Fashion, Art, and Food at the Getty Center

The Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Sign, Disneyland are a few of the most recognizable stops in southern california. However, for artist, foodies, and overall culture enthusiast. On the hills near Westwood, CA off the 405 Freeway exists one of the Los Angeles most visited sites, The Getty Center. This museum holds and hosts some of the greatest art exhibits in the United States.

At the Center, the photography of Herb Ritts is being shown. His revolutionary work in fashion photography is displayed. Including a wall of his cover photos for Vogue, Elle, and Vanity Fair. If you enjoy art, fashion, and photography, this exhibit is something you can not miss. His understanding of the human body in motion, while exploring the muscled lines of a still body, creates a stoic, erotic, and exploratory connection between the audience and the artist.

The Getty also holds breath taking collection of art and artifacts from the Middle ages to modern sculptures, which allows the visitors to explore art throughout the ages and genres. The adventure of the museum is not only about the art. The gardens, and a physical architecture of the museum is also extraordinary. Remember to look down at the floor and the walls and awe at the limestone that built this multi-acer space. Enjoy the openness of this special secret of Los Angeles.

Finally, do not forget to make reservations at the restaurant, the ambiance is a cross between french elegance and californian ease. The food is a excellent example of casual fine dining.

The water mellon salad, dressed with a strawberry jelle, was superb in its balance between sweet and bitter. The addition of the radish also gave it the needed crunch to the soft fruit. While I do not normally enjoy goat cheese, it added a creaminess allowed the flavors to blend properly into a balance.

The roasted chicken, on baby carrots with a sweet potato pure, is an experience that is indiscernible. Sweet and savory the crunch from the chicken skin alone make the price work eating. 

Finally the expresso, chocolate, honey cake is truly a devil's treat. Feel free to dive into this desert head on. The melting moose and the deep coffee flavors is the perfect finishing dish to the casual fine dining.