Daphna Ziman

Daphna Ziman has the best seat in the Polo Lounge, and she's not afraid to use it. From her vantage point at a table-for-two on a recent afternoon, Ziman watches the lunch crowd with interest at the Beverly Hills Hotel's iconic restaurant. She can see everyone who comes through the door, and she has a full view of the sunlit courtyard, where the elite make their way to secluded tables on a tree-shaded terrace.

Daphna Ziman: A photo caption that accompanied an article in Friday's California section identified Daphna Ziman as a member of the pro-Israel group Stand With Us. She is not a member of that organization.