Haute Living Los Angeles Jan/Feb 2012
E. C. Gladstone


E.C. Gladstone is a seasoned journalist, having covered luxury, travel, food and wine, spas, entertainment, and other beats from coast to coast. A former contributing editor for Niche Media (Vegas Magazine, Ocean Drive), where he produced a record number of cover stories, and staff writer at US Weekly, he’s interviewed celebrities, chefs, musicians and moguls from Eva Longoria and Mary J Blige to Wolfgang Puck and Steven Spielberg. He worked closely with Robin Leach to launch the original wildly successful Luxe Life Vegas blog and has also experienced luxury travel throughout the U.S., Europe and many tropical destinations. At other times, he has been a professional musician and DJ, and a principal investor and creative partner in one of Silver Lake’s most beloved restaurants. He joins the Haute Living team as our dedicated Los Angeles contributor, and he will be covering the luxury lifestyle in Los Angeles and Malibu on a daily basis.
BLOG ENTRIES BY E. C. GLADSTONE
If you live in Brentwood or Westwood, you know the dilemma: so many choices…and such little selection. For all the restaurants in the area, there seem to be precious few simple, reliable places that are neither too fancy, too trendy or too casual. That’s why The Glendon Bar & Kitchen is such...
Aug 2, 2010 2:32 PM
 
It doesn’t happen often, so when an International designer skips over New York and decides to put her first boutique in the Americas right here in LA, it’s extra reason to celebrate. French darling Vanessa Bruno—born into the fashion world to a father who founded fashion house Emmanuelle Khan ...
Jul 31, 2010 8:01 PM
 
One of the hazards of living in (or near) Hollywood is trying to separate the so-called “secrets of the stars” which are secrets only because the stars have never heard of them, and the real secrets that stars call on to keep them looking, feeling, and living great. Spray di Sole is one of the l...
Jul 30, 2010 7:37 PM
 
A simple way to start the day? Not on your life! Breakfast may be the most hotly debated meal in this early-rising city. I could weigh-in on who’s got the best omelettes, pancakes, chicken-and-waffles, coffee, but much of that is a matter of taste. Instead let me offer a Haute 5 of fine places to ...
Jul 29, 2010 7:21 PM
 
The hotel scene in Los Angeles was relatively stagnant for a number of years. But recently, there's been a healthy explosion of boutiques and brands alike, offering an unprecedented number of selections. Pick a Haute 5? Well, if I absolutely must...
Jul 27, 2010 7:11 PM
 
The opportunity to reassess a major artist doesn’t come along very often, which is why Manly Pursuits: The Sporting Images of Thomas Eakins excites. For those who don’t know the name, Thomas Eakins (1844-1916) is considered one of the greatest American painters in our relatively short history...
Jul 26, 2010 7:44 PM
 
If you are a player of the ponies, you know what the end of July means. It is the opening of the season at the Del Mar Race Track, one of the prettiest places to enjoy horseracing, with some of the biggest stakes in the Southern California circuit. Races will be held five days a week through labor d...
Jul 25, 2010 8:12 PM
 
Beverly Hills’ uniquely stylish Phillipe Starck-designed boutique hotel SLS is well known for its dinner service—when world famous Jose Andres is your Executive Chef, you can count on that. But alongside The Bazaar, the hotel also offers a more casual—but equally chic--lobby restaurant Tres, w...
Jul 24, 2010 7:36 PM
 
 
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