The party restarts in the secret apartment - Greg Newman explains the fictional hipster behind the transformation of Esperanza

The party restarts in the secret apartment - Greg Newman explains the fictional hipster behind the transformation of Esperanza

by Richard Foss For over a year, there was an apartment in Manhattan Beach that was the scene of the coolest, smartest parties. The place was decorated in tasteful luxury by a wealthy, urbane Mexican hotelier with a fondness for mid-century furniture, and guests sat on couches, sprawled on the bed, or stood near the well-stocked bar to chat. The owner, Arturo Valdez, was never seen, possibly because he was on a date with one of the telenovela ac…