The wonderful dessert assortment at Milo Olive in Santa Monica. This great, casual cafe is known for Italian food but since it’s owned by the team behind Huckleberry and Rustic Canyon the dessert is amazing.

Plan Check in West L A is the kind of restaurant every neighborhood needs.
The food is consistently excellent, the menu is interesting, prices are fair and they are open late. It is the kind of restaurant you can frequent often and never get tired of.
Plan Check is on Sawtelle Boulevard, just south of Santa Monica Boulevard. This strip has long been known for its large selection of Asian restaurants. There has been a need for this type of dining and I am happy to say Plan Check has arrived.
The restaurant’s name is a nod to  the adjacent Building and Safety Department. This is where architects, developers and designers go to get their plans approved.
From the house made pickles to the delectable donuts for dessert  and everything in between – each dish is unique and wonderful.
The dishes are simple but often have a tasty surprise. For instance the stuffed mushrooms incorporate kale and steak sauce in addition to the cheese. While many restaurants try too hard to change basic food, the difference here is that it actually works.
The sinfully delicious baked crab dip is supreme comfort food. Recently a local studio requested 250 of this dish for an impromptu party.
If you enjoy meat, you must try the short rib pot roast. I can almost promise that your mother’s pot roast didn’t come close.
The fried chicken is very popular as well as the double smoked pastrami.
Their burgers are fantastic. Even the turkey burgers are flavorful and interesting. The burgers include ingredients such as fried egg and pig candy. They may sound odd but they taste great. If you are not feeling adventurous, they also have more basic burgers on the menu. Make sure to order a side of the sweet potato waffle fries. On a lighter note –  the butter lettuce salad with egg, almonds and apples is excellent as well as the beet and goat cheese salad. This will leave more room for the cooked to order fluffy donuts. Enjoy!
Pryor Events are fans of Plan Check.

A few fun specials at Plan Check

Watermelon, Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad ~
Cut a half of a large seedless watermelon into chunks. Gently toss this with
one cup of strawberries (cut in half), eight mozzarella balls (cubed with a melon baller),
and a 1/2 cup of blueberries. Lightly toss the fruit and cheese with vinaigrette dressing and serve immediately.
Perfect for July 4th!

Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad ~
Combine one large seedless Watermelon (cut in cubes), three Persian cucumbers (seeded and cut in cubes), one cup crumbled feta cheese,  1/2 of red onion  (thinly sliced) and 1/4 cup of mint leaves (thinly sliced).
Drizzle two tbsp fresh lime juice and two tbsp evoo and gently toss.

Watermelon Coooler ~
Place three cups cubed seedless watermelon, 10 ice cubes, 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender. For an extra kick – add vodka.

Watermelon Salsa ~
Mix two cups finely chopped seeded watermelon, one  cup crushed pineapple (drained well),
one cup sweet onion (minced), 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or your favorite brand), four tbsp fresh cilantro (optional) – chill for several hours before serving.
This salsa is great on chicken and fish.

Enjoy!

While this may be a bit traditional for some of my clients – it has a classic, sophisticated flair. We planned the bride’s ceremony on the rooftop of The Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire.  The reception was in their stunning ballroom. Hidden Garden did an amazing job with the bride’s choice of colors. They made sure to include  shades of pink but  were careful to not overdue it. The result was soft, romantic and timeless.

San Ysidro Ranch is a unique getaway. Entering the grounds feels as if you are visiting a private estate in a tranquil area. You are immediately taken by the meandering creek, tree lined paths and fragrant flowers. SYR is in the foothills of Montecito, just minutes from Santa Barbara. It has a long and storied history. Jackie and John Kennedy spent their honeymoon in one of the hotel’s lovely cottages. Weddings and parties can take place in several gorgeous areas throughout the property. There are only 41 cottages, suites and ranch rooms. Many of their accommodations feature hot tubs on private patios, radiant heated floors, fireplaces and outdoor rain showers. The natural beauty coupled with classic luxury and amazing service earned San Ysidro Ranch the honor of being selected as one of the top five hotels in the world by T&L Magazine. pryorevents.com adores this unique and gorgeous hotel.