In a galaxy far, far away…well, it's really in the city of Palmetto Bay, which is way down South where the Palmetto Bay Village Center is located and was the setting for the 2006 BiZBashFla's Miami FunShop. "We chose the Mojito Mambo theme because we felt it would be a great way to showcase our creativity to South Florida," said Eric Karter of Orlando's Art of the Party. "Our special twist on a Latin-themed event took what might be considered ordinary to truly unique."
Beauties from Dance Attack in skimpy red costumes greeted guests into the event style reception, which was an explosion of colors, sounds and flavors. Art of the Party brought in numerous massive 12-foot-tall pillow walls made of square suede pillows in blue, red, orange and yellow to decorate the 52-foot-long space. In between the backdrops, hand-painted murals of women, men and abstract characters added even more punch. The vivid backdrop made Room Service's snow white lounge furniture pop against it. Silk pillows in equally bright colors accented the furniture. Beautiful foliage from Jeren Foliage and faux palm trees—a combination of metal fronds and a white spandex base uplit with lighting that changed colors throughout the night—completed the look.
Towards the center of the room, Panache: An Event Rental Company set up various seating areas with spandex linens and black Chiavari chairs next to a stage ready for the band Coco Salinas: The Latin Sound Feeling from Mike Sipe Entertainment to perform. The eight-piece band played everything from Latin classics to 70's hits. The stage also featured the large pillowed backdrop, but with a painting of a dancing couple. Dance Attack took over the dance floor with a hot choreographed number and equally hot performers. The women wore red, frilly two-piece costumes, while the men wore white shirts, black pants, and red sashes—perfect to rumba, salsa and cha-cha in. They weren't shy about ditching their partners and grabbing guests for a spin and dip or two. Another couple danced on a raised platform near the entrance as gobos flashed on the wall behind them. Performers from CircX joined in the fun, dancing to the beats just like everyone else—except they were on stilts.
CuisineWorks' Nuevo Latino ceviche bar was comprised of two white acrylic bars placed next to each other. Both bars were lit from within with blue lights. Gazpacho soup was served from a large bowl made of ice placed upon a field of banana leaves and served with an acrylic spoon into martini- and tall shooter-style glasses. Ceviche including salmon and sea bass; black grouper with mango sauce; red snapper, sea bass, and avocado; and red snapper with Mexican sauce were presented in cups carved from lemons, limes, and cucumbers displayed on top of a square ice block.
At an adjoining station, also white acrylic lit with blue lights, delectable sweet skewers were presented on ceramic platters and surrounded by various exotic fresh fruits. The dipping sauces—.phpberry, chocolate mascarpone, white chocolate, or caramel—were placed upon a warming marble plank that sat above glass cubes filled with baby gala apples, pineapple, strawberries, and marshmallows.
Across the dance floor, Catering by Les offered seared tuna on wonton squares grilled on granite rocks and served with Les' Oriental BBQ sauce; grilled and carved churasco served in plantain cups with chimichuri; and grilled snapper yakatori with mango chutney, horseradish aioli, and bernaise sauce. Enhancing the delicious food was edible decor. The caterer created cascading tropical strawberry trees with additional fruit for guests to pick and nibble on.
As if that was not enough, one entire wall was lined with additional treats from Chocolate Fountains of South Florida, who filled a table with a variety of items for guests to cover with molten chocolate; Schakolad Chocolate Factory's luscious chocolates; and more cake bites from Cake Designs by Edda's. When guests couldn't eat another bite and needed to take a breather, Airheads Oxygen Bar was right there to indulge them.
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Beauties from Dance Attack in skimpy red costumes greeted guests into the event style reception, which was an explosion of colors, sounds and flavors. Art of the Party brought in numerous massive 12-foot-tall pillow walls made of square suede pillows in blue, red, orange and yellow to decorate the 52-foot-long space. In between the backdrops, hand-painted murals of women, men and abstract characters added even more punch. The vivid backdrop made Room Service's snow white lounge furniture pop against it. Silk pillows in equally bright colors accented the furniture. Beautiful foliage from Jeren Foliage and faux palm trees—a combination of metal fronds and a white spandex base uplit with lighting that changed colors throughout the night—completed the look.
Towards the center of the room, Panache: An Event Rental Company set up various seating areas with spandex linens and black Chiavari chairs next to a stage ready for the band Coco Salinas: The Latin Sound Feeling from Mike Sipe Entertainment to perform. The eight-piece band played everything from Latin classics to 70's hits. The stage also featured the large pillowed backdrop, but with a painting of a dancing couple. Dance Attack took over the dance floor with a hot choreographed number and equally hot performers. The women wore red, frilly two-piece costumes, while the men wore white shirts, black pants, and red sashes—perfect to rumba, salsa and cha-cha in. They weren't shy about ditching their partners and grabbing guests for a spin and dip or two. Another couple danced on a raised platform near the entrance as gobos flashed on the wall behind them. Performers from CircX joined in the fun, dancing to the beats just like everyone else—except they were on stilts.
CuisineWorks' Nuevo Latino ceviche bar was comprised of two white acrylic bars placed next to each other. Both bars were lit from within with blue lights. Gazpacho soup was served from a large bowl made of ice placed upon a field of banana leaves and served with an acrylic spoon into martini- and tall shooter-style glasses. Ceviche including salmon and sea bass; black grouper with mango sauce; red snapper, sea bass, and avocado; and red snapper with Mexican sauce were presented in cups carved from lemons, limes, and cucumbers displayed on top of a square ice block.
At an adjoining station, also white acrylic lit with blue lights, delectable sweet skewers were presented on ceramic platters and surrounded by various exotic fresh fruits. The dipping sauces—.phpberry, chocolate mascarpone, white chocolate, or caramel—were placed upon a warming marble plank that sat above glass cubes filled with baby gala apples, pineapple, strawberries, and marshmallows.
Across the dance floor, Catering by Les offered seared tuna on wonton squares grilled on granite rocks and served with Les' Oriental BBQ sauce; grilled and carved churasco served in plantain cups with chimichuri; and grilled snapper yakatori with mango chutney, horseradish aioli, and bernaise sauce. Enhancing the delicious food was edible decor. The caterer created cascading tropical strawberry trees with additional fruit for guests to pick and nibble on.
As if that was not enough, one entire wall was lined with additional treats from Chocolate Fountains of South Florida, who filled a table with a variety of items for guests to cover with molten chocolate; Schakolad Chocolate Factory's luscious chocolates; and more cake bites from Cake Designs by Edda's. When guests couldn't eat another bite and needed to take a breather, Airheads Oxygen Bar was right there to indulge them.
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Art of the Party's suede pillow walls spanned a 52-foot area, and coupled with Room Service's all-white furniture, created a sexy and inviting lounge area.
Brightly colored murals from Art of the Party served as a stunning backdrop to white lit bars that housed delicious catered cuisine.
This colorful bar area almost offered a jazz-inspired feeling.
Dance Attack took over the floor and captured all the guests' attention as they performed a red-hot dance number.
Another couple danced on a raised platform near the entrance.
Mike Sipe's band, Coco Salinas: The Latin Sound Feeling, played all kinds of music throughout the evening.
Catering by Les offered beautiful and tasty dishes that were accented by the spectacular fresh cut fruit used to dress the station.
CuisineWorks presented ceviche in cups carved from lemons, limes, and cucumbers displayed on top of a square ice block.
Cuisineworks served spicy gazpacho from a solid ice serving piece.
Catering by Les' grilled snapper yakatori with mango chutney, horseradish aioli, and Bernaise sauce sated guests.
