Alison Cavatore is a lifestyle and travel writer. Born to an American mother and Basque father, Alison has lived in the U.S., Holland, France, Canada and Switzerland. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and her Master’s Degree in Print Journalism from the University of Miami in Florida. She currently lives in the Washington, DC area with her French/German husband.
Blog Entries By Alison Cavatore
All-Star Chef Line-Up Announced for Le Fooding Festival at MOCA
On April 26 and 27, Le Fooding will bring their innovative food festival to Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), combining cuisine, culture, arts and entertainment.
Read MoreSteven Spielberg to Preside Over 2013 Cannes Film Festival Jury
Organizers of the Cannes Film Festival announced this week that Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg would head this year’s festival jury in May. Spielberg will succeed Italian director/actor Nanni Moretti, who presided over the jury last year.
Read MorePressed Juicery Opens First Store in Beverly Hills
On Wednesday, Pressed Juicery opened a new location in Beverly Hills, the company’s seventh store in Southern California. Located on a palm-lined street, the store is nestled between Santa Monica Boulevard and Brighton Way.
Read MoreFashion’s Night Out on Hiatus in U.S. but Continues Internationally
Fashion enthusiasts are cringing at the news that the annual Fashion’s Night Out shopping event has been canceled in the U.S. until further notice.
Read MoreWhat Ben Affleck Did Post Oscar Win
After taking home the award for Best Picture at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony for his film Argo, actor and director Ben Affleck celebrated at an Oscar’s after-party at Craig’s restaurant in Los Angeles. According to numerous sources, Affleck shaved his beard in a hallway to “mark the end of a chapter.”
Read MoreHilton & Hyland Lists Renowned Beverly Hills Home for $115 million
As one of Beverly Hills’ most famous luxury properties, the Beverly House is currently listed on the market for a purchase price of $115 million, or for rent for $600,000 per month. With 29 bedrooms and 40 bathrooms, the massive estate was designed by Gordon Kaufmann and built in 1926 for banking executive Milton Getz.
Read MoreFamous Italian Restaurant Rao’s Coming to Hollywood
Co-owned by Good Fellas and The Sopranos actor Frank Pellegrino, Rao’s is a popular New York City and Vegas that is known for award-winning Southern Neapolitan Italian cuisine. Rao’s Restaurant Group has just announced the opening of a location in Hollywood, at 1006 Seward St., in the former site of The Hollywood Canteen.
Read MoreCharlize Theron & Blake Mycoskie Celebrate Launch of TOMS x CTAOP Collaboration
Just days before the 2013 Academy Awards, actress Charlize Theron and Toms shoes founder Blake Mycoskie hosted an intimate dinner at the Toms flagship store on Abbott Kinney Blvd. in Venice to celebrate the launch of Toms x CTAOP, a collaboration between Toms and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP).
Read MoreHaute Style: Check Out the Best Dressed Celebrities at the 2013 Oscars
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence won the hearts of Academy members with her performance in Silver Linings Playbook, and she stole the show when she waltzed down the red carpet at the 85th annual Academy Awards last night in a strapless pale pink-and-white Dior bustier ball gown. Haute Living takes a closer look at the attendees’ fashion statements.
Read MoreChopard & The Weinstein Company Celebrate 2013 Academy Awards
Chopard is the official partner of The Weinstein Company for major events in 2013, including the most prestigious international awards ceremonies and film festivals. The partnership and this year’s Oscar nominees were celebrated at an exclusive event held at Soho House West Hollywood on February 23.
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