Toque of Los Angeles

BORDEAUX & COUTURE...A PERFECT PAIRING FOR CHARITY -- LA Style: Couture with a Cause at the Santa Monica Museum of Flying was presented by Bordeaux Wine from France, in association with JB Oxford. The spectacular evening included a Bordeaux pre-show cocktail party that provided guest a sampling of wonderful French wine and a Fashion Gallery filled with items from LA retailers for viewing. The wine tasting was followed by a fantastic couture runway show, complete with dance numbers choreographed by Eddie Garcia and Chris Judd. Designers represented were Richard Tyler Couture, Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta for the House

of Pierre Balmain. The DC3 dinner by Chef Bret Thompson complimented the Havana 1515 theme, and was perfectly paired with Bordeaux wine.

BEST OF THE BEVERLY HILLS BACHELORS BITES THE BULLET AT THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL -- The wedding of the year took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel when John L. Seitz, who has hosted a table at the Southern California Assistance League Bachelors Ball for 32 years, said I do to the lovely Caldwell Read Sutherland. The Lester Lanin Orchestra, who had just returned from an engagement for Queen Elizabeth saluting her motherÕs 100th birthday, played nostalgic favorites, and there was a surprise visit from Little Richard. This was a gorgeous evening for a stunning couple. Congratulations John & Caldwell!

DNA MAKES AN IMPRINT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The infamous maker of Jolt Cola, Wet Planet Beverages, presented the worldÕs only alcoholic spring water during a premier tasting at W Hotels. DNA is pure water that has lost its innocence, and is a drink that has been extremely well received in Australia and the UK, where it was voted the summerÕs coolest drink by two leading British newspapers. It is a refreshing combination of natural spring water, fruit flavors and a 5% alcohol base. The crystal-clear glass bottle is unmistakable, with its luminous neon-green and black thumbprint. The distinctive thumbprint has already won numerous accolades from advertising and design groups, including the Clio award in 1996.

KORBEL PAIRS CULINARY ARTIST CURTIS AIKEN WITH NEW CHARDONNAY CHAMPAGNE -- Chef Curtis Aikens known for his sparkling personality will team up with Korbel Chardonnay Champagne to create the perfect entertainersî and take the recipes on the road. The bubbly Food NetworkÕs Pick of the Day personality will make appearances on a twenty-market tour, where he will work with local celebrity chefs demonstrate how to prepare the new recipes. The demonstrations and food/wine tastings will take place in the following cities: Tampa, Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, San Diego, Orange County, Denver and Phoenix.

LA Style: Couture with a Cause and Bordeaux , from left, with Bordeaux Marie-Claude Delaveau-Fontanne,Bordeaux CEO, and Bonnie Carroll

Mr. & Mrs. John Seitz

by Bonnie Carroll