America’s most acclaimed chef, Thomas Keller offers a new addition to the bookshelves of ambitious and discerning home cooks everywhere. In the Bouchon Bakery cookbook, Chef Keller shares recipes for not only French classics such as macarons, croissants, baguettes, and brioche, but also his gourmet take on the American childhood favorites. You haven’t lived until [...]

What do Charlie Sheen, Bruce Willis and many of Hollywood’s ‘Hot Men’ have in common? The answer to that lies just under their pricey designer clothes where you will find Bend the Rules underwear, a hot item with the Hollywood “it” crowd.  They love the luxurious fabric, trendy look and fabulous fit. Hollywood A-list men, and even [...]

With many choices under $80, Company 81 fashions fill your Christmas list without emptying your pocket. If you’re looking for budget friendly Christmas gifts, Company 81 matches cost consciousness with the best in fabrics, styles and washes, articulating an overall vintage feel in the line. They bring their refreshing style to everything they make, including [...]

Who says boys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses? We dare anyone to call you “four eyes” when you’re sporting a set of frames from Selective Eyewear Elements , aka “SEE”. Great frames can bring out your eye color or your bone structure and it certainly adds a kick to your overall look [...]

Sunshine Botanicals and their balance of nature and science looks to be a marriage that can go the distance. Created through natural ingredients (and without animal testing) these skin care products offer powerful solutions that can easily slide into the schedule and demands of hectic modern day living. Pumpkin Power Peel Pumpkin Power Peel is [...]

LA’s the Place is about promoting companies that are green and eco-friendly. Earthflora.com, offering artificial and preserved greenery to rejuvenate your mood and transform your space, is one of these businesses we proudly stand behind. Earthflora is the perfect solution to creating your own Garden of Eden or tropical scenery in the desert or a perfectly [...]

Need weight loss fast and organically before the holidays? Or a solution for weight you gained over the holidays? Dr. Kent Holtorf of Holtorf Medical Group Inc., who specializes in treating ailments using vitamins and natural hormones, has a weight loss program sure to help you drop those stubborn pounds by assisting your boosting your body’s [...]

Have someone on your Christmas list that has a ‘need for speed’? We have the ideal gift for that special person sure to light up his or her face – a gift certificate to K1 Speed’s Go Kart racing track. K1 Speed revs up the go kart experience for the kid or the kid at [...]

In the case of a medical emergency or some unfortunate accident, you may become unable to speak for yourself while being tended to by EMTs and other doctors. With A Very Special Heart or A Very Special Globe, all of the talking will be done for you. What It Is A Very Special Heart is [...]

Crack the code to having luscious, starlet-looking eyelashes and eyebrows once and for all with code.ai’s revolutionary lash and eyebrow growing products. Code.ai requires no prescription, has zero side effects and contains the highest level of beneficial ingredients on the market. They offer 3 different products for your specific needs. Start now and you’ll be [...]

Want your skin to look radiant this holiday season but have no time for extensive treatments? Dr Gabriel Chiu’s Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery or better known as BHPS are offering phenomenal and fast peels to get you looking in the ‘spirit’ that are medical-grade, administered by certified medical estheticians and customized to your needs giving [...]

When it comes to impressing with stories of what we did over the summer, Dr. Charles Schwarz and his wife Niki Han have us all beat as they opened Tikkun Holistic Spa (www.tikkunspa.com) to the welcoming embrace of the Santa Monica community. Tikkun, which opened on May 28th, rests adjacent to the 3rd Street Promenade [...]

Give the gift of beauty, or treat yourself. Does your skin look a little spotty after long summers of fun in the sun? Then it’s time to start treating your overly sun-exposed skin with ELASTIderm Decolletage System from Obagi Medical Products. ELASTIderm Decolletage System is a new skincare system designed to reduce those unwanted blotches. [...]

Tap into the essence of nature’s healing ability just like the stars do with Am I Dreaming aromatherapy kit from celebrity aromatherapist Dr. Sharon. The kit helps rid your body of stress, anxiety, and fatigue by helping you relax, rebalance, and rejuvenate. Included in the kit are: aromatherapy oil (10ml), an aromatherapy candle, the Aromatin [...]

They say the best gift is something someone won’t buy for themselves. I believe this one qualifies! Southern California residents looking for the best way to entertain out-of-town guests need only look up in the sky for the answer. Airship Ventures Zeppelin Eureka, the only commercial passenger airship flying in the United States, will be [...]

Become a published author without college or even high school education. The Scribble Press’ Author/Illustrator Kit is the signature kit for creating a professionally bound paperback book with a typeset cover. Kids write and create their own story and illustrations. Then, they can just send the book back to Scribble Press in the enclosed envelope [...]

Katy Perry’s MTV Unplugged CD/DVD set is officially out! You can hear see all seven of the tracks here, courtesy of www.MTV.com. The songs include “I Kissed a Girl,” “Waking Up in Vegas,” and the premiere of “Brick by Brick”. Watch them and enjoy. We love Katy!

When you combine a slipper with a shoe, you create Oobees, comfortable slippers that you can wear inside and out. Oobees can be worn on all floor types without the fear of falling or losing the comfort of a slipper. Available in sizes youth 9 ½ to 10 ½ ladies in a wide range of [...]

As one of LA’s The Place top picks for Christmas Gift Ideas for 2009, we have the perfect  gift idea for the little starlet or little jet-setter in your life. Noodle Head is reinventing the plush animal toy concept by utilizing them as tools for creativity, comfort and convenience without sacrificing fun. They carry cuddly animal [...]

Seagate provides new ways to safely store and protect your music, photo and video files plus more with FreeAgent Desk and FreeAgent Go. These sleek external hard drives back up and encrypt your data so that it is always available for you. This is a brand you can depend on and trust. FreeAgent Desk The [...]

Lightning may not strike twice but Europa International has successfully launched two new eyewear lines with Trendies by Cinzia and Redeux, both manufactured by Cinzia Designs. Cinzia Designs was founded in 2002 and is a division of Europa International, allowing the brand to benefit from Europa International’s 30 plus years of eyewear manufacturing experience in [...]

Finally, a chic shawl that doesn’t require clasps, buttons or ties to stay put! The perfect cold office companion or outfit accessory to a night out on the town in Los Angeles, The Shōul by Casual Essential is a soft knit fashion essential that offers a convenient and stylish alternative to bulky shawls, jackets and [...]

Are you or someone you know at a difficult crossroad with a relationship in your life? Have you just lost a loved one and have unfinished business with them? Are you feeling frustrated with your current work and know you have a greater purpose to fulfill? LA’s The Place is proud to introduce you to [...]

We live our daily lives here in the United States, safe and secure, while at the same time, thousands of miles away, our best and bravest young men and women are risking their lives for their country. They face danger on a daily basis for months and months at a time. Let’s do our part to show our [...]

Some say the measure of a man’s success lies in his ability to concentrate. With the technological advances of NeuroSky, this can finally be put to the test. NeuroSky is the company who has developed this amazing new application of the power of concentration for Mattel’s newest toy, the MindFlex Game.