1. TOP CATERERS IN LOS ANGELES: Here are the hottest caterers in Los Angeles, according to the Hollywood Reporter: “What do they have in common? A commitment to the era's on-trend sensibilities: vegan- and gluten-sensitive offerings, seasonal menus, less stiff service and experiences customized beyond merely the food. Case in point: ‘People no longer want the white coats,’ says Patina director of catering Melissa Darpino. ‘So we now have a wardrobe department to outfit our servers to the style of the event.’ Only in L.A.” http://bit.ly/17uG1OL
2. COKE ZERO LAUNCHES UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER PROMOTION: The Ugly Sweater Party, a relatively recent holiday theme, has been embraced by the corporate world, with Coke Zero announcing a contest around the idea. Adweek: “You design a sweater with minimal Coke branding, and it goes into an online gallery where other people can vote on the best/worst designs. The top 100 will be made and sent to their creators.” http://bit.ly/1dZqLdu
3. POLICE CRACK DOWN ON SANTA-THEME BAR CRAWL: SantaCon, a Manhattan bar crawl in which participants wear Santa costumes, may face trouble this year after the N.Y.P.D. asked bar and club owners to ban the event from their venues. DNA Info: "The number of participants has grown large enough to completely overwhelm the sidewalks and public spaces," police wrote in a letter to neighborhood bars. "Having thousands of intoxicated partygoers roam the streets urinating, littering, vomiting and vandalizing will not be tolerated in our neighborhood.” http://dnain.fo/18qm38w
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: On December 6, the Cancer Support Community Massachusetts South Shore and event sponsor Herb Chambers will host the "Festival of Wreaths" fund-raiser at Black Rock Country Club. The event includes dinner, auctions, and more than 20 lavishly decorated wreaths available for purchase to benefit the cause.
CHICAGO: Chicago-based brands Henry & Belle and BucketFeet will host a shopping event at Block 37 on December 5. A portion of the evening's sales will benefit A Special Wish Foundation.
Arena Americas is providing rentals including tents, tables, chairs, linens, and power generators for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Saturday. An estimated 800,000 people are expected to attend.
LOS ANGELES: Clive Davis and the Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-Grammy Gala on January 25 at the Beverly Hilton, the night before the 56th annual Grammy awards. Harman, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hyundai, and MasterCard Worldwide are sponsors.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Miami Herald: "San Francisco-based Kimpton announced Thursday that The Angler’s Boutique Resort, 660 Washington Ave., would be managed by the boutique hotel company effective immediately. The 48-room hotel was built in 1931 and renovated in 2007. An expansion scheduled to begin next year will add an 83-room tower, rooftop pool and a new 'living room style' lobby." http://hrld.us/18qRfV0
NEW YORK: The fourth annual New York City Beard and Mustache Competition is December 7 at Irving Plaza.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Legoland Florida plans to open a 152-room hotel in its park in Polk County, located between Orlando and Tampa. The hotel is expected to open in 2015.
TORONTO: The Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association will host its 22nd annual Mirror Ball this Saturday at Fairmont Royal York. The event benefits cancer support programs.
WASHINGTON: Lukas Smith as the new beverage director for Daikaya in Chinatown. His cocktail menu will include seasonal beverages such as Hot Mulled Saké, made with house Gekkeikan Saké, pomegranate juice, charred spices, and citrus peel.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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