Monthly Archives: May 2011

What’s Cookin’ this Summer? Monthly San Diego News from The Event Team

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Summer is the perfect season to get your Top Chef on in San Diego! Check out these fun and delicious activities & events for groups, and let us know if we can help make your client’s San Diego event finger-lickin’ good!
Private Demo at Searsucker
The Event Team recently attended an event showcasing Searsucker’s private event space, which is now available for groups to rent.  An added perk for clients looking to wow their guests: Restaurant owner and Top Chef Celebrity Brian Malarkey can be booked for exclusive cooking demonstrations!
Cooking Classes in La Jolla
La Jolla-based Harvard Cookin’ Girl, a business that focuses on  bringing healthy eating to kids through fun, hands-on afterschool curriculum, is now offering cooking classes for “big kids” including Corporate Team Building and Girl’s Night Out.  Private functions & semiprivate classes are available.Don’t forget to call The Event Team sales office at 888.EVENT.88 if you need help planning your Southern California corporate event, activity or tour.  We are local experts! On top of booking your offsite activity or event venue, we can also arrange transportation, entertainment, amenities, and any other special event needs. For more info, visit our official website.
June Calendar of Events (San Diego)

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Stone Brewery Late Night Movies
June 3, 10, 24
Friday Pre-game Parties at the Park
June 4-5
Fiesta Del Sol, Solana Beach
June 4
Art Around Adams
June 5
Rock n’ Roll Marathon
June 10 – July 4
San Diego County Fair
June 10
San Diego Magazine Social Buzz Party
June 18 – 19
La Jolla Festival of the Arts
June 19
Father’s Day
June 24-26
San Diego International Beer Festival
June 25
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off
June 25-26
San Diego Spirits Festival, Broadway Pier
June 26
Taste of Adams Avenue

The Event Team Fat-Off is On!

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Summer is just about here, and The Event Team is getting bikini & board short ready by holding a Fat-Off!  While we love indulging in the yummy treats our hotel partners and vendors always bring us, we are ready to fight the chunk.

The Participants:
Battling head-to-head in the female division we have Paige Weeber (who is on vacation & will have to send us a picture), Rachelle Kirchner, Ciera Davis, & Lindsay White!

Females: Before.  Rachelle, Ciera, Lindsay (P-dub not pictured)

In the male division, we have Matt Robbins, Bill Yahres & Dick Burson!


Males: Before.  Matt, Dick, Bill

Timeline:

Friday May 6, 2011 – Friday June 10, 2011
Rules:
There will be one male winter and one female winner based on percentage of weight loss.  That gives us roughly 5 weeks to drop the poundage. 
Grand Prize:
Winners (1 male and one female) will receive $100 worth of fitness-related items or services (to be approved by the boss)- includes classes, workout gear, whole food gift card etc.
We invite you to cheer us on, take bets (what?)or even start up your own office fat-off!  We will be regularly updating our progress, so stay tuned!

It’s All Hood- Los Angeles Edition

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In order to achieve total customer satisfaction in our host cities, we have to do our homework.  Everything is constantly changing, and we have to be aware of those changes immediately. The Event Team takes that last part of our name seriously- and like any good team, we have scouts!
This scouting report focuses on Los Angeles.  Last week, we spent two full days “researching” the City of Angels.  And by “researching”, we mean “having a blast.”  We sited nearly 30 spaces all over the city, and the biggest take-away was experiencing the vastly different characteristics and personalities of each neighborhood.  Allow us to share just a few of our favorites:

 

Beverly Hills: Put on your fancy pants and get ready to spend.  This small neighborhood is 6 square miles of ka-ching. While movies tend to over-glamorize LA, there are no smoke and mirrors when it comes to Beverly Hills. It is that nice. You’ll see cars as expensive as houses and houses as expensive as spaceships.  Even the air seems rich.  Surprisingly, however, the people are quite pleasant and not too snobbish.  We suppose it’s pretty easy to maintain a good mood when you’re rollin’ in the deep. If you’re the type of person who likes your dinner served with seven different forks, this is the place for you!

May we suggest? We think the ultimate Beverly Hills experience for our groups is a cocktail reception or dinner on Two Rodeo Drive.  This famous three block mock-street is home to the most expensive store in the world and is available for special VIP group functions. As for activities that won’t break your budget, how about a hike at Runyon Canyon, where you’re bound to spot a Pomeranian-walking starlet!
Two Rodeo Drive
Hollywood: It’s fast-paced, it’s urban, it’s rock n’ roll. Everyone has an agenda, but underneath that agenda is another collective community purpose: Party-and look cool doing it.  The residents are rocking the fiercest fashions and there’s a popular hotspot for every night of the week. If you own skinny jeans and 6 different pairs of black designer sunglasses, get thee to Hollywood!
May we suggest? There is no shortage of awesome Hollywood experiences.  We would suggest a rooftop hotel event at the Andaz or the Mondrian.  Or maybe a reception & fashion show at The Colony, a new Hamptons-themed hot spot that features a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and a cozy beach house setting. If you’re more of a nature person, how about a horseback ride up to the legendary Hollywood sign?
The Colony
Santa Monica: Just a quick drive from the aforementioned neighborhoods, this LA favorite is a world away in terms of atmosphere.  Like any beach city, Santa Monica offers a much-needed breath of fresh air.  Even the most upscale restaurants in this area go without a dress code.  Residents can’t get enough Vitamin D here- outdoor dining, lounging and shopping is all the rage. If your preferred mode of transportation is a beach cruiser, we suggest going coastal in Santa Monica.
May we suggest? Daytime activities are Santa Monica’s forte.  We can offer a shopping shuttle to the newly-opened Santa Monica Place (adjacent to the very popular Third Street Promenade). Or if you want the true sand-in-your-toes experience, we can host a beachside pool party complete with yoga classes and bike rides at Annenberg Community Beach House.
Annenberg Community Beach House  

What style fits you best? Stay tuned for future editions of “It’s All Hood”!