Have Your Cake and Wear a Bathing Suit Too

Nothing is more upsetting than a store bought cake. Generally very pretty, but dry, bland, and tastes like a box of sugar, and of course WAY over priced. The only advantage is that you run into the store hand over the credit card and run out....so not good enough for my girlfriends, so I always show up with my decadent, over the top birthday cakes. Here is a glimpse into Jeneva and Mary's birthday parties filled with great people, copious amounts of alcohol, and tons of fun.

Its summer, so we need to be in bathing suits over the weekend, but that didn't stop us from ordering every menu item at Dominick's on Beverly Bouleveard for Jeneva's (picture above) birthday. Dominick's is a staple- af

fordable, great ambiance with a bustling garden patio, and free cigarettes for those of you who opt for the bad habit, (and its of course conveniently located right next to Guys and Dolls, the famed nightspot where all the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood players go). Some menu tips: Meatballs, so tender and smothered in fresh marinara, rich Burratta cheese and vine ripe tomatoes: a quintissential summer dish that melts in your mouth, rice balls that are crispy on the outside and chewy with oozing cheese on the inside. Ridiculous. The artichoke is famous here with a charred outside and well seasoned center.

Now let's talk about the homemade cake that resembled a giant cupcake more than anything else. Two layers of moist Funfetti (white cake with sprinkles in the batter) with a brownie (yes, homemade) and chocolate frosting center, covered in a cream cheese frosting, sprinkles, and more brownies and peanut butter cups packed around the perimeter of the cake. Yum.

Mary's birthday, on a warm evening on the roof of the Thompson Hotel, was an evening of chic cocktails, and a Star Wars birthday cake, per the birthday girls' request. Layer upon layer of yellow cake, carmel, brownie, and vanilla frosting was a big hit and left the wait staff in awe of its towering decadence--definitely saw more of the men eating this one!

To order a custom cake with your favorite flavors contact Arielle at goodiebagevents@yahoo.com

Wednesday Humpday Charity Pizza Party

Don't get thrown off by the new name...Oakfire was formerly Stonefire Pizza and if you haven't tried the crispy thin cracker crust pizza with the most creative toppings I have ever seen, then you are seriously missing out. The brisket pizza is not to be missed; all I have to say is thinly sliced crispy onions and tender, melt in your mouth brisket on a crust. Try it. And we all know that this is Los Angeles so don't underestimate the well thought out menu with market fresh salads that are perfect for the good looking crowd that seems to gather at this restaurant. The food is only a testament to the amazingly accomodating wait staff and management. Even if you aren't from the neighborhood, you will feel like you are a friend when you dine here.

Now that you know that you HAVE to eat/drink at Oakfire Pizzeria and Pub, you should probably come and join me for the first of charity "Wednesday Humpday" parties on September 9th. It is going to be the event to attend in LA on Wednesday night.

Even if you aren't into the nightlife, it starts early (7pm) so you can roll in right after work for some of the best pizza ever. Affordable menu, drink specials, fun crowd, help out a cause (Reading to Kids).....why wouldn't you?

Lisa Kline had generously offered to take a lucky raffle winner shopping; if you don't know this woman then let me tell you, that you aren't going to be able to get enough of her. She is hilarious, entertaining, and super fun, not to mention a style maven.

Hope to see you there!!