Coming Soon to Palisades Village See’S Candies, Chanel Among Tenants to Open on Sept

Palisadian-Post Serving the Community Since 1928 20 Pages Thursday, August 16, 2018 ◆ Pacific Palisades, California $1.50 Coming Soon to Palisades Village See’s Candies, Chanel Among Tenants to Open on Sept. 22 By SARAH SHMERLING Editor-in-Chief ust over one month out from the opening of Palisades Vil- Jlage, the Palisadian-Post reveals four tenants joining Caruso’s Palisades Village: See’s Candies, Blue Ribbon Sushi, mini mioche and Chanel. The crowd-favorite See’s Can- dies is known for its chocolates, brittles, toffees and lollypops, as well as assorted chocolate boxes. There are over 200 See’s Can- A Blue Ribbon Sushi plate Photo courtesy of Yelp dies stores throughout the U.S., with international stores in Hong (lobster with miso butter). focus on neutral colors and unisex Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and The Bromberg brothers, in- style, using certified organic cotton South Korea. The now-San Fran- spired by family trips to the South fabrics. cisco-based candy company was of France, have been in the culi- The store will be a “boutique founded by Charles See, his wife nary world for over 25 years. Serv- location,” meaning it will spe- Florence and his mother Mary in ing a blend of what the brothers cialize in apparel only, including Los Angeles in 1921. personally preferred to eat, the “simple, high-quality organic cot- Palisades Village progress as of Thursday, Aug. 9, captured by drone. Photo courtesy of Chuck Larsen Photography There are two See’s kitchens: original Blue Ribbon opened in ton fashion basics such as onesies, One at its headquarters and a sec- 1992. rompers, dresses and sleepwear, ond in Los Angeles. The compa- Also joining the project when with sizes from newborn to 8 ny has been owned by Berkshire it opens is Canada-based chil- years.” PPCC Elections Fall Into the Mud Hathaway Corporation since 1972. dren’s clothing shop mini mioche. In addition to mini mioche, See’s Candies operates stores The Palisades location of mini Blue Ribbon Sushi and See’s By CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA in other Caruso-owned develop- mioche will be the brand’s third Candies, Chanel will be opening a Reporter ments, including The Grove and brick-and-mortar store and the first store in Palisades Village. Though The Promenade in Westlake Vil- location outside of Toronto. rumors of what exactly the Pali- he Pacific Palisades Com- lage. “We are so excited to bring our sades iteration of Chanel will offer munity Council held a candi- Blue Ribbon Sushi, operated Canadian brand to the American are swirling, details are still under Tdates forum on Thursday, Aug. 9, by Eric and Bruce Bromberg’s market,” said Alyssa Kerbel, who wraps. where election candidates were Blue Ribbon Restaurants, is the founded mini mioche in 2008. “We The fashion brand was found- given an opportunity to introduce company’s second location in the feel California and LA in particular ed in 1909 and is headquartered themselves and answer questions project, joining Hank’s burger is the perfect location for our first in Paris, France. Chanel operates from prospective voters. joint. U.S. store … Caruso has brought over 300 stores across the globe, The forum was poised to be Blue Ribbon operates more together an incredible mix of ten- with 128 in North America. a quiet and quickly forgotten dis- than 20 restaurants, from Los An- ants in a beautiful setting with Pal- In 2015, Chanel broke a retail cussion, as the same answers of geles to New York. This iteration isades Village and we could not be record when it paid $152 million “caring for the community” and of Blue Ribbon Sushi is expected happier to be a part of it.” for its Rodeo Drive boutique—a listing off local affiliations took to be similar to the SoHo location, Kerbel founded mini mioche record price on square-foot basis the majority of the candidates’ Adam Handler at the Aug. 9 PPCC meeting which offers dishes like Sake Shi- after the birth of her first child. for retail space in California at time. so (salmon with shiso) and Ise Ebi The company offers pieces with a $13,217 per square foot. But outside of the Palisades “All of my other signs were at Palisades Highlands. Branch Library where the meet- attached to telephone poles, lawn “If you want to hold the poli- Palisades Village,” he explained. ing was held, candidates fighting stakes or something else that cies of my HOA against me, that “I think it’s going to look great.” for a seat at the table were dodg- doesn’t grow,” Goldsmith said. is your right, but if you want to Bob Benton In February, Benton revealed ing political mud being thrown “As for my tree sensitivities, I attack me, please get your facts to the Post that though he has on social media. would like to mention a few things right,” replied Cron, who clarified full-hearted support for the proj- At-large candidate Alan to give you a better idea about my- that he has never served as presi- Elected Chamber ect, he would not be reopening Goldsmith found himself under self. dent of his HOA and even invited his sports store when Palisades fire on social media for screwing “I’m not the local Scott Mudd to sit down for further dia- Village opens in the fall. He ex- campaign signs to several trees Pruitt,” Goldsmith said, referring logue. President plained that it was a “very difficult throughout the Palisades, draw- to the former head of the Envi- Some called foul play on the decision.” ing intense criticism from many ronmental Protection Agency who exchange as the address registered By SARAH SHMERLING In addition to his business ex- upset neighbors. resigned after many ethical con- to the account was the same ad- Editor-in-Chief perience, Benton is also a fixture “Nails have been known troversies. He went on to list his dress as former Area 2 Rep and in the Pacific Palisades Baseball to kill trees! Outrageous and affiliations in the community in current PPCC Vice Chair Peter ith decades of experience Association, where he has served thoughtlessly destructive!” said hopes of reinforcing the idea that Culhane, who denied he was be- running a business in Pacif- as commissioner for over 30 one comment. “Plus who thought he was not a serial tree killer. hind the suspicious account. Cul- Wic Palisades, Bob Benton has been years. He is also a longtime mem- putting such ugly signage was Meanwhile, Highlands resi- hane works alongside Handler as elected president of the Pacific ber of the Park Advisory Board. appropriate in a town that has dents were up in arms after an ac- president of The Summit. Palisades Chamber of Commerce, Benton, a member of the strict sign ordinances!” count registered to the name “Joey “I don’t know anything about effective Sept. 1. Chamber of Commerce, has pre- After many outraged posts Mudd” tried to cast a negative this ‘phishing’ or even stealing my “I am delighted to have Bob viously led the Board of Directors on the thread, which were sent light on Area 2 candidate Steve email account with my name or as our new president of the Cham- through two terms as chair (a po- to the Post, an “embarrassed” Cron, accusing him of dodging etc., certainly without my consent ber of Commerce,” Susan Payne, sition formerly known as “presi- Goldsmith responded with an homeowners association fees or approval,” Culhane said in a chair of the Board of Directors, dent”). apology and a promise to remove while still receiving the benefits statement to the Palisadian-Post, said in a statement. “Bob’s knowl- He and his wife, Sue Kohl, re- the three signs he had posted on during his time on the Highlands adding that he does not do social edge of the business environment side in the Alphabet Streets. Kohl trees. HOA. media. “I have always been very and his dedication to the Palisades serves as Area 5 representative for “How well can this fellow rep- careful of security and been a bit will be a big asset as we refocus the Pacific Palisades Community resent Area 2 when he as president fearful of people stealing one’s the Chamber’s purpose toward Council. of his own HOA [has] been cheat- identity, etc, could this be a case being in business for business.” Bob Benton “The Chamber of Commerce ing our Highlands area private se- of that—I truly do not know how Benton, who owned and op- Rich Schmitt/Staff Photographer is heading in a new direction and curity fund?” Mudd posted. “The that works.” erated Benton’s Sports Shop on I’m looking forward to actively lack of integrity, no backbone and Regardless of who the so- Swarthmore Avenue for 35 years, have 40 to 50 new retailers com- promoting a successful business lacking in character just is not the called “Joey Mudd” is or who he will take over as president at a ing to town.” atmosphere here in the Palisades,” person that one wishes to repre- was aiming his attack at, it was crucial time—just 22 days before Benton said that the Chamber Benton said. “We have a lot to sent our Area 2 on the PPCC.” clear that he had effectively taken the opening of Caruso’s Palisades team is still formulating a strate- offer businesses and membership Mudd never called Cron out a page straight out of the Russian Village. gy, but that they hope to be proac- in our Chamber is a great way to by name, but the message was playbook going into the final run “We’re going to be more re- tive in building membership.

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