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"Queen Takes King" Book Launch for Gigi Grazer

Lara Shriftman
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Queen Takes King is the new book hot off the presses by Gigi Grazer, the author of Rescue Me (2000), Maneater (2003), which was adapted for a Lifetime miniseries, and The Starter Wife (2006), which was adapted into an Emmy award-winning TV series starring Debra Messing.

In celebration, a book launch dinner was held by Lara Shriftman, author of Fete Accompli!, Party Confidential, and principal of Harrison&Shriftman, at the trendy Luau in Beverly Hills.

Learn how to make a posh Beverly Hills fete ready for your home with a few tidbits on how Lara got the party ready!

For more information, please visit www.partyconfidential.com.

Decoration

Table Decor

For the party, two long tables were created by joining together many existing tables at the restaurant. The table decor was inspired by the theme of the book and the blue and green color scheme of the book cover. A long, white table cloth was placed on the table. A table runner was created from b... Read More

Tip

The Menu and Signature Cocktails

Signature CocktailsLara created two signature cocktails that were tray passed on chess boards throughout the cocktail hour. The Blue GigiPineapple and Lemon, laced with Blue Curacao, Bacardi Light rum and Grey Goose vodka. Grey Goose Queen Lychee MartiniGrey Goose vodka, Soho Lychee Liqueur and... Read More

Recipe

Banana Wrapped Salmon with Coconut Rice

For Coconut Rice (serves 4) 2 cups Jasmine Rice 1 1/2 cups Coconut Rice 1 1/2 cups Water 1 stalk of Lemongrass 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper For Sauce 1 Tablespoon (Tbs) Red Jalapeno, minced 1 Tbs. Ginger, Fresh and Minced 1 Tbs. Cilantro, Leaves Only, Minced 4 Tbs. Soy Sauce 2 Tbs. Mirin (Sweet Sake... Read More

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