Kate Somerville

Known for coddling the complexions of actresses including Mariska Hargitay, Jessica Alba and Kyra Sedgwick at her Melrose Place clinic, Somerville is about to go national. Her pore-pleasing products, already available in select hotel spas, launch in April at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. The Fresno native, 37, lives in Studio City with her musician husband, Landa, and son Chae, 6.

MEXICAN NIRVANA Being a mom and a business owner, I don’t have time for crowded places. The scene at Koi, the Ivy -- I’ll do business there, but after work I go off the beaten path. My favorite thing is Mexican food. Friday night we’d go to Mucho Mas on Burbank Boulevard. It’s a total hole in the wall but has the best Mexican food -- I’m afraid to give it away! THERE’S THE RUB If I’m really wiped out from the week and can’t go another moment without pampering, my husband and I would go to Brooks Massage on Beverly Boulevard. It’s not fancy, but if you need some TLC, it’s great. The Russian masseurs are strong, they’re healers. Afterward, we’d go to Californian Vegan, this yummy place on Sunset. I’d get fresh vegetables, stir-fry, something kind of raw. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Saturday morning we’d go to the Griddle Cafe on Sunset. It’s so rock ‘n’ roll! And so busy we go at 8 a.m. I’d get the strawberry waffle with sour cream sauce on the side. Then we’d have family time, pick up plants and furniture for our beautiful new home. We might take a walk in Fryman Canyon. NOW THAT’S ITALIAN For dinner we’d go to Aldente, on Ventura Boulevard, run by the same family for 25 years. The best red sauce I’ve ever put in my mouth. I always get spaghetti Bolognese, or the “Godmother” panini -- it’s real panini with salami, cheese, tomato and pesto that you dip in tomato sauce. So delish! The rest of the weekend we’d stay home, have friends over, watch movies and swim in our heated pool. SCHUSS ONE OF THOSE THINGS Or we’d forget all of the above and drive to our cabin in Big Bear.

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