2022 Past Events
Here are some of the events that Barbara Lazaroff helped with, spoke at, or supported in 2022.
Chinois on Main’s Glitter Disco New Years’ Eve
It’s time to party, dance, and celebrate with bubbles in your glass and a gourmet dinner on your plate.
DJs are playing music all night in a beautifully decorated room. We’ll have fun party favors to complement the wonderful food.
FIRST SEATING 6 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Six-Course meal
TEMPURA AHI TUNA SASHIMI WITH FRESH UNI SAUCE
CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD
WHOLE SIZZLING CATFISH WITH GINGER & PONZU SAUCE
SERVED WITH VEGETABLE FRIED RICE
SHANGHAI LOBSTER WITH CURRY SAUCE & CRISPY SPINACH
GRILLED SZECHUAN BEEF WITH CILANTRO SHALLOT SAUCE
NEW YEAR’S SWEET TREATS
$145 per person (menu only) (beverage, tax & tip not included)
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SECOND SEATING – 9 p.m. ’til next year – Six-Course meal
AMUSE-BOUCHE KAMPACHI, UNI & SANTA BARBARA PRAWN CRUDO,
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE SWEET ONION AND PARMESAN SOUP
WITH A CRAB CAKE, YUZU LEMON SAUCE WILD STRIPED BASS WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS
AND FENNEL, CHAMPAGNE
SNAKE RIVER WAGYU RIB EYE
WITH WASABI POTATO PUREE, WARM YUZU PONZU
SWEET NEW YEAR’S TREATS
$245 per person (menu only) (tax, tip, beverage not included)
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Tables were booked by calling 310-392-9025.
Spago Beverly Hills New Years’ Eve Masquerade Ball
Spago Beverly Hills invites you to our New Years’ Eve Masquerade Ball.
Count down to 2023 in Spago’s beautifully decorated restaurant as you enjoy:
~ an exquisite 4-Course menu with options in each course
~ live Big Band entertainment
~ a DJ
~ dancing
~ vintage Champagne
~ fashionable masquerade masks
New Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Spago offers five seating options for dinner and show:
NYE Early Supper Experience
Join the Spago crowd for a spectacular dinner before you head out to your countdown celebration elsewhere. Spectacular 3-Course “Selection” Pre-Fixe Menu (with choices
for each course) and a beautiful glass of Lanson Pere & Fils Brut Champagne. Seatings begin 5:00-6:30 only. Your table is available until 8:30 p.m.
$195 Per Person (excluding beverage, tax & gratuity)
More info here.
Masquerade Showroom Experience
Seating in the decorated Showroom is closest to the dinner show — a great choice for guests who prefer a bit livelier evening and wish to enjoy the show during dinner. Featuring a world-class Live Big Band, DJ, & Spago’s dance floor. You’ll be with Spago to ring in the New Year
Enjoy an exquisite 4-Course prix fixe menu with several options on each course. Your ticket also includes caviar, a beautiful glass of Lanson Pere & Fils Brut Champagne, world-class live entertainment, party favors, DJ & Dancing. (Additional upgrades available).
Formal Attire Encouraged, Cocktail Attire Required
Masquerade Masks are a Must-Have!
The best-masked guest and best-dressed guests will take home
a vintage bottle of Dom Pérignon.
$425 Per Person (excluding beverage, tax & gratuity)
More info here.
Masquerade Main Bar Experience
If you’re looking for a fun night while making lots of new friends, seating at the bar is for you. Bar guests are welcome to join dancing in the Showroom in between courses or after dinner. The live show and DJ are clearly present in the Bar sound system.
Seating at the lively Bar is furthest away from entertainment in the Showroom and does not have direct views of the stage. But you’ll experience full service, full menu from our expert Bar Team.
Enjoy an exquisite 4 Course prix fixe “Selection” menu with several options on
each course. Your ticket also Includes Main Dining Room Seating, Caviar, a beautiful glass of Lanson Pere & Fils Brut Champagne, world-class entertainment, party favors, DJ & Dancing. (Additional upgrades available)
Formal Attire Encouraged, Cocktail Attire Required
& Masquerade Masks are a Must-Have!
The best-masked guest and best-dressed guests will take home
a vintage bottle of Dom Pérignon.
$325 Per Person (excluding beverage, tax & gratuity)
Masquerade VIP Patio Experience
The patio is quite comfortable, heated with 2 large fireplaces, and is best for guests who prefer the ultimate New Years’ Eve experience with a touch of privacy. (Some tables have direct sightline to Dinner Show.) There is a maximum of 12 guests at one table.
Your Spago evening begins with a VIP welcome at the door. You’ll ring in 2023 with an exquisite 5-Course prix fixe menu with several options on each course. Your ticket also includes caviar, an additional course seafood platter, and a glass of Louis Roederer Cristal 2007 for your Midnight toast. And, of course, you’ll have world-class live entertainment, party favors, DJ & Dancing. (Additional upgrades available).
Formal Attire Encouraged, Cocktail Attire Required
& Masquerade Costume Masks are a Must Have!
The Best Masked Guest AND Best Dressed will each take home a vintage bottle of Dom Perignon.
$495 Per Person (excluding beverage, tax & gratuity) LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Masquerade Main Dining Room Experience
Ring in the New Year an exquisite 4-Course prix fixe menu with several options on each course. Your ticket also includes caviar, a beautiful glass of Lanson Pere & Fils Brut Champagne, world-class live entertainment, party favors, DJ & Dancing. (Additional upgrades available).
Formal Attire Encouraged, Cocktail Attire Required
& Masquerade Masks are a Must-Have!
The best-masked guest and best-dressed guests will take home a vintage bottle of Dom Pérignon.
$375 Per Person (excluding beverage, tax & gratuity)
Spago Christmas Eve Spectacular
Step into Spago’s legendary and beautifully decorated dining rooms, and be welcomed with a glass of Ca’Del Bosco, from the “Champagne” region of Italy known as Franciacorta, poured from a magnificent double magnum bottle.
Enjoy an extensive 3-course “selection” prix fixe filled with seasonal choices from Executive Chef, Ari Rosenson, and Chef Della Gossett’s special Christmas dessert.
Top it off with our charming “Santa Sisters” Holiday Carolers as they fill the room with traditional holiday tunes and Christmas cheer.
$225 Per Person
$80 per guest, age 10 and under (Children’s menu)
(excluding beverage, tax & service).
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The Menu
Roasted Italian Chestnut Soup
Black Trumpet Mushrooms | Cipollini Onions | Juniper Creme Fraiche
Chirashi Sashimi Box
Blue Fin Toro | Santa Barbara Sea Urchin | Ikura | Kona Kampachi | Shiso | Tosa Soy
Celery Root Ricotta Agnolotti with Black Trufflffles
Ricotta | Parmigiano Reggiano | Normandy Butter
Risotto with Royal Red Shrimp & Maine Lobster
Saffron | Melted Leeks | Basil
Roasted Baby Beet Salad
Goat Cheese Espuma | Pistachio | Beet Tuille | Girl & Dug Farm Petite Greens
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Roasted Spanish Turbot
Roasted Parsnips | Savoy Cabbage | Pistachio | Chervil | Dill
Sauteed Maine Diver Scallops
Black Trumpet Mushrooms | Salsify “a La Baragoule” | Sea Beans
Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chop
Roasted Brussels Sprouts | Confit Bacon | Medjool Dates | Creamy Parmesan Polenta | Sage
Christmas Goose “Two Ways”
Braised Red Cabbage | Sour Cherries | Yellow Turnip | Roast Quince | Cranberry Compote
Roasted Celery Root
Cauliflower Tahini | Dukkah Spice | Charred Avocado | Toasted Green Freekah
Pan-Roasted Jidori Chicken
Morel Mushrooms | Yukon Gold Potatoes | Thyme Natural Jus
Grilled USDA Prime New York Steak
Smoked Fingerling Potato | Sunchokes | Pilpelchuma
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Büche De Noel Ice Cream Bombe | for Two
Dark Chocolate Praline Mousse | Chocolate Coffee Genoise | Cocoa Nib Toffee
Panettone
Candied Pannetone Gelato | Warm Amaretto – Chocolate Sauce
Mont Blanc
Candied Chestnuts | Chantilly Cream | Toasted Meringue | Page Tangerines
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Supplemental Stocking Stuffffers…
Chilled Kusshi BC & Cadillac Mountain Oysters ME 32 half dz | 62 one dz*
Red Wine Ginger Mignonette | Spicy Tomato Horseradish
Spicy Big Eye Tuna Tartare Cones 34*
Sesame | Ginger | Chili Aioli | Wasabi | Daikon Sprouts
Pizza with Italian White Trufflffles 185
Fromage Blanc | Chevre | Parmigiano Reggiano
Caviar ‘Cannoli’ · One Ounce*
Chives | Smoked Sturgeon | Egg Yolk Jam | Creme Fraiche Petrovich | Royal Keluga Hybrid 120
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MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
The Comfiest Seat at the Gala: The Hunger Museum, a Sneak Peek
The Hunger Museum is MAZON’s new and groundbreaking entirely-digital project to illuminate the history of hunger in America.
We’ll have all your favorite banquet activities, all from the comfort of your own home — because all attendees will be sent a gift box featuring tasty treats and surprises that will make this event uniquely interactive. (But don’t worry, participation is optional.)
Together, we will celebrate MAZON.
We will present our inaugural Justice Award to Marcie Zelikow.
And you’ll have a sneak peek of The Hunger Museum, a new, entirely digital exploration of the history of hunger in America and how we can create a new future without it.
Please be sure to get your tickets by November 29, so we have plenty of time to send your goodies!
Thursday, December 15, 2022
5:00 p.m. Pacific (8:00 p.m. Eastern)
Online
To purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit this event page at Mazon.org.
35th Annual Power Lunch for Citymeals on Wheels
Citymeals on Wheels has delivered over 65 million weekend, holiday, and emergency meals to our homebound elderly neighbors since its founding 40 years ago. For over three decades, this highly anticipated and moving event continues to raise awareness and funds to care for the city’s most vulnerable population.
Barbara is a supporter of this New York City food program for nearly 20 years. Although a rare occurrence, she will not be able to attend this year. However, her support continues.
November 17, 2022
11:30 a.m.
The Plaza
768 Fifth Avenue
New York City, NY
For more information, please visit Citymeals.org.
More about this luncheon is at this specific page.
You can also reach out to events@citymeals.org or 212.286.1290.
33rd annual H.D. Platinum Circle Awards Gala 2022
This gala has been dubbed the party of the year! This year at the gala, seven distinguished industry professionals will be inducted into Hospitality Design’s hall of fame this fall.
For three decades, Hospitality Design magazine has awarded industry leaders—designers, architects, hoteliers, and restaurateurs — with the coveted Platinum Circle designation. Over the years, more than 100 honorees have been celebrated for a lifetime of achievement in their respective fields, creating a virtual who’s who of hospitality. Barbara Lazaroff is among the past honorees and will be there to welcome this year’s professionals.
Friday, November 11, 2022
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – VIP Cocktail Reception*
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.– Cocktail Reception
7:30 – 10:30 p.m. – Plated Dinner and Awards Presentation
*The VIP Cocktail Reception is exclusively for Platinum Circle members and attendees from Gold/Silver/Benefactor sponsoring companies.
Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway
New York, NY
Dress: Black tie-creative
To learn more about the Platinum Circle Gala and purchase tickets visit Platinum.HospitalityDesign.com or Platinum.HospitalityDesign.com/awards-gala.
American Friends of Sheba Medical Center
Salute to Sheba
100% of wounded Israeli soldiers who need rehabilitation all go to the same place — Sheba Medical Center. Whether physical wounds or the invisible wounds of long-term trauma, Sheba provides the compassionate care, advanced technologies, and the latest approaches in rehab to help the wounded return to their lives.
Barbara is on the Board of American Friends of Sheba Medical Center as well as on the Host Committee for this important event. She invites you to come to join her and the rest of the committee in paying tribute to the work of Sheba Medical Center in ensuring that wounded Israeli soldiers have the best in care and treatment.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
5:30 p.m. Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres
6:30 p.m. Gourmet Buffet
7:15 p.m. Program & Dessert
The Beverly Hills Hotel — Crystal Ballroom
9641 Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dietary Laws Observed
Cocktail Attire
For more information about American Friends of Sheba Medical Center, please visit ShebaMed.org.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
An Evening With Shelli and Irving Azoff
Hundreds of people enjoyed an evening of excellent entertainment hosted by “The Late Late Show” host James Corden — and raised $2.6 million for the artistic, education, and outreach programs of The Wallis. There’s a good write-up of the event on the website of the Beverly Hills Courier.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Patron levels also attend an intimate event hosted by Harry Winston and featuring a cocktail reception with a performance by a surprise guest artist.
For more information, visit TheWallis.org/shelli-and-irving-azoff.
American Friends of Sheba Medical Center
Sunset Soirée Cocktail Party
Join AFSMC’s San Fernando Valley Chapter for the Sunset Soiree to benefit Sheba Medical Center’s Institute of Pulmonary Medicine.
This garden party will feature a strolling dinner with a live DJ, dancing, and a full celebration.
American Friends of Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer (AFSMC) is a national non-profit organization. Sheba Medical Center is the largest hospital in Israel and the entire Middle East. AFSMC is dedicated to raising awareness and philanthropic support, across the U.S., for Sheba Medical Center’s compassionate clinical care, comprehensive educational training, cutting-edge research, and innovation for the advancement of medicine.
Chairs
Stacy Shakiban, Shauna Shakiban, & Limor Umans
Honoree
Yael Rubin
Keynote
Dr. Liran Levy
Medical Director
Sheba Medical Center’s Lung Transplant Program
San Fernando Valley Chapter President
Lisa Golshani
Sunday, September 11, 2022
5:00 p.m.
Held at a private estate in Hidden Hills
13th annual Bel Air Affaire
The evening raises funds to support student scholarships at Israel’s premier institution, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Featuring an Interactive Performance by World Famous Illusionist and Magician
ADAM TRENT
Catering by CURTIS STONE, Michelin Star Chef
Honoring Jaye-Jo Portanova, M.D. & Bruce Cooperman, and Cindy & Gary Frischling with the 2022 Humanitarian Torch of Learning Award.
Saturday, September 10, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Papillon Estate
Beverly Hills, California
Seating for this event is limited.
Covid safety protocols will be enforced.
To purchase tickets and sponsorship options please visit afhu.org/baa2022
For more information contact AFHU Western Region at westcoast@afhu.org or 310-843-3100
Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors partnered with the Los Angeles Rams
The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors (BOG) invites you to join in celebrating its 50th anniversary with a fun-filled family extravaganza.
This event — geared toward children and adults alike — will be one-of-a-kind on-field football experience designed specifically for us by the Rams!
And it includes a special guest performance by Grammy‑nominated musician Nick Jonas.
The evening’s proceeds will benefit the Board of Governors Innovation Center. The center will bring together researchers and clinicians from across Cedars-Sinai. Together, they will focus on the biology of diseases at their most elemental level, to develop precise early detection protocols and therapies that will vastly improve a patient’s health outcome. This hub of pioneering collaboration and leading-edge technology positions Cedars-Sinai to advance discovery that transforms the lives of patients and their families today and far into the future.
Sunday, August 7, 2022
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
3 p.m. Football Field Experience at SoFi Stadium Field
5 p.m. Dinner, live auction, and Concert at American Airlines Plaza
SoFi Stadium
1001 Stadium Drive
Inglewood, CA 90301
American Airlines Plaza
At the Hollywood Park/SoFi Stadium complex
Tickets were available at support.cedars-sinai.edu/bog50.
More info and opportunities the Board of Governors Office at bog@cshs.org or 310-423-7471.
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
Summer Garden Party
Member Appreciation & Board Installation 2022
The biggest networking event in Beverly Hills is the chamber’s member-only Summer Garden Party in the heart of the Beverly Hills Golden Triangle. Active member businesses are invited to join City officials and over 600 of Beverly Hills’ finest professionals as part of this world-class appreciation event to honor our distinguished member businesses and witness the induction of the incoming Chair of the Board of Directors
Serving some of the finest reception food courtesy of:
- Spago Beverly Hills
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Impasta
- The Grill on the Alley
- The Maybourne Beverly Hills
- Tommy’s Beverly Hills
Barbara was right there helping serve Spago’s delicacies created by Ari Rosenson, Exec Chef, Areg Avanessian Chef, Sebastián Rosado, Executive Sous Chef.
Beverages courtesy of:
Gothic Gin, Icelandic Glacial, LeVecke Wine, Morandell Imports, Smoke Lab Vodka, and buzzbox premium cocktails.
Entertainment courtesy of Kirschner Creative Artist and Entertainment Plus Productions.
Board Installation & Member Appreciation Presented by Torrey Pines Bank and Greater LA Realtors.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Beverly Canon Gardens
on the 200 block of Canon & Beverly Drive
Summer business cocktail attire
For more information please visit BeverlyHillsChamber.com.
Hollywood Under the Stars
Benefiting St Vincent Meals On Wheels
Join us at the iconic Paramount Pictures Studios for a spectacular evening of entertainment and fundraising, featuring premier culinary & beverage offerings presented by L.A.’s top celebrity chefs and restaurants to benefit St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.
- Special presentation featuring Martin Sheen
- Live band
- Dancing
- and more!
Saturday, June 25, 2022
6:30 p.m.
Paramount Pictures
Melrose Avenue, Hollywood CA
Tickets start at $250
To purchase tickets please visit svmow.org/hollywood.
For more information on Sponsorship & Donation, contact Christine Calderon Caruso at (213) 484-7112 or events@stvincentmow.org.
31st Annual James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards
A pioneer foodie, James Beard (1903 -1985) laid the groundwork for the food revolution that has put America at the forefront of global gastronomy. He hosted the first food program on television back in 1946, In 1954 the New York Times called him the “Dean of American cookery.”
The James Beard Foundation celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive.
Friday, June 13, 2022
Lyric Opera Theater
20 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
For information and tickets visit jamesbeard.org/awards.
Women’s Guild Cedars‑Sinai
Spring Luncheon and Fabulous Fashion Show
Women’s Guild has been inspiring innovation at Cedars-Sinai for more than half a century. Currently, the Women’s Guild is dedicated to raising $10 million for the Women’s Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills. Barbara was happy to be there with her continued support of the Women’s Guild and Cedars-Sinai.
Monday, June 6, 2022
11 a.m. — Reception & Handbag Silent Auction
Noon — Luncheon, Awards, Presentation, L’agence Fashion Show, Raffle
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Outside on the 3rd Floor Terrace
225 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Event info is at WomensGuildCS.org/our-events/2022luncheon/tickets.
This event is sold out but for any opportunities or questions please call Grant Associates at 323-904-4400
Women’s Guild info at womensguildcs.org.
Los Angeles Zoo’s Beastly Ball
An unforgettable evening of adventure and impact as “the best party in town” returns to the Zoo, with favorite Los Angeles eateries, special animal experiences, dazzling entertainment, an incredible silent auction, and more.
This is the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year, bringing in critical support for our work on behalf of the Los Angeles Zoo and its efforts in wildlife conservation, public education, and creating innovative experiences to connect people with nature.
Beastly Ball Honorees
B. Natterson Horowitz, MD, and Kathryn Bowers, authors of Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health and Wildhood: The Astounding Connections Between Human and Animal Adolescents
In honor of our beloved Trustee Betty White’s extraordinary service on behalf of GLAZA and the Los Angeles Zoo and her lifelong commitment to animals, we are pleased to announce the renaming of the Conservation Hero Award in her memory.
Hosted by Joel McHale
Photo & video via the Zoo’s website.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
For information, to purchase tickets, make any cash donation, or donate auction items, please visit lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/beastly-ball.
Tickets start at $1,500.00
Persian-American Cancer Institute (PACI) presents…
Evening of Fashion & Comedy
Enjoy a special night of fashion, laughter, support, and unity and you help support the work of PACI.
Join PACI, the Iranian Student Group at UCLA (ISG), with Barbara as Cancer survivors and patients of all ages as well as college students mode clothing designs by Ralph Lauren, Sophia Nubes ALANGOO, and NICNAK.
In 2006, Mrs. Hoori Sadler established the Persian American Cancer Institute, a non-profit, non-denominational organization. Mrs. Sadler, a cancer survivor, and her organization aim to reduce the impact of cancer today and eliminate the threat of cancer tomorrow. In the Persian culture, cancer is looked upon as a taboo, a shameful death sentence. The physical survival of cancer is only part of the battle; there is also an emotional, torturous, lonely journey that one usually has to endure.
Saturday, May 14, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Ackerman Grand Ballroom at UCLA
308 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
UCLA students: free with Student ID and a reservation
General Admission: $50
VIP: $200.00, VIP Seating by The Runway, Drinks & Appetizers
VIP Table of 10: $2,000.00, VIP Seating by The Runway, Drinks & Appetizers
To learn more, visit paci.org/tickets.
Proof of vaccination required.
Mother’s Day at Spago Beverly Hills
Enjoy a special MOTHER’S DAY event in Spago’s 6500-square-foot Garden Pavilion. Executive Chef Ari Rosenson is creating a tasteful 3-course menu for moms, families, and friends. Then Chef Della tops it off as you select a dessert from her Pie & Cake Pop Up Shop.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
This menu is available from noon to 8 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
$175.00 per person
Children (10 & under) $75
(excluding beverage, 9.5% tax, and gratuity)
The Menu Noon to 4
Choice of…
Toasted Oat & Flax Granola Parfait
Farmer’s Market Berries | Orange Blossom | Wild Flower Honey | Strained Yogurt
Kona Kampachi & Santa Barbara Uni Sashimi
Myoga | Shiso | Diakon | Avocado | Coriander Blossoms | Sudachi Citrus & Cherry Ponzu
Hearts of Palm & Watercress Salad
Fava Beans | Cherry Tomatoes | Basil | Sicilian Olive Oil
Jumbo White & Green Asparagus
Meyer Lemon | Easter Egg Radishes | Pea Shoots | Pink Peppercorns
Hand Made Agnolotti Pasta
Spring Peas | Parmigiano Reggiano | Mascarpone | Burgundy Truffles Add Shaved Burgundy Truffles 65
Alaskan King Crab & Prawn ‘Louis’ Cocktail
Remoulade | Horseradish Panna Cotta | Endive – Herb Salad
Carnaroli Risotto with Morel Mushrooms
Melted Leeks | Confit Tomato | Sage
Choice of…
Wood Oven Baked Shakshuka
Golden Fertile Eggs | Stewed Peppers | Coriander | Spring Onions | Feta | Grilled Sourdough Bread
Maine Lobster Cobb Salad
Point Reyes Blue Cheese | Chopped Organic Egg | Smoked Bacon | Cherry Tomatoes | Avocado | Arugula
Bincho Grilled Ora King Salmon Salad
Hijiki Seaweed | Petite Greens | Korean Chili | Marinated Bean Sprouts | Spinach
Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut
English Peas | Wild Ramps | Gremolata | Preserved Lemon Butter | Piment d’Espelete
Steamed French Sea Bass “Hong Kong” Style
Bok Choy | Lotus | Ginger | Garlic | Toasted Chili Soy | Jasmine Rice
Grilled Snake River Farm’s New York Sirloin Steak
Sacramento Delta Asparagus | Red Torpedo Onions | Green Pepper – Armagnac Emulsion
Grilled USDA Prime 8 Ounce Hamburger
Aged Vermont White Cheddar | Red Onion – Jalapeno Marmalade | Apple Wood Smoked Bacon | Brioche Bun
Crispy Veal Weinerschnitzel
Marinated Fingerling Potatoes | Cucumbers & Caraway | Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pan Roasted Half Jidori Chicken
Wild Field Mushrooms | Goat Cheese | Yukon Gold Potatoes | Weiser Farm’s Carrots | Natural Jus
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Some more of mom’s favorites
Fresh Baked Bakery Basket 18
Petit Baguette | Rosemary Butter Buns | Whole Wheat Lavash | Cultured Vermont Butter
One Ounce Keluga Caviar
Creme Fraiche | Chives | Eggs | Toasted Brioche
Chilled Kusshi & Agate Pearl Oysters on a Half Shell 32 half Dz | 58 one dz
Red Wine – Ginger Mignonette | Horseradish Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
Pizza with Apple Wood Smoked Salmon 38
Dill Creme Fraiche | Salmon Roe | Chives
The Menu 4 to 10
Choice of…
Spring Pea Soup
English & Sugar Snap Peas | Mint | Preserved Lemon | Maine Lobster
Kona Kampachi Sashimi
Myoga | Shiso | Diakon | Coriander Blossoms | Sudachi Citrus & Cherry Ponzu
Hearts of Palm & Watercress Salad
Fava Beans | Cherry Tomatoes | Basil | Sicilian Olive Oil
Tempura Maryland Soft Shell Crab
Korean Chili Aioli | Sesame | Scallions | Cucumber – Napa Kimchi
Jumbo White & Green Asparagus
Meyer Lemon | Easter Egg Radishes | Pea Shoots | Pink Peppercorns
Hand Made Agnolotti Pasta
Spring Peas | Parmigiano Reggiano | Mascarpone | Burgundy Truffles Add Shaved Burgundy Truffles 65
Pugliese Buratta & Prosciutto San Daniele
Rhubarb Compote | Aged Balsamic | Budding Basil
Carnaroli Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms
Melted Leeks | Confit Tomato | Sage
Choice of…
Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut
English Peas | Wild Ramps | Gremolata | Preserved Lemon Butter | Piment d’Espelette
Steamed French Sea Bass “Hong Kong” Style
Bok Choy | Lotus | Ginger | Garlic | Toasted Chili Soy | Jasmine Rice
Pan Roasted Half Jidori Chicken
Wild Field Mushrooms | Goat Cheese | Yukon Gold Potatoes | Hungry Garden Farm’s Carrots | Natural Jus
Lacquered Liberty Farm’s Duck Breast
Easter Egg Radishes | Onion Soubise | Thyme – Sour Cherry Reductions
Roasted Rack of Colorado Lamb
Fava Beans | Confit Tomato | Sweet Pepper Romesco | Saffron | Black Olives
Crispy Veal Weinerschnitzel
Marinated Fingerling Potatoes | Cucumbers & Caraway | Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
Grilled Snake River Farm’s New York Sirloin Steak
Sacramento Delta Asparagus | Red Torpedo Onions | Green Pepper – Armagnac Emulsion
Grilled 36 oz USDA Prime Cote De Boeuf (for two)
Pommes Aligot Armagnac – Green Peppercorn Sauce
Some more of mom’s favorites
Spicy Big Eye Tuna Cones 34
Scallions | Masago | Chili | Tosa Soy | Bonito
One Ounce Keluga Caviar 79
Creme Fraiche | Chives | Eggs | Red Onion| Toasted Brioche
Fresh Baked Bread Basket 18
Petite Baguette | Rosemary Butter Buns | Whole Wheat Lavash | Fava Bean Hummus | Cultured Vermont Butter
Chilled Kusshi & Agate Pearl Oysters on a Half Shell 32 half Dz | 58 one dz
Red Wine – Ginger Mignonette | Horseradish Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
Pizza with Apple Wood Smoked Salmon 38
Dill Creme Fraiche | Salmon Roe | Chives
Reservation website: opentable.com/spago-beverly-hills
Aviva’s Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration
Aviva supporter Barbara and a lot of other great people enjoyed Aviva’s annual fundraising event under the beautiful oaks and stars in Malibu
Featuring
Tiffany Haddish, Emmy and Grammy Award Winner and
Recipient of the Community Ambassador Award
Honoring
Regina Bette, Kaiser Permanente and Justina Duran
Everyone enjoyed the Art of Cuisine by Chef Nancy Silverton and the Art of Drink by master mixologists. As well as the lost Art of Japanese Candy Making, The Art of Musical Performances, Photography, and the Art of Live Painting, to name a few! The event also featured a wonderful sit-down dessert and a moving presentation.
The Art of Performing Arts will be represented by the talented Tiffany Haddish, who advocates for homeless youth. Here you see a bit of phone video as she spoke and surprised us and accepted a very special award.
Saturday, May 7, 2022
4:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Saddlerock Ranch
31727 Mulholland Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
And… a silent auction
There were also many items available, including jewelry, signed memorabilia, and travel packages!
Fulfillment Fund’s annual fundraising event, Sip & Celebrate
In Los Angeles, tens of thousands of students lack the resources they need to make it to and succeed in college. Fulfillment Fund works to make college a reality for many such students. Last year, 100% of our high school students graduated. Of these promising students, 95% went on to enroll in college as compared to 67% of students from low-income communities nationally.
Come enjoy a fun-filled evening outdoors with a delicious, seated dinner and exciting program. This will be the first time since April 2019 that Fulfillment Fund’s community will be gathering in person. We look forward to an uplifting celebration of all that we accomplish together!
Honoring The Gitnick Family
The Kenny Washington Memorial Scholarship Presented by the L.A. Rams
Hosted by Michaela Pereira, Anchor of Good Day LA on Fox 11
Thursday, May 5, 2022
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program
SoFi Stadium
1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301
Dress is California Cocktail Attire
For ticket information, visit fulfillment.org/sipandcelebrate.
For additional inquiries or to purchase sponsorships, please contact Carole Crone at 323-900-8789 or CCrone at fulfillment.org.
Garden Party
in support of Project Angel Food
Barbara is a long-time supporter of this great non-profit initiative which prepares and delivers healthy meals to feed men, women, and children throughout Los Angeles County who are impacted by serious illness, bringing comfort and hope every day.
Grammy and Tony nominee Megan Hilty “wowed” the almost 200 Project Angel Food supporters who gathered for this event. “The only thing bigger than Megan’s talent is her heart,” Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said. She’s a Project Angel Food volunteer who delivers meals with her daughter Viola.
Sunday, May 1, 2022
4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
At a home in Hancock Park
You can read about this event on their website.
For information about Project Angel Food, please visit its website at AngelFood.org.
Spago’s 38thAnnual Seder Dinner
hosted by Barbara Lazaroff
Barbara and Spago Beverly Hills invite you to the 2022 back-to-in-person Passover Seder Dinner — An Interfaith Gathering Welcoming All — hosted by Barbara Lazaroff.
This year, Barbara and Spago chose to hold their Passover Seder Dinner on the third night of Passover, a first for Spago.
As always, proceeds from this evening benefit MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger— a national nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger among all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
However, this year’s proceeds will be shared with HIAS, helping to provide humanitarian aid to refugees in Ukraine.
Officiated by Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier, both of the University Synagogue.
Also featuring the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir.
Plus live Klezmer music.
Executive Chef Ari Rosenson and Executive Pastry Chef Della Gossett and their talented staff prepare an exquisite menu of holiday specials.
Chef Ari’s homemade gefilte fish, chicken and vegetable matzo ball soup, roasted wild Alaskan King Salmon, braised Beef Short Rib “Flanken,” Vegetable Ratatouille & roasted Moroccan Carrots.
Chef Della’s gorgeous dessert buffet ranges from Matzo Toffee, Fromage Blanc Cheesecake, Passover Puffs with Caramel Sauce, sorbet, a variety of fresh fruit, and more.
Each guest also receives Spago’s oven-baked Matzah and Macaroons packaged to-go.
Wine Director Benjamin Chesna will offer a variety of refined Kosher wine pairings.
“I feel if you open your traditions and celebrations to all, no matter your religion, background or customs, it fosters tolerance, greater harmony and closer understanding among all people.” ~Barbara Lazaroff
Sunday, April 17, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Service begin promptly at 6
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
$225.00 per adult and $80.00 per child under the age of 12 (plus 9.5% tax & 20% Service)
American Friends of Sheba Medical Center, Western Region
Women of Achievement Luncheon
Barbara was honored to attend this event which honored:
Beverly Cohen with the Marjorie Pressman Legacy Award
and
Yifat Oren with the Women of Achievement Award
Thursday, April 7, 2022
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Four Seasons Hotel
300 Doheny Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90048
For information and tickets visit this event page at AFSMC.org.
Celebrate Love at Chinois on Main this Valentine’s Day
Chinois On Main is open and decorated for celebrations of love this warm Valentine’s Day weekend.
Friday evening February 11, dine amidst Valentine’s decor.
Saturday evening, February 12, enjoy a meal to the music of Sebastian outdoors.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Treat yourself and those you care for to an evening of exquisite cuisine by Chef Rene, amidst romantic decorations, serenaded by music played by Vadim Brunell to make your heart swoon.
♥ Valentine’s Day Evening Menu ♥
Spicy Tuna Tartar and Seared Dive Scallops
on crispy rice, yuzu glaze
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Maine Lobster Spring Rolls
with baby greens and 10 spice ginger sauce
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Loup de Mere en Croute
with spicy Vietnamese sauce
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Oven Roasted Wagyu Rib Eye
cauliflower puree and warm ponzu
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Cupid’s Sweet Treats
$150 per person (menu only – tax, tip and beverage additional)
For reservations please call Chinois on Main at 310-392-9025
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
Celebrate Lunar New Year — 2022 — The Year of the Tiger
May the tiger’s growl scare all of the misfortune in this year of the tiger.
We will have music and dancers from DanzaFusion group entertain you while you dine, as well as party favors and stunning decorations.
Wednesday & Thursday, February 2 & 3, 2022
Chinois on Main
2709 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Shima Ahi Sashimi
Passion fruit truffle oil and sweet potato fries
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Chinois Chicken Salad
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Roasted Seabass
Seafood fried rice spicy black bean sauce
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Wagyu Rib Eye
Wasabi potato puree, stir-fried broccolini
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Long Life Noodles
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Tiger’s Sweet Temptations
$145 per person (menu only)
For reservations please call 310-392-9025