More than a century in as a luxury location, Beverly Hills, California announced an unprecedented influx of new retail and restaurants, in addition to much-anticipated hospitality and residential developments.
On the food and beverage front, visionary chefs including Daniel Boulud and Evan Funke have made their first foray into Beverly Hills, joining the likes of Wolfgang Puck, Curtis Stone, Nobu Matsuhisa and Kazunori Nozawa. Meanwhile, global luxury companies like Hudson Bay Company (owner of Saks Fifth Avenue) and investment group Centric Brands (Favorite Daughter, Joe’s Jeans) are breathing new life into the destination’s long-renowned retail landscape.
“Our unique setting, where heritage meets modernity, continues to attract the world’s most distinguished names to our beautiful city,” said Julie Wagner, CEO of Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. “These captivating developments offer fresh ways for visitors to experience Beverly Hills, a destination that continues to evolve while being anchored by its 110-year, star-studded legacy.”
Chef Daniel Boulud will open his first West Coast location this spring with Café Boulud at the Mandarin Oriental Residences Beverly Hills, while Marea, New York City’s Italian power dining spot, will open its first U.S. location outside of New York. These arrivals follow the openings of the cult-favorite restaurant and aperitivo bar Dante at The Maybourne Beverly Hills, La Dolce Vita; pasta maestro Evan Funke’s Funke, the 14-seat Sushi Note Omakase; the European-inspired Espelette at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills; New York City’s Cipriani; authentic Florentine sandwiches at Lorenzo California and the freshly minted candle-lit sushi bar Negroni. Additional developments on the horizon include a seventh location from Los Angeles darling Bacari known for their Mediterranean tapas, in addition to modern Georgian restaurant Cavcas and a new concept from London-based Novikov Group.
On the retail front, Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe and Givenchy will debut store refreshes this year, in addition to a new location on Two Rodeo Drive from luxury beauty brand Valmont. Saks Fifth Avenue recently unveiled a boldly reimagined concept in the former Barneys New York building, featuring six levels of luxury shopping under one roof and 15 personal styling suites. Meanwhile, Erin and Sara Foster’s Favorite Daughter is relocating to a larger space after a successful launch in Beverly Hills. As a result of their store’s thriving foot traffic, investors Centric Brands are bringing Joe’s Jeans to Beverly Hills as well. Those looking to shop poolside will enjoy this summer’s return of Dior’s immersive pop-up at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Dioriviera.
L’Ermitage Beverly Hills will unveil a design transformation in late 2024, having commissioned Champalimaud Design’s New York-based studio to reinvent the hotel’s public spaces – including the lobby and welcome area – stunning rooftop pool and sunbathing area. As part of the L’Ermitage Beverly Hills’ exciting changes, the hotel will also open a brand-new bar and restaurant featuring coastal Italian cuisine overseen by James Beard award-winning Chef Tony Messina. Later this year, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel will also debut a refinement to the hotel’s spa and small meeting rooms after completing multi-billion-dollar renovations in 2022.
One Beverly Hills, a 17.5-acre site by Norman Foster and Foster + Partners, is planning a future opening in 2027. The development, adjacent to The Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, includes a 78 all-suite Aman Hotel and Aman-branded residences across two towers, a standalone 100,000-square-foot Aman Club and botanical gardens.
