The Upgrade by SUITCASE Magazine

Calling upon Adam Burke – President & CEO of LA Tourism – and Francine Sheridan – Regional Vice president for Europe and the Middle East for LA Tourism – we’ll be spotlighting their go-to LA recommendations, sharing their insider stories and showcasing the places our audience should have on-radar in this conversation-starting podcast episode.  From world-class museums, world-class gastronomy and a whole host of red carpet-approved experiences, we’ll be giving our audience all the tools, tips and tricks to start planning their Los Angeles adventures. Whether they’re seasoned visitors or first-time travellers, we’re lifting the lid on the best spots for brunch, art exhibitions not to miss and the beaches locals want to keep a secret.  Throw in some editor-approved recommendations from our podcast co-hosts and you’ve got yourself a LA adventure where anything is possible.  Discover what’s playing at discoverlosangeles.com/ Adam’s & Francine’s Insider Recommendations to LA To Stay: Venice V Hotel  Short Stories Fairmont Century Plaza Dream Hotel Hollywood The Conrad Hotel  To Eat: La Cha Cha Cha Republique  Browse Dine LA roster of events  N/Naka  To Drink: Homebound Brewhaus (formerly Imperial Brewing Company) To Do: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures  Catch a Los Angeles Angels game Explore the Original Farmers Market LACMA  Visit the Arts District in DTLA Catch a live show at Hollywood Bowl Dogpound to get your sweat on To Shop Clae for eco-conscious kicks  The Grove Our Editor-Approved LA Hotspots The Peppermint Club for a celebrity-fuelled night out. Stay in the Silver Lake Pool and Inn  Amira’s foodie favourites: L&E Oyster Bar for seafood; Bowery Bungalow; Bacari for glam patio vibes; Mother Wolf for fine dining vibes; Causita for Puruvian Japanese fusion and All Day Baby for something casual And for fashionistas: Mohawk General Store, and for vintage Golden Age Fleur’s Culver City foodie picks: Lonzo’s Hatchet Hall Jackson Market Deli

In this energetic episode Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Justin Jesso, who has amassed hundreds of millions of streams for his collaborations with Kygo, Ricky Martin and the Backstreet Boys, is joined by Sangyay Chen; a fashion, beauty and lifestyle tastemaker who has graced the cover of Vogue and has nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram. They tell Amira Hashish about their back-to-back European travels after they packed their bags to explore Italy, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, the Balearics and Switzerland over four culture-packed months. From stumbling across their new favourite sculptural artist to a surprise foodie getaway, they lift the lid on the more unexpected jet set adventures. Looking for the soundtrack to accompany your travels? Justin’s new single Lose Ya is available to stream here. This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com. Keep up with our hosts' travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.

This episode is proudly sponsored by away.  Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials. Completing 52 UK adventures within 52 weeks - and welcoming their first-born along the way - Charlie and Jess have turned their passion project into a lifestyle that everyone wants a piece of. The couple have redefined the parameters of adventure, emphasising that you don’t have to embark on a journey to a faraway destination to feel the thrill of discovery.  Leaning on relationships built with locals, Charlie and Jess immersed themselves into the culture of whichever spot they chose to visit and strived for an authentic, sustainable experience to write home about.  Now with 32.5K followers on Instagram, the travelling twosome have ignited the movement of “achievable adventure” and rediscovered the UK in a brand new - and beautiful - light.  This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com. Keep up with our hosts’ travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.

This episode is proudly sponsored by away.  Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials. Nicknamed the “nomadic chef,” Santiago Lastra has cooked the learnings of his international travels into the Michelin-star kitchen of his Mexican-British fusion restaurant, KOL. Taking inspiration from kitchens in the 27 countries he’s worked in, Lastra has presented London with new ways to use local ingredients, grounded in the flavours and techniques of Mexico, his home country. Listen in as the pioneer culinarian details his journey to not only success, but a sense of purpose.  On the heels of three family deaths, the then 15-year-old Santiago Lastra found solace in cooking for his mother and brother. Watching from the kitchen, the young chef witnessed the power of quality food to brighten the darkest of moments and has chased that feeling ever since.  After bouncing around the world, Lastra settled on London to open KOL, the first Mexican restaurant in the UK to have a Michelin star –– and within the first year of opening nonetheless. The once solo-mission has now granted him with a new, and thriving, community in a city where he’s most definitely made his mark. Plus, Lastra gives insider tips on exploring Mexico City, the origin place of his culinary career.  This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com. Keep up with our hosts’ travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.