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Los Angeles: Food Frenzy At Los Angeles Hotels This Month

EricRosen — 2009-10-27T15:44:17-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/oliveriobigger.JPG" class="top"> Foodies in Los Angeles are all abuzz lately about some big turnover in hotel restaurants around townboth on the menu and in the kitchen. Plus, now that theres an end in sight to beach weather, its time to put the bikini away and start thinking about packing on the pounds for winter. Here are four of the stories and specials weve been following lately.Last week, we stopped in for a dinner at the new restaurant in Beverly Hills <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Avalon+Hotel/local/584">Avalon Hotel</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/24/2365/05707/hotels/Note_to_Kathy_Griffin_blue_on_blue_at_the_Avalon_Hotel_is_now_oliverio">oliverio</a>. To complement the 1960s Italian-style redecoration (pictured above), new chef Mirko Paderno (formerly of Cecconis in West Hollywood), has created an Italian-inspired menu that is equal parts familiar and fanciful, with dishes like an

Beverly Hills: Note to Kathy Griffin: blue on blue at the Avalon Hotel is now oliverio

EricRosen — 2009-09-24T10:51:58-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/avalonrestonamechange.jpg" class="top"> Well, this was out of the blue! The <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/5/5/132132/6126/hotels/Inside_The_Avalon_Hotel_s_blue_on_blue_Restaurant">blue on blue restaurant (sorry we couldnt resist!) Kor Hotels <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Avalon+Hotel/local/584">Avalon Beverly Hills</a> has transformed into oliverio. Still lowercase, were not sure why. Taking over from Chef Scott Garrett is new Executive Chef Mirko Paderno, formerly of L.A. hotspots Cecconis and AllAngelo. We dont know what prompted the changeover, but weve gotten a first-look at what the new restaurant, which had a "soft opening" this week, will be like.We have high hopes for Pederno, whose past accolades include "Best New Restaurant of 2007" in Esquire and "Top Ten New Restaurants of the United States" in Gayot. He describes his menu as "Italian food with regional touches." That

The Best And Worst of Our American Road Trip

londontown — 2009-09-04T12:45:03-05:00

Do not attempt these stairs after a few drinks: the Hotel Monaco Baltimore

Greetings from soggy London! After six weeks, 20 states and 7000 miles, our US road trip has finally come to an end and we are back in the city of grey. Hopefully we’ll be back to test your speed limits soon; until then, we’ll be wowing London with our awesome t-shirt collection (one for every state) and shouting “USA, USA” at every opportunity. How glad to have us back they must be.

Beverly Hills: Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake Do It At The Avalon...Lunch, That Is

juliana — 2009-08-28T09:04:42-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/justintimberlake_avalon.jpg" class="top"> This post about Jessica Biel will not <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/170751/jessica_biel_could_give_you_a_pc_virus.html">harm your computer</a>.Once again the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Avalon+Hotel/local/584">The Avalon Hotel</a> has proven to be the newest yet randomest hotspot hotel for celebrities. In the past year, Kathy Griffin, Paris Hilton, William Baldwin, Guy Pearce, Eva Longoria and Selma Blair all have been spotted hanging out at the boutique hotel which is located on the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Beverly Drive--far from the secretive hangouts of the Sunset Strip or the posh hotels north of Rodeo Drive. This time the hotel was graced with the presence of Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake who ate at the hotel's poolside restaurant, Blue on Blue. A source at the hotel sends us this

West Hollywood: Free Booze and Views of Johnny Depps House at Andaz WeHo

juliab — 2009-08-05T09:29:19-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/21888/andaz_pool.jpg" class="top"> Last week, after wed checked out the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/28/135450/422/hotels/Quiet_In_a_Good_Way_Inside_the_Chamberlain_West_Hollywood">Chamberlain</a> and the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/8/3/32254/66713/hotels/The_Avalon_Beverly_Hills_Great_If_You_Bring_Earplugs">Avalon</a>, we spent a night at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Andaz+West+Hollywood/local/1415">Andaz West Hollywood</a>. As <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/5/1/113320/6036/hotels/Why_Andaz_London_Is_the_World_s_Best_Hotel_For_Party_People_">devoted fans</a> of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hyatt+Andaz+London/local/931">London</a> branch, we were a little nervous. Would they have got rid of the things we love (like the stationery kits in every room and the free minibars?) Would they have developed a vibe-killing attitude? Were happy to report a no on both counts. The stationery kit is there, although its a bit more basic than in London mainly a pencil and an eraser and the vibe was smiley. Even the free minibar had more stash in it than those in the Smoke (although sadly, still

HotelChatter - Stories about Avalon Hotel

Los Angeles: Food Frenzy At Los Angeles Hotels This Month

Beverly Hills: Note to Kathy Griffin: blue on blue at the Avalon Hotel is now oliverio

The Best And Worst of Our American Road Trip

Beverly Hills: Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake Do It At The Avalon...Lunch, That Is

West Hollywood: Free Booze and Views of Johnny Depp&#146;s House at Andaz WeHo

West Hollywood: Free Booze and Views of Johnny Depps House at Andaz WeHo