#AFTERNOON TEA MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH MOVIE#
#AFTERNOON TEA MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH MAC#

It's the setting of this season's final episode of Entourage.īeverly Hills is best observed from a rooftop patio, with a healthy application of sunscreen and an ice-cold blended drink.

#AFTERNOON TEA MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH MAC#

And the doors of the light-filled dining room open for an al fresco meal overlooking the Beverly Canon Gardens or within the two-level eatery.ĭelicious details: omelet station, sushi bar, carving station, kid's choices (my favs: hamburger sliders and mac and cheese), selection of fresh shell fish, cheese gallery and Chef Ruskell's mélange of desserts - all set to the music of singer/guitarist David Aldo. Self served from the kitchen, you'll be privy to Chef Conant's impressive environs.

Though the youngest 'child' (opened October 2010) of executive chef, owner and Food Network personality, Scott Conant, the Italian eatery readily garnered a coveted accolade - nomination for 'Best New Restaurant' from the James Beard Foundation. Additional tea tidbits were curried chicken salad with golden raisins in choux buns and Veuve Cliquot premium Champagne.įurther setting the ambiance was a harpist and an overheard comment from a table of ladies summated our distinctive environs: 'All of us are having Champagne except for her, she's singing tonight.' Tiered like tiny packages you don't want to ruin by opening, here's a small sampling: lemon éclair, strawberry margarita macaroon, s'mores tart, and blueberry lime scone.

Served in made-for-Montage custom painted porcelain tea sets, the hotel's exclusive blend, Golden Pomegranate (mirroring Hollywood's Golden Age), is complemented by Chef Ruskell's pastries. Known for its traditional afternoon tea, this mid-day activity does not disappoint. Designed for those who take their pleasure seriously, Montage Beverly Hills delivers abundant amenities with polished panache.

#AFTERNOON TEA MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH MOVIE#

The additional discovery of a framed sketch of Audrey Hepburn's smart short set in the movie Sabrina by back-in-the-day costume designer Edith Head was another subtle nod to our proximity to the movie world. My room's welcome was perfectly personalized - a center-of-the-bed monogrammed pillow embellished with a 'D,' the first initial of my last name. A Mercedes-Benz Maybach delivers guests to A-lister activities within a generous radius - from shopping along Rodeo drive and partying at the Polo Lounge to dining at The Ivy's paparazzi-lined patio. 'We have complimentary car service, so call our desk when you would like to be driven somewhere,' gently reminded the concierge. Peeks of Montage's to-be-expected white glove treatment began at arrival. Though new by 'grand hotel' standards (opened November 2008), its luxurious old world appointments create the illusion of an elegant estate from Hollywood's golden years, yet its fast-forward amenities are a reminder of its 21st century origins. Surrounded by a marquee environment, Montage blends effortlessly. Any doubts I might have had cleared as quickly as beluga disappears from a silver serving platter.

So I wondered: Could Montage Beverly Hills give a repeat performance? My final verdict is firm. And when Scarpetta opened in the hotel, Bruce Willis and Heidi Klum were among the restaurant's revelers welcoming legendary Chef Scott Conant's latest and greatest.Ĭonfession: I've visited the Montage Laguna Beach resort and on my applause meter, it received a standing ovation.

It's two blocks from Rodeo Drive, across from celebrity-magnet Spago restaurant and calls the Food Network's Last Cake Standing winner Richard Ruskell its executive pastry chef. Photo Credit: Cynthia Dial & Montage Beverly HillsLet me introduce you to Montage Beverly Hills.

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