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Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, Republique sits in the iconic building originally erected in 1929 as Charlie Chaplin’s offices. The stunning new restaurant took over the old La Brea Bakery and Campanile location, now offering the public a gastronomic environment of history and grandeur. Rooted in French cuisine, Republique is the brain child of Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke along with their partner, restaurateur Bill Chait.

A wonderful date night idea for THE WIFE and her husband to enjoy cocktails in Republique’s vibrant bar or dine in their modernized bistro dinning room. Indulge in Manzke’s wide range of talent and skills, from overflowing charcuterie boards to refined family style dishes that are showcased on reclaimed wooden communal tables using materials from the same decade the building was built. To make reservations visit: www.Republiquela.com

For the Healthy WIFE who has dietary restrictions with gluten, dairy or is committed to a vegan lifestyle, but loves to indulge in weekend brunch classics, M Cafe has just introduced a new breakfast menu. So whatever your speciality diet may be, feel free to finally satisfy cravings for pancakes, eggs benedict, breakfast panini’s and burritos without the use of gluten, dairy or any animal by products.

You may be skeptical, but rest assured these sweet and savory breakfast classics will leave you coming back every morning. Also perfect for a healthy am snack after you’re famished from a Soul Cycle class (M Cafe is around the corner from two locations in Beverly Hills and Brentwood.) THE WIFE Favorites: Breakfast Enchiladas, French Toast (with gluten-free bread) and Vegan Benedict. Visit Mcafedechaya.com for locations and more information. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

 Sake No Hana is a modern Japanese Restaurant from the same creators of Hakkasan and this weeks pick for date night for the British WIFE. Located in the heart of Mayfair in good company with London’s well established art galleries and auction houses; Perhaps the perfect restaurant choice after taking in an evening auction at Sotheby’s.

 Enjoy an evening with your husband with ambient interiors designed by esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. A la carte menus provide a variety of hot and cold appetizers, charcoal grill, toban and kamameshi dishes, while sushi and sashimi are prepared to order. Choose from a carefully selected list of sakes, Japanese whiskeys, wines, spirits and liqueurs to compliment dishes offered. Visit Sakenohana.com for more information. –Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

 Crossroads Kitchen is for THE WIFE who abides by her vegan lifestyle, but doesn’t want to sacrifice fine dinning. No, you won’t see hemp, hippies or tie dye here! This beautiful restaurant on Melrose boasts a sophisicated dinning room that is a feast for all the senses. Designed by Studio Collective, your eyes are immediately drawn to the handcrafted chandeliers and warm mahogany woods.

The man responsible for the glamorous vegan cuisine? Chef, Tal Ronnen, who has been called ” The best vegan Chef in America” by Oprah. His New York Times best-selling cookbook, “The Conscious Chef” has celebrities flocking to try all his fantastic food and fare. At Crossroads he cooks up Mediterranean-themed small dishes, salads, farm-to-glass cocktails, and desserts. His techniques and flavors make for truly satisfying and delicious meals, that will keep your mind off the fact that it’s plant-based cuisine.

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Looking to shake things up on your next Date night? Hakkasan has found a new place to call home, sitting amongst, yet holding its own, with the other giants in Beverly Hills. The restaurant is wonderfully distinctive dinning experience with modern Cantonese cuisine. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon is shaking up the menu with exclusive dishes for the Beverly Hills clientle. Along with the  Hakkasan classics, he includes tons of gluten-free and vegan options for the diet specific Beverly Hills WIFE.

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