Come down and meet Kurt Gurdal, the new owner of The Canyon Grocer, freshly installed in the main building. You may know Kurt's delicious range of cheeses and charcuterie from his weekend tables here at Canyon Square. Now with his own shop, he will stock not only the best in those items but also a range of sweets, meats, fruits, and daily necessities.

A second-generation cheesemonger who grew up working in his family's stores on the East Coast, Kurt can advise you on the most delicious pairings for his cheeses, and create that perfect packed picnic for the beach.

While picking up that perfect lunch or dinner treat, don't forget to stop by at the reborn Rustic Coffee for a delicious smoothie, iced coffee or iced tea to beat the heat! The new menu is also available including our fabulous Avocado Toast, served on thick-cut sourdough or Gluten-free bread.

Shelly & Ray Kappe, Canyon residents and icons of Art & Architecture. Photo by Ralph Starkweather 2010.

Jeanne Chen and Bob Dolbinski, architects at Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, built their house on a steep lot in the Rustic Canyon neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, in Southern California. Only the top level of the three-story home is visible from the street.

A floating white-oak staircase with stainless steel cables connects the home’s three levels, and exposed joists maximize ceiling height.  The carport, as the only large flat space on the 45° site, serves double duty as outdoor dining area and deck.

This gracious single-level ranch-style home is surrounded by mature trees, adjacent to the creek, and is enveloped by the magic Rustic Canyon offers. The intuitive floor plan includes the main suite plus incorporated study, gym, or nursery; plus two times two bedrooms on opposite sides connected by a bright, spacious family room. The house opens up to the great outdoors and endless lawn from many of the rooms including the kitchen and living room. The cook's kitchen is strategically placed in the center of the house offering easy access to the bedrooms, the dining/breakfast area as well as the adjacent formal dining room. A two-car garage and attached guest house are also part of the sequence. The house is in close proximity to the city while offering a retreat from it all.