Post and Beam Gives Light

Famed chef, Govind Armstrong, and restaurateur, Brad Johnson, have joined forces to open Post and Beam, in Baldwin Hills, an area starved for fresh fare and new business.  The food is locally sourced and some is even grown in a garden occupying a chunk of the location's footprint.  The restaurant, and the fact that it is a sign of the area's revitalization, are clearly appreciated, as evidenced by the packed house last Friday! The mood is warm and familiar, with friendly staff, great food, reasonable prices and simple, yet chic decor.  Favorites at our table included garlic foccacia with ricotta, mushroom/goat cheese/black kale pizza, roasted salmon with charred broccolini, and buttermilk biscuit strawberry shortcake. Yummy! Post & Beam is open for lunch and dinner service. 3767 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, (323) 299-5599, www.postandbeamla.com.

Estelle in April Issue of InStyle

Check out the April  2012 InStyle. Not only is it a massive issue, but it features one of our favorite Darlings, Estelle! She's looking Grammy glam in a Roberto Cavalli gown, a sumptuous Edwards-Lowell fox stole strewn about one shoulder, Susanne Felson jewels and a gorgeous mother of pearl Judith Leiber clutch. A candid shot from Sundance shows her more casual side, and is just as chic.   She's on tour promoting her latest collection of songs, All of Me. With an artful blend of musical genres, thoughtful lyrics and features by Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Janelle Monae, and Rick Ross, she delivers an album well worth the wait. #GetThat! www.EstelleMusic.com