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Best Spots for a Picnic in LA
Maintaining any sort of social life during a global pandemic is hard – there’s so many people we want to see and places we want to go that are a little out of reach right now. With California's Covid numbers
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Let’s Road Trip!
Carneros Resort and Spa is the perfect place to go if you want to taste some delicious wine and relax with beautiful views. It is located in Napa, which is a 6 hour drive from LA, and is around a
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Best Spots for a Picnic in LA
Maintaining any sort of social life during a global pandemic is hard – there’s so many people we want to see and places we want to go that are a little out of reach right now. With California's Covid numbers
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Youth Renewal Fund Casino Fundraiser
@youthrenewalfund @theriadla
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For the second year, we were lucky enough to welcome back the Youth Renewal Fund for their Casino Fundraiser. All proceeds raised from the event supported the Darca School Mekif H’ Ashkelon, which is one of the 40 schools in -
Valentine’s Day with the Entrepreneur Organization
@theriadla @daniel.shemtob @tltfood @entrepreneursorg @sexwithdrjess This Valentine’s Day, we had the opportunity to host the Entrepreneur Organization. with speaker Jessica O’Reilly. To celebrate this day of love, we welcomed speaker Jessica O’Reilly, sex and relationship expert and author of Hot Sex Tricks, Tips, and Licks. We
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Becker & The Co Henna Party
@theriadla @beckerandtheco @cotturala @wind_productions @mayaaltit @skylighting_la Riad’s first time working with @beckerandtheco was a success! We joined forces to celebrate a beautiful Henna Party. The Bride and Groom stepped into our space with an unforgettable grand entrance decked out in the most elegant attire. In addition
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MOXIE Wrap Party
@netflix @wendyparkerevents @theriadla @cakegoodness @rosegoldheartevents Riad was delighted to host the cast of MOXIE, a new Netflix Movie, for their wrap-up celebration. There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the movie as it is Amy Poehler's second Netflix feature and the cast was ready
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guesthouse.la Holiday Party
@guesthouse.la @auxcord @theriadla We welcomed back guesthouse.la for another epic night in December. This time, the theme was ‘Tis the szn and Riad was decked out and ready for the holidays. There was a wall fully covered with festive wrapping paper perfect for
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BatMitzvah “The Big 13”
@kathleensachi @thefineofevent @theriadla @whoanellycaters Amir Saidi Photography Riad enjoyed a marvelous night of dancing, laughing, and celebrating. The wonderful Bat Mitzvah planned by @kathleensachi and her company, The Fine Art of Events, transformed Riad into a magical and whimsical fairyland with a vibrant flower
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guesthouse.la Halloween
@nickli @theriadla @guesthouse.la @stragglifescott @brandonmakhani @nholton_raphael @natureb0sam @blakeresnikoff GUESTHOUSE LA came back to Riad for a hauntingly good time! The Halloween themed extravanganza was a smashing success. Guests wore costumes, indulged in spooky themed cocktails and danced the night away here at Riad. We can't wait to see
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Vista Del Mar Charity Event
@vistadelmarorg @1390photo @djrossone @theriadla @georgoswine @pitson16 @bhwine0210 @stoneandseedbh Riad had the pleasure of hosting Vista Del Mar's fundraising event for children with emotional, social, learning, and developmental disabilities. The night was filled with laughter, good food, and dancing all while raising money for this great cause. Vista Del
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Soheila Adelipour Dances to the Darkest Light at her Riad Hosted Book Release
@chloemakhani @sophiaparsa @soheilaadelipour @nevynmatthews @theriadla @mountaingate @ritzcatering Riad was privileged enough to host Soheila Adelipour's celebration for her new book, Dancing to the Darkest Light. Soheila is a walking inspiration and her beautiful, tragic and uplifting story captivated the audience while she read excerpts. An in depth
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Beauty Bay x MMMMITCHEL
@WIFEOFTHEPARTY @edltphoto @beautybaycom @theriadla @waverrtreeevents @thehappenbooth @stellarlightingsystems @lunarentalsandspecialevents @jeffreestar @mmmmitchel @patrickstarrr @nick.metos @trixiemattel @shrinkle @theburgerbabes This happy hour style event was one we will never forget here at Riad. The space was completely transformed for the @mmmmitchel and @beautybaycom collaboration launch. 16 feet of incredible artwork inspired by the me myself and mmmmitchel palette enveloped
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Booby Tape USA Launch
@boobytape @theriadla @whambamevents @rembrandt @wavertreeevents @efgpr @saintclairmusic @stassiebaby @heidimontag @tanamongeau @tammyhembrow @tinalouise @thechristinequinn @iamrachelmccord @sophiapierson @carringtondurham @lexiwood @mattsarafa @innnnnnes @kneilson333 @iheartog @haileebailee @pat_x_ @arianagoralija @joelhalcro @nichelle @anthoniallen @eltonquallsharris @jenarosemusic @darriusmarcellin @kinyaclaiborne @ashlyschwan @trevormoran @isabellafusco @imaristuart @boobytape’s US launch was one of
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Mountain Gate ft. Garrett Leight
@sophiaparsa @mountaingate @natashavaquer @sazan @kristenmcatee @theriadla Riad hosted Mountain Gate yet again with Garrett Leight as a special feature. This night in West Hollywood was unforgettable.
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guesthouse.la x Riad
@theriadla @guesthouse.la @21seeds @mooyagi @nevynmatthews @samreimnitz @lumina_la @Guesthouse.LA’s aim for their event was "to cultivate a party that fostered an eclectic atmosphere". The party was Casablanca themed in order to compliment and take advantage of the unique architecture of our space, and the room was both washed
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B’nai Mitzvah
@lamourevent @beverlyblossomson3rd @liventgroup @1390photo @LamourEvent’s party planners worked very hard to make this event shine. The gorgeous pink themed B’nai Mitzvah had specialty cocktails, an amazing Volare sushi station, and a fun photo booth, with the true uniqueness and beauty of the event stemming
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Atypical Wrap Party
@atypicalnetflix @netflix @cpcustomrentals @cakegoodness @wendyparkerevents @thismessytable @djmistere Having finished filming their latest season, the @atypicalnetflix family joined together at Riad for a night of celebration. The room was filled with people feeling satisfied with their hard work, ready to relax. While the whole event was filled with
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Mountain Gate 50th Event
Influencer Marketing Re-Defined @sophiaparsa @mountaingate @natashavaquer @sazan @kristenmcatee @theriadla For their 50th event @MountainGate held a networking event themed around influencer marketing. In the age of social media influencers, models, and more, many people know that influencer marketing exists but don’t know much about it. Founder Sophia
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Pretty Little Thing
@theriadla @3dsounds @indialove @happenlosangeles @djcarisma @djlezlee @prettylittlething @french montana @umarkamani @acsimon @whitesakuras @wifeoftheparty In celebration of their launch, the @PrettyLittleThing family came together at Riad to celebrate. As it was the second night of their launch, everyone was excited and already
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YouTube Black
@wearecrownandconquor @youtubemusic @youtube @iamasiahn As part of the YouTube diversity family dinner series, which recognizes and celebrates black creators, #youtubeblack decided to celebrate with us at Riad. In honor of #blackhistorymonth as well as the dinner series, musicians, artists and influencers alike joined for
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Thotland
@wifeoftheparty @nikita_dragun @theriadla @twistedforsugar @djlezlee @ballusionist @paletbar_ @selectmgmtgroup @happenlosangeles @edltphoto @toonupz @ipsy @chanteljeffries @jamescharles Wfie of The Party says: “Nikita Dragun, AKA the Queen of Draguns, definitely lives up to the grandiose requests of royalty. For her birthday party – hosted by
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WHERE Launch Party
@davidmedillproductions @whereyouatbaby @rohit913 @annamrialopez1 @kcstauffer @pattisteanger @theriadla As @WhereYouAtBaby is one of our sister companies their Collection 2 launch was close to our hearts. We couldn’t have been happier to host this celebration of fashion with the WHERE family. With our excitement running high to present the
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21st Birthday Blowout
@wifeoftheparty @lildickygram @1390photo @cleorestaurant This 21st birthday blowout was a blast, with pink balloons and purple and pink lighting bringing the space to life. The night started with a 100 person sit down Mediterranean style dinner that @CleoRestaurant provided to compliment the space. The
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Let’s Road Trip!
There's no better time to explore our beautiful state, California! Here are our favorite resorts and hotels to visit that range from an hour and a` half to 7 hours and a half drive away from Los Angeles. Napa Valley: Carneros
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Hospitality Hit Hard by Wavering Policies
So the summer heat of Southern California did not bring the Covid-19 relief we were all hoping for – in fact we have seen the worst two-week period since the pandemic first hit in March (LA Times). While many were
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How Companies are Changing the Delivery Game
Photos credited below COVID-19 has caused a major shift in the way we live, which undoubtedly includes the way we dine. Many hospitality groups have put their upcoming hotels, bars, and restaurant openings on hold and have shifted to a new
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Order In Before Watching These Shows
Since being quarantined we’ve had lots of time to catch up on popular shows and movies, and maybe even rewatch some old favorites. Some of my favorite series right now happen to be about food, so while we can’t travel
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Our Favorite Restaurants Open Now
Due to the current state of the world, many restaurants have been closed for months. However, now, many are opening up with updated policies for the safety of their customers. Below, is a list of our favorite restaurants that are
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Coronavirus & The Effect on Hospitality
Photo courtesy of Riad We’re still waiting for the “wakeup! It’s not real!” but as of right now, that doesn’t seem to be happening. Everyone has taken a hit, whether you’re in marketing, finance, hospitality, or engineering. Living in a period
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5 Restaurants Delivering Everything You Need Right Now
It’s no surprise that the restaurant industry has shifted dramatically in the past few months, and Angelinos have been left desperately missing our trendy brunch spots, rooftop bars, courtyard cafes, and neighborhood favorites. While restaurants have started reopening since May 29th,
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Cookie & Cake: 24-Carat Baked Goods of LA
Photo courtesy of Cookie & Cake When Seymone Khaleghi graduated from George Washington University with a double major in political science and psychology, the next step logically was to pursue a master's in clinical psychology at Pepperdine in California. That road
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Dishes We Tried at Here’s Looking At You
Paseo De La Fama Photo courtesy of Lauren Lamothe Yes, Here’s Looking At You also gets its hype from their intricate, diverse, and eclectic cocktail menu. The bartenders work tirelessly to research, create, and prepare these exclusive drinks. We are certainly here
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Elenita: Freedom from the Known
We often hear people say “so, why did you move to LA?” Jordan Dil, from Calgary, Canada decided he needed a change in the industry as well as scenery. Prior to this move, Jordan used to work in the field
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Here’s Looking At You: Redefining Tomorrow’s Cuisine
Nestled on the corner of 6th and S Oxford Ave in Koreatown you can find Here’s Looking At You. Located in the center of all the action of Los Angeles, this space feels like home immediately upon walking through its
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A Night Out at Estate Restaurant + Bar
Last Tuesday night, our team got to have a “treat yourself” moment and gathered at Estate Restaurant + Bar for specialty drinks and yummy food. Located in the bustling streets of Santa Monica, Estate is unique in that it specializes
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Baaz Bites: The Heart of Persian Food
Photo courtesy of @baazbites on Instagram Jordan Elist, with deep Persian roots, has been surrounded by Persian cuisine and cooking ever since he was a young boy. After spending one year in Investment Banking, he realized that his true passion lay
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The Ultimate Oscars Viewing Party
First, we had the Grammys, then the Super Bowl, now it’s time for the Oscars. By the end of February, you might just be partied out (
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dineL.A. Restaurant Week Hits
It is officially dineL.A.’s restaurant week here in Los Angeles and we are fully prepared for our food baby. If you don’t know what dineL.A. restaurant week is, January 17-31, you can dine at some of your favorite local restaurants
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Where to Watch the Super Bowl in LA
One of the most wonderful times of the year: Super Bowl Sunday. In our last blog post, we gave you some pointers if you’re throwing your own party. For this one, we are giving you the rundown of all the
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Planning Your SUPER BOWL LIV Party
Doesn’t matter if you’re cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers, we all know that you are really the most excited for the party you’re attending. The snacks, the company, and the energy that surrounds Super
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Where to Find Affordable Cocktail Attire
You tear apart your closet for the 100th time to leave a giant mess on top of your bed and all over your floor. Sound familiar? Usually, that is us before any event. Sometimes you’re bored of your usual picks,
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Best LA Restaurants to Cater Your Next Event
Come for the company, stay for the food. Chances are, your guests are looking forward to the food they are about to indulge in at your event. We rounded up some of the best LA restaurants that cater so you
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Event Trends of 2020
We thought that since we started off the year with intentions that we might as well include the predicted event trends for 2020. Here at Riad, we love to see what our clients come up with and dream up for
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2020 Intentions
As we enter a whole new decade, all of us at Riad thought it would be great to kick off 2020 with a list of intentions. These aren’t your typical, simple resolutions, but just some guidelines to help us succeed
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.