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Design Divo Reveals an Extreme Makeover
Tanzore Restauranr
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Gaylords, the only ‘fine dining’ Indian restaurant in Los Angeles for years on La Cienega? Same owners, but
Tanzore is an ultimate frog-turned-prince makeover worthy of any reality show fodder. Ignoring the uninviting dark window exterior, I enter and am enveloped by an oceanic turquoise lounge, complete with transitional striped furniture, inviting pink throw pillows and blooming orchids. I have a strange urge to break out into Indian dance as I am mesmerized by larger-than-life screens showing couture cat walk fashion shows and Bollywood movies. Check out 333 Fridays, where the lounge gets some action as Indian and non-Indian DJ’s spin tunes and the bar sells $3 dollar Indian themed cocktails like Bombay Fever or Delhi Heat. If you are lucky enough, you may catch the general manager Paul (a white east coaster guy) showing off his expert Indian dance moves.
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The Design Divo Does Katsuya Hollywood
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Katsuya HollywoodAs my eyes adjust from the blinding flash of paparazzi crouched outside, I am greeted by a darling hostess dressed in a drab, prison like uniform at the newest Katsuya Restaurant in Hollywood. Immediately, the floating white sushi knife cocktail stands in the Dragon Lounge visually arrest my attention. Between the prison uniforms and [...]
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Dennis Design Group
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Dennis Design Group (DDG) is one of the nation’s top architectural interior design firms.
Recently honored with the Greenopia Award for being one of the most eco-friendly businesses, DDG sets themselves apart from ordinary interior designers by implementing Green/Sustainable principles. This coupled with uniquely conceived designs, attention to detail and a relentless effort to meet budgets [...]
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