Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2011 - (Page 4)

ADVERTISEMENT THE HOTTEST REAL ESTATE IN L.A.’S COOL NEW DOWNTOWN. Like New York’s Tribeca, Downtown Los Angeles is one of those great stories of real estate rejuvenation, and the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE has added the sophistication that makes the area’s acceptance by the glitterati official. Certainly, these homes offer what you’d expect from the name that’s synonymous with luxury. Yet The Ritz-Carlton experience here is unlike anywhere else. And what’s made this area even hotter — attracting sports fans as well as real estate fans — is the just announced Farmers Field stadium and event center. But we’ll come back to that. Because home field advantage starts with home. Life at the top What stunning homes they are, the highest residences in Los Angeles, with floor-to-ceiling views of the city, moundefinition of “home” here includes fivestar amenities such as The Ritz-Carlton Spa, the 26th floor rooftop pool and ® chic art galleries mix with fashionable restaurants, both historic and modern. Downtown Los Angeles: Your playground Downtown L.A. also hosts dozens of cultural destinations like the imminent $120 million Eli Broad Art Museum, as well as Snaidero Italian cabinetry. Then there’s the service — residents are pampered by the dedicated Ritz-Carlton residential team 24 hours a day. Conveniently, the the architectural and acoustic wonder that is the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Coming of Farmers Field They’re breaking ground soon on this world-class convention center and football stadium, and it’s a natural complement to L.A. LIVE, allowing for a wide array of events, not the least of which is NFL. lounge, the fitness center and Wolfgang Puck’s newest restaurant, WP24. L.A. LIVE: Your backyard Residents are also made welcome thr o ugh AEG’s All Access Living program, which offers exclusive VIP benefits throughout L.A. LIVE, the city’s new sports and entertainment district, with 14 restaurants, 14 movie screens and six live entertainment venues. L.A. LIVE also includes STAPLES Center, home of the world-champion Lakers tains and ocean. The interiors are by Gensler, the award-winning architectural firm, and the kitchens are outfitted with Gaggenau appliances and and Kings and red carpet award celebrations like the GRAMMY® Awards. All of this is situated in Downtown Los Angeles, a lively neighborhood where

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2011

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2011
Table of Contents
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
President’s Letter
Falling in Love with … Hawaii
On the Boulevards
Design
Shopping In New York City
Jewelry
Watches
Wine
Wellness
Sports
Portugal
Moscow
Fashion
Culinary
The Guide
Heritage

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Summer 2011