WANDERINGS........

Martinis on a lounge on the Standard Roof in downtown LA. Never fails to delight.

Top Chef buddies Antonia LoFaso and Jamie Lauren at Antonia's Black Market

 Just a sampling of how I treat myself. Get out and grab life.

Hotel Zoso. Not a bad getaway for a couple of days.

Treat yourself. Go to the Phoenix Bakery in Chinatown and have the best Tres Leches cake in the world

Solange Azagury Partridge BH Jewelry Evening

Star Bev Hills realtor Susan Fedder with my mother and me

Gareth Siegel and writer-former Gernreich model Leon Bing

It's a Swarovski clock

A crystal grape chandelier is off set by burgundy velvet walls

Solange Azagury Partridge is an amazing designer located in London, but her jewels are all over the world. Her store in Beverly Hills is, itself, a jewel, and besides decor, you will be mesmorized by the designs, including the Kate Middleton ring. Azagury Partridge mixes unusual materials with perfect gems. Go to the Rodeo Drive store and see for yourself.

MORE LARRY NICOLA VODKA, MORE PHOTOS

Lobster in a peach confit

Vodkateur Larry Nicola

Jay Weston and Luke Nicola

Borscht and a chilled shot!

Yours truly with Claire Smith

This was a Belvedere Vodka dinner that Larry and Belvedere top exec Claire Smith held at Nic's Martini Lounge in Beverly Hills. It was many courses with many cocktails---all knocking your socks off. Check out the photos......

KIM NOVAK, NORMAN BROKAW AND LILLY

Kim in Norman's chair

Norman, Kim, and his treasured assistant, Mary

William Morris Chairman Emeritus Norman Brokaw's beautiful dog, Lilly, passed away recently, and it was a great loss to him and his family. His beloved long-time client, Kim Novak, who spends much of her time painting (which was always her first love) surprised him with a portrait of Lilly that she had done. Norman was so excited that he called in a picture hanger right that second and Kim "rearranged" his wall photos for him and they installed Lilly. It was a real pleasure to be a part of it.

ANDREA MARCOVICCI OPENS AT GARDENIA OCT. 27

Andrea Marcovicci, the Queen of Cabaret, is doing a four-night run at the Gardenia night club on Santa Monica in Hollywood. She always breaks-in her Algonquin shows there before opening for her regular winter stand. The new show takes you on a romantic journey through songs of other countries. It sounds amazing.........Can't wait

MEDAVOYS HONORED BY AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY

Brindell Gottleib makes her entrance

Kimberly Emerson's amazing shoes

Kimberly and John Emerson

Cynthia Yorkin and Harry Sloan

The girl in the bubble

The gorgeous tables

Cocktail entertainment

Cocktail entertainment

It was a gorgeous night at Brindell Gottleib's French Chateau in Bel Air. "Angels" greeted you at the door with cocktails, and then you entered a fantasy universe. A live woman in a plastic bubble was floating in the swimming pool. Dancers were placed around the property on modernistic, bold art pieces. The front driveway was transformed to an elegant palace to honor Irena and Mike. Larry King presented the award to Mike, and John Emerson presented to Irena for all the good work they do in the community and the world. We've all been to hundreds of these evenings, but this one will stand out as one of the best.

Mike, Irena, and Nicky Medavoy