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The Kawahara Residence Classic Case Study Modernism in Rolling Hills Estatesby Architect Craig Ellwoodoffered by crosby Doe & gordon Newsom, crosby Doe associates, inc.

Robert Freedman310-291-7779

#1 at RE/MAX Manhattan Beach for over 25 years running

No other RE/MAX agent has sold more real estate in the three Beach Cities

combined!

www.LetFreedmanRing.com

Impeccably Remodeled Townhome617 Crest Manhattan BeachThis showpiece Townhome has undergone a total transformation of style to a contemporary beach house, utilizing the open floor plan to create an entertainer’s ocean view paradise.

• Nearly 2,300 square feet of living space, and 2-car garage• 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, including a large master suite with steam shower,

spa tub, and custom walk-in closet• Brand new upper level is light, bright and airy, with a center island design

that is perfect for large gatherings• Spacious ocean view deck• Ideal location just 3 blocks to the beach, downtown (South of Pier)

Specially Priced at $2,095,122

See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com

Hill Section Family Home952 11th Street Manhattan BeachGorgeous Spanish Revival style home by Sexton Homes customized by current owner during construction, sits on a 50' x 150' lot and offers a stunning one-of-a-kind floor plan with dramatic interior space.

• Nearly 5,100 sq.ft. of living space, with a soaring 2-story living room

• 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3-car attached garage

• Additional upstairs family room (could be 6th bedroom)

• Magnificent master suite with south-facing lounging deck, and opulent master bath with steam shower

• Built in 2004 but looks brand new – REALLY!

Offered at $2,488,000

See all the listings at LetFreedmanRing.com

Incredible Home-on-the-Hill Has It All!230 Anderson, Manhattan BeachPerched upon one of the highest points of the prestigious Manhattan Beach Hill Section, this amazing home was built to the highest of standards with the finest finishes.

• 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths including sound insulated master suite and separate nanny/maid quarters (Tremendous flexibility on future layout – call for details on configurations to add bedrooms & baths.)

• Formal dining room and casual dining area

• Panoramic ocean view decks

• Private main floor theatre / media room

• Library with custom crafted book shelves

• Full artist studio, gym, and wine cellar

• Mechanical work shop currently used for collectible motorcycle restoration, and separate woodworking shop

• Private 2nd floor lanai with fireplace, barbecue, refrigerator, sink and dining table overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard


www.230Anderson.com

Wine cellar!

Artist’s studio!

Theatre/media room!

Library!

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06 PUBLISHER’S MUSE Are you Experienced?

23 ON tHE COVER The Kawahara Residence — Classic Case Study Modernism in Rolling Hills Estates by Architect Craig Ellwood. Offered by Crosby Doe & Gordon Newsom, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. Photo by Paul Jonason

24 CHEz MéLANGE A mouth-watering blend of business smarts and culinary art

32 HOME OF THE WEEk Coming Soon...Spectacular Queen’s Necklace View Home – Renovated from Top to Bottom in Palos Verdes Estates…offered by Steve & Ceci Watts, RE/MAX Watts & Associates

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By MAUREEN MEGOWAN / RE/MAx PALOS VERDES ExECS

Early in 1913, George Bixby decided to sell approx. 16,000 acres of the Rancho de los Palos Verdes (retaining about 1,000 acres which later became Harbor City), which his father, Jotham Bixby, had acquired in1882 by a legal partition of the original land grant area of Rancho de los Palos Verdes He sold the land to Walter Fundenburg, who agreed to pay $1.8 million. Unable to raise the necessary funds, he assigned the property to the real estate firm Schader and Adams. They too were unable to raise the necessary capital, and Bixby foreclosed on the mortgage. After much litigation, Bixby agreed to allow Schader and Adams 90 days to complete the purchase. Mr. Schader then left for New York to raise the money, with about 20 days left to raise the funds, and while there was able to get Mr. Frank A. Vanderlip, then President of the City National Bank of New york, interested in the property. Although Mr. Vanderlip had never seen the property, after only a 10 minute meeting with Mr. Schaeder, he was intrigued and recognized its potential for development.

By November 1913, Mr. Vanderlip organized a consortium of New York investors and completed the purchase of the property. Historical accounts of the final purchase price range from $1.5 million, to just over $2 million. Initially, these investors intended to divide the land into large estates. The founding father of the Peninsula, Frank Vanderlip, was one of these investors. Vanderlip was a self-made man, an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under President Mckinley, and president of the National City Bank of New york.

From the beginning, Vanderlip had great plans for the development of the property. As early as 1914, Vanderlip hired architects, including the landscape architectural firm of Olmsted Brothers, to draw up a master plan for the development. Original plans included the construction of a magnificent golf club on the bluffs overlooking Portuguese Bend, to be known as “Los Palos Verdes Country Club”.

Vanderlip planned to develop the area above Point Vicente lighthouse as an Italian hillside village, to be occupied by craftsmen who would live, work, and sell their wares. Vanderlip writes glowingly in his biography about a visit in 1916 to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the property he bought unseen three years earlier. He describes his vision for the development, likening the geographical location to Italy where he took vacations: “I found myself reminded vividly of the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Amalfi Drive: Yet the most exciting part of my vision was that this gorgeous scene was not a piece of Italy at all but was here in America, an unspoiled sheet of paper to be written on with loving care.”

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For more local history, see www.southbayhistory.com

Search the MLS for homes, check out our interactive digital editions, view open houses, & research

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• Monte Malaga beauty• Ocean view• Spectacular architecture• Palos Verdes Art Center Design Tour Home• 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths• 5,451 square foot home• Beautifully updated, meticulously maintained• Travertine floors, custom drapes, gourmet kitchen,

atrium entry, spiral staircase and coffered ceilings• Pool, jacuzzi, sauna and BBQ• Ocean view terrace• Master bedroom suite with ocean view balcony and

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Jimi Hendrix, one of my favorite guitarists, and arguably the best of all time, asked the question in his song “Are you Experienced” in 1967 from the album of the same name. In the song, Hendrix invites the listener to go beyond “your measly little world” and go on a journey of self-discovery.

Our feature story on Chez Mélange owner’s Chef Robert Bell and Michael Franks is a shining example of what self-discovery and experience can teach us. They opened their first restaurant in the South Bay in 1976 and have been able to create an incredible regional restaurant brand in Chez Mélange — one that continues to attract foodies far and wide.

This issue’s cover home is a classic case study in Modernism by Architect Craig Ellwood — check the details on page 23 and look for the Broker’s Open House in the coming week.

Here’s a re-cap of closed sales in January for Single Family Residences in the beach cities of the South Bay*:

Manhattan beach - 90266: Total Sales - 18, Avg. Selling Price - $1,982,333, Avg. Days on Market – 80

Hermosa beach - 90254:Total Sales - 9, Avg. Selling Price - $1,142,444, Avg. Days on Market – 100

redondo beach – 90278:Total Sales - 11, Avg. Selling Price - $659,036, Avg. Days on Market – 84

redondo beach – 90277:Total Sales – 5, Avg. Selling Price - $1,021,480, Avg. Days on Market – 78

Hollywood riviera – 90277/90505:Total Sales – 4, Avg. Selling Price - $913,125, Avg. Days on Market – 168

rancho palos verdes – 90275:Total Sales – 20, Avg. Selling Price - $879,700, Avg. Days on Market – 88

palos verdes estates – 90274:Total Sales – 13, Avg. Selling Price - $1,735,702, Avg. Days on Market – 103

rolling Hills – 90274:Total Sales – 1, Avg. Selling Price - $3,050,000, Avg. Days on Market – 318

rolling Hills estates – 90274:Total Sales – 2, Avg. Selling Price - $931,750, Avg. Days on Market – 152

*Closed sale data taken from MRMLS data for closed sale (SFR) homes during the period

January 1 – January 31, 2011. Information is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

Enjoy —

Warren J [email protected]

ARE yOUExPERIENCED?

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LOCATIONS SILVER SPUR

450 Silver Spur Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Phone: 310-544-9999 Fax: 310-703-1999

MANHATTAN BEACH 400 S Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone: 310-376-2225

Fax: 310-376-6522

WEST LOS ANGELES 2999 Overland Blvd., Suite 104 West Los Angeles, CA 90064

Phone: 310-559-5570 Fax: 310-559-5587

SOUTH BAY 23740 Hawthorne Blvd., 2nd Floor

Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: 310-378-9889

Fax: 310-378-2745

EL SEGUNDO 402 Main Street

El Segundo, CA 90245 Phone: 310-322-1425

Fax: 310-322-5724

MALAGA COVE 63 Malaga Cove Plaza

PALOS VERDES EST., CA 90274 Phone: 310-378-9494

Fax: 310-373-3427

MIRALESTE 5 Miraleste Plaza

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Phone: 310-831-0222

Fax: 310-831-1684

SANTA MONICA 620 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite B

Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: 310-264-2225

Fax: 310-264-2200

MARINA DEL REY / VENICE 155 Washington Blvd.

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: 310-577-5300

Fax: 310-577-5301

REDONDO BEACH 1720 S Elena

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: 310-378-7747

Fax: 310-378-1997

RANCHO PALOS VERDES 28901 Western Ave.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Phone: 310-514-1364

Fax: 310-514-1420

BEVERLY HILLS 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600

Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: 310-205-0050

Fax: 310-559-5587

Discover

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Malaga Cove63 Malaga Cove Plaza Palos Verdes Estates

(310) 378-9494DRE #00983568

Silver Spur450 Silver Spur Rd.

Rancho Palos Verdes(310) 544-9999DRE #00983568

Miraleste Plaza5 Miraleste Plaza

Rancho Palos Verdes(310) 831-0222

DRE #00983568

South Bay23740 Hawthorne Blvd.

Torrance(310) 378-9889DRE #01219939

Redondo Beach1720 South Elena Redondo Beach(310) 378-7747DRE #01219939

RPV San Pedro28901 South Western Ave.

Rancho Palos Verdes(310) 514-1364DRE #01219939

Manhattan Beach400 S. Sepulveda Blvd.

Manhattan Beach(310) 376-5225 DRE #01879720

El Segundo402 Main Street

El Segundo(310) 322-1425

DRE #01879720

31003 Rue Langlois • Rancho Palos Verdes

3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 2,380 sq ft | 10,808 lot size | 2 car garage

Split level floorplan | Award winning schools

$1,149,000 www.31003RueLanglois-RPV.com

Lynn Lord, GRI, CDPESenior Real Estate Consultant

RE/MAX Palos Verdes

DRE #00932611

310-493-7016 direct

310-703-1999 fax

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4532 Newton Street • Torrance

3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2,557 sq ft | 6,600 lot size | Permitted Guest

House | Private Sun Deck with City Light Views| Upper Level is Master Suite

$979,000 www.4532NewtonStreet.com

8620 Belford Avenue #602 • Westchester • 90045

3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 1,560 sq ft | 2-car attached garage

$216 HOA fees | Gated community | Inside Laundry | Built 2008

Coastal property close to LAX

$473,800 www.8620BelfordAve.com

3623 West Hidden Lane #B • Rolling Hills Estates

2 bedroom + den | 2.5 baths | 1,570 sq ft | Built 1978

2 car garage direct access | Inside laundry | Updated throughout

Tennis Courts | Gym | 3 Pools | Award winning school district

$529,000 www.3623HiddenLane.com

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Shorewood Realtors is one of the top five largest real estate firms in Los Angeles County and in the top 58 nationally.

We are the South Bay’s oldest and largest independently owned real estate firm, with humble beginnings in 1969 to today having seven offices and more than 350 realtors serving the beach cities.

Our highly-trained real estate agents will make your home sale or purchase a seamless, trouble-free transaction—this is how we define our success.

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hermosa beach 950 Artesia Blvd. 310.376.8871

hermosa beach 986 Artesia Blvd. 310.406.2020

el segundo 431 Main St. 310.322.4900

manhattan beach 917 Manhattan Beach Blvd. 310.545.8401

manhattan beach 3300 Highland Ave. 310.546.7561

palos verdes estates 16 Malaga Cove 310.698.1555

redondo beach 1009 Torrance Blvd. 310.316.8464

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2920 THE STRAND • MANHATTAN BEACH

7 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 5678 Sqft. | 43’ Beach Frontage | Oceanfront

• Prime North Facing Corner Location

• Oversized Lot (43 x 105)

• Indoor Pool & Spa inside Private Atrium

• Wired for surround sound & security system

• 4-car garage parking with room for 2 additional cars

www.2920TheStrand.com

$11,750,000

1340 21ST STREET

MANHATTAN BEACH

4 Bed + Office | 3.5 Bath

3466 Sqft. | 3 Upstairs Decks

• Convenient Guest Room &

Bath on First Floor

• 3 Fireplaces

• 7,500 Sqft. Lot

• South Facing Backyard

• Brand New Listing

www.1340twentyfirst.com

$1,689,000

1161 6TH STREET

MANHATTAN BEACH

4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath

3416 Sqft. | 6000 Sqft. Lot

• Beautifully appointed with well

designed layout

• 3 Fireplaces

• Private Den with door

can be 5th Bedroom

• Formal Living & Dining Room

• Lush Landscaping

$1,500,000

803 18TH STREET

DUPLEX • HERMOSA BEACH

Multi Family | 2 Units | 2349 Sqft.

3-Garage Spaces + 3 driveway

• No Rent Control

• Excellent Location – Walk to

Beach • Each Unit is two stories

with 3 Beds, 1.75 Baths

• Each Unit Totally Remodeled

• Live in one and rent the other

or keep both as rentals

$997, 500

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501 HERONDO STREET #70

HERMOSA BEACH

Condo/Townhouse | 2 Bed

2.5 Baths | 1439 Sqft

• Best Location in Complex

Greenbelt Frontage Unit

• Bonus Room

• Cozy Fireplace • Light & Airy

• Breakfast Nook

• Dining Room • Steps to Beach

www.501herondo70.com

$725,000

2716 PINE AVENUE

MANHATTAN BEACH

1934 sqft. | 4,200 sqft. Lot

• Private Master Suite

with Balcony

• Spacious Living & Family Rooms

• Updated Kitchen with Breakfast

Bar open to Dining Area

• Lush Landscaping in

Front & Rear Yards

$1,299,000

MANHATTAN BEACH

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A Simply Elegant HomeBrand new custom built home set up high on a hill crest with

panooramic ocean, coastline and city light views with 180

degree view from Malibu to downtown L.A. Architecture by

Roger North with an emphasis on indoor and outdoor liv-

ing—it invites you with a long 20-foot wide driveway which

ends at a large motor court. Home features 4 bedrooms and

4.5 bathrooms, 4,320sq.ft. of living space on a 2.74 acre

lot (per seller). Large entry with 17 ft. ceilings throughout,

large kitchen opens up to great room. Gourmet kitchen with

all Thermador stainless steel appliances and large walk-in

pantry; Santos Mahogany hardwood and travertine floors

throughout; cherry cabinets with tons of storage space; large

3-car garage with high ceilings, dual zone heating and AC.

Owners have approved plans for 80x30 barn and infinity

pool—lots of grass area and upper pad is ideal for guest

house or barn. Owners went through great expense to have

sewer connection. Easy to show, priced

to sell, home will not last!

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ROLLING HILLS $3,699,000

Pristine Ranch Style Home Conveniently located near the main gate, this designer-

perfect home boasts 5 bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms with

an 800 sq.ft. guest house complete with kitchen, bedroom,

living room, fireplace and views. Completely rebuilt in 2002

with exceptional attention to detail and amenities including

vaulted and beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, custom crown

moulding, skylights, extensive use of natural stone and central

vacuum system. Entry opens to great room with formal living

room with fireplace, French doors and formal dining area.

The gourmet kitchen features granite counter-tops, custom

cabinetry, subzero refrigerator, six burner Thermador range

and oven, center island, large walk-in pantry and opens out

to a family eating area and family room with fireplace and

bar. Views enjoyed from almost every room! The master retreat

has a fireplace and walk-in closets. The 1.7 acre beautifully

landscaped grounds include a pool, 100 rose bushes, 40+ fruit

trees, flat grass areas and room for horses.

6 MEADOWLARK...................

ROLLING HILLS....................

$2,999,000 SHORT SALE.. .

Panoramic Ocean and Catalina Views Elegant and sophisticated home located in Oceanfront Estates boasting over $1M in upgrades! Featuring an open entry leading to the living

room; gourmet kitchen with spacious dining area and butler’s pantry; an art studio and a master suite complete with balconies and luxuri-

ous master bath. Double spiral staircases lead downstairs to a large family room with wet bar and 4 bedroom suites, each with French doors

leading to the manicured grounds outside, salt water pool and spa, outdoor BBQ and expansive lawn with numerous fruit trees.

53 PASEO DE LA LUZ RANCHO PALOS VERDES $4,199,000

Light, Bright and Airy Beautifully renovated contemporary home with great attention to detail. Many of the rooms have floor to ceiling windows that give you a

bright airy feeling. Sitting on almost half an acre, this home has a wonderful floor plan which boasts four bedrooms and three baths. The

kitchen has granite countertops and a commercial Thermador stove. Family room and Dining room open up to the park like backyard. It is

flat, all usable, with a sparkling swimming pool.

14 CRESTWIND RANCHO PALOS VERDES $1,599,900

Find your Zen in this Secluded HavenThis magnificent 6,450sq.ft. Mediterranean home located in Oceanfront Estates, boasts the most breathtaking panoramic ocean views en-

joyed from almost every room. With 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms—including a separate casita—this home exemplifies tranquility at its best,

surrounded by private patios, outside fireplaces, numerous fountains, gardens, infinity pool and spa with solar heat system, outside bar and

fireplace, manicured grounds and lawns. Patio entrance, formal living and dining rooms, office and kitchen with a center island, granite counter-

tops, Viking appliances and French doors leading out to 420sq.ft. loggia. A second family room downstairs hosts a full bar and direct access to

the spectacular backyard. Luxurious details throughout including 6 fireplaces, walnut floors, custom cabinetry, coiffure ceilings and solid wood

crown mouldings. The home has a private driveway, 4-car garage and approved plans to add a 420sq.ft. media room—all on a 27,081sq.ft. lot.

33 VIA DEL CIELO RANCHO PALOS VERDES $4,999,000

Ocean Views from Every RoomThis original “model” estate, with over $2.3M in upgrades, offers 6 bedrooms and 6½ bathrooms in 8,337 sq.ft. of luxurious living space with the most

breath-taking panoramic ocean views. Featuring a grand entry with a double staircase and Onyx inlay floors; gourmet kitchen with mosaic counter-

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to adjust. Being so close to Europe, New York has to compete with [European restaurants] because that’s what the New York consumer has come to expect. MF: Because of the vast spread of Los Angeles, I think people don’t experiment too far afield unless you’re a foodie and food is all-important to you. rb: You have a diverse local market here. If you take some of the small-plate restaurants in Torrance and Gardena, some of the Japanese restaurants, you’re looking at some of the best caliber restaurants in the city. If you get into other genres of dining, South Bay can’t compete. You can read a city by how many fast food chains they have. The more chains, the fewer foodies and people who are willing to experiment. People are comfortable going to same chain and ordering the same thing, over and over. That’s pretty much suburbia.

You opened your first South Bay restaurant in 1976, and Chez Mélange followed in 1982. What made Chez survive the many economic ups and downs?MF: Longevity, for one. The longer you’ve been around, the more people know you. the dearth of restaurants didn’t hurt. When we opened Café Courtney in 1976, we called it an introduction to French cooking. The price points were value-oriented. In ’76, what was popular were coffee shops and pseudo-café cuisine restaurants, but nothing in between. There was a niche for melding the two. rb: We were giving people organic, modern California cuisine. We mixed it with simple French: escargot, quiche. Nothing weird, just familiar ingredients presented in a new way. We mixed that with

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Fans of food television, we’re about to burst your bubble: A celebrity chef doth not an excellent restaurant make. Take it from Michael Franks, owner of Redondo Beach foodie haven Chez Mélange, and Robert Bell, chef and owner at the renowned institution. South Bay Digs spent a lively afternoon with the refreshingly candid and deliciously innovative pioneers of local haute cuisine. Our takeaway: Never lie to a chef, and always choose the tarte tatin.

South Bay Digs: What’s the worst meal you’ve ever had?Michael Franks: The last meal I was disappointed with was over-salted. It was inedible.

did you let them know?MF: I told them everything was good. [Laughter] I will share my opinions with fellow restauranteurs if I think it will help. Otherwise I’ll go about my business. Robert Bell: I can’t think of a worst meal I’ve had. Unfortunately there’s so much hype on restaurants and chefs these days. Some chefs’ careers are based purely on hype. MF: There’s a philosophy in our business that great chefs don’t make great restaurants. Just because that person is extraordinary individually, it doesn’t mean they’ll have a great restaurant.

La food connoisseurs have always thumbed their noses at the South Bay. rb: It’s still the case. Every neighborhood serves food based on what the immediate population wants. If you’re in a tourist area, you have

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MF: The days of ‘the customer is always right’ are over. The customer is not always right, but it’s about how a manager deals with the situation. Some of my peers would rather sit in their offices and ignore the customer. My take is you don’t want a customer leaving unhappy. rb: As a chef, it’s easy to defend your food. I find it’s not worth it.

Number one, I know what I’m doing in the kitchen. Number two, [being defensive] is not going to bring the customer back. All I can say is, ‘What can I bring you right now that’s going to make you happy?’

I understand you’re involved in charitable causes. How did that come about?MF: We learned early on that the community is what makes your business successful. If you’re giving to the community, hopefully the community is giving back to you. We try and put our resources toward areas that we think are most deserving.

What insider tips do you have for South bay foodies?rb: When a restaurant is fairly new, order only menu items and not specials, until you learn what the chef is doing. A lot of

thought goes into menu items. The thought that goes into a special is maybe 15 minutes, while the thought on a menu item could be 15 years. MF: Be honest with the restaurant. Tell them how you’re thinking. Restaurants make mistakes; it’s a people business. Tell the restaurant about your experience one-on-one. They will be so grateful to hear it from you rather than read about it later on.rb: Honesty is important. Ask for the manager. Ask for the owner. Give them the opportunity to resolve the situation. You’ll be surprised how that will take the experience to a whole new level.

Great advice. now for the tough questions: beaujolais or brunello di Montalcino?rb: Beaujolais is the best value. Barolo is the best wine on the planet. MF: Brunello.

crème brulée or tarte tatin?rb & MF: tarte tatin. rb: Are you kidding? Crème brulée has no texture!

a comfortable, casual atmosphere, and lesser-known wines by the glass. We kept doing things no one had ever heard of. MF: Our customers said, ‘Give us more, give us something new.’ Those were the days of frozen vegetables. We used fresh foods. Because Robert was a self-trained chef, there were no boundaries. rb: This reminds me of a lecture I gave at a college on creativity. I believe that the enemy of creativity is school. ‘Don’t do it that way, it’s wrong!’ But I figure, ‘Wait a second, maybe I can fit a square peg in a round hole if the hole is big enough.’ When we started, I had no parameters. I did everything on my own. MF: Our only recreation was going out to eat, and we saw what everyone else was doing. California cuisine was just starting. Chez Mélange, Spago and Michael’s really started California cuisine.

What lured you into the food and restaurant world?rb: My grandmother was the inspiration behind my excitement about food and dining. Sunday meals and gathering around the table were so much fun. I was 10 years old and all we’d talk about was how we like our dinners, do we use long pasta or short pasta. Food was an important thing, it wasn’t just something you ate so you wouldn’t be hungry. MF: My dad was in the restaurant business. My whole life was spent in restaurants. In my early teens in London, when I started to go out with girls, we didn’t go to movies, but to restaurants — usually my dad’s so I could sign the check! I spent four years in hotel school. My goal was always to come to the States. I visited a friend who was living in Redondo Beach, and I thought, I want to live here, so I helped him open a restaurant. Food, from that point on, became my hobby, my passion. I can easily separate the hobby side and the business side. Ultimately, you are running a business, even though customers hate to think about that. rb: This is the only retail business where people expect something for free. Can I have an extra side, can I get some bread, can I have some more dressing, and they wonder why things are so expensive. MF: Once a customer becomes a regular, it’s quite easy for them to ask for extras or for special orders. It can be the beginning of the end of the restaurant. Sometimes the skill level in a restaurant can’t produce what they want, other times a certain product isn’t available. rb: I don’t have to deal with that because I’m in back. All Michael wants to do is make the customer happy. MF: It’s a yin and yang thing.

In this era of citizen journalism, what’s your take on social media sites that encourage users to post restaurant reviews?rb: The online restaurant reviews and blogs put newspaper food sections out of business. However, if the writer is what we call an amateur diner who only goes out to eat on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, you have to put those aside.

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Over 12 feet high ceiling thru out. Renovated in excellent condition

$2,185,000

Gerard Bisignano is a life-long resident of the South Bay. He has been selling luxury real estate in our coastal community for over 19 years. He has been a consistent top producer and in 2009 became a partner/owner with Peninsula Sotheby’s. He received his MBA from Loyola Marymount University and served eight years on the Redondo Beach City Council. His marketing efforts have produced two homes named L.A. Times “Home of the Week” and he has been featured several times on NBC’s “Open House Los Angeles.” He has marketed one of the highest priced homes ever listed on the Manhattan Beach Strand and is known for being a top agent for luxury real estate from Manhattan Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

1600 The Strand, Manhattan Beach

Grandieur Embodied. First time to market. Ray Kappe Design-”His designs evince a mastery of warm, modern spaces, clearly expressed construction systems, and environmental sensitivity.”Situated on a prime Strand north corner and a 1 minute walk to downtown. Built prior to current codes, allowing for a rare rooftop pool, expansive top decks and over 5200 sq feet. Floor to ceiling windows allow panoramic whitewater views from PV to Malibu. Concrete, steel and stone, this contemporary masterpiece is accessed through a pivoting sculpted stainless steel door. Downstairs is a Strand level media room and 2 glass enclosed bedrooms. Entry level has the kitchen, dining area, huge granite bar and a wine room. Top living level has the master bedroom and spa quality bath. Stairways lead to the rooftop pool and expansive entertainment outdoor area. Rounded and angeled, this home embraces the coastline. This home has 3 large open fireplaces-a Kappe signature- 3 car garage and an elevator to the roof.

$12,499,000


Walk Street - Classic Beach Duplex. Live and play only three blocks from the beach. Stunning water and beach views with perfect sunsets. Living room has wood burning fireplace. Walk out on to your front deck for lounging or grilling. See and hear the waves. Recently renovated — move right in and enjoy the summer. In the beautiful Sand Section of Manhattan Beach on a oversized 2/3 lot. One 3 bed/2 bath unit and one studio with full bath and kitchen. Both units are super easy to rent. Sit on the deck and sip your morning coffee and enjoy the ocean views. Great investment or build opportunity.

$1,449,000

24 8th Street, Hermosa Beach

Fantastic new contemporary home in the heart of downtown Hermosa just two doors from the strand and sand, Gourmet kitchen with walk-pantry comes complete with commercial Viking appliances, granite counter tops, custom cabinets and hard wood floors. This home is equipped with elevator, beautiful decks including one on the roof which is engineered and ready for a spa and BBQ to enjoy the city and whitewater views. Spacious open floor plan, living room with fireplace, master has a walk-in closet, large his/her bath, jacuzzi tub. House is

wired for stereo, alarm as well as high speed internet

(CAT5). Hermosa Beach living at it’s best!

$2,595,000

3410 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach

Architectural Digest’s Editors’ Selection October 2010. A masterpiece in art & living. These worlds meld in this testament to post modern design. An early work by the internationally acclaimed Morphosis design team, Thom Mayne & Michael Rotondi, this blending of stainless steel, concrete & natural elements combine to create a stunning home of epic architectural significance. Featured in the New York Times, this 4000+ square foot home has 4 levels with living room, dining room & kitchen all situated on the top floor to take full advantage of the spectacular ocean/coastline views. The entrance opens to a 3-story, semi-circular atrium. 2 sets of stairs trace a path through the structure that has an elevator, 3 bedrooms, a wine cellar, 2 fireplaces & a family room. Unobstructed ocean views from PV to Malibu, home has been called “the tallest home in Hermosa Beach.”

$3,495,000

Artfully Representing Estates of Epic Architectural Significance

Gerard BisignanoPeninsula Sotheby’s International Realty

Cell: 310-990-4727Office: 310-376-6004

7 Sea Cove Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

Great opportunity to purchase a rare coastal lot with plans for a 4000 square foot Marmol Radziner contemporary design home with 100 feet of frontage. Lot is across the street from the coastline. Lot is over 10,000 square feet and offers awesome ocean and coastline views. Sea Cove is a highly desirable street filled with some of Palos Verdes most desirable homes and has a private path to the beach and coastal tide pools. Close proximity to Terranea Resort, Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend Club and Shoreline Park. Build home as a primary residence or a second home. Home across the street is said to be Frank Lloyd Wright’s last residential project. Land directly across the street is not buildable allowing for unblockable views. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information. Seller is open to a joint venture for spec project.

$694,500

PeninsulaSIR.com | [email protected] DRE: 01116110

“Navigating the Real Estate market can be challenging during these uncertain times. As a partner with Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty I can offer you unsurpassed exposure and experience in the marketing of your home or when representing you in the purchase of a home. Please call me on my cell phone at (310) 990-4727.” —Gerard Bisignano

3608 Crest Drive,Manhattan Beach

*Sand Section, Corner Lot *3 bedroom, 4 bath Home*Ocean views from 2nd Floor & Private Balcony*Direct access to the 2-Car Garage.

$5500 per month

Gerard Bisignano, House At The Beach Inc. & the power of the Sotheby’s International Network have combined to bring you...

Coastal Luxury Leasing Representing the finest coastal homes for lease

in Southern California.

Call our leasing office at 310-686-4544.

12 Country Meadow Road, Rolling Hills Estates

*4 bedroom, 3 bath Home behind the gates at The Ranch. *Large master suite with fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, double sinks*Pool & Spa*24 hour guard on duty

$5095 per month

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3104 Ocean Drive, Manhattan Beach

*Charming 2 bed 2 bath owners unit*Great ocean views-Best and most private stretch of beach.*Hardwood floors*2 car garage

$4500 per month

30004 Matisse Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

*4 bedroom, 3 bath Home*Large yard & pool*Gourmet kitchen with new granite counters & views!*Master bedroom with walk-in closet & pool access.*Two fireplaces, wet bar & 2-car garage.

$4300 per month

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- Tree Section Location!!- 3 bedrooms and 2 baths- Large Landscaped backyard!!- 1,872 sq. ft.- Manhattan Beach Schools

JACK GILLESPIEExperience is Everything DRE: 00426498

[email protected] (310) 200-4169

Office (310) 546-7611 Ext.344

Offered at: $1,249,000www.2920Laurel.com

2920 LAUREL AVENUE MANHATTAN BEACHStunning Tree Section Home

Located in the highly desirable Tree Section of Manhattan Beach, this 3 bedroom and 2 bath home is model-perfect! The 1,800+ sq. ft. two-story floor-plan features a meticulous kitchen, formal living room with fireplace, and spacious family room. The Master bedroom features a private balcony. The playable and private rear yard is newly landscaped. Amenities include hardwood floors, newer carpet, designer paint, and plantation shutters. This is a home you will love to live-in!

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