Chagee has over 6,000 locations around the world If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy which is located next to the Container Store Chagee is offering a full line-up of its signature teas Chagee team members brew the tea using a special artificial intelligence-powered process that extracts it in under a minute resulting in consistent brews for every cup The minimalist interior of the tea shop is clad in blonde wood with a Hollywood-themed mural on one side and a display of the tea brewing process on the other workers attend to the brewing machines before calling out orders for pickup Seating is available inside at a few tables and couches complemented by more chairs and tables on the outdoor patio and there are a few planters with trees positioned throughout the space Chagee is located at 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067, and will open on April 26, with a grand opening to follow on May 9. Oops. 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Print Two of entertainment’s most famous brands Walt Disney Co. acknowledged Tuesday that it will be vacating the storied Fox Studio Lot, where it has been the primary occupant since Disney bought most of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets in 2019 The $71.3-billion deal did not include the studio real estate it featured a provision that Disney would move in as a tenant for at least seven years Disney’s lease for space on Fox’s Pico Boulevard property in Los Angeles expires next March The company has no plans to renew its lease and instead plans to leave by year’s end said Disney insiders who were not authorized to speak publicly to find new tenants for the soundstages and office space where movies and television shows have been made for generations Famous movies brought to life there include “Miracle on 34th Street,” “The Seven Year Itch” and “The Sound of Music.” The lot also is home to Fox Sports the Fox broadcast network and the writers’ room for “The Simpsons.” Fox receives $50 million a year for leasing out the space but Fox executives say they are bullish on finding new occupants “The Fox Lot is second to none in terms of location and premium production and post-production facilities available,” Fox said Tuesday in a statement Hollywood Inc. Disney has gradually shed its Fox DNA since the deal. In 2020, Disney retired “Fox” branding from the logos and assets it acquired to minimize confusion with properties that remain part of Murdoch’s empire, including Fox News. Since the acquisition, dozens of television studio and FX network executives have remained in their longtime offices on the lot — a popular perk for those who live on Los Angeles’ Westside, allowing them to keep their shorter commutes. For the last six years, Fox’s Building 103, on the lot’s southeast corner, has been a Disney outpost. But Disney has spent the last year taking steps to relocate teams to Burbank, where Disney has its own historic studio lot and an adjoining complex that houses ABC and Disney Animation. Disney’s goal is to bring together a creative hub for its television groups, including the executives who had remained on the Fox lot, according to knowledgeable people who were not authorized to comment. The company declined to comment on its plans for the Disney-owned television productions that remain on the Fox lot, including dramas “9-1-1” and “9-1-1: Lone Star,” produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear. Early contours of the Disney-Fox transaction — orchestrated by Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger and Murdoch — had envisioned the Century City compound as one of the assets included in the sale to Disney. But Murdoch’s oldest son, Lachlan, who serves as chief executive of Fox, insisted his company hold on to the prime real estate where Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe and Mel Brooks once worked. (Studio founder William Fox purchased 99 acres of land between Santa Monica Boulevard and Pico Boulevard 101 years ago. Fox, after taking a financial beating on the 1963 film “Cleopatra,” sold off much of its back lot, which now makes up a large swath of Century City.) Lachlan Murdoch, whose office is in the Art Deco administration building, viewed the Fox lot as part of his company’s beating heart. He also recognized the value of the soundstages and ancillary production facilities, which have been in high demand during the gush of production to support the launch of several streaming services. Business As a legendary New York City set on Fox Studios’ backlot aged The set is the centerpiece of a movie studio that is itself a leading character in Hollywood lore production in Los Angeles has not recovered from the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes and many shoots have been lured to other states and countries with generous tax incentives The shift comes as Fox has been seeking city approval for a $1.5-billion expansion of its Century City location, a project envisioned to add more than 2 million square feet of building space, including multiple soundstages, postproduction facilities and an office building that fronts Avenue of the Stars. As part of that redevelopment, four historic bungalows near the center of the lot are scheduled to be moved to a location closer to Olympic Boulevard. Disney’s departure will not dampen Fox’s ambitious plans for its Century City expansion, according to an executive who was not authorized to speak publicly. The Fox project is in the preliminary approval phase with the city. Disney scooped up some valuable franchises through the Fox acquisition, including “Avatar,” “Alien” and Marvel’s “X-Men” and “Deadpool.” Disney also gained control of streaming service Hulu, which maintains its home base in Santa Monica. Still, some analysts and investors say Disney vastly overpaid for the properties, which put the Burbank entertainment behemoth in a weakened position when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. That spring, Disney took on additional debt after its theme parks shut down, movie theaters closed and sports leagues called time-out. Disney has looked to cut costs for the last couple of years. Roger Vincent covers commercial real estate for the Los Angeles Times. Climate & Environment World & Nation California Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map Skirball Center Hosts Starry Night of Music Century City residents and philanthropists Sandy and Pat Gage were honored Saturday night with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Heartstrings Award recognizing their decades of support and commitment to the ensemble The accolade was presented during LACO’s sold-out 2025 Gala Celebration at the Skirball Cultural Center where more than 375 guests gathered to celebrate the orchestra’s work and raise funds for its programming. The Heartstrings Award honors philanthropic community leaders who demonstrate exceptional dedication to the arts whose involvement with LACO spans more than 20 years were recognized for their sustained advocacy and contributions to the orchestra’s continued success was also honored at the ceremony and received the Hollywood Ally Award for his contributions to music in film and television and his ongoing partnership with LACO His appearance drew 375 supporters and raised more than $1 million for LA’s celebrated chamber orchestra Many of LACO’s past and current artists have been featured on countless recording projects under Broucek’s creative direction the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra was created as an artistic home for some of the most accomplished musicians in the film and television recording industry it remains one of the leading chamber orchestras in the nation Civil Rights Groups Say Law Enforcement Violated Students’ Rights Civil rights attorneys representing demonstrators at UCLA have filed a federal.. 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Rendering of the Broadway department store at Century City New York developer William Zeckendorf teamed up with Alcoa aluminum to purchase the old 20th Century Fox backlot and transform it into a new ‘city within a city.’ They called on L.A.’s biggest architectural firm Welton Becket and Associates for a master plan Becket had designed downtown’s Music Center and the Capitol Records building in Hollywood Century City Shopping Center in 1976 Construction began in 1961 on the first towers and the Becket firm soon moved their offices there A new Broadway department store anchored the 15-acre mall which also had Silverwoods a men's clothing store and a Mayfair Market all with the novelty of underground parking It opened on October 8th with a charity fundraiser for Children’s Hospital. You could also go shopping for caftans at Profils du Monde or enjoy a big sparkling Jell-o parfait at a new outpost of Clifton’s Cafeteria Shoppers at Century City Shopping Center Photo by Cassy Cohen/Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection/University of California The mall’s supermarket was often cited in celebrity gossip stories when stars like Sally Field and Burt Lancaster would drop by for a head of cabbage along with every other star who signed books at Brentano’s Bookstore Steven Spielberg tried his hand at theme restaurants when he built Dive Which lasted through the latter half of the 1990s The Shubert Theatre next door was a big hit with every star in town before closing in 2001 the constantly rejuvenated mall is still mostly outdoors The Broadway is now Bloomingdale’s and Mayfair is a Gelson’s market The shops and rooflines of the past have been erased but the experience of indoor/outdoor strolling is much the same with plenty of shopping and sunshine Monica Lewinsky signs "Monica's Story" at Brentano's Bookstore in Century City Photo by Gary Leonard/Los Angeles Public Library Westfield Century City's 60th birthday party will offer live music from the 1960s custom menus and “throwback flavors” like Butter Pecan (the top ice cream of 1964) for 64 cents at Hokey Pokey LA If you close your eyes hard enough you can imagine you’re sipping a soda at Clifton’s while chowing down at Shake Shack. Bullock's and Judy's at the Century City Shopping Center in the 1980s Clifton's Cafeteria operated in Century City from 1966 to 1987 Thelma Golden will celebrate Lauren Halsey and U.K.-based singer Griff will take the stage featured A-list designers and Otis College standouts who earned scholarships for innovation in Fashion Design lawyers say Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe showed injuries consistent with a dog attack and plan to present a case against Chloe a German Shepherd who was re-homed by the owner's of the house where the cop's body was found in a snowbank Magazine’s takeaways on five notable topics from President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term consumers are stocking up on household items and bites from THEBlvd and Hinoki & the Bird Bicycles are a 19th Century technology discounted as a serious transportation topic for much of the 20th Century—much less a means of shaping cities I took a high school class called “The Future,” taught by one Stanley Goldfarb and we were assigned a paper predicting some future scenario and most of the class wrote about computers because I didn’t predict all of the technological advances in bicycling nor any detail about how bicycles have become a major industry during this century My main point was that bicycles are environmentally friendly and here to stay a Phoenix native and a faculty member at Oslo Metropolitan University has written the 2024 Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future which delves into how and why bicycles are shaping cities around the world in ways that would have shocked Dr Piatkowski presented to CNU’s On the Park Bench in an author’s forum moderated by Lauren Mayer Oslo is historically more car-dependent than other Scandinavian cities it was similar in some ways to many American cities—but in the last 10 years dramatic changes have taken place This transformation began with the city taking control of its streets from transportation authorities in 2015 because they are hamstrung by Departments of Transportation After getting jurisdiction over the public right of way Oslo adopted an implemented a “bicycle plan” that mostly involved “slowing down vehicles and limiting the number of vehicles in the center of the city.” in 2019 The city has seen an 80 percent increase in cycling and that gives me hope for American cities.” many cities made bold changes to city streets Most have since returned the streets to what they once were “The most important lesson from the pandemic is that we can be bold and ask for big things and we can actually get them,” Piatkowski says “We can cut through the red tape and make that happen.” E-bikes are transformative—a game changer for cities They are able to cut through the baggage that bicycles once carried—especially that they are appropriate for a niche market as a transportation choice make bicycles useful for a much broader segment of the population “People who might not have thought they could or should ride a bike are able to go further than they ever thought they were able to carrying more things than they ever thought they were able to,” Piatkowski explains This has led to a dramatic growth in ridership for bicycles in general This has the potential for change in cities because “growing ridership can equal more bike advocates,” he explains E-cargo bikes can serve as a kind of “urban SUV.” While they are expensive compared to other bicycles E-bikes have given new life to bike-sharing programs micromobility in the guise of scooters mostly appeals to teenagers and young adults “Scooters can create havoc and be annoying but they offer new ways for people to think about urban spaces and navigate them,” Piatkowski says Bicycles have just begun transforming US cities, and the Oslo examples shows that the change will be positive. See the entire webinar View the discussion thread. Westfield Century City hosts an epic adventure based on the world of A Minecraft Movie block-filled world to explore fun-filled activities Fans of all ages are invited to join the adventure A Minecraft Movie Experience can be found on Level 1 in the Atrium area RSVP to reserve a spot at the experience; entry times available from 10am to 5pm on select dates A stand-by line is available for guests without reservations At the intersection of Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars in Century City, glass is now climbing the steel structure of a new high-rise office tower from JMB Realty Corp. Century City Center stands 37 stories in height and will feature 730,000 square feet of offices above parking plans call for two acres of gardens and courtyards The project is slated to open with much of its space already spoken for. Prior to the start of construction, CAA announced plans to move its headquarters into 400,000 square feet of space at Century City Center, while Clearlake Capital has reportedly agreed to pre-lease 150,000 square feet of space within the building Johnson Fain is designing the building which will stand approximately 564 feet in height to its apex Completion of Century City Center is expected in 2026 at roughly the same time the Constellation/Avenue of the Stars subway station is set to open with Metro's D Line extension More offices may be on the way elsewhere in the neighborhood. As part of an overhaul of its historic studio lot has announced plans that include a 35-story office tower nearby on Avenue of the Stars Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky Details Remain Scarce as Police Investigate the Mysterious Death The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after a body was discovered in plain sight near a high-rise residential complex in Century City on Monday morning According to the Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a call at approximately 9:11 a.m after a passerby reported finding a body near a dog park in the area of Century Park East and Galaxy Way officers confirmed the presence of the body and requested a canopy Officials have not yet determined the individual’s identity or disclosed whether the deceased is male or female authorities had not provided further details regarding the cause of death or any potential foul play The LAPD has not released information on whether the case is being investigated as a homicide or if there were any signs of trauma Anyone with information is urged to contact the LAPD HIV Services for At-Risk Communities Are on the Chopping Block The Los Angeles LGBT Center issued a scathing rebuke this.. 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(NYSE: GPS) portfolio announces the reopening of their location at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles following the reopening of the brand's New York City flagship store in SoHo earlier this spring The new premium store experience invites shoppers to explore Banana Republic's elevated aesthetic rooted in rich storytelling and exploration showcasing exceptional timeless design and versatile styling that blends fashion Redesigned in collaboration with renowned architect and interior designer Noa Santos of NAINOA with artwork curated by creative advisor Jacqueline Schnabel and the in-house Banana Republic team this newly elevated store design and retail experience creates an immersive backdrop for discovering the brand's latest collections guests experience the art of living with an atmosphere that blends elegance and comfort harmoniously connected to the open-air mall The redesigned space features Venetian plaster walls blending the brand's heritage with timeless natural elements creating a modern coastal vibe and a sense of scale and proportion encouraging shoppers to explore layered rooms with a curated selection of premium products that span fashion Shoppers are encouraged to view the finest books in partnership with Taschen and artwork brought in from New York based French artist Her compositions include screen printed Plexiglas tubes with inkjet prints on window film and glass panels featuring moments of the American West Sculptures by Jonathan Shlafer, Vince Skelly and Nadia Yaron will be on display along with her work creating a curation that embodies Banana Republic's spirit of exploration and appreciation for craftsmanship The store will also offer a range of premier services designed to enhance the Banana Republic shopping experience open-seating fitting room lounge with dedicated styling area spotlighting the craftsmanship and premium materials ever-present in Banana Republic collections.Discover the evolution of Banana Republic and find inspiration in every corner Monday - Thursday: 10AM - 9PMFriday - Saturday: 10AM - 10PMSunday: 11AM - 8PMPhone Number: (310) 286-2754 The latest collections from Banana Republic alongside any store news Follow @bananarepublic to discover in-store events and more unveiled its revitalized New York City flagship store Located in the heart of the SoHo Cast Iron.. Do not sell or share my personal information: Investigators Say Child Was Used as Part of a Distraction Scheme The LAPD is searching for a man and woman accused of stealing a $20,000 ring from a jewelry store inside the Westfield Century City mall using what investigators describe as a distraction-style theft The incident took place on the evening of April 9 at U Los Angeles Jewelry Surveillance footage captured the pair allegedly working together to divert the attention of a store employee while carrying out the theft using their child as an additional way to distract the clerk’s attention. the couple entered the shop around 7:00 p.m. and began browsing the display cases while asking to see various pieces of jewelry Security video shows the female suspect standing at a counter appearing to examine several necklaces alongside the employee the male suspect can be seen engaging the worker in conversation As the employee turns her head to respond to the man the woman appears to quickly remove an expensive ring from the display case Footage shows her concealing the item by brushing her hands through her hair before discreetly placing it into her purse told KTLA that the couple used the child as a decoy prompting repeated warnings from the woman running around to where the mom was saying things of that nature,” stated the store employee The cafe is best known for its cream-stuffed doughnuts and inventive coffee drinks South Korea’s most popular dessert cafe and cream doughnut specialist, Cafe Knotted for the first time with a location at the Westfield Century City which opened its first location in Seoul in 2017 has since expanded with locations near Haeundae Beach in Busan Knotted is well-known for its store character a stuffed bear with a smiley face on its stomach Cafe Knotted is part of a wider trend of dessert-focused cafes in South Korea — highly designed coffee shops that serve Instagrammable pastries like cheese-shaped cheesecake Cafe Knotted may be best known for its seasonal strawberry cream doughnut which comes sliced open at the top and filled with slightly sweet cream and strawberries as well as creative coffee and matcha drinks Knotted continues its focus on inventive cafe drinks including iced and cream-topped lattes in flavors like chestnut tiramisu a signature iced Knotted cream top matcha latte and an iced strawberry cream top matcha latte More classic selections include drip coffee Century City’s Knotted offers a full line-up of cream-stuffed doughnuts in flavors like Boston chocolate glazed A Banana Kick doughnut is sliced open with a small banana resting at the top while the strawberry cream has a swipe of fruit jam in its interior A tiramisu doughnut features a flourish of burnt marshmallow the cafe serves specialty croissants with spinach and pepper Cookie options include Mexican hot chocolate Guests can step into the world of Disney Studios' Snow White at Westfield Century City This limited time experience features a stunning interactive and enterable cottage Guests of all ages can explore two thematic rooms and experience a unique video shareable through the front doors The Snow White Cottage Experience can be found in the AMC Courtyard on Level 2⁠ Hours are 10am to 9pm Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 8pm on Sunday Recently in the news for non-development reasons the shuttered Intercontinental Century City hotel appears to be coming back to life after closing at the start of the global pandemic Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety issued a construction permit for a nearly $98-million renovation of the 17-story building at 2151 Avenue of the Stars. In addition to upgrades to building infrastructure permits describe makeovers of all public areas including modifications to existing restaurant spaces while one guest room suite would be converted into an office for human resources staff permits point to the proposed addition of a new trellis at the ground floor as well as new hardscaping and landscaping City records indicate that Gensler is designing the renovation, while Pankow Builders is serving as contractor the property has been owned by Sumitomo Realty & Development The hotel abuts the Fox Studios campus, currently slated for a $1.5-billion overhaul and sits down the street from the new Metro station now under construction at Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram In Century City, steel framing has now passed the halfway point on its vertical climb at 1950 S. Avenue of the Stars, and glass is starting to appear on what will be the neighborhood's first new office tower in more than 15 years Century City Center, which is being developed by JMB Realty at the intersection of Avenue of the Stars and Constellation Boulevard will eventually stand 37 stories tall and contain approximately 730,000 square feet of offices above parking Plans also call for two acres of gardens and courtyards on the property which was long vacant before the start of construction Johnson Fain is designing the tower which will stand approximately 564 feet tall at completion The project is slated for completion in 2026 around the same time as the Constellation/Avenue of the Stars subway station opens next door as part of Metro's D Line extension Chagee is set to open this spring at Westfield Century City China’s biggest tea shop, Chagee, is opening its first U.S. location in Los Angeles this spring at the Westfield Century City Mall. Found in 2017 in Yunnan, Chagee has grown to over 6,400 locations worldwide The shop is best known for its fresh-brewed and milk teas; the menu offers drinks like a jasmine tea latte The shop leans into a more upscale branding that resembles that of Dior bags with ornately decorated cups that depict horses and flowers IPO will likely allow the brand to court stateside investors The effects of the tariffs on Chagee’s planned expansion are yet to be seen Walt Disney Co. will move out of the Fox Studio Lot, where it has been the primary occupant since 2019, the Los Angeles Times reported Disney bought most of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets in 2019 and moved into the lot The transaction didn't include studio real estate Disney’s lease at the property expires in March 2026 but anonymous sources told the LA Times that Disney will be gone by the end of this year The company has spent the last year moving into space in Burbank where it has a considerable and longstanding footprint While Fox executives spoke positively about their chances of backfilling the space It wasn't immediately clear how much space Disney occupies at the lot and its lease generated $50M a year for Fox The entertainment industry is still working to rebound from the pandemic worker strikes and industry shifts that have translated into fewer shooting days in Los Angeles Fox has a $1.5B upgrade to its Century City lot in the works that would add office space and soundstages to the property You are subscribed to the Bisnow Los Angeles Newsletter or click here to copy link to clipboard We will email you a link to reset your password Upcoming regulations in the European Union require us to show this pop-up and ask you to agree to keep using Bisnow.com We want to take 15 seconds to tell you what's going on: Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Los Angeles straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Los Angeles without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Los Angeles hot toddies and other seasonal drinks at Blitzen’s a monthlong drink pop-up inside Westfield Century City The collection of pop-up shops and bar is taking over the shopping mall’s atrium space where you can also expect scheduled “snowfall” and live performances Blitzen’s will also offer bar snacks plus hot chocolate with marshmellows for the kids (or anyone else who doesn’t wish to imbibe). Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitter instagram spotify About us Contact us Time Out magazine Marianne Wilson is Editor-in-Chief of Chain Store Age. With three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced editors in the retail industry. Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker and moderator at major retailing events and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s digital and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards. A graduate of Boston University, Marianne loves to travel and seek out new retail wherever she goes. Prior to CSA, she was an editor at Hearst Publications. Los Angeles Banana Republic has reopened its revamped store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles after an extensive redesign space reflects the brand’s lifestyle concept which made its debut in New York City’s SoHo area With an interior design by Noa Santos of Nainoa and artwork curated by creative advisor Jacqueline Schnabel The revamped space also features a range of services designed to enhance the Banana Republic shopping experience open-seating fitting room lounge (with a dedicated styling area) brass accents and white oak floors blending the brand’s heritage with natural elements It consists of several rooms with each featuring a curated selection of products that span fashion The fashion mix showcases the brand’s August clothing collection for men and women. The revamped space also spotlights items from Banana’s Republic growing home collection from Cote Bougie scented candles sourced from Morocco to artwork brought in from New York-based French artist Servane Mary The store will features a ranges services designed to enhance the Banana Republic shopping experience Banana Republic’s new lifestyle store concept comes amid signs that the Gap Inc which has been looking for a new CEO since May sales in its first-quarter (ended May 4) rose 2% to $440 million [READ MORE: Report: Banana Republic CEO out] “The brand's continued focus on fixing the fundamentals drove sequential improvement in performance compared to the fourth quarter,” Gap Inc stated in its first-quarter earnings release Savills is leaving behind its roughly 7,800 SF at 777 S taking approximately 20K SF in Century City The new space at 1900 Avenue of the Stars is an expansion of the roughly 10K SF it previously had in Westwood “We’ve always believed that the best ideas come from working together," Savills Los Angeles Region President Josh Gorin said Savills is leaving behind a property that was among a crop once owned by a Brookfield-controlled entity. Ownership defaulted on more than $300M of loans connected to the tower in 2023 In July 2024, it sold to an unidentified Chinese investor for $120M cash Savills is far from the first firm to leave Downtown for Century City The submarket has been a beacon of office activity since the pandemic as other markets have struggled Gorin oversaw lease negotiations for Savills Peter Best of LA Realty Partners and CBRE's David Freitag Kayla Rix and Rocky Binswanger represented the building's owner Anderson Real Estate.CORRECTION PT: A previous version of this story misidentified the location of the Westside office that Savills is leaving Chamberlain Coffee is now open at the Century City Mall whether it be cleaning out a closet or heading to Paris for fashion week Chamberlain, who started on YouTube in 2016, founded Chamberlain Coffee in 2019 as a mail-order company. Chamberlain launched the brand with a video showing how she makes her coffee at home, which garnered over 4 million views Her first product was a single-serving cold brew Chamberlain Coffee offers whole coffee beans by the bag Chamberlain Coffee products are also available at Gelson’s and Whole Foods Although Chamberlain Coffee has hosted pop-ups in the past with brands like Warby Parker there was never a permanent standalone cafe until now Chamberlain Coffee offers a lineup of classic coffee drinks like cold brew plus an espresso available “Emma’s Way” with almond milk and dairy-free creamer Signature drinks include a peanut butter mocha and a salted pistachio mocha Drinks on the menu can also be customized with syrups a blue matcha latte with butterfly pea powder Chamberlain Coffee serves pastries like a chocolate croissant Chamberlain Coffee is located at 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard Raising Cane’s decides not to take over Norm’s which means instead of a quick-service stall Chagee could be building a sizeable indoor lounge where people can enjoy drinks and more on the premises Founded in Yunnan but now headquartered in Chengdu, the chain has over 5,000 locations in Asia, including in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, where it has a particularly strong presence and the most social media followers. Last month, the chain was embroiled in a controversy regarding an alleged rigged giveaway for which it apologized on Instagram Raising Cane’s said it would work with Norm’s to determine the future of the site The Original Saugus Cafe in Newhall, nearby Santa Clarita, gets a writeup from SF Gate writer Karen Palmer who chronicles the 138-year-old restaurant’s history the restaurant served the likes of President Benjamin Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt Chef and pitmadam Winnie Yee serves Asian-inspired barbecue pork ribs and chile crisp cranberry glaze during the holidays at her Garden Grove restaurant Smoke Queen from now until the end of the year A post shared by Brandon | Omakase Whisperer | Sandwich Sensei (@ocfoodlist) “Century City is emerging as LA’s new downtown, and Century Plaza stands proudly as its anchor,” said David Reuben Jr. of Reuben Brothers in a statement. “Working with Nicolai to bring his fresh vision for Wally’s to this iconic location has been especially rewarding. Century Plaza is transforming into a true luxury haven for living, dining and wellness — an experience that continues to redefine what it means to live in Los Angeles.” View the Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series on-demand to uncover key 2025 retail trends, from AI and personalization to social commerce. Gain expert insights, data-driven predictions, and actionable takeaways to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Get access to exclusive content including newsletters, reports, research, videos, podcasts, and much more. Address:100 Broadway, 14th FloorNew York, NY 10005 Q1 is a pivotal time for retail, with experts analyzing holiday sales and forecasting trends. View the full lineup of the Retail Trendcaster video series for insights on consumer spending, AI, personalization, social commerce, and more—helping you focus on what truly matters in 2025. Daily Snowfalls, Live Shows, and Blitzen’s Bar Open Now Until December 26 The Holiday Village is inviting visitors to experience the magic of the season with live performances and artificial snowfall running from November 23 to December 26. The festive celebration features a blend of entertainment and holiday spirit with scheduled snowfalls and live performances. Organizers noted that the schedule is subject to change at any time. Blitzen’s Bar is also now open which is a festive pop-up oasis overlooking the Holiday Village. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails featuring Peroni and Teremana tequila including the Camber Tree Farm eggnog cocktail and delectable bites all while enjoying live performances from the Holiday Village. Visitors are encouraged to check for updates and enjoy this winter-themed entertainment as part of their holiday festivities. 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There haven't been too many bright spots in the office sector in Los Angeles this year with office leasing activity totaling 2.7M SF a drop of 18% from the first quarter total of 3.2M in the first quarter according to the latest market report from Savills The availability rate ticked down by slightly by 20 bps to 27.4% which is still 120 bps higher than office availability in L.A The average asking rental rate also ticked down Due to softer market fundamentals and high interest rates the outlook for offices in Los Angeles for the second half of this year also is not very bright "More office landlords are projected to default on their loans as well as to give their properties back to their lenders in deeds in lieu of foreclosure between now and year-end," Savills said L.A.'s office market remains "bifurcated," with one submarket in particular-Century City-notching robust leasing activity and historically high asking and effective rental rates Universal Music Group's 226K SF renewal at 2220 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica topped Savills' chart of the 10 largest leases inked in Los Angeles in the second quarter The rest of the top-10 list was dominated by Century City All of Century City lease renewals on the list involved legal services firms and three of them were expansions: Lathan & Watkins inked a deal for about 98,761 SF at 10250 Constellation Boulevard; Paul Hastings expanded to 66,183 SF at 1999 Avenue of the Stars; and Paul Weiss expanded to 49,404 SF at 2029 Century Park East Sheppard Mullin renewed its lease for 76,374 SF at 1901 Avenue of the Stars The 10M SF Century City submarket topped the rental rate chart in Los Angeles with an asking rental rate of $6.82 per SF per month According to a report in the Los Angeles Times rents have increased steadily over the past several years in the Century City submarket where large tenants typically sign long-term leases Landlords have been reinvesting in their properties to add amenities and by offering strong tenant concession packages The submarket is home to numerous trophy buildings including several on the aptly named Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars 730K SF office tower is rising on the northeast corner of Avenue of the Stars and Constellation Boulevard in Century City located at 1950 Avenue of the Stars and scheduled to be delivered in 2026 has inked a 400K SF deal to anchor the tower with its headquarters teams and firms that continually drive the sector’s performance as the 2025 Influencers in Industrial Nominate a candidate before the May 14th deadline Building costs are rising as tariffs make it difficult to price new construction projects team and/or company that helps shape the multifamily real estate sector before the nomination deadline on June 17th Dive into the data to explore domestic migration patterns over the past four years -- and uncover states and metro areas emerging as relocation hotspots in 2025 Picking the right renters insurance can be a headache This guide will help you find the perfect partner for your multifamily properties so you can boost resident participation and lower your risk Are you noticing unexpected shifts in office occupancy and commuter behavior This report reveals how evolving work patterns are challenging CRE brokers and offers crucial Discover a detailed analysis of office visit fluctuations real-world examples to inform strategic decisions and actionable metrics to guide client advising / For questions about GlobeSt.com, please call 800-458-1734 (9:00am-5:30pm ET, Monday through Friday, except holidays), or send an email to [email protected] TrendingCommercial Los AngelesASavills to consolidate DTLA Westwood offices in Century CityBrokerage takes 20K sf full floor at 1900 Avenue of the Stars Listen to this article00:001xSavills is consolidating its two Los Angeles offices — one in Downtown and the other in Westwood — and expanding with a move to around 20,000 square feet in Century City The tenant-side brokerage plans to take the entire 11th floor at Anderson Real Estate’s 1900 Avenue of the Stars sometime this summer It will relocate from 7,800 square feet at 777 South Figueroa Street and 9,973 square feet at 1100 Glendon Avenue according to a person with knowledge of the deal Asking rent in the building ranges from $6.50 to $7.50 The Century City building, a 28-story, 627,000-square-foot, Class-A high-rise office building, is undergoing a $100 million redevelopment together with 1800 Avenue of the Stars by owner Century City-based Anderson The redevelopment will be completed in the second quarter experiential office environment,” Savills Los Angeles region President Josh Gorin who oversaw lease negotiations for the firm SIGN UPPeter Best of LA Realty Partners and David Freitag Kayla Rix and Rocky Binswanger of CBRE represented the building in lease negotiations Best didn’t respond to a request for comment When asked why Savills would want to leave Downtown L.A. Gorin said via a spokesperson: “Century City offers a prime location that puts us near key clients in industries such as entertainment though the bulk of the deals were renewals office market had its best quarter since the start of the pandemic in the fourth quarter from 1.7 million square feet a year earlier Loeb & Loeb renewed its 130,000-square-foot space at 101000 Santa Monica Boulevard Savills’ 40,000-person operations span seven countries Zachary Russell is the digital editor at Chain Store Age He has been with CSA’s parent company EnsembleIQ since 2021 first serving as associate editor at Store Brands he was a freelance reporter covering local news stories of all kinds for the Press & Guide and The News-Herald newspapers Zach graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in print and online Journalism in 2020 Connect with Zach on LinkedIn. We wiped the space almost completely clean,” said Century City’s general manager Louis Schillace “The renovation was our answer to the question ‘What is the future of retail going to look like?’” “Entertaining” was one of the things they envisioned. of entertainment & event venues with professional production amenities center hosted R&B singer John Legend for a concert It also served as the headquarters for the Los Angeles Chargers’ official 2023 NFL Draft Party food-and-beverage tenants made up 15% of its tenant mix “We have the only Eataly in Southern California and under construction we have Super Peach a new Momofuku concept,” said Colin Shaughnessy “We have to have the best din-ing concepts in L.A. and that is hard to do when you’re talking about very discerning customers whose tastes change every three to five years.” URW reports that the center’s trade area size has increased by 17% since 2020 and that its sales-per-square-foot is up 22% over 2019 Its current annual traffic is 19 million people; the tally was 16 million pre-pandemic Century City has opened 109 new stores over the past five years “Gelson’s has been at Century City for its entire run,” noted Schillace “We continue to hold on to the folks that are relevant TrendingCommercial Los AngelesAMiramax: Goodbye Century City hello West HollywoodMovie studio to move headquarters to a century-old campus owned by CIM Group Century City has become a “flight to quality” draw for office tenants in Los Angeles Miramax is abandoning its Century City headquarters for West Hollywood The TV and film production unit of Paramount Global and Qatar-based beIN Media Group has inked a lease for 16,000 square feet of offices in The Lot at Formosa at 1041 North Formosa Avenue, according to the Hollywood Reporter had been based in the 20-story tower at 1901 Avenue of the Stars The size of its hub in Century City was not disclosed Brokers Pat Moody and Clay Hammerstein of CBRE represented Miramax in the West Hollywood lease CIM Group was represented in-house by Blake Eckert in association with brokers Nicole Mihalka and Hayley Blockley of JLL an historic film studio at Santa Monica Boulevard and North Formosa was built in 1918 and was home to Hollywood classics from “Some Like It Hot” to “West Side Story,” as well as hit TV Shows from “Big Little Lies” to “Little Fires Everywhere.” SIGN UPCIM Group has owned and operated the 11-acre studio campus since 2007 where 100,000 square feet of historic offices have been occupied by Howard Hughes CIM Group has revamped and expanded the historic studio campus The Lot has more than 200,000 square feet of support production and post-production offices and seven soundstages HBO and Max signed a lease for 161,100 square feet of offices at the historic lot — Dana Bartholomew TrendingCommercial Los AngelesADisney’s Century City exit leaves CRE challenge for Murdoch’s FoxWest Pico studio lot brings in $50 million in rent Century City’s status as a bright spot in the generally dim commercial real estate market in Los Angeles will get a test as it prepares for the departure of Disney from the campus that gives the district its name Rupert Murdoch and son Lachlan will face the challenge of filling a hole at 10201 West Pico Boulevard left by the biggest tenant in a rental operation that takes in as much as $50 million from tenants, the Los Angeles Times reported The pending vacancy is the result of Walt Disney Company’s $71.3 billion acquisition of Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox in 2019 The deal called for Murdoch and his Fox Corporation to keep the Fox Studio lot with Disney committed as a tenant for a minimum of seven years That kept the campus full in the shadow of the office towers that have thrived on law firms and financial outfits while downtown Los Angeles has shriveled in recent years Disney has indicated it will move out when the seven-year minimum term is up next March The Fox lot was the genesis of Century City a sprinkling of low-rise condos and the Westfield Century City mall growing around the operation over decades SIGN UPMore recently, the globally renowned Reuben family took over the Fairfield Century Plaza development which has brought a second hotel and two high-rise towers to the district Murdoch will face a challenge in filling the studio lot where marquee films such as “The Sound of Music” were made and the writers for “The Simpsons” still work The media mogul retained Fox Sports and Fox News when it sold off 20th Century Fox and those entities occupy some space at the lot The company has been working on a $1.5 billion plan to add sound stages and other features to the Century City lot has been consolidating its Los Angeles-area operations to its corporate base of Burbank where it operates its own studio lot along with TV studios for its ABC network and its animation unit 2024 at 3:17 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Spend an entire day filled with beauty food and more (Westfield Century City)Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles Westfield Century City is a vibrant modern shopping It offers a blend of high-end and popular retail stores or indulging in beauty and entertainment experiences Westfield Century City promises a day of discovery culinary hotspots such as Bake Cheese Tart and seasonal events you won’t want to miss Lip Lab is a one-of-a-kind experience at Westfield Century City where beauty meets customization Here you don’t just purchase lip products—you create them Lip Lab offers the opportunity to work with professional “Color Experts” to design a custom lipstick shade that perfectly complements your style and skin tone you can choose your preferred finish including matte or sheer and choose a scent for your unique lipstick you add your name or any title to the lipstick packaging and choose a unique font For beauty enthusiasts looking for something truly bespoke Lip Lab at Westfield Century City is a must-visit It’s also perfect for a bridal shower or birthday celebration AMC Theatre: Elevating the Movie Experience Westfield Century City is home to the AMC Century City 15 a modern movie theater that redefines the cinema experience Featuring 15 screens with options for IMAX and Dolby Cinema the complex also offers easy to use ticket purchasing machines making getting to the show hassle free Their Express Pick-Up food service is the perfect way to relax after a day of shopping You can order your favorite movie treats online and then pick them up when you arrive at the movie complex Whether you're a film buff or just looking for a casual night out the AMC complex at Westfield is an ideal stop for entertainment seekers Bake Cheese Tart: Japanese Dessert Delight Bake Cheese Tart makes melt-in-your-mouth Japanese cheese tarts The signature cheese tart features a blend of three cheeses offering a balance of sweetness and umami that’s delicious and light and visitors can grab one to go or enjoy it in-store Bake Cheese Tart is a must visit and perfect for foodies on your holiday gift list Laderach Chocolatier Suisse: A Taste of Swiss Perfection Laderach brings the world-renowned Swiss chocolate experience to Westfield Century City offering a variety of exquisite sweets perfect for chocolate lovers Known for their artisanal chocolate crafted with the highest quality ingredients Laderach’s selection ranges from classic milk and dark chocolate bars to their signature FrischSchoggi which is fresh chocolate bark available in a variety of flavors Our favorite was the dark chocolate with blackberry They also have unique advent Christmas calendars now available snowmen and a wide assortment of festive chocolate boxes La Pizza & La Pasta at Eataly: Authentic Italian Dining Eataly at Westfield Century City is a sprawling Italian marketplace filled with gourmet foods La Pizza & La Pasta is perfect with their authentic Neapolitan pizzas and traditional Italian pasta dishes Chefs use imported ingredients to create classic pizzas while the pasta menu features hand-made dishes like spaghetti alla carbonara and pesto genovese La Pizza & La Pasta offers an immersive Italian dining experience that transports guests straight to Italy Seasonal Events: Thanksgiving and Christmas at Westfield Century City Westfield Century City transforms into a festive wonderland during the holiday season with special events and activities for Thanksgiving and Christmas Westfield hosts a variety of special promotions making it a great place to pick up last-minute essentials or enjoy a meal with a friend Many restaurants offer seasonal Thanksgiving menus and Westfield Century City becomes a hub of festive décor and festive window displays among the many shops Westfield hosts a series of holiday events from tree lighting ceremonies to live holiday music performances and Santa meet-and-greets making it a perfect spot for family photos and exclusive holiday discounts make it an ideal time for shoppers looking to complete their Christmas lists Be sure to check out the Westfield app or website for up-to-date information on holiday events and special hours Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. shop small and surprise your loved ones with handcrafted gifts LA's holiday market scene overflows with unique finds from indie vendors touring shows like Renegade Craft to hyperlocal events like Broxton Holiday Market to art-minded shopping destinations like Craft Contemporary’s annual Holiday Marketplace you’re certain to find something to suit everyone on your gift-giving list The magic of the season comes to life at the Westfield Century City Holiday Village taking over the Atrium Space from November 23 to December 26 Enjoy live performances under enchanting snowfall and browse festive shops in the Holiday Market: During its Winter Fair, Renegade Craft is showcasing more than 275 local and national vendors on November 16 and 17 Shop small at Los Angeles State Historic Park located just steps from the Chinatown Station of the Metro A Line There’s no cover to attend the weekend indie marketplace For the past two years, Maum Market has focused on showcasing Asian-owned small businesses at their events the bicoastal marketplace heads to ROW DTLA where vendors will be stocked with everything from beauty products to pet goods children under 12 and adults age 65 and up may enter for free Modeled after European Christmas markets, the season-long Los Angeles Christmas Market is taking over the rooftop Skylight ROW DTLA on select dates and times beginning the day after Thanksgiving Explore dozens of open-air booths featuring seasonal favorites like soft pretzels crispy schnitzel and displays of handmade gifts by local artisans Warm up with mulled wine and enjoy Christmas carols decorate freshly baked cookies and watch holiday movies under the stars Kids (and the young at heart) can visit with Santa go on a market scavenger hunt and decorate an ornament Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite and must be purchased in advance Midland heads to the outskirts of Chinatown for one day only Scour Midland Market at The Revery on Saturday chic clothing and apothecary items to fill your friends’ and family’s holiday wish list A favorite amongst vintage clothing shoppers, A Current Affair Vintage Marketplace returns to Los Angeles on December 7 and 8 the two-day event will pop up on Melrose Avenue will take shoppers through decades of fashion between noon and 6pm Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite as well as a weekend pass that also includes entry during preview shopping hours For 15 years, Unique World’s pop up shopping events have put the spotlight on up-and-coming small brands This year will be no different with Unique’s two-day holiday marketplace at Cooper Design Space Shop for gifts big and small on December 7 and 8 from noon to 6pm where you can personalize gifts with custom embroidery get your ears pierced or have your tarot cards read Ticket options include a VIP preview on Saturday Craft Contemporary’s annual Holiday Marketplace focuses on LA-based artists and makers whose goods encompass everything from ceramics to sweets The $9 museum admission fee will get you into the event on Saturday There’s an additional fee if you want to take part in the handmade holiday wrapping and cards workshop Craft Contemporary members can attend an event preview on Saturday at 10am From upcycled clothing to handmade toys, there’s a little something for everyone at Jackalope: An Indie Artisan Fair taking place in Downtown Burbank on December 7 and 8 Check out the work of Young Artisans - talented artists under age 18 - or get creative with your own family at the watercolor and DIY craft booths Entertainment includes a unicycling unicorn Admission is free and the event runs from 11am to 5pm on both days Shop art and crafts from LA’s Latinx creative community at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown LA on Sunday, December 8. The cultural hub’s Holiday Artist Mercado opens at 10am and admission is free but you can register to attend on LA Plaza’s website On Sunday, December 15, visit The Bloc for a Holiday Market in partnership with the SoCal Etsy Guild to support local small businesses this curated market specializes in fashion You're sure to find the perfect holiday gift here Capture your perfect photo-op moments at this ultimate holiday experience PRIVACY POLICY | PRIVACY SETTINGS | | ADVERTISE | ACCESSIBILITY TrendingCommercial Los AngelesASumitomo to renovate InterContinental Century City for $98M375-room hotel Sumitomo Realty & Development quietly closed its InterContinental Century City hotel at the dawn of the pandemic The Tokyo-based investor has filed plans to renovate the 17-story, 375-room hotel at 2151 Avenue of the Stars, next to Fox Studios, Urbanize Los Angeles reported The peach-colored hotel awoke from its sleep in May from news it had pocketed $50,000 from Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2016 for the hallway security video of him allegedly kicking his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura Combs, the subject of a wave of lawsuits accusing him of raping women sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy is in a New York jail after pleading not guilty to federal charges of coercing and abusing women Sumitomo Realty bought the hotel, then the J.W. Marriott and later the Park Hyatt, in 1989 for $85 million the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety issued Sumitomo a construction permit for ground-up upgrades throughout the 36-year-old hotel designed by San Francisco-based Gensler with Pankow Builders on construction includes makeovers to building infrastructure SIGN UPThe renovation also includes public areas permits point to the addition of a new trellis at the ground floor Next door, the Fox Studios campus is slated for a $1.5-billion overhaul just down the street from the new Metro station now under construction at Constellation Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars Sumitomo Real Estate & Development, founded in 1949, is among the largest developers in Japan, with $44 billion in assets under management meat-grilling station and a Wolfgang Puck build-your-own pizza counter Natalie Taylor is senior editor of Winsight Grocery Business responsible for reporting on the fresh category and West Coast retailer news After four years in finance and educational publishing Natalie’s passion for the latest culinary trends led her to the food industry where she reported as a restaurant secret shopper and ultimately landed in the grocery world A graduate from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism She loves soup dumplings and long walks down the produce aisle Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 In Downtown Long Beach work is complete for a makeover of a mid-century hotel at the intersection of 4th Street and Atlantic Avenue. The City Center Motel, located at 255 Atlantic Avenue, was originally completed in 1962 as a roadside inn. A makeover led by Omgivning has refreshed the low-rise structure by replacing a parking lot with a landscaped courtyard centered around a swimming pool and converting a check-in office into the new restaurant Olive & Rose A second driveway has been converted into a new lobby and fitness center while guest rooms have been maintained by refinished Paloma Communities, the developer of the property, has tapped Sonder to operate the 50-room hotel The design for the City Center Motel emphasizes its mid-century modern roots the hotel's original signage has been retained and refreshed Omgivning, which specializes in adaptive reuse, has previously worked on another Sonder-operated property - The Craftsman at 8th and Spring Streets in Downtown Los Angeles. Westfield Century City is now home to two of the city’s top Japanese noodle shops the first international outpost of a Japanese restaurant group with outposts in Saitama While Ramen Nagi is still the more destination-worthy of the two Ramen Ochi offers a unique soup base made with chicken pork and beef that’s topped with soy-braised pork belly and a raw egg yolk—or soft-boiled The end result is vaguely reminiscent of a sweet sukiyaki though the red onions and minced garlic on top cut through the thick karaage and a vegan ramen made with seaweed There’s also a tsukemen (dipping) broth and two kinds of tamago kake men—cold ramen noodles topped with your choice of meat seasoned soy sauce and freshly cracked raw egg Two clubs entered Major League Soccer’s second-largest stadium on Saturday night both with 99 regular-season wins to their credit 1-0 victory over Atlanta United in front of 43,128 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium the Black & Gold had tied the MLS record for fewest games needed to reach 100 wins in the league’s post-shootout era as happens in every other top-tier league in the world no team has recorded its first 100 wins faster than LAFC has since it joined the league in 2018 Only the Seattle Sounders did it in the same number of games who has been part of 21 of those 100 wins since he joined LAFC prior to last season I think it's something that the club should be proud of It's something that the ownership and the technical staff should be proud of Any player that's ever played here and has helped get this club to that goal … There's a lot of blood a lot of time and hours put in by a lot of people So huge shout out to everyone that's a part of the organization.” since day one,” said head coach Steve Cherundolo “It's been run phenomenally and has been pushed by our fans Ninety-six total players – from [Kellyn] Acosta to [Walker] Zimmerman – have appeared for the Black & Gold in MLS regular-season play since the team’s inaugural season in 2018 Those 96 players not only achieved 100 wins in record time and goals than any other MLS team in that span “It's huge,” said Mateusz Bogusz, who was a 16-year-old prodigy at Polish club Ruch Chorzów when LAFC earned its first win on March 4, 2018, and whose goal on Saturday provided the difference in its 100th. “I'm very happy that I can be part of this success. Let's go for 200.” The result in Atlanta was LAFC’s second MLS road win of 2024, its second consecutive such victory, and its third overall in all competitions this year. It was also its third away win in the last 18 days. LAFC has conceded just one goal in those three road triumphs. The young Pole’s ensuing free kick was deflected by Atlanta’s wall past substitute goalkeeper Josh Cohen, and into the net. “First of all it was an amazing ball [by] Denis [Bouanga],” Bogusz explained. “I just see that he's ready to pass me this ball, so I make this run. The ball was a little bit too long, but I just go to the end and it was a foul, a red card. “It was my turn [to take the free kick] because we have a structure in the team— [whoever] makes the free kick is then going to take the next one,” Bogusz added. Bouanga had tried a free kick in the 32nd minute that was denied by Atlanta’s wall, so “it was my turn and I used it,” Bogusz said with a smile. “So the next free kick is again mine.” “It takes a lot of effort to win games on the road in this league,” Cherundolo said. “It takes some individual, very good performances … and sometimes, you know, a little good fortune. But I'm very pleased with the effort the guys are putting into it, the commitment they're showing to win games on the road over the past two games. That's what we were missing in the earlier stages of the season.” For the first time this season, LAFC took the field in a three-back setup, with center backs Long, Maxime Chanot, and Jesús Murillo providing the foundation in front of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. “We felt, tactically, it had some advantages for us, also due to injuries that we have currently in our roster and limitations on certain players physically,” Cherundolo said of the lineup. (Defensive midfielder Ilie Sánchez did not play and defender Ryan Hollingshead contributed just 10 minutes.) “So sometimes it forces our hand. Tonight we decided to give it a go. I thought the team interpreted it very well.” After midfielder Eduard Atuesta was shown his second yellow card and sent off in the 81st minute, Cherundolo placed a fourth center back on the field, Eddie Segura, to help protect the 1-0 lead. “I mean, it's pretty simple, you’re just trying to win a game and get the result over the end of the finish line,” Cherundolo said. “In those moments, it's just time to grind, man,” Long said. “It's time to react and make plays. You're gonna get pulled out of position—again, you're playing 10-v-10, it's not like it's gonna be a straight up 4-4-1 or whatever it is on the day—they're gonna be throwing a ton of numbers forward. So it's gonna have to be guys reacting and making the right decisions at big moments, which tonight they did.” LAFC’s newest signing, Olivier Giroud, scored a goal on Saturday in his final appearance for Italian club AC Milan (which has won more than 1,500 games in the 96-year-old Serie A). Giroud, who will join LAFC in July, was given a standing ovation by Milan’s home crowd when he was subbed off in the 84th minute of the 3-3 draw with Salernitana, hugging his teammates as the crowd sang his name. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AC Milan (@acmilan) The moment capped the most productive of Giroud’s three seasons with Milan tied for the third-most in Italy’s top division Giroud scored 49 goals in his three seasons for AC Milan helping the club to the Serie A title in 2022 The leading goalscorer in the history of France’s national team Giroud will reunite in Los Angeles with his friend and fellow 2018 World Cup champion LAFC has sold out every MLS regular-season and playoff game it has ever hosted LAFC has not conceded a goal in its last 301 minutes of MLS play and its last 394 minutes in all competitions LAFC went 400 consecutive minutes without allowing a goal a streak that stretched from its first postseason win (over Vancouver on October 28) into the MLS Cup final against Columbus on December 9 When Bouanga was subbed off in second-half stoppage time against Atlanta it marked the first MLS action he has missed this season He had previously played every minute of every league match in 2024 The game will be broadcast for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Secure tickets to see the stars of LAFC for the 2025 season and opportunities to get involved in the community TrendingCommercial Los AngelesAReuben Brothers’ Century Plaza nabs first wellness center from Sam Nazarian Tony RobbinsThe Estate leases most of main floor at residence tower in LA’s Century City and Tony Robbins along with a rendering of Century Plaza (Getty The diverse slate of amenities at the Reuben Brothers’ Century Plaza is coming into full view A more than 12,500-square-foot lease for The Estate health and wellness center has been confirmed for the $2.5 billion mixed-use development The concept is expected to open during the second half of next year It was created through a partnership between Sam Nazarian’s SBE and Fountain Life an operator of wellness centers co-founded by motivational speaker Tony Robbins Singer Marc Anthony and strategist Richard Attias are also partners in The Estate which has ambitious plans to scale to 15 hotels and residences and 10 preventative medicine centers by 2030 The location in L.A.’s Century City is the Estate’s first wellness center The lease represents 13.5 percent of the commercial space at the 6-acre Century Plaza which also includes the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel & Residences Park Elm residential towers and roughly 100,000 square feet of retail Newmark’s Jay Luchs is handling retail leasing at the property in addition to food and beverage consulting firm Cultivate Hospitality Group’s Peter Peterson had hinted at the incoming wellness concept during The Real Deal’s LA Real Estate Forum last week Bloomberg first reported the venture’s name on Monday “[It’s] going to provide the differential between the apex of hospitality and food and beverage and the apex of hospitality and wellness,” Reuben said during last week’s mixed-use panel discussion SIGN UPThe concept is expected to provide services focused on prevention diagnostics and addressing various conditions all aimed at improving quality of life and lifespans The Estate will take up most of the main floor at Century Plaza It sits below Park Elm’s south tower residences and will also be accessible to Fairmont hotel guests through the lobby The wellness and longevity center is the latest tenant revealed for Century Plaza Reuben Brothers earlier confirmed the addition of restaurants Milos Century Plaza further diversifies Century City’s commercial landscape according to Reuben during his talk at TRD’s conference where he shared the stage with development advisor Hana Cha and Cain International’s Larry Green The trio talked up the next generation of mixed-use properties in the Los Angeles market which reflect the upper echelon of projects That would be Century Plaza in the Reuben Brothers’ case and the 17.5-acre One Beverly Hills project for Cain “Century City has an incredibly strong office market has one of the better performing Westfields [Westfield Century City] in California across the road very safe and very well positioned to service other neighborhoods in Los Angeles,” Reuben said it’s the new downtown as far as I’m concerned and it needs highrises that can then support the residential component.” Last week, lifestyle brand Banana Republic announced the reopening of their store location at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. The premier site, redesigned in collaboration with acclaimed architect and interior designer Noa Santos of NAINOA calls patrons to delve into Banana Republic’s enhanced style that timelessly blends fashion alongside artwork curated by creative advisor Jacqueline Schnabel and the in-house Banana Republic team creates a retail experience that encapsulates the essence of the brand’s latest collections guests of the store will encounter a space that combines delicate refinement with an ease of relaxed comfort The space highlights design features including Venetian plaster walls and white oak floors— merging the beauty of natural elements with that of the brand’s heritage shoppers are invited to explore Cote Bougie scented candles and discover artwork by New York-based French artist Servane Mary With compositions including screen printed Plexiglass tubes with inkjet prints on window film glass panels featuring moments of the American West this curation embodies Banana Republic’s adventurous spirit and admiration of fine craftsmanship The store will also provide an array of premier services in an effort to enhance the Banana Republic shopping experience including an open-seating fitting room lounge and an in-house tailor special to this location Stay up-to-date with exclusive events and content found himself searching for a career and thinking about his long-term plan His first job as a soccer coach taught him the importance of patience and his passion for engaging and interacting with people — so it was only natural that he found himself in retail Angel built his confidence early on and was encouraged to be curious and question the norm frequently experimenting with self-expression — today tattoos that tell a story and clothes that have meaning Angel knew he wanted to work for a place where he could be himself; a place where his self-expression would not hold him back from growth Angel has spent the last seven of his impressive 25 years in retail at various Levi’s® stores helping consumers find their perfect fit and training his team on the power of connection and the need to be “consumer obsessed.” Angel has been at the Levi’s® store in Century City where he is currently the store manager alongside four leaders Becoming ingrained in the community over the years has given Angel the insight that we pride ourselves on fostering in our managers – a particular attunement to the many styles and preferences of the people that walk through the Century City doors Angel is a leader at heart and knows what makes a store successful last year Levi’s® Century City store saw an increase in store traffic and an increase in store revenue versus the previous year To succeed to this extent as a manager takes a particular type of personality – one that is laser-focused on the details without sacrificing efficiency One that doesn’t accept good enough when it comes to their consumers That combination of agility and commitment to quality results is rare All of our successful managers have their own keys to making it work “You have to learn to be empathetic to the consumer’s needs understand that we all come from different places — we all have integrity,” said Angel “That’s how you win over a shopper’s trust which opens the door for them to listen to your advice.” Angel’s years of retail experience have instilled in him the nuances of selling apparel the real satisfaction comes from the ability to not only understand what a consumer is looking for but match them with the item that will fit and elevate their personal style shoppers visit Levi’s® stores for the clothes and the expertise and guidance of managers like him visualize what it’s going to look like with a different type of shoe or with a different type of top how to style it for a first day of school or a first date — that’s what makes the shopping experience,” Angel said Angel knows when he’s created a fan and the power of face-to-face fittings “When a consumer steps out of the fitting room These all indicate the type of confidence a great-fitting jean can provide,” Angel recalled “It’s our job at the store to be attentive to these little details — spotting those nuances can confirm when you’ve made a lifelong Levi’s® fan.” From first-time shoppers to seasoned denim veterans associates at the Century City store are equipped to outfit anybody for any occasion it’s part of what makes Levi’s® special “You have people who look like me who wear our brand and have always worn it And you have a cowboy from down South who would never even think in his wildest dreams of putting on nail polish who also lives in our brand,” said Angel