Where were you born: New York
How long in Los Angeles: 10 years
Neighborhood: Malibu
Occupation: Restaurateur
Favorite restaurant: In ‘n Out
Best steakhouse: Mastro’s Steahouse Beverly Hills
Best sushi: Sushi Nozawa
Best ethnic food: Café Habana
Best Italian: Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi
Best pizza: Pizzeria Mozza
Best lunch: Nate n Al of Beverly Hills
Best place for late night dining: Café Habana
Best dessert: Tarte Tatin at Chez Mimi in Brentwood
Best place for a romantic date: The beach
Best Sunday brunch: Our house
Hautest club and/or lounge: Stone Rose Lounge and Whiskey Blue
Best place for a power business meeting: Polo Lounge
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Malibu Beach Inn
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Barneys and John Varvatos
Best limousine/driving services: CLS Transportation
Favorite charity event: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
Favorite cultural institution: Staples Center—Kings hockey, Lakers basketball, and concerts
Best museum/exhibit: MOMA—Andy Warhol exhibit
All-around favorite locale in Los Angeles, whether a neighborhood, restaurant, venue, or other: Malibu Cross Creek area
Best aspect of Los Angeles: The mountains in my front yard and the beach in my backyard.
