Emma Rappaport
Emma Rappaport is the owner of Luxcierge. Luxecierge, Inc. is a private membership concierge service. Emma and her team of luxury travel and lifestyle professionals are devoted to making life easier, richer and more enjoyable for their members. She delivers personal and specialized service with diplomacy, discretion and unparalleled attention to detail.
Born in Denver, Colorado Emma made the move early in her life to California and grew up in Santa Monica. Her entertainment career started with television shows like: Evening at the Improv, AFI Salute to Ron Howard, The Late Show with Ross Schaffer, and many more. Soon after that she became the Personal Assistant to Actor/Producer/Writer, Mike Myers and his business partner wife, Robin Ruzan. The Hollywood Dream became real as she was promoted to the job of Associate Producer on the box-office hit comedy “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.” Ummm – jealous anyone??
Not only has Emma worked for funny people – she’s quite amusing herself having spent several years as a stand-up comic. If you’re lucky enough to meet her in person you will instantly notice the sparkle in her eye and fall in love with her fantastic smile and witty repartee!!
Your favorite place in LA to have a cocktail?
Late afternoon at the Ivy by the Shore. The smell of the ocean, the fabulous decor and one of their famous vodka gimlets. Or on the patio at Gjelina in Venice on a Sunday afternoon is heaven.
Your favorite LA place for bargain shopping?
Target. Mix some Target staples with your regular wardrobe - and voila! Instant chic!
You could change one thing about LA - what would it be?
Add chaise lounges & umbrellas to the beach with cabana boys that spritz you with water and hand you frozen grapes. Or more dog parks in WeHo.
You’ve always wanted to go to this LA spot – but just haven’t made it there yet?
Sadly, The Disney Concert Hall. It's shameful as I live so close to it but I just haven't been able to go.
Your favorite LA extravagance?
Getting a cut and color from the Byron & Tracy Salon.
Your favorite neighborhood haunt?
Le Pain Quotidien on Larchmont.
Your favorite local getaway?
Santa Barbara
Your favorite place for cheap eats?
Umami Burger on La Brea
You always take out of town guests to this spot?
Santa Monica Pier
You're most connected to this charity or your last volunteer experience?
Camp Cocker (
http://www.campcocker.com) is a Los Angeles based Cocker Spaniel Animal Rescue Organization run by my old friend, Cathy Stanley. Camp Cocker adopts dogs from high-kill shelters, all over the state of California. Run out of her home and relying solely on private donations it's not an easy task but Cathy does it out of deep respect and love for the animals. Each year, I give my clients a gift of a charitable donation in their name. There's nothing better than knowing my donation rescued a dog and paid its medical expenses so it can be adopted out to a loving family.
