Why bother traipsing across a hot desert (or across LAX either) to head to Vegas when you can easily drive to Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger for the inaugural DRINK::EAT::PLAY Event sponsored by CozmoCard and friends.
Read on for the best in LA food, wine and CASINO FUN!!
Sin City corrupts–Ok Ok–Maybe not corrupts but comes to Los Angeles courtesy of CozmoCard partnering with LA.com and OpenTable.com to host Vegas in LA food and wine event. Luckily I was able to score some time with Dan Silberman (and his cool dog) to talk about this haute, hot event that will surely have celeb-sightings for those who love to see them and interesting people–and games– to play.
While you may be sinful– or just contemplating doing something in that vein– do your penance in knowing that a portion of the proceeds benefit Step Up Women’s Network.
This inaugural event will be held on Saturday evening, August 26, 2006, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. The casino themed party will feature an enormous casino and lounge, dj, a silent auction, wine tasting with over 50 domestic and international wines and delicious cuisines provided by over 30 of LA’s most popular restaurants.
Sponsored by : k-Mozart 105.1 fm, CozmoCard, OpenTable.com Dining Reservations, GENART, LA.com, FIJI Water, Cobblestone Wines, BottleRock, Brentwood Media Group.
Wine Brands–YUM! Lots to choose from here!
Acacia
Honig
Abadia Retuerta
Hoyt Family Vineyards
Alexander and Wayne
Huber Vineyard
Arini Jaffurs Wine
Arthur Earl
JFJ California Sparkling Almond
Avila Winery
La Badia
Barnwood Vineyard
La Tordera
Blackhand Cellars
Laetitia
Bollini
L’Aventure
Bonny Doon
Maison Louis Jadot
Borgo di Colloredo
Michele Chiarlo
Brown Brothers
Midlife Crisis Winery
Cantina San Paolo
Morton Estate
Cascina Adelaide
Ovene Winery
Cass Winery
Paige 23
Chalone
Peju
Christian Lazo Wine
Pozo Valley Vineyard
Cobblestone
Rancho Arroyo Grande
Cornarea
Robert Hall
D’Anbino Cellars
Rotta Winery
Eberle Winery
Rutherford Vintners
Ecluse Wines
Silver Horse Winery
Gelfand Vineyards
St. Supery
Giessinger
Summerland Winery
Gosset Tablas Creek
Herzog Wine Cellars
Talamonti
Valle dell’Asso
Vina Robles
Vinum Cellars
Restaurants–Wherelse can you get some tasty tidbits from some of the BEST restaurants in LA without having to pull a CozmoCard (or card from a CozmoDeck?) out of your pocket?
25 Degrees
La Maschera
Angelini Osteria
La Terza
Blue on Blue
Leda’s Bake Shop
Bombay Cafe
Literati 2
Border Grill
Luna Park
Breadworks
Michael’s
Cafe Del Rey
Michelia
Cafe Surfas
Ocean And Vine
Cha Cha Cha
Ole! Tapas Bar
Chocolat
Pizza Rustica
Ciudad
Red Pearl Kitchen
Compartes Chocolates
Rosti
Cookies Couture
Sevilla
CrepeVine
Sushi Girl
EK’s breadbar
Tagine
i Cugini
The Victorian
Violet
General admission, VIP, and High Roller Packages are available for Vegas in LA.
General Admission: Entry from 7pm to 10pm. Sample over 80 wineries and over 30 of LA’s best restaurants plus $250 of casino money.
VIP Admission: Enjoy the festivities an hour early! The VIP experience includes all night access to the VIP lounge, $500 in casino money, free valet parking and an exclusive VIP gift bag.
The High Roller Package: In addition to having access to the VIP lounge,
the High Roller Package provides a group of 10 guests access to the VIP lounge and a table to sit, relax and enjoy your food and wine.
The High Roller package is the only guarantee of having sitting space at the event.
:: WHAT
Food, wine, casino, and lounge
:: WHEN
Saturday, August 26, 2006
VIP 6–10 p.m., Main Event 7–10 p.m.
:: WHERE
Santa Monica Barker Hanger @ Santa Monica Airport.
:: WEAR
Style up!
:: WHY
The party benefits Step Up Women’s Network
:: HOW
Get your tickets now at DrinkEatPlay.com
Realize this is EMMY weekend. It’s a FUN event to go to and there are certain events one should NEVER miss and this is one of them. Better– and faster — than a trip to Vegas, you can get all the best restaurant food PLUS the bennies of being in Vegas along with having a short drive home!
So grab some buds/pals/gfs/bfs and buy up some tickets fast!! because they are going fast!!
See you at the blackjack table. I will be the one beating you!
Stevie Wilson
LA Story .
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