Staycation Issue

SARAH DANDASHY CAN GUIDE YOU
AROUND WEHO, AND AROUND THE WORLD
THE LONDON
Sarah Dandashy is The London West
Hollywood’s lead concierge. With over
12 years of concierge experience in the
Beverly Hills area, she is a recognized
member of Les Clefs d’Or, the professional
organization of concierges. In
2015, Les Clefs d’Or even named her
“World’s Best Young Concierge.”
She not only can tell you where to go
and what to do in WeHo, you can count
on Sarah for advice for that next vacation
elsewhere.
Taking her profession and passion
beyond the desk, she also hosts
an online travel series called “Ask
A Concierge” (http://askaconcierge.tv/),
where she shares weekly travel tip
videos on where to eat, what to see
and where to go in Los Angeles… and
around the world.
Q. What restaurant would you recommend
for a romantic dinner?
Sarah: Our restaurant, Boxwood on
the Roof! There’s no better way to
enjoy the balmy summer evenings
than at our rooftop restaurant. Noteworthy
cuisine overlooking views of
the city is the perfect date night destination.
But if you are seeking a restaurant
outside of a hotel, Gracias Madre
has a beautiful patio and delicious,
healthy cuisine.
Q. What restaurant would you recommend
for my dinner with the family?
Sarah: Taste on Melrose is a perfect
family spot. It’s a nice midrange restaurant
with a fun scene.
in the know
ASK A CONCIERGE
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD
Q. My partner is crazy about celebrities.
Is there a restaurant or club that
we can get into without a month-ahead
reservation to catch a glimpse of someone
like Beyonce, or Justin Bieber or
Kylie Jenner?
Sarah: Of course, one can never totally
guarantee a celeb spotting. Ultimately,
you can see them anywhere, from Pavilions
to Starbucks to Equinox. But
when it comes to dinner there are a
few places that up your odds of seeing
a celeb or two. Craig’s, PUMP and Cecconi’s
are always hot and a good bet for
seeing a celeb.
Q. We want to dance! Where should we
go if we’re gay? If we’re straight?
Sarah: The Abbey is the cornerstone of
West Hollywood—gay, straight, curious,
it’s a dance spot that welcomes all!
Otherwise, Micky’s is great for the gay
scene and The Doheny Room is popular
if you’re looking for a straight lounge.
Q. Is there a quiet and romantic bar
you would recommend where the two
of us can hold hands and talk? If we’re
gay? If we’re straight?
Sarah: Zinque on Melrose is a gay/
straight friendly wine bar and a perfect
place to catch up over a glass of vino.
Q. I want to buy an anniversary
present for my spouse? Any places
you would recommend?
Sarah: Westime is great if there are
watch lovers in the family. Otherwise,
Restoration Hardware is the perfect
for those looking to enhance the home
with their unique and comfortable designs
and homewares. A bonus, they
have rooftop park thats worth a visit!
Q. Shhh, keep this a secret! But I’m
planning to propose marriage to my
partner this weekend. Is there a cool
place you’d recommend where I could
do that?
Sarah: Our rooftop restaurant is perfect
for a proposal! Make a staycation
out of the celebration or pop the surprise
over a romantic dinner.
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