Treats! magazine launched with a party at the James Goldstein residence, a known John Lautner architectural marvel with the terrace cantilevered on a cliff's edge.
Photo: Rony Alwin
Awash in preppy pink and lime green, the party took over the fountain plaza outside the Pacific Design Center.
Photo: Gabor Ekecs
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park just opened its first local outpost of the walled trampoline court in Torrance. The sea of trampolines, all connected to form one massive surface, includes angled trampolines that allow groups to literally bounce off the walls. The 31,000-square-foot venue can accommodate groups as large as 100.
Photo: Patrick B. McCutchan
Pazzo Gelato
Silver Lake-based Pazzo Gelato, maker of all-natural, artisanal gelato, is now mobile for events. The cold treat purveyor can serve a variety of flavors from its custom-outfitted cart, like sea salt caramel with white chocolate, almond fig, and lavender earl grey. Non-dairy, vegan options are also available.
Photo: Courtesy of Pazzo Gelato
Green Teaist
Take a group for a civilized tea-tasting experience at the Green Teaist, which is available for group tastings and corporate activities. The venue can arrange for sit-down-, reception- or classroom-style events, with flexible furniture configurations.
Photo: Courtesy of Green Teaist
Patina Catering
Patina Catering will offer a Meyer lemon curd tart with burnt meringue and wild berry coulis this summer.
Photo: Courtesy of Patina Catering
Fonuts
Fonuts, from pastry chef Waylynn Lucas and partner Nancy Truman, recently opened with a menu that includes more than a dozen varieties baked using different methods of steaming and baking at high heat to replicate the texture of a doughnut, without the use of a fryer. Fonuts are available for large orders and pickup for events, and varieties include wheat-free, vegan, sweet, and savory. The cost is $38 for a baker’s dozen, or $16.50 for an assorted bag of mini Fonuts. Large orders require 24 hours notice.
Photo: Tina Norton
'War Horse'
Center Theatre Group will present War Horse from June 13 through July 29 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The National Theatre of Great Britain’s production, which was recently adapted for film, is based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo. The show will be the closing production of the Ahmanson’s new season, and is available for group sales. The theater offers additional group options, including discounts and receptions.
Photo: Simon Annand
Zen Arts
Just right for summer entertaining, Zen Arts offers an array of entertainment options that can work over or around a pool space. “Bubble spheres” are transparent spheres that hold performers and float on water. The company started with just one, and recently expanded to six, which are now available for dramatic outdoor entertaining. Zen Arts can also bring in costumed mermaids to provide poolside drama.
Photo: Josh Reiss
Campine
Three notable San Diego chefs have joined forces to launch the catering and event company Campine, A Culinary + Cocktail Conspiracy. Andrew Spurgin, Antonio Friscia, and Brian Malarkey are at the helm of the company, which can travel to L.A. for events. Summer entertaining ideas from Campine include picnics featuring bento boxes filled with sushi, seaweed salad, a thermos of miso soup, and chilled sake. Or, try a summer seafood meal made in a galvanized tub heated by a propane burner. The chefs fill the tub with water, potatoes, sweet corn, old bay seasoning, carrots, onions, artichokes, thyme, parsley, and shellfish. After draining the liquid, everything is poured out on a picnic table covered with butcher paper, and served with craft brew.
Photo: Courtesy of Campine, A Culinary + Cocktail Conspiracy
'Rebel'
Take a group for some early-summer culture courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, which will present Rebel from May 15 to June 23. The exhibition, conceived by James Franco with Douglas Gordon, Harmony Korine, Damon McCarthy, Paul McCarthy, Terry Richardson, Ed Ruscha, and Aaron Young, will go up at JF Chen, a newly emerging contemporary art and design space. Rebel is a nod to Nicholas Ray’s Rebel Without a Cause, conceived by Franco to embrace the main themes and events in the original film through film, video installation, photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture. (Shown here is Richardson's "James Franco in Drag V," 2011.)
Photo: Courtesy of Terry Richardson and OHWOW Gallery
Platine
For a sweet gift, Platine’s chocolate chip kalamata olive cookies come in bags of two tied with a ribbon bow for $2.50, or as a gift bag of 12 for $14. Platine also offers the “salty sweet” collection that includes the kalamata cookie, as well as maple bacon, brown butter-dark chocolate-smoked salt, and the “snacky cookie” (with potato chips, pretzels, dark chocolate, and butterscotch chips), packaged in a silver tin for $40.
Photo: Eric Hayne
5. Carondelet
A mile west of downtown and now available for events and unstuffy meetings is Carondelet, a 7,600-square-foot home with two courtyards and capacity for 500 overall. Furnishings are available, as is JBL sound equipment, wireless mics, and Wi-Fi throughout.
Photo: Courtesy of Carondelet
6. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre has recently undergone a major renovation. The main theater seats more than 1,000 guests and, also located in the Hollywood & Highland Center is the new high-tech Chinese 6 Theatres, which offer new sound systems and a luxe environment with room for more than 1,000 guests in all.
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
10. ShoreBar
The newest bar from John Terzian, Brian Toll, and Adam Koral adjacent to the Will Rogers State Beach, ShoreBar specializes in complex and creative cocktails, created by mixologist Vincenzo Marianella. Take a stylish, unstuffy meeting amid relaxed decor, including a nautical theme and a beachy feel. Artwork, knick-knacks, and photos are all vintage from the area. Each booth has its own personality based on the decor—Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, and Catalina Island—and is identified by a map paired with a photo of the place.
Photo: Alen Lin
Museum of Contemporary Art Gala
The Museum of Contemporary Art gala took place in Los Angeles on April 20. More than 650 gala guests were seated at Italian trattoria-style tables covered in red-and-white checked tablecloths with Chianti bottle drip candles.
Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
6. Sugar Factory
Sugar Factory's new Hollywood location has a third level available for private events, as well as a patio that overlooks Hollywood Boulevard. A DJ booth, a candy carousel, and a bright yellow crown-shaped couch are all a part of the whimsical design for the space. There’s room for 60 for a reception.
Photo: Chris Weeks
Schwarzkopf Professional chose a different route for a January event in Los Angeles, bringing bright hues to Exchange LA with a color-blocked runway and fringe chandelier. To add branding into the decor, organizers surrounded the catwalk with Ghost chairs marked with the signature silhouette logo.
Photo: Brian Leahy Photography
'Uptown' Magazine Pre-Oscar Gala
The Uptown magazine pre-Oscar party sponsored by Lexus took place at Sadie’s Kitchen and Lounge on February 26. Working with the design aesthetic of the venue, Events by Fabulous produced an event inspired by vintage Hollywood and rustic elements. The dining patio, furnished with wood tables and eclectic seating, featured rows of illuminated antique glass and purple and copper flowers arranged in assorted mercury glass vases. Floral-patterned lighting accented the Art Deco pendants that hung from above.
Photo: Andrew Herrold
