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Chris Brugler

March 10, 2018

Sometimes simple is better; clean lines, bold flavors, and sophisticated presentation. When the food and fashion collide, it is important to represent a brand to its truest nature. When working with the luxury brand, Valentino, we took everything under consideration while crafting the menu. Of course we wanted it to be delicious, but we wanted the food to be fanciful yet understated, much like the early designs of Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, the line’s original designer, who is known for his chic one-color collections, such as “Valentino Red” and “No Color” collections.

Our menu, comprised of Passed Hors D’oeuvres and Desserts, entertained the guests, comprised of Social Influencers, mimicked the simple, yet striking designs of the Maxfield boutique courtyard. This was truly a fabulous event for the fabulous client.

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

See You Later Decorator

Chris Brugler

March 7, 2018

Luxury, Events, Menu, Throw Back Dining

Working with luxury clients is always exciting as it gives us a chance to pair our food with a brand’s image. The La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ) for more than half a century, has been the destination for sophisticated shoppers looking for top quality design. This legendary district, with its romantic courtyards, alluring windows and treasure troves of antiques, furniture, lighting, fabrics, stone, rugs, accessories and art, is known as the “shopping heart” and workplace of the interior design profession.

Working together at the LCDQ Legends event with Missy Fine of Missy Fine Events was an absolute pleasure! Throughout the day, we entertained guests in and out of the design quarter. Laid upon clean black lacquered trays and adorned with a white orchid bloom, our guests dined upon a variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres including Smoked Salmon Blinis topped with Chive Crème Fraiche and Lemon, along with Baby Artichoke and Red Pepper Crostinis with Shaved Reggiano cheese and drizzled with Truffle Oil.

Throughout the entire LCDQ Legends event, we were able to work in many more stores and bring our food to many more people.

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

A Cartier Christmas Story

Chris Brugler

February 27, 2018

Events, Luxury, Throw Back Dining, Menu

Every year, countless men and women wait for the holiday season to find that one special gift under the Christmas tree; that small and seemingly insignificant box that, when finally unwrapped, brings joy, beauty, and a happiness that only a truly special piece can provide.

This past December, we were lucky enough to cater the fabulous Cartier Christmas party on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The store, crowned with bright lights and ornamented with the signature scarlet and gold made famous by the luxury brand, invited their most loyal and eager clients to thank and celebrate the upcoming holiday. With seasonal music filling the space, and the excited chatter of the invited guests, the scene was set for the merriest of evenings.

The menu itself boasted an impressive array of delicacies for all the attendants to enjoy. Decadent appetizers such as toasted brioche crisps topped with crème fraiche and Oscietra Caviar along with wonton cups filled with lobster, pineapple, jalapeno, and a coriander aioli were passed to the awaiting guests, while the full bar boasted champagne, and three specialty cocktails: the Winter Wonderland, Santa’s Cap, and the Cartier Blush. A dessert station, filled with cream puffs and brownies, paired perfectly with a make-you-own hot chocolate station. And to top it all of, a Cartier store replica gingerbread house stole the show.

We are so thankful to work with such a fantastic team and continue to look forward to working with Cartier again in the future.

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

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