Author: Rodeo Realty Media Team

Los Angeles is no longer an “up and coming” craft beer destination.  Thanks to a mix of longstanding breweries, upstart beer bars, and a roaming pop-up food culture that has deeply permeated the scene. Some of the city’s best beer is on par with any other beer-obsessed city in America.

1. MacLeod Ale Brewing Co.

Location: 14741 Calvert St. Van Nuys, CA 91411

MacLeod is a standard-bearer for the San Fernando Valley beer scene. The place specializes in traditional English styles, and has branched out in recent months to a more eclectic variety of food as well, including on-site pizzas made to order.

2. Ladyface Ale Companie – Alehouse & Brasserie

Location: 29281 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Agoura Hills staple beer spot Ladyface hasn’t slowed down despite the increased competition nearby. The corner restaurant, brewery, and patio spot still turns out some of LA’s finest drinks, and all in a supremely cozy hillside environment.

3. Glendale Tap

Location: 4227 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91204

With dozens of taps and plenty of hard-to-source beer, Glendale Tap has emerged as one of the city’s best beer bars over the past decade or so. The semi-hidden corner location also now welcomes in a variety of food pop-ups weekly, from pizza slices to burgers and beyond.

4. Highland Park Brewery

Location: 1220 N Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Highland Park Brewery’s Chinatown location is big, fun, and full of flavor. Beer heads come through for speciality pints made on-site, while locals and casual newcomers tend to stick around for a few more drinks thanks to the full kitchen on site, which turns out some deliciously snacky stuff late into the evening.

5. 6th & La Brea Brewery & Restaurant

Location: 600 South La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036

This ABC-backed brewpub has fit into the neighborhood nicely, pulling in mostly locals for sports on TV, lots of craft beer, and a menu of food that runs from vegan buffalo cauliflower to a 12-ounce ribeye steak. Brandon’s, the semi-hidden side bar attached to the restaurant, also draws its own crowd.

6.  Boomtown Brewery

Location: 700 Jackson St. Los Angeles, CA

Arts District warehouse option Boomtown Brewery hits all the right notes, with their on-site taproom that includes shuffleboard, cozy lounge areas, and a long wooden bar capable of keeping the crowds at bay.

7. Three Weavers Brewing Company

Location: 1031 W Manchester Blvd A-B. Inglewood, CA 90301

Inglewood’s Three Weavers is on a massive expansion path, having teamed up with some of that city’s new developments to keep things locally-minded and fresh. The women-owned brewery is poised to lead not only Inglewood, but all of LA, into a new generation of craft beer greatness.

8.  The Slice & Pint

Location: 130 W Grand Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245

El Segundo Brewing’s offshoot restaurant is a rousing success, playing to lines out the door almost every day. Folks come through for beer, of course, but the inexpensive pizzas and friendly staff certainly help.

9.  Common Space Brewery and Tasting Room

Location: 3411 W El Segundo Blvd. Hawthorne, CA 90250

Hawthorne’s craft beer moment continues with Common Space on El Segundo Boulevard. The upstart now has handles up at beer bars all over the city, and continues to throw one heck of an evening patio party.

10. Los Angeles Aleworks

Location: 12918 Cerise Ave. Hawthorne, CA

Hawthorne’s first true craft beer destination is a doozy. LA Ale Works sits just around the corner from the SpaceX facility, a short distance from the upcoming Inglewood football stadium, and is already a hit with locals eager to sample the variety of balanced beers from their open warehouse taproom — complete with rotating food trucks on property.

Source: Eater LA

It’s October, so there are a few precious weeks left to hit up costume stores and stockpile some of the best Halloween candy. If Halloween isn’t your holiday, then celebrate the end of summertime crowds and enjoy other fun festivities in Los Angeles this season.

1.  I LIKE SCARY MOVIES

Location: 2118 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA

When: October 16 – November 14, 2019

‘I Like Scary Movies’ is an interactive art installation inspired by horror movies like “The Shining,” with plenty of selfie opportunities at The Desmond. An immersive world of horror where visitors become both artists and subjects.

2. THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Location: 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA

When:October 12-20, 2019

It doesn’t get any better than this: Renee Fleming, Dove Cameron, and Brian Stokes Mitchell in a ravishing musical. This breezy musical is about a woman and daughter who travel to Italy and the Italian who falls for the daughter, at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The approximate running time is two hours and twenty minutes, including one intermission.

3. OKTOBERFEST

Location: 8333 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA

When: October 4 – 27, 2019

The village is the home of the oldest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California where they are hosting our 51st-anniversary event! This year, the event is moving back into the restaurant where it all started! No tent this year, but rather, a “bier all” style celebration.

4. SOCAL VEGFEST

Location: 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA

When: October 19 – 20

The 5th Annual SoCal VegFest is a one-of-kind event designed to engage curiosity and inspire consciousness in people of all ages. The purpose is to introduce Southern Californians and others to the benefits of healthy conscious living.

5. SHERMAN OAKS STREET FAIR

Location: 14827 Ventura Blvd. Suite 207, Sherman Oaks, CA

When: October 20, 2019

The largest single-day event in the San Fernando Valley! The 29th Annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair attracts over 100,000 people from all walks of life. The fair takes place along a half-mile stretch in the heart of Sherman Oaks.

6. WESTEDGE DESIGN FAIR

Location: 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA

When: October 24 – 27, 2019

This fair offers the best in modern design in an environment designed to engage, entertain and inspire. The fair offers the opportunity to shop from premium home furnishings brands-many new to the West Coast and meet the designers behind thousands of inspiring products.

7. UNICEF MASQUERADE BALL

Location: 627 N. La Peer Dr., West Hollywood, CA

When: October 26, 2019

Take out the most mysterious mask you have to wear to this surrealist postmodern-themed soiree at Clifton’s Republic. Come to the fancy affair ready for champagne and an open bar, plus a performance from Foster the People and a DJ set by Mayer Hawthorne. All proceeds benefit UNICEF’s lifesaving work around the world.

8. PSYCHO LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA

Location: 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA

When: October 25 – 31

There are several truly iconic film scores…and then there’s Bernard Herrmann’s Psycho. Hitchcock’s masterpiece of suspense on the big screen is accompanied by a live performance of the hair-raising score played by the LA Opera Orchestra. Come experience one of Hollywood’s most iconic movies paired with the intensity of live music.

9. HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HAUNT

Location: CityRace at Biddy Mason Park

When: October 26, 2019

A scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an escape game all in one! Teams of two to four players will set out on a diabolically clever Halloween adventure around Downtown Los Angeles. Dust off your broomstick, sharpen your fangs and sign up today for this very special one-day-only event!

10. ANAHEIM HALLOWEEN PARADE

Location: Downtown Anaheim, CA

When: October 26, 2019

Almost 100 years, the Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade has brought the community together for an evening of Spooktacular family fun, enjoyed by nearly 50,000 attendees each year. Special events include the Kiddie Costume Contest and the Halloween Pooch Pawrade!

 

 

Inman announces inaugural Golden Club I Finalist.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (October 11, 2019)-Inman’s inaugural Golden I Club finalist have been announced and Rodeo Realty’s Ben Quibrera has made the list. The list focused on the leading sales and marketing campaigns for luxury properties and developments.

Ben received the nomination for ‘Best Sales and Marketing Campaign for a Luxury Property 2019’ for his listing 15231 Greenleaf Street. Partnering with The Society Group, Ben threw a one of a kind open house at the $3.5 million home in Sherman Oaks.

The success of the open house lead to a quick sale of the property and landed in Inman’s top honors list. The category and its selected honorees were chosen for the most innovative, humorous and forward-thinking marketing campaigns to market luxury property during the past year.

Inman will honor the inaugural class of inductees into the Inman Golden I Club. The class will be announced live at Luxury Connect, Oct. 16-17 in Beverly Hills.

What is the Inman Golden I (pronounced “eye”) Club? It’s nothing less than the highest honor in luxury real estate. We’ll be awarding Golden I awards in nine categories:

• Top Luxury Agent 2019
• Top Luxury Team 2019
• Top Luxury Brokerage 2019
• Best City Sale 2019
• Best Mountain Sale 2019
• Best Beach Sale 2019
• Best Sales and Marketing Campaign for a Luxury Property 2019
• Best Sales and Marketing Campaign by a Luxury Development 2019
• Golden I Hall of Fame

View more of Ben’s Listing’s here.

About Inman

Real estate industry professionals from around the world turn to Inman first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the business. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage, in-depth educational opportunities, and forward-thinking events, Inman is the industry’s leading source of real estate information.

About Rodeo Realty

Rodeo Realty is a residential real estate firm that has more than 1,200 licensed agents and brokers and 12 offices throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Rodeo Realty services various markets in Southern California, including luxury real estate markets. The company’s celebrity and other multi-million dollar listings are regularly featured in the news through several television networks, online sites and publications.

Operated under the direction and vision of a single owner, Rodeo Realty stands today as one of the largest independent real estate companies in the nation, while still maintaining the friendly approach of the neighborhood REALTOR®. As the largest independent real estate brokerage headquartered in Beverly Hills and operating throughout the Los Angeles area, with the highest sales volume, Rodeo Realty has the resources to provide the best tools in the industry to deliver the very best results.

The 15th annual Mayors Luncheon was held at the Warner Marriott on September 18^th.

BEVRLY HILLS, Calif (October 11, 2019)- Rodeo Realty’s Lou Woolf who serves on the Board of Directors for Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce attended the exclusive event. Sponsored by the United Chambers of Commerce, Lou spent the afternoon amongst other members of the SFV community, along with Mayor Garcetti of course.

The event is an opportunity four council members to meet the Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and enjoy a lunch while having the opportunity to network and meet other business leaders in the San Fernando Valley.

About 400 people appeared at the Warner Center, on which Mayor Garcetti deemed the luncheon “a moment to pause and punctuate.” Continuing on to say that “the San Fernando Valley, where I am from, is the beating heart of this great city.”

Mayor Garcetti wrapped up the event leaving the audience feeling good about the achievements of North Los Angeles and, by extension, Greater Los Angeles as it heads toward attracting people from all over the world with major sporting events, such as the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. “We will succeed…and build a strong economy,” he said.

About Lou Woolf

Lou Woolf has been a top selling agent in Southern California for over 35 years and has a proven track record with all transactions, from small, first-time homes to A-List celebrity purchases of multi-million dollar estates. He has personally handled countless millions in transactions during his career.’

About Rodeo Realty

Rodeo Realty is a residential real estate firm that has more than 1,200 licensed agents and brokers and 12 offices throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Rodeo Realty services various markets in Southern California, including luxury real estate markets. The company’s celebrity and other multi-million dollar listings are regularly featured in the news through several television networks, online sites and publications.

Operated under the direction and vision of a single owner, Rodeo Realty stands today as one of the largest independent real estate companies in the nation, while still maintaining the friendly approach of the neighborhood REALTOR®. As the largest independent real estate brokerage headquartered in Beverly Hills and operating throughout the Los Angeles area, with the highest sales volume, Rodeo Realty has the resources to provide the best tools in the industry to deliver the very best results.

The Brentwood home of ‘Knots Landing’ Actress Donna Mills has a new owner.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif (October 11, 2019)-The former Brentwood home of “Knots Landing” actress Donna Mills has sold. A chic California cottage in millionaires row, the home sold last month to an undisclosed buyer. The estate which sites on 2.2 acres of land, sits in the prime area of Celebrity Millionaires Row.

Listed by Rodeo Realty’s Roger Perry, the listing was priced at $6,235,000 before finding a new owner. Prior to Mills residency at the home, the stunning property was also the abode of a Coca-Cola heiress. This comes as no surprise after one step inside the grand space with its beautiful high beamed white ceilings and open floor plan.

The luxury of this country cottage is apparent throughout with an elevator in the main house for seamless travel between floors and a fully equipped resort style pool with sauna located on the estates expansive outdoor space.

To view more of Roger Perry’s listings, click here.

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Saturday and Sunday mornings are prime time for sipping something strong — be it Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or Bellini — and settling in for some good food and even better company. Whether kicking off the weekend or reminiscing about the previous evening’s indiscretions, brunch really is the best time to unwind before the start of the week. Here now are the 8 hottest brunch spots in L.A.

Lanea

Location: 217 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Lanea is dishing up breakfast tacos from Barba Kush along with Bloody Maria’s and Micheladas to wash it all down. As an added bonus, a mariachi band plays the whole time to keep spirits running high.

Fia Restaurant

Location: 2454 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403

Head to Santa Monica’s Fia from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays for Brendan Collins’ globally-influenced brunch. There’s something for everyone with huevos rancheros, eggs Benedict, and even loco moco on the menu. Share a few of the house-made pastries including croissants, challah, and pecan sticky buns with the table.

 

Yours Truly

Location: 1616 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Vartan Abgaryan’s daytime menu is chock-full of delightful sweets and savories. Consider the Nashville hot shrimp that’s served atop cheesy grits, as well as the rye waffles with house-made ricotta. An order of the warm cinnamon rolls for the table is a must. Weekend brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hatchet Hall

Location: 12517 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

Find Louisiana-style fried chicken paired with Waffle House-inspired pecan waffles every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Man Bar. To drink are a.m.-inspired cocktails like the Whiskey & Coffee with bourbon and coffee liquor. It’s a walk-in only situation so plan accordingly.

Norah

Location: 8279 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046

For Sunday brunch with a side of live jazz, the place to be is West Hollywood’s Norah from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. While the menu reads mostly of brunch-time’s greatest hits, hone in on the Southern-inspired fare like the cast iron cornbread, buttermilk biscuits with pimento cheese, and the fried chicken sandwich for something more unexpected.

Mixtape

Location: 7450 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Stop by Jeremy Fall’s new spot for his take on “modern urban comfort” food. There’s a pastrami hash served with sunny eggs on the menu, and chorizo with drop biscuits, too. The cocktail with vanilla-infused bourbon, cold brew coffee, and maple syrup sounds just about perfect for the occasion.

Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar

Location: 7360 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Chef dream team Walter Manzke and Margarita Mazke are serving up Mexican-inflected fare from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On the menu are chilaquiles with black beans and a fried egg, a Mexican breakfast sandwich with chorizo, and plenty of tacos from the regular menu. To drink, a warm mug of champurrado with chocolate, hazelnut, corn atole, and a mezcal shot.

Here’s Looking At You

Location: 4202, 3901 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90020

For the most innovative brunch in town, look to chef Jonathan Whitener’s Koreatown hotspot. There’s a Jerusalem bagel with smoked salmon roe, lebni, and herbs on the menu, as well as a coconut waffle with koji and blueberries. The cocktail offerings are just as thoughtful, so definitely plan on imbibing.

Freedman’s

Location: 2619 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Chef Ryan Costanza serves up Jewish American comfort food for brunch Friday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dig into the kippered salmon hash with cucumber, bearnaise, and a fried egg or the glazed beef bacon with a sunny egg and peach mostarda. The babka sticky bun is a must for dessert.