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4 Elegant Los Angeles Stops For Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon Tea at Montage Beverly Hills.
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Finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones topped with clotted cream and lemon curd, tiers of confections and hand-selected tea blends — these are just a few of the decadent goodies offered at afternoon tea in Los Angeles. At these four luxury hotels around town: Hotel Bel-Air, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Montage Beverly Hills and The Peninsula Beverly Hills, you too can indulge in a tradition that traces back more than 150 years to English nobility.

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3 Places To Indulge In Caviar In Los Angeles

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Mélisse’s Signature Egg Caviar
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As a diamond is to the jeweler, so is caviar to the chef. The precious ingredient is both a dining centerpiece and decadent accent, and we can’t get enough of it. From spooning the delicate salt-cured gems onto blini with mother-of-pearl spoons, to pairing it with a juicy burger, to devouring a heap of briny pearls in some egg-on-top-of-egg action, get the details on how you can fully satiate your caviar cravings in Los Angeles at Petrossian West Hollywood, Mélisse, Strand House.

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5 Must-Have Restaurant Reservations Around Los Angeles

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Redbird’s Whole Hog
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Dining in Los Angeles has never been so good. The scene combines top chef talent utilizing year-round access to farm-fresh produce and expertly sourced meats, making it a perfect recipe for restaurant success. If you want to eat out in L.A., here are five reservations you need to have right now at Redbird, Union Pasadena, Odys and Penelope, CUT Beverly Hills, The Polo Lounge.

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4 High-Tech Spa Treatments Worth Trying In Los Angeles

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The Spa at Beverly Wilshire’s Pedicure Room
Photo Courtesy of Four Seasons.

Typical spa treatments are comforting and soothing, but there are times when you need something with a little more spark. To find that extra oomph to go with the oohs and aahhs, many upscale properties are looking toward the future. High-tech spa treatments are popping up all over Los Angeles, offering not just relaxation, but also concrete results. From facials that make you look years younger to a soul-restoring deep-tissue massage, here are some fabulously forward-thinking services around the city like the Diamond Youth Facial at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, HydraFacial at The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, Wellness Wave Massage at The Peninsula Spa, Mistral Light Heat Energy at Chuan Spa at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.

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6 Los Angeles Wine Bars Perfect For Sipping

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The Tasting Room at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village,
Photo Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.

While Los Angeles isn’t far from a prime grape-growing region, you’ll find the city’s top wine bars are stocked with international selections that come from far beyond Napa and Sonoma. Whether you want to travel through tastes to France, Italy or more far-flung locales, you can get your fix at Southern California’s bevy of wine bars. Here are six—A.O.C., Zinque, Vintage Enoteca, The Must, Bar Covell, The Tasting Room at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village— we can’t stop pouring out the praises over.

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