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By Privy Member
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Aaron Yoo
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Allan Wu
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Archie Kao
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Beau Sia
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Daniel Wu
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Jaeson Ma
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John Cho
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Joseph Vincent
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Justin Chon
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Karin Anna Cheung
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Kelly Hu
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Lisa Ling
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Liza Lapira
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Lynn Chen
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Marja Vongerichten
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Mayleen Ramey
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Robin Shou
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Russell Wong
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Serena Yang
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Smith Cho
- Stephen Liu
- Stewart Kim
- Ted Kim
- Teddy Zee
- Tuan Do
- Wayne Chang
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Welly Yang
- William Wang
Privy 5 Los Angeles Lauren Song
CEO of Pearl Events
Lauren Song, CEO of Pearl Events, has put on some of the more stunning and elaborate events around. With clients including Gucci, Amtrak, the American Cancer Society, not to mention post Grammys/Oscars parties in conjunction with Russell Simmons & US Weekly Magazine respectively, Lauren is one of the most sought-after event producers in the industry. She has received press recognition from E! Entertainment to InStyle, People, US Weekly and In Touch Magazines. She recently served as event planner for Privy founder Stephen Liu and Linda Kim's wedding. Like the events Lauren Song puts on, her Privy 5 picks are in a class of their own and is one of the many reasons you want to read on to see her picks.

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Categories: Night Life, Restaurants
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills/Weho
Cuisine:French, Seafood, Vietnamese
9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd Beverly Hills CA 90210(310) 205-8990"A beautiful and trendy restaurant hot spot is filled with beautiful people. The dinner menu is a delight and includes Asian tapas include a cucumber wasabi enhanced tuna roll, grilled beef or chicken satays in lemongrass with herbs and pickled vegetables, and shrimp toast. Salads, sashimi, and larger dishes are all on offer. You won't want to miss their black pepper crab appetizer or the garlic n ... read more > -
Categories: Restaurants
Neighborhood: Koreatown area
Cuisine:Korean
3455 W 8th St Los Angeles CA 90005(213) 383-5757Dong Il Jang is an old-fashion Korean restaurant that goes back to the days of providing quality authentic food without the bells and whistles. You won't get all-you-can-eat at this traditional Korean venue but you do get their popular roast gui or pan fried rib eye. The banchan are all good including the jap chae and the best part of the meal is at the end when they whip up the kimchi fried rice ... read more > -
Categories: Night Life, Restaurants
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills/Weho
Cuisine:Asian Fusion/Pan-Asian, Japanese
730 North La Cienega Blvd West Hollywood CA 90069+1 310 659 9449This trendy restaurant provides a VIP experience that you would expect from one of the more popular restaurants in all of LA. The restaurant's decor aims to achieve a zen-like feel and give you the impression that you're dining in an oasis that exists in the heart of busy LA. Its all very impressive but takes a backseat to the food. The crispy rice with spicy tuna is amazing as is the spicy rock s ... read more > -
Categories: Night Life, Restaurants
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills/Weho
Cuisine:Steakhouse
246 N Canon Dr Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 90210+1 310 888 8782"Lobster mashed potato? Have you ever heard the likes? It’s very tasty here. The porterhouse and Kansas City steaks are very good, with a noteworthy rib eye also. Rack of lamb is perfection, just as impressive as anything steak related. Sides include Gorgonzola mac and cheese, sautéed asparagus, and creamed spinach. These are three favorites, although everything is extremely tasty. Other fancy and ... read more > -
Categories: Restaurants
Neighborhood: West LA
Cuisine:Italian
400 North Canon Drive Los Angeles CA 90210+1 310 205 5444When people discuss the best Italian in restaurant in Los Angeles, Il Pastaio is always in that conversation and often times it is at the top of list. For good reason too as the dining experience at this restaurant is unmatched. Home to some of the best pasta outside of Italy, Il Pastaio makes a squid ink risotto and a beef carpaccio that will have you wanting seconds and even thirds. The courteou ... read more > -
PRIVY TOP 5 PLACES IN LOS ANGELES
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"A beautiful and trendy restaurant hot spot is filled with beautiful people. The dinner menu is a de..."This place is fusion in so far as the cuisine is creatively delicious while retaining central eleme..."Lobster mashed potato? Have you ever heard the likes? It’s very tasty here. The porterhouse and Kan..."A seafood restaurant par excellence, this venue has a lot more to offer. Autumnal décor and hues ma..."You expect prompt and efficient service at most Asian eateries. Here, you get prompt, efficient, we...
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"Egg rolls and other Vietnamese faves are perfected at this joint. Rare beef, beef balls and pork ph...One of the most authentic Thai restaurants in Los Angeles that offers a unique dining experience and...At the Spa InterContinental, you definitely start off on the right foot towards relaxation as you ar..."If you want real spicy food, you want to be at Hunan Chilli King. But, you can order here according...The amazing service extends to wine recommendations here that you can enjoy in the adjacent lounge c...
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"This swanky club/bar/ lounge is a hot rooftop night spot in a hotel where some of the hottest parti..."Japanese elements are laid on thick and fast here. Lagoon like water features, a pagoda like struct...Jamaica Cakes is a gem of a bakery located in West Los Angeles. Jamaica Vawter, pastry chef and owne...With its chic decor, you’ll feel hip even as you come into the venue. It is very fancy with palatial...Decorated like an opulent European chateau, XIV is another restaurant from legendary chef Michael Mi...
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The tortillas are herb pressed here, which goes to show the trouble gone to enhance each dish. Menu ...Situated above the glamorous W Hotel in Hollywood, Drai's Hollywood is a restaurant/nightclub venue ...The ultimate window shopping area and few places in the world boast as many world class shops in one...Just a walk of two blocks from the beach, you’ll find this fine hotel offering good deals on one nig...The Living Room at the Peninsula is second to none for tea rooms in Los Angeles. Set back off the st...
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"The bartenders and servers here are more than accommodating. Delightful Italian meat cuts enhanced ...
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