A city’s centennial is certainly a big milestone, and when the elder in question is Beverly Hills, opulence is the name of the game.
Beverly Hills’ iconic three-block-long Rodeo Drive, known for its expensive stores, is hosting a block party on Sunday, so the Luxe Hotel commissioned a $200,000 birthday cake for the extravaganza.
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