This weekend, the Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood played host to the Saban Free Clinic's Extravaganza for the Senses. At the event, guests munched on dishes prepared by more than 35 of LA's top restaurants and sipped on wines and spirits, including drinks from sponsor Absolut Vodka. Guests could also rest their feet while enjoying a massage, glimpse the future with a psychic reading, ham it up in a photo booth or make a bid in an expansive silent auction.
Leading up to the event, I hoped to pace myself so as to not become too full, too quickly. However, after spending all day packing and moving out of an apartment completely devoid of food, I arrived at Extravaganza for the Senses starving and and any form of "pacing" fell by the wayside; as I walked from one end of the event to the other--ostensibly to formulate a plan of attack-- I stopped at at least every other table to snack. Despite the feeling of fullness that quickly settled in, I soldiered on--eating and drinking almost non-stop for three hours straight. Highlights of the night included a juicy, flavorful mini-sirloin bacon burger from 25 Degrees, beef skewers with horseradish from Chaya Brasserie, fried shrimp with jicama from Reservoir and sweets including macaron ice cream sandwiches and mini ice cream cones from Milk.
The Hollywood sign kept a watchful eye over attendees
Mini sirloin burger from 25 Degrees
Top Chef DC contender Alex Resnick of Ivan Kane's Cafe Was
Ivan Kane's Cafe Was
Rose truffles from Valerie Confectioners
Beef skewer from Chaya Brasserie
Lamb and polenta from Delphine
Macaron ice cream sandwiches from Milk
Photobombed by Milk!
Mini ice cream bars from Milk
Fried shrimp with jicama from Reservoir
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