{modern} love with a {modern} family

{modern} love with a {modern} family

This {modern} family of close- knit friends and family rewrote the rules for Valentine's Day . Forgoing the traditional dinner for two....{my clients} saw the beauty of creating the intangible gift --- an over -the- top dinner party-in which they would remember for a lifetime.

It was an intimate affair of 20. The {modern} mixed- use property combined with a rainy night set the perfect stage for an unforgettable evening. I chose seasonal and delicate cherry blossom branches and suspended them from the ceiling on the garage door rails. We incorporated the client's stunning Italian carrerra marble table with our rentals to mix things up a bit . {Paul Fenner of Roger's Gardens} once again made a stunning tablescape of pink spring flowers set against steel grey linens and ghost chairs. {Where's the Party} exquisitely wrapped the guest's gifts of Riedel "O" Wine Glasses .

Love was in the air and {g Wine Cellars} was the star of the show. {Garrett Ahnfeldt}, the grower of g grapes, presented his exclusive wines at each course. Our Chefs at {Heirloom} complemented each tasty wine with the perfect plated culinary works of art. All the while, {Brett Young} sang acoustic love song tunes , accompanied by his guitar and a talented electric violinist .

I felt really blessed to be part of the night .....thank you to my {incredible clients} for always trusting me with such meaningful occasions......thank you to all involved....you know who you are ....love you guys!

{Katy}

About Katy Higgins+ Cosmopolitan Events

Katy Higgins is well known for her creative, organized, customized & friendly approach to all of her one-of-a-kind events. Specializing in event planning , catering + design, Cosmopolitan Events INC has created over 600 unforgettable events from modest to grand.

Experienced in events from 12 to 3,500 guests; working with budget- conscious non-profits to the over-the-top elite ; from BBQ's to exquisitely plated dinner parties, Katy is appreciated for her chameleon -like way of assessing each individual clients' needs and implementing those needs perfectly.

Over the past 9 years , Katy and her team have earned such clients as: Elle Magazine, Nike, Hurley, Patron Spirits Co, Macy's, Leviev Diamonds, Neiman Marcus, Ferrari, Hoag Hospital, Volcom, Quiksilver, Sony, Riviera Magazine, Nixon, celebrities and many, many more. They have helped create events for The Super Bowl, Sundance Film Festival, The ESPY's and Comicon and often work in residences in Big Canyon, Pelican Hill, Shady Canyon and Emerald Bay. She's created magic in a 130-year old abandoned barn and atop a Chicago Skyscraper- Katy and her team create events in California and Nationally.

Prior to launching Cosmopolitan Events INC, Katy enjoyed a 12 year successful career in the restaurant industry. Katy proudly serves on the board of Orangewood PALS, an auxiliary of the Orangewood Children's Foundation. She also enjoys world travel.

Look for Katy's work in the upcoming fall issue of Martha Stewart Magazine.

Katy

Cosmopolitan Events, inc

Newport Heights

949.720.1899 O

949.697.1234C

949.719.1701 F

katy@cosmoevents.info

www.cosmoevents.info/gallery/

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{The Menu }

Wild Mushroom Ragu atop a Crispy Polenta Cake

Jicama Cannelloni with Roasted Eggplant and Zuchinni Capponata

Crispy Arancini Stuffed with Mozzarella and topped with Roasted Tomato

Heirloom Crostini and Bruchetta

Heirloom Signature house made Rosemary Parmesan Crackers, Sweet and Sour Yukon Gold Potato Chips, and Roasted Tomato Grissinni served with Grilled Garlic Bread and Fresh Market Bean Puree, Cauliflower Caponata and Heirloom Tomato Zucchini Bruchetta

2009 g Licious Sauvignon Blanc

Heirloom Little Gem + Carrot Salad

Heirloom McGrath Tricolor Carrots and Baby Butterleaf Salad. Carrots Roasted and Marinated with Cumin, Sugar Snap Peas and Lemon Red Wine Vinegar, Roasted Pecan Vinaigrette and Toasted Sheep's Milk Ricotta

2008 g Grenache

Heirloom Ricotta & McGrath Beet Ravioli

Housemade Ricotta and Mascarpone Ravioli with Glazed Golden Beets, Fried Romanesco and Broccoli Leaves, Baby Red Beet Reduction and White Balsamic Marjoram

2007 g Syrah

24 Hour Short Rib

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Smashed Weiser Farms Banana French Fingerlings and Housemade Cream Cheese, Braised Root Vegetables and Italian Parsley Salsa Verde

2007 g Block NV Cabernet Sauvignon

Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding

Cinnamon and Spice Bread Pudding with Crème Fraiche Chocolate Sauce

and Toasted Meringue

2007 g Single Barrel Production-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mt. Veeder