California is a melting pot for people from all different backgrounds and cultures. A part of the appeal of a place like Beverly Hills is the ability to take traditional everyday dishes and recreate them into something spectacular is not only welcomed by its residents and visitors, but almost expected. Chefs from across the globe each put their unique twist on their dishes and introduce alternative methods to cook, present and taste-sure to leave your palate wanting more.

Beverly Hills, sometimes referred to as “90210”, is home to several actors and A-list celebrities with refined tastes and high demands. From offering some of the best luxuries available, Beverly Hills is the place to be for world-class service. With such a prominent client base, Beverly Hills provides some of the greatest shopping, events and cuisine options from many different countries. Whether it’s a food trucks or fine dining establishments, Beverly Hills has it all!

Beverly Hills’ Best Restaurants

Take a look at this list of must visit places in Beverly Hills, I’m sure you won’t be unsatisfied:

If you’re looking for something quick and on the go, take a look at visiting Kogi BBQ Truck. Known more famously for its Korean short rib taco, Kogi moves around the city offering a convenient yet palate pleasing experience. Kogi has become a icon of LA street food and a true example that excellent food is available without steep prices.

As one of the most iconic dining experiences available in Los Angeles, Spago’s vibrant atmosphere along with its innovative menu and clever twists on traditional menu items. As Wolfgang Puck’s first restaurant venture, it quickly became a hot spot with residents and visitors of Beverly Hills. Complete with their extensive wine list and celebrities you’re sure to encounter, there’s really no place like Spago. Additionally, Spago was awarded with two Michelin stars in 2008 and 2009!

If you find yourself close to the southwest corner of Melrose and Highland, take a visit to what’s known as the culinary heart of Los Angeles. Mozza is made up of three distinct places- Pizzeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza and chi Spacca. Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich put their culinary minds and talents together to produce a true Italian experience!

Though the wait to indulge in Tsujita L.A. can filled with long lines and large crowds, the ramen and tsukemen are so good that the wait in line is absolutely worth it. Known to offer “Japan in a bowl with every sip”, this establishment is the place to get ramen in Los Angeles!

Don’t underestimate the location of Hinoki and the Bird. Tucked away in a city condominium building, the atmosphere remains the same from the first day it opened. Known for their hinoki-scented cod, their complex yet delicate dishes are one of a kind. Hinoki and the Bird brings a true imaginative and modern dining concept to give its patrons a unique dining adventure!

Be sure to head to Lukshon, a modern Asian restaurant featuring their popular dan dan noodles, fluke sashimi and Hawaiian butterfish. Filled with intense flavors perfectly paired together, modifications and substitutions are not allowed. Giving a unique and modern twist to traditional Southeastern Asian dishes, Lukshon’s attention to detail and friendly staff will offer you a once in a lifetime dining experience!

A popular spot for locals is Night + Market. Young chef and owner of Night + Market, Kris Yenbamroong is a perfect example of what you can create for yourself in Beverly Hills. With no formal culinary training, he is able to deliver unadulterated flavors of Northern Thailand complete with bold and complex flavors. This place is sure to leave you wanting more and coming back!

Bäco Mercat is home of the “bäco”, and original flatbread sandwich complete with crispy pork belly and beef carnitas, created by Chef Josef Centeno. The menu brings together Western and Eastern Mediterranean influences while using the freshest and local produce available. Complete with a worldly list of spirits, you definitely do not want to miss dining here!

Beverly Hills has so much to offer, especially in dining experiences. I have only listed a small handful of establishments that are constantly being praised by the locals and those that visit the area. If you are considering a move to Beverly Hills, you too can enjoy what this great community has to offer. Along with great schools, both public and private, more entertainment than you can imagine, and of course spectacular food, you’ll never consider living anywhere else.

Please feel free to continue browsing my site for more information on Beverly Hills and the other surrounding areas. I’m happy to provide you with answers to any questions you may have. Give me a call today and let’s find your perfect Beverly Hills home!

Beverly Hills is a “can’t miss” destination for many people – the city is known around the world for its unparalleled luxury, beautiful scenery, magnificent homes and real estate, and for being THE place to be for celebrity sightings. More and more people are moving into town each year, and people continue to flock here for vacations year after year… but what should you do once you get here?

Below is the insider’s guide to Beverly Hills that we have put together, and included some of our favorite things to do in Beverly Hills. In no particular order, they are…

1. Rodeo Drive is a must. I simply can’t stress enough what a necessity this is for anyone who is a fan of fashion or shopping. Rodeo Drive is the epicenter of luxury fashion, and you will find some of the best shopping, dining, and hotels in the entire world right here in this 3 block area. To see for yourself what all the fuss is about, and to view a directory of everything offered here, click here.
2. Celebrity spotting. If catching sight of a celebrity is on your list of things to do while you are in Beverly Hills, you’re in luck. You are almost guaranteed a sighting if you spend any time out and about in Beverly Hills. Rodeo Drive, as well as the restaurants located in the famed “Golden Triangle” are usually safe bets.
3. Take in the holiday decorations. If you happen to be in town around the holidays, you won’t want to miss the holiday decorations and décor that can only be described as “magical.” Rodeo Drive and Two Rodeo are both particularly known for their holiday decorations, and the hotels are always guaranteed to have festive and cheerful decorations up.
4. Beverly Gardens Park. This park is home to the annual Beverly Hills Art Show, which is held during the third weekends of May and October each year. You will likely recognize this park, as it is one of the most photographed spots in all of Beverly Hills. Be sure not to miss some of the best features of the park, including:
5. Rose garden
6. Wilshire Electric Fountain
7. Cactus garden
8. Doheney Fountain
9. Arbors
10. Stop by the famed Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel. Take in the beautiful display of flowers in the lobby and take a stroll through this famous hotel where the movie “Pretty Woman” was filmed.
11. Visit the 9/11 Memorial Garden. No trip to Beverly Hills would be complete without stopping by this memorial garden to pay your respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11. Be sure not to miss the structural beam that was recovered from Ground Zero, which is the true focal point of the garden.

Traveling to Beverly Hills

If you are interested in traveling to Beverly Hills, or if you are planning a trip to our fair city, you are certainly in for a treat! Whether you want to catch a glimpse of the highest paid celebrity homes in Beverly Hills or you just want to take a tour of nearby Cheviot Hills, you will be able to do it all right here in Beverly Hills. In fact, you may decide that you love it so much here, that you want the opportunity to call it home!

If you have any questions about Beverly Hills, or if you would like to speak with a member of our team about the beautiful homes that are available for sale in the area, please feel free to contact me directly. I am Steve Geller, and I am here to provide you with a premier real estate experience. I have sold a wide range of properties throughout the past two decades, and I would love the opportunity to put my skills and experience to work for you. I can promise you that I will work tirelessly to ensure that you transaction is handled to your exacting specifications, and I won’t rest until your goals and needs are met. Let me find you the home of your dreams. Browse through my current listings to get a feel for the current market, and then give me a call or connect with me online to get started today!

Beverly Hills…Just the name evokes mental images of gorgeous weather, palm trees, celebrities, and some of the most breathtaking real estate in the United States. Each and every year, many people enjoy reading the annual list put out by Forbes, outlining the nation’s most highly paid celebrities.

Curbed Los Angeles reported a story in which the creator of Minecraft, Markus “Notch” Persson, snatched away an unbelievable Beverly Hills mansion from Los Angeles celebrity royalty Beyonce and Jay Z, for a staggering $70,000,000.

The original asking price for this megamansion was $85,000,000 and featured an unbelievable list of amenities and features, including a candy room, a car showroom, vodka and tequila bars, a 54 foot tall curved glass door that opens out onto the pool, eight bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a movie theater, and walk in closets as big as some apartments in Los Angeles.

According to a press release from the agency representing Persson in this transaction, this is the highest paid price ever to be paid for a house in Beverly Hills, and the sale closed in an unheard of six days.

Persson is from Sweden, and the press release also goes on to add the importance of overseas buyers in the ultra luxury “trophy” property market of Los Angeles. Compared with the rest of the world, trophy properties in the greater Los Angeles area are underpriced, and therefore seen by international buyers as a way to enjoy the lifestyle now, and then make a substantial profit down the road.

If you’ve never seen this property, be sure to check out the pictures. The house and grounds are stunning, and aren’t to be missed.

Another notable celebrity real estate purchase came at the hands of one of Hollywood’s other power couples, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The pair recently purchased the home directly adjacent to their amazing new $20,000,000 Hidden Hills mansion, paying close to $3,000,000 for the 2842 square foot home located on almost 150 acres. Their plans for the property? They will be tearing down the house, in an effort to own the entire block and earn some extra privacy for their family’s ultra-public lives.

Facebook creator and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently pulled a similar move, paying a collective $30,000,000 to snap up all of the homes around his $7,000,000 Palo Alto, CA home. Other celebrities to utilize this same real estate strategy are the Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and former Disney executive Michael Eisner.

Celebrities often own winter getaway homes, in addition to their equally luxurious homes. Some of the most beautiful vacation homes of the highest paid celebrities include Tom Cruise’s 281 luxury estate in Telluride, Rihanna’s lux Aspen digs, Bruce Willis’s ranch in Idaho, Jimmy Buffet’s modern compound in Beverly Hills, and Celine Dion’s estate (complete with a water park!) in Jupiter, Florida.

Other celebs who purchased new homes in 2014 include Reese Witherspoon, who purchased a brand new home in Pacific Palisades, Jennifer Lawrence, who purchased Jessica Simpson’s former home, Iggy Azalea, who moved into Selena Gomez’s past trophy home, Katie Holmes, who moved to Calabasas, and Khloe Kardashian, who recently purchased Justin Bieber’s former estate.

Searching Los Angeles Real Estate

Is it a coincidence that so many of these celebs choose to settle in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas? Of course not. In addition to the proximity to Hollywood and work, there are plenty of reasons to choose to call Los Angeles home. Los Angeles has so much to offer its residents, including countless attractions and amenities, great public transportation, a diverse population and culture, and many neighborhoods with their own distinct vibe.

If you are ready to call Los Angeles home, or if you already do call LA home but are searching for a new home, then you have come to the right place! I am Steve Geller, and I would love the opportunity to earn your business – and your trust. I know the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles areas better than anyone else, having been born and raised here. I have proudly served by clients over the past 20 years, working tirelessly to ensure that each of them have successful and positive transactions. Please feel free to browse through my website to learn more about our area, and then give me a call or connect online when you’re ready to find your dream home!