Beauty routine
Café 2001, Hollywoodland listings, Lifeforce X Pause Studios, Quantum Clinic, Dr. Ellie, D’Lashes, Milk + Honey, best ranch stays, MORE
WORK • FOUND Notes
Reminder that we’re looking for a freelance editor to help us create each issue of FOUND LA. The ideal candidate has impeccable taste and a deep understanding of LA’s restaurant scene (and other LA scenes of FOUND interest). Interested parties, drop us a line at found@itsfoundla.com.
Welcome Joe Arendt, a sales pro’s pro, to the FOUND team. Want to get your brand in front of our very attractive audience of 100K+ subscribers? Hit us up at sales@itsfoundla.com.
RESTAURANTS • First Word
Day odyssey
The Skinny: Kino Kaetsu and chef Giles Clark of beloved seasonal Japanese restaurant Yess have launched Café 2001, an all-day cafe in the same building with a similar quality of food and drink.
The Vibe: During the day, laid-back. Local neighborhood regulars sit at round tables in comfortable Victorian-style chairs. What the lofty, exposed brick-walled space lacks in width, it makes up for in height. Its sun-drenched mezzanine seating gives nostalgic ’90s coffee shop, but with 2025-level coffee and culinary offerings. Clean modern angles, cement floors, and clear glass balconies are juxtaposed with eclectic vintage furniture. The style is hard to pin down, as is the restaurant’s service concept that morphs throughout the day from breakfast to lunch to happy hour, with natural wines and cocktails, followed by a limited early dinner menu on weekends. Dinner is more dimly lit, and often includes art and performance nights, transforming the cafe into a moody music and art venue welcoming collaborations with local artists.
The Food: The lunch menu of Japanese-inspired sandwiches, featuring an impressively tender pork tenderloin Katsu, is the main draw. The cherry tarts are so perfect-looking they’ve already become the cafe’s signature image. And don’t miss the standout smoked trout served with crisp, bread-shaped hashbrowns, dollops of crème fraîche, and huckleberries.
The Drink: Cappuccinos served in French glassware are strong and brewed with precision during the day, while at night, they’re serving up a selection of natural wines.
The Verdict: Café 2001 in all its variations offers thoughtful food and drink. That said, go for lunch when the scene is brighter and busier. –Heather Platt
→ Café 2001 (Arts District) • 2001 E 7th St • Tue-Thu 8a-4p, Fri-Sun 8a-830p • Walk-ins only.
LA RESTAURANT LINKS: Closed since Jan 2024, Korean BBQ spot Baekjeong reopened yesterday in new Koreatown location • The Shutter: Hollywood’s Gigi’s closing for good after service on Saturday… Elf Cafe shuttering in Echo Park on 06/01… Here’s Looking at You done in Koreatown on 06/13.
REAL ESTATE • First Mover
Three residences in and around Hollywoodland that came to market in the last 10 days.
→ 2860 Hollyridge Dr (Hollywoodland) • 3BR/2BA, 1813 SF • Ask: $2.489M (reduced from $2.7M) • 1977-built house ‘for those who understand beauty isn’t always soft,’ w/ separate gazebo • Monthly tax: $1102 • Days on market: 5 (and previous) • Agent: Jeff Yarbrough, Keller Williams.
→ 2654 Hollyridge Dr (Hollywoodland) • 4BR/4BA, 2191 SF • Ask: $2.68M (reduced from $2.88M) • built 1934 with three fireplaces and sweeping views • Monthly tax: $1327 • Days on market: 8 (and previous) • Agent: Juliette Hohnen, Douglas Elliman.
→ 5751 Valley Oak Dr (The Oaks, above) • 5BR/5BA, 3777 SF • Ask: $6.685M • indoor/outdoor modernist residence in gated enclave • Monthly tax: $1487 • Days on market: 8 • Agents: Nevada Solis and Ross Muscolino, Christie’s.
WORK & PLAY LINKS: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could close due to city budget cuts • In race to clean up Altadena, businesses are on their own • How Mameg became Hollywood’s tastemaker • LA’s Jacques Marie Mage frames are the new status code • RIP Skype, 2003-25.
GOODS & SERVICES • FOUND Wellness
Wellness warriors
TAG TEAM: Lifeforce is one of the first programs to champion the idea of longevity with data-driven, personalized care plans. Its new partnership with Pause Studios (above), a multi-location brand beloved for saunas, floating pools, and IV drips allows for this heavy-hitting wellness duo to optimize health on multiple levels.
→ Lifeforce X Pause Studios (multiple locations) • programs start at $249.
FLOAT AWAY: When you can’t make it to the ocean (and the bath just won’t cut it), check into a Frequency Float at Quantum Clinic, which combines flotation — in either a private jumbo-sized pod or a vibrating water bed — with sound therapy. The treatment aims to reduce stress, lower inflammation, and quell soreness and pain. If nothing else, it’s a powerful way to end a stressful work week.
→ Quantum Clinic (Frogtown) • sessions start at $96.
TAKE MORE HERBS: LA power players come to “Dr. Ellie,” an acupuncturist known for her salmon sperm microdosing facials, plasma treatments, and body cupping. But it’s her herbal formula packages that set her apart. There’s an 11-day program, with or without cleanse, as well as custom options tailored to individual needs. –Zoe Schaeffer
→ Dr. Ellie Byun (Sherman Oaks) • treatments start at $250.
CULTURE & LEISURE • You Can Have It All
Yo La Tengo • The Novo (South Park) • tonight @ 8p • GA pit, $87 per
Just Like Heaven • with Vampire Weekend, Rilo Kiley, Empire Of The Sun and many more • Brookside at the Rose Bowl (Pasadena) • Sat @ 1p • GA, $206 per
Ashanti, Fabolous, Jeremih and Lloyd • Greek Theater (Los Feliz) • Sat @ 7p • section A, $115 per
WORK • Thursday Routine
Glam squad
Dionne Phillips • owner • D’Lashes
Neighborhood where you live: DTLA
Neighborhood where you work: Beverly Hills
It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Today I’ve got seven appointments: a full set for a new client, a surprise touch-up that I managed to squeeze in, a male lash extension client (men love lashes too!), and a lash lift/brow lamination/tint for a UK celeb in town recording. Meanwhile, I’m trying to mentally prepare for my friend’s 50th birthday party tonight — Studio 54-themed, of course. I’ll be rocking a gold suit, fluffy lashes, sparkly eye shadow, and big ’80s hair. I was, like, four back then, but hey, I’m ready to dance!
What’s on the agenda for today?
It’s a full day of glam and gratitude. I’ve got back-to-back clients, some admin in between, and a bit of prep for Monday — my admin and celeb house call day. My days are no joke, but I’m all about the hustle. Coming back from my recent breast cancer journey, rebuilding my life, my spa from scratch during construction delays, COVID, city inspections, Hollywood strikes — you name it — I’ve been through it. But this Thursday? I’m booked. I’m glowing. And I’m so thankful.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
Oh yes. When I’m not working or hosting my own glam sessions, I’m feeding my vegan soul. My current obsessions:
Crossroads Kitchen: always a classic for vegan fine dining.
Hey Sunshine in Culver City: if you haven’t had the mac and cheese or the Fiesta Bowl, you’re seriously missing out.
Chaumount Vegan: their vegan croissants? Pure joy in pastry form.
And if all else fails, I’m probably sipping something cute and eating my favorite dragon roll plant-based at Planta. You gotta try it!
How about a little leisure or culture?
Self-care is a priority. I love a recovery day at Pause Studio — float therapy or an AI massage is my kind of recharge. If I want human hands, I go to Milk + Honey Spa for a full day of chill.
Any weekend getaways?
Palm Springs is my escape. I love staying at the Kimpton, but I’ve got my eyes on the new Thompson Hotel. Sometimes I stay with my ultra-fab friends — celebrity hairstylists Ted Gibson and Jason Backe — who host like no one else. It’s always fabulous energy, beautiful decor, and all the glam inspo you could want.
What was your last great vacation?
My last dreamy vacay was to Cabo with my husband. We stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Pedregal — it’s our go-to since my best friend got married there years ago. It’s just so peaceful. But next time, I want to switch it up. Maybe the new Four Seasons Cabo San Lucas — or something we don’t even know yet. As long as there’s room service and I can sleep in, I’m happy.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
I bought out my Range Rover lease. The way car prices are going, it felt smarter to hold onto something I love. Plus, it fits my boss vibe perfectly and keeps my overhead low. I’m about luxury, but I’m also about smart luxury on a budget.
What store or service do you always recommend?
I swear by Pause Studio for wellness, and Milk + Honey for all-day relaxation. But if you want a mix of glam, peace, and personalized service, you already know the answer — come to D’Lashes. Sip on a frozen rosé, get pampered, and let us craft a lash look that brings out your inner icon.
GETAWAYS LINKS: How Day 1 of Real ID went down • The grand comeback of San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado • Four Seasons Resort Maui unveils revamped Presidents Suite • Rounding up this spring’s notable new hotel openings in the Americas.
GETAWAYS • The Nines
Ranch stays, California & beyond
The Nines are FOUND's distilled lists of LA’s best. Additions or subtractions? Hit reply or found@itsfoundla.com.
Alisal Ranch (Santa Ynez Valley), 10,000 acres of private land north of Santa Barbara, quaint, private cabins, horseback riding, lakeside barbecues