Recently, the LA office of Quintessentially hosted a cocktail party for members and friends at the newly remodeled Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills.  At what was formerly Blue On Blue restaurant, famed interior designer Kelly Wearstler has recently transformed the restaurant and poolside lounge into a fresh sea of blues and greens, and rechristened it Oliverio. New Executive Chef Mirko Paderno now showcases “Italian food with a regional flair,” utilizing meats from California, as well as seasonal ingredients from the hotel’s own rooftop garden. The relaxed California patio atmosphere, encased within bamboo trees and floor to ceiling glass windows, created the perfect setting for our chic gathering.

Guests enjoyed the specially created Quintessentially Blue cocktail – a special version of a mai-tai – and nibbled on Chef Mirko’s modern Italian canapés.  The cocktail coincidentally matched the sparkling blue water of the pool, the rich blue décor of the restaurant, and the blue covers of our current Quintessentially Magazine. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves while socializing and mingling in the swanky setting and we hope to see you at the next one!