Autumnal Center Pieces
With the excitement of the holidays also brings the stress of the holidays. Hosting any holiday requires extensive preparation for the venue, the food, the decor, and the entire guest experience. Here at Riad, we aim to eliminate this stress. In order to help you feel prepared, confident, and excited about your holiday event, we put together some ideas to
Top Artists For Your Holiday Playlist
@michaelbuble @ptxofficial @arianagrande @justinbieber @xtina @mariahcarey The best part about the Holidays? Hands down, the music. It gets you in the spirit and makes you want to burst with holiday cheer. Here at Riad, while we are busy being elves for our special events, we love to blast our favorite holiday tunes to get us in the mood. Here’s a rundown of artists we love to
The Guide to a Proper Charcuterie Board
Image by Lauren Lamothe Cheese and meat. Did you start drooling when we said that? Yeah, us too. If there’s food at one of our events, It’s the first thing we spot. Over the past couple of years, charcuterie boards have become one of the most Insta-worthy elements of the dinner table and we are here to help you perfect it. First
ITV Holiday Party
@wendyparkerevents @thismessytable @theriadla @ITV 'Tis the season! We kicked off December with the lovely @wendyparkerevents and @ITV for their 2019 Holiday Party. Elaborate spreads of charcuterie, snacks, and delicious desserts decked out Riad's tables and filled every guest with more cheer. Guests could also be found by the Poker tables playing intense games of Blackjack all night long. Riad was elated to host ITV
Holiday Cocktails 2019
Shifting from the Pumpkin Spice season to the season of Gingerbread, Cinnamon, Eggnog, Mint, and Pomegranate (to name a few). At every Hanukkah and Christmas party, you’ll be sure to see these flavors not only at the dinner table but also at the bar. Riad loves all these flavors in cocktails, so we decided to give you some ideas to
Every Flower For Any Event: The LA Flower District
While planning your holiday parties, we know that ordering flowers sometimes can be the most stressful (and most expensive) part. Buying in bulk can become extremely pricey and we understand that you would want to allocate those funds in other areas. The Los Angeles Flower District is the perfect place to go find flowers for any occasion. Not to mention
A Complete Guide to NYE in LA
New Year’s Eve is a night filled with high expectations, bright lights, yummy food, and great company. Los Angeles, one of the best cities in the world, really knows how to celebrate the New Year. In a big city with so many options, planning for your night can be tricky. Here at Riad, we did our research so you can
2019 Wrap Up
As we end the year, we can’t help but be reflective and feel sentimental. Looking back on 2019, we are beyond grateful for the events that we've hosted here at Riad and the memories we have shared with so many incredible individuals. This space isn’t just an event space, it’s personal. It’s home. So, to ring in the New Year
Riad’s Favorite Appetizers for New Year’s
The Holiday that does appetizers the best. In between your sips of champagne, it’s crucial to have an array of appetizers at your fingertips. Let’s be honest, small plates are starting to run the food world and we are totally into it. Whether you’re taking a trip to Trader Joe’s or your local grocery store, Riad knows what will leave