Summer Must Haves

Summer is upon us. Even if you live in Southern California where it can be 80 degrees in January, there is just something special about summer. Perhaps it brings back memories of school ending for a few months or your favorite shore home as a child or just long lazy days at the beach.
All of us at Pryor Events simply love summer.

Here are a few of our favorites for our favorite season...

 

These Tory Burch sandals will look great with your most loved summer dresses
                               

 

                  

This Floppy Hat from J Crew is great for travel. It comes in sun-washed pink, natural and navy.

The wide brim makes it great for the sun.

               

Trader Joe's Gazpacho is filled with fresh vegetables and the perfect amount of spice. It's light and refreshing.

This graphic Two's Company beach tote is just the right size for all of your essentials.
It comes in several fun colors and patterns.   

Another versatile beach tote.

Last but not least - it wouldn't be summer without ice pops! Why not make your own? Follow this easy recipe from Martha Stewart -
 

Ingredients

1 peach, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1/2 cup)
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3/4 cup strawberries, finely chopped
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit punch or 100 percent white-grape juice

Directions

1. Combine fruit in a mixing bowl and arrange the mixture into eight 3-ounce popsicle molds.
2. Pour enough juice into each mold to just cover fruit.
3. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze until solid (about six hours).
Servings: 8

Enjoy your summer!

The Larder at Burton Way

Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne have done it again.
The Larder at Burton Way is a delightful cafe that features
a tempting assortment of savory and sweets.
It is located in Caruso Affiliates new luxury building - 8500 Burton Way. There is also a brand new Trader Joe's next door.
The menu consists of fresh salads, burgers, interesting sides and a wonderful selection of cheese and charcuterie. 
Sandwiches are on the freshest bread you will find anyplace.
You can create your own or choose from the tempting combinations of their signature sandwiches.
Their herb roasted chicken is delicious.
Word has it that an offshoot is opening at LAX very soon.
Pryor Events are fans of The Larder at Burton Way

The appetizing interior of The Larder at Burton Way

 

                              The day's selection of fresh bread and sweets

                                         

One of the best Charcuterie plates in town

Comfort Food at its Best

A winning combination at 25 Degrees

Tomato  Soup and a perfectly melted grilled cheese sandwich is probably the ultimate in comfort food. This one is from 25 Degrees at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. They are known for their burgers which are fantastic, but also have healthy alternatives such as a flavorful and delicious kale salad. In a town where many restaurants close on the early side, this eatery is open 24 hours. The name 25 degrees comes from the fact that the difference in temperature between a medium rare and a medium burger is 25 degrees.
Pryor Events are fans of 25 Degrees.

The interior of the friendly and fun 25 Degrees.

Short Cake - Farmers Market

Short Cake at The Original Farmers Market is one of those rare finds where everything you order tastes as if it was created specifically for your individual taste. Short Cake features delectable savory and sweet items that combine the perfect ingredients. From their individual pies overflowing with the freshest fruit, to buttermilk scones to open sandwiches and creative salads - each item is wonderful.

This appetizing eatery is a collaboration of Nancy Silverton, Hourie Sahakian and Amy Pressman. Each has been cooking and intrigued by food almost since they were walking and talking.

You can almost taste the care and years of perfecting with each bite you take .

Pryor Events  are fans of Short Cake.

 

 

 

                                          The tempting array of savory and sweets at Short Cake.

 

Bountiful Cake Stands

There is something quite wonderful and even impressive about a shop that has a huge and varied selection of just one type of item.

Bountiful on Abbot Kinney in Venice has all sorts of interesting items but what will catch your eye is their amazing collection of colorful cake plates. They come in an array of sizes and colors.

The cake plates are even made from different types of material - such as glass, ceramic and crystal. Of course you can put cakes on them - as their name implies. Actually, dessert of any kind just looks more appetizing on these lovely stands. We also like to use these collectible pieces as the base for Hors d'Oeuvres, sushi, sliders and delicate tea sandwiches. Mix and match the colors

Pryor Events are fans of Bountiful.

  

                              These  green stands are timeless.
                                      
                     
                        
                                                          Fun and colorful
                                  
                                     

You can never go wrong with glass and crystal

 

One Kings Lane cocktail napkins

Cocktail napkins are one of those things that you probably never think about, but they are a small way to make a big impact. Instead of using paper cocktail napkins at your next dinner party or larger event, consider buying real linen. They are less wasteful and they feel so much better. Here are a few charming napkins we discovered on One Kings Lane. 
Pryor Events are fans of One Kings Lane.
 

Anthropologie Plates

We love these Whimsical Spring Plates from Anthropologie.
Actually, we love many things from Anthropologie.
These are currently 15% off along with other fun patterns.