Twin brothers and co-founders Eric (here) and Mark Michael welcome guests and thank them for making the 30-year milestone possible. 

Twin brothers and co-founders Eric and Mark Michael (here) welcome guests and thank them for making the 30-year milestone possible. 

Eric Michael based the design of the event after the architecture of the historic building and became inspired by turn of the century France, mirroring the event after 20^th Century, French Pavilions and outdoor markets. 

At the wine and cheese pairing station, a sommelier pairs wines with each of the cheeses for guests. 

Toward the end of the event, gold rolling carts roam the room for guests to select and bring home house-made bonbons.

Flavors:

·         Chocolate Apricot Truffle

·         Mexican Hot Chocolate Bonbon

·         Pinot Noir Chocolate Bonbon

·         Dark Chocolate Yuzu Bonbon

·         White Chocolate Tequila-Lime Bonbon

·         Earl Grey Truffles

Watermelon Radish Salad in a Won Ton Cone.

A closer look at Watermelon Radish Salad in a Won Ton Cone.

Beef Filet Cocktail Sandwich with Wasabi and Asian Pear.

The format of the event is a cocktail reception, with café-style seating.

The cheeses celebrate artisanal American farm stands. 

Two selections from the burrata station: Burrata, Fennel and Grape Salad, Pistachio and Mint Pesto (left) and Burrata, Red Endive and Orange Salad, and Lime-Jalapeno Vinaigrette (right).

As guests entered, they are greeted with a moving Ferris wheel of Perrier. The moving Ferris wheel is the latest creation from Occasions, a custom-made piece, engineered for interactive buffets and displays.

Occasions is very thankful to the friends and supporters who helped make the celebration possible:

All Stage & Sound

Atmosphere

Bevrage

Design Foundry

Dufour & Co. Productions

The Grape American Road Trip

Love Life Images

MJ Valet

7 Event Design

Parties & Papers

Perfect Settings

Righteous Cheese

Twigz

Sharp black and white striped bistro awnings cover chef stations while elaborate lilac-hued floras set in urns adorn the buffets.