MICHAEL ARAM

WHO: Founder of luxury interior design company Michael Aram (157 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-527-0060; michael aram.com), which opened its LA flagship last year. COMMUNITY REDEFINED: “The Schindler House (833 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood, 323-651-1510; makcenter.org) is an architectural gem, and one of my favorite explorations of art and [design]. This beautiful residence epitomizes Southern California modernism and should not be missed!” BOOZY BRUNCH: “The best place to spend time with friends would be restaurant Mardi (8465 Holloway Dr., West Hollywood, 323-656-4020; mardirestaurant.com). The al fresco dining experience and neighborhood atmosphere feel like an intimate garden party filled with house-made cocktails and California wine.” CLASSIC & CLASSY: “The Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-2251; beverlyhillshotel.com) combines old-school glamour with a very cool, somewhat contemporary feel… As an out-oftowner, it feels great to be in a place that’s so classically Californian.”