Beverly Hills New Year's at the Avalon

Are you thinking now of going to the Avalon tomorrow night for their fabulous New Years Eve package? A couple days I gave you the menu for the first dinner seating. The second one is 8:30-9:00, costs $99 and has the following menu:

New Years Eve Menu – 2007
First Course
~Amuse Bouche~
Baked German butter potato, crème fraiche, domestic caviar
Second Course:
~choice of~
Butternut Squash soup, butter poached lobster, shaved black truffles
~or~
Celery root-roasted apple agnolotti, sage brown butter
~or~
Oysters two ways
Third Course:
~choice of~
Organic greens, frisee, Belgian endive, shaved parmesan, citrus vinaigrette
~or~
Beet Carpaccio, truffled capers, goat ricotta, champagne grapes, honey-rosemary
vinaigrette
Fourth Course:
~choice of~
Duo of Beef : Petite Filet Mignon, crushed fingerling potatoes, sauce bordelaise
Slow~ Braised Short Rib, truffled brussels sprouts
~or~
Roasted Maine Lobster Tail with Blue Crab gratin, local winter vegetables
~or~
House~made Rainbow Swiss Chard Gnocchi, wild mushroom ragout, ricotta cheese,
roasted vegetable nage
Fifth Course:
~choice of~
Strawberry gateau, genoise, fresh mint
~or~
Chocolate champagne cake, hazelnut dacquaise, raspberries

I would love to go there but we've already made other plans. Think about it though if you live in the area.

New Year's Eve in Beverly Hills

Do you have plans for New Year's Eve in Beverly Hills? If so, let me recommend the fantastic restaurant to you. It's in the Avalon Hotel and is called "blue on blue." Of course you'll need reservations and the first seating is from 5:30-6:00. The price is $85 per person, but look at what you get:

New Years Eve Menu – 2007
First Course:
~choice of~
Butternut Squash soup, butter poached lobster, shaved black truffles
~or~
Celery root-roasted apple agnolotti, sage brown butter
~or~
Oysters two ways
Second Course:
~choice of~
Organic greens, frisee, Belgian endive, shaved parmesan, citrus vinaigrette
~or~
Beet Carpaccio, truffled capers, goat ricotta, champagne grapes, honey-rosemary
vinaigrette
Third Course:
~choice of~
Duo of Beef : Petite Filet Mignon, crushed fingerling potatoes, sauce bordelaise
Slow~ Braised Short Rib, truffled brussels sprouts
~or~
Roasted Maine Lobster Tail with Blue Crab gratin, local winter vegetables
~or~
House~made Rainbow Swiss Chard Gnocchi, wild mushroom ragout, ricotta cheese,
roasted vegetable nage
Fourth Course:
~choice of~
Strawberry gateau, genoise, fresh mint
~or~
Chocolate champagne cake, hazelnut dacquaise, raspberries

Stay tuned for tomorrow I will present to you the second seating information. I'm going to seriously consider this!! :-)

Beverly Hills Christmas Programs

Holiday Season Programs Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve Trees of Hope
The Peninsula Beverly Hills invites you to celebrate the holiday season at The Belvedere, Southern California's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant for twelve consecutive years. Known for impeccable and friendly service, The Belvedere invites you to join in the festivities for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and a New Year's Eve celebration not to be forgotten. Enjoy the classic elegance of The Belvedere with family and friends savoring Executive Chef Sean Hardy's celebratory feast. Chef Hardy has created all the traditional favorites with his masterful touch of New England charm.
Enquiries & Reservations: (1-310) 788 2306

Christmas in Beverly Hills

Lights, Music and Merriment: The Annual Holiday Lighting CeremonyNovember 17, 2007 (5:00 pm)This not-to-be-missed extravaganza is chock full of surprises this year. Adults and children alike will be captivated by the music of LA-based singing quartet, The Ditty Bops; unparalleled jazz from Concert 9Net; and, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, one of the best pop-jazz vocal groups in the world, m-pact. Amidst all of this merriment, prepare to be mesmerized when the Mayor and a surprise guest flip the switch on the stunning 12,000-crystal UNICEF snowflake floating over the Beverly Wilshire hotel AND the 20 one-of-a-kind Baccarat chandeliers lining Rodeo Drive. The fun begins at 5:00 pm in the 200 block of Rodeo Drive and carries over to Two Rodeo Drive where Santa and Mrs. Claus will meet and greet you as you shop and enjoy special treats from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. The Baccarat chandeliers and UNICEF crystal snowflake will be lit and remain on display until January 1, 2008.

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Open House in South Beverly Hills

South Beverly (SoBev) Open HousesDecember 1, 8 and 15, 2007 (1:00 – 4:00 pm)Celebrate the season this year on SoBev, the charming three-block stretch just south of Wilshire Boulevard, packed with distinctive boutiques and friendly sidewalk cafes and restaurants. The street will be extra merry on Saturdays in December (Dec. 1, 8 and 15) as numerous shops and restaurants host open houses from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The in-store surprises, holiday treats and on-street entertainment will warm your heart during this most wonderful time of the year!

Beverly Hills Luxury Living

Have you always wanted to live in Beverly Hills? If a lifestyle of luxury is your dream, you can certainly find everything you want here. Residents of Beverly Hills have a great appreciation for art and there is quite a bit of "public art" that citizens have invested in. Oneof my favorite new pieces is the "swan" that resides at 433 N. Camden Drive. This was created by sculptor Jack Zajac and is a beautiful contemporary piece. One can also find fountains, dancers, obelisks and torsos in the business district. If a cultural environment is what you're looking for, you'll find ample manifestations of this in Beverly Hills!

Art and Culture in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is much more than a shopping and dining haven - it’s a sophisticated city with a rich and diverse art and cultural foundation. From art galleries to architectural tours to the Museum of Television & Radio, Beverly Hills is home to an art and cultural scene of incredible depth and variety. Explore the City’s treasures through the monthly Public Art Walking Tour, Trolley Tour, or the upcoming Affaire in the Gardens Art Show. Visit Greystone Manor for the annual Flower and Garden Festival, the City's Municipal Gallery for special exhibitions, or stroll through the many world-class galleries where you will view period pieces, fine art and unique collectibles.

Welcome to Beverly Hills Luxury Homes

Who wouldn't want to live in Beverly Hills? That has always been a fantasy of mine. Growing up in the 50's in the era of big-time movies and movie stars, I thought that would just be heaven on earth!

So, I've made it a mission of sorts, to learn about Beverly Hills, the mansions and luxury homes of the movie stars, the rich and the famous. I'll take you through some of these and we'll find out what it's like to live like a star! I'll be happy to take your questions too about Beverly Hills real estate prices, who your neighbors just might be, and so forth.

Ready? Let's start the tour!