

PAso roBlEsOpolo Vineyards7110 Vineyard Dr.

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in the san Fernando & Conejo Valleys…

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El sEguNdoQ Design700 B Allied WayPlaza El Segundo

Sleep All

Studio Antiques401 El Segundo Blvd.

Studio Antiques337 Richmond St.

gArdENAMaxx Home Improvement1625 W. 190th St.

Opulent Entries15524 Broadway Center St.

HErmosA BEACHBali House 600 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Classic Tile860 Pacific Coast Highway

Stars Antique Market526 Pier Ave.

Tribeca Designs246 Pacific Coast Highway

lAKEwoodNails & Spa2664 Carson St.

lomitAAndersen’s Decorating Center2055 Palos Verdes Dr. North

South Bay Design Center2413 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 207

loNg BEACH2 BD Living6511-A Pacific Coast Hwy.

59001 Gifts, Home Furnishings5001 E. Second St.

Audio Concepts6236 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Circle Audi1919 N. Lakewood Blvd.

Coast Cadillac3399 E. Willow St.

David Galindo Home2815 East Broadway

Edgewater Spas4000 Cherry Ave.

Friedmans Appliance Center1827 E. Spring St.

Image6214 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Nona’s Gallery & Framing4812 E. 2nd St.

Pacific Coast Style-The Salon6232 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Tu Casa Furniture1855 Pacific Ave.

Wall Units Home Furnishings2198 Lakewood Blvd.

Woof & Warp Fabrics6507 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.

los ANgElEsAbsolute Appliances1522 N. Highland Blvd.

Alpine Carpet One3961 Sepulveda Blvd.

Closet Factory12800 South Broadway

Jules Seltzer and Associates8833 Beverly Blvd.

Kitchen Warehouse2149 West Washington Blvd.

Wall Units, Inc.8855 Venice Blvd.

mANHAttAN BEACHDesign Within Reach451 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Maison Luxe1419 Highland Ave.

Supreme Paint Decorating Centers708 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

mAriNA dEl rEyPetals N Wax Home13455 Maxella Ave.

Spa & Skin Care Center13455 Maxella Ave.

PAlos VErdEsThe Travel Door31 Peninsula Center

rANCHo PAlos VErdEsGood Night Mattress28901 S. Western Ave. #139

rEdoNdo BEACH2 For 1 Frame Store112 N. Catalina Ave.

Bay Cities Nails & Spa403 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Clark Adams Windows and Doors2411 Artesia Blvd.

Cop o Tan VII413 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Dennee’s Distinctive Furnishings219 Avenue I

Dennee’s Patio and Garden Store219 Avenue I

Door & Deck Store1304 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Equus Gallery1702 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Essence of Living1032 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Ferguson2600 Marine Ave.

Greg’s Carpet One213 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Good Night Mattress2207 Artesia Blvd.

Hardwood Floor Specialties1022 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Le Garage Home & Garden717 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

ML Marble, Inc.1305 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Salon Constance1215 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Sofa Stop1303 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

Supreme Paint Decorating Centers1002 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

The Country Place715 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.

V & J Stairs Corp.1204 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Vintage Home350 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.

rolliNg Hills EstAtEsGilt Edge45 Peninsula Center

PV Kitchens904 Silver Spur RoadSuite 474

sANtA moNiCAAmerican Beauty707 Montana Ave.

Bay Cities Kitchen & Appliances1302 Santa Monica Blvd.

Berk’s Luxury Outdoor Furniture2520 Santa Monica Blvd.

Designs Within Reach332 Santa Monica Blvd.

Effandi Decorative Antique Rugs1210-B Montana Ave.

Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery2202 Broadway

Ital Design Inc.2102 Wlshire Blvd.

Magnolia Audio2800 Wilshire Blvd.

Paykel Fireplace Fixtures1820 Broadway

Rosemarie McCaffrey-Antiques1203 Montana Ave.

Santa Monica Bay Physicians804 Seventh Street

Stone Art-Picture Framing Gallery419 Wilshire Blvd.

Z Gallerie1426 3rd St.

Ziv Simone & Associates729 Montana Ave.

sEAl BEACHArt Images Gallery119 Main St.

Art On Glass130.5 Main St.

Christine’s Beauty Salon & Spa123 Main St.

First Team Real Estate12501 Seal Beach Blvd.

Ocean Stained Glass322 Main St. #8

Old Town Gallery130 Main St.

Sleep All304 Main St.

Sofa-U-Love770 Pacific Coast Hwy.

The Picture Show Gallery231 Main St.

in the south Bay…

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Serving the Area since 1981 - FamilyOwned and Operated

“Classic Tile has

served the Hermosa

Beach and Southland

community since 1981.

Visit the store’s beautiful

showroom to view one

of Southern California’s

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In the South Bay…

SIGNAL HILLGraniteTransformations2940 Gardena Ave.

Mercedes-Benz/Shelly Automotive2300 E. Spring St.

TORRANCEAll Travel21127 Torrance Blvd.

Amore Stone & Tile24242 Hawthorne Blvd.

AmericanInternationalTile & Stone112 N. Catalina

Bellagio Nails & Spa21135 Hawthorne Blvd.

Clark Adams Windowsand Doors23841 Hawthorne Blvd.

DoubleTree Hotel2133 Hawthorne Blvd.

Ed Carson Beall Architecture23727 Hawthorne Blvd.

Eliopulos Jewelers24536 Hawthorne Blvd.

Fancy Floors1101-A 190th Ave.

Fred’s Carpet Plus2153 W. Torrance Blvd.

Galaxy Tile & Marble700 W. 190th Ave.

Interior Door & Closet Company2675 Skypark Dr.

Lighting Zone, Inc.17354 Hawthorne Blvd.

Luxury Nail Spa4856 190th Ave.

Metro Leather20502 Hawthorne Blvd.

Plummer’s Furniture Collection1361 190th Ave.

Supreme Paint Decorating Centers708 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Supreme Paint3762 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Torrance Plumbing, Heating & AC21759 S. Western Ave.

Tru-Source Cabinets23868 Hawthorne Blvd.

WA Interior Consultants24213 Hawthorne Blvd.

VENICEPatio Culture1612 Abbot Kinney

WEST LOS ANGELESAlpine Carpet One12241 Wilshire Blvd.

WILMINGTONCoast Welding234 Broad Ave.

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Our homes. Ourselves.

Enjoy an inside look at the

Southern California home of

“designer to the stars” Michael

S. Smith— recently tapped by

President Barack Obama to

redecorate the White House.

Then, check out the many ways

to get beautifully organized in

almost every area of your home,

indoors and out.

Available March 16, 2009

coming next issue

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finishing touch

Marjory KronWe’ve all stood at the water’s edge and marveled at that

fascinating spot where our world meets the unknown. For

Malibu artist and lifelong rock enthusiast Marjory Kron, this is

a place of pure inspiration. The waterline along the Channel

Island Harbor jetty sparked a collection of soothing and soul-

moving sketches. At the Water’s Edge expresses the mystery

of the great expanse just beyond dry land. A Closer Look

examines her enjoyment of rocks as objects. “Rocks express

something so basic. Everything else in the world is built on

them or of them,” she explains. “They’re the star stuff, and

they remind us of our origins in the universe.” With a master’s

degree in art therapy, Kron finds not only beauty in art, but

also a powerful tool for healing. To see more of her work, visit

marjorykron.com. —Holly Berecz A Closer Look

At the Water’s Edge

AddressAddress17200 Ventura Blvd. Suite 107, Encino

1735 Stewart St. Unit A, Santa Monica

15 W Anapamu St., Santa Barbara

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