Candy Spelling
Candy Spelling, wife of late TV mogul Aaron Spelling, has made a name for herself in the world of publishing as the author of the bestseller, Stories from Candyland. She has also demonstrated her passion for the written word as a columnist for The Huffington Post and Momlogic.com, and with entertainment news reports for BBC Radio. In December, 2009 her new television series, Bank of Hollywood debuted on E! and in the spring of 2010 she will take to the stage as a co-producer of the award-winning musical Promises, Promises. Candy appeared as a special contributor to Haute Living Los Angeles in the two-year anniversary edition for the November/December issue.
Where were you born ?
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
How long in Los Angeles:
All my life
All my life
Neighborhood:
Holmby Hills
Holmby Hills
Occupation:
Writer/blogger/producer/civic and non-profit community leader
Writer/blogger/producer/civic and non-profit community leader
Favorite Restaurant:
Fatburger
Fatburger
Best Sushi:
Hamasaku
Hamasaku
Best Ethnic Food:
Xi'an
Xi'an
Best Italian:
Georgio's
Georgio's
Best place for late night dining:
The Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire
The Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire
Best dessert:
Tavern
Tavern
Best place for a romantic date:
Chez Mimi
Chez Mimi
Best Sunday brunch:
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Hautest Club/Lounge:
Barfly
Barfly
Best place for a power business meeting:
Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel
Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles:
Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend?
The Peninsula Hotel
The Peninsula Hotel
Favorite shopping venue/boutique:
Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus
Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus
Best place to buy Jewelry/Watches:
eBay
eBay
Best Spa:
Equinox
Equinox
Favorite Charity Event:
LA's BEST
LA's BEST
Favorite Cultural Event:
Too many to mention
Too many to mention
Favorite Cultural Institution:
Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl
Best Aspect of Los Angeles:
The weather
The weather
Best Steakhouse:
The Grill on the Alley
The Grill on the Alley
Best Pizza:
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
Best Lunch:
Mariposa at Neiman Marcus
Mariposa at Neiman Marcus
Best Gym/Athletic Facility:
Equinox
Equinox
Best Museum/Exhibit:
Anything at the Getty
Anything at the Getty
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore:
Griffith Park
Griffith Park
