YEE: Black and White Masquerade Ball

One again, Katie B and her crew did a fantastic job for putting together such a lovely event. The décor and ambiance was absolutely amazing. I just love getting dressed up to events like these. Thanks to Unilocal for making it happen.
The venue itself was mind-​blowing. It’s huge and consists of 2 floors. Great place to host events or even plan your wedding reception here. Hmmm, I’m keeping this place in mind for future events.
Downstairs they serve small bites which consists of cheese, crackers, hummus, some meats, and many more. It was all very tasty. Upstairs, they serve cupcakes and brownies from Crave Dessert. OMG sweets for my tummy. It was delicious. I am going to have to bookmark this place and try it out on my own. Oh and don’t forget the free alcoholic drinks. FIREBALL = GREAT NIGHT!
Oh and what’s a masquerade ball without a DJ.
Of course we got up into the dance floor. DJ was jamming some old school. Love it. Favorite part was the photo booth. So much fun and a memorable experience.
Thanks Unilocal for a fun night. Till the next event.

Wow! I am two for two on my Unilocal Elite Events to date. This one certainly had me wide eyed in awe and amazement. With jaw dropped like a child’s first time in a candy store, this elite newbie really enjoyed getting dressed up and attending a ‘Ball.’
Katie B. and her team went all out for this stunning cocktail party. In the words of Michael Jackson (because this was all that was stuck in my head) «It don’t matter if you’re Black or White,» all that mattered was that we were treated to one of the most elegant events yet! Everyone was dressed beautifully in their black and white attire and I loved all of the different masks. It was fun to see masks and outfits from Phantom of the Opera to Batman to Captain America to Daft Punk. Everything and everyone was so classy and gorgeous!
Everything was on point… The tables of sweet treats, the themed décor set the ambiance; the DJ/​music had everyone dancing with their hands in the air, the photo booth, hookah, beverage options (Stella Rosa Wine, Lagunitas Beer, Martell Cognac and Fireball) and appetizers. Some of my favs worth mentioning – the cheeses, the black bean hummus, (white) asparagus, eggplant dip, cauliflower soup, potatoes in truffle oil and black tortilla chips. My sweet tooth filled, my belly fed and my thirst quenched.
Many, many thanks to Katie B. who put on a seriously stellar event! And of course to the management and staff of Vertigo, The Martell Reps, Soul Space Décor, Milla Events, Cake Studio LA, Pretty Posh Parties, Crave Dessert and of course Unilocal for showing us a wonderfully, great time!

Kudos to Katie & all the wonderful vendors for putting together such a lovely event. This was my very 1^st Unilocal event & was blown away.
Some of my highlights were…
the espresso brownie by Crave Dessert Co. (omg, so good)
dancing with the lovely chef, Michael Kay (he did an amazing job on the appetizers)
striking a pose @ the photo booth (thanks Photo Cube)
relaxing outside with some hookah (shout out to Arbi for being so sweet)
Overall, it was an enjoyable night, one I will never forget. I was able to network & meet some great vendors! I’m looking forward to checking out some of these places on my own. Thanks again for such a great night.
Xo,
Naomi

Since when did Katie B start taking elite event inspiration from Pretty Little Liars. (Anyone else? Just me? I just revealed my TV guilty pleasure?) Anyway, this event was beautiful and awesome in every way.
The venue: When I originally mapped where Vertigo was, I was pleasantly surprised it was just down the street from my elementary school. I had never before noticed a banquet hall along Glenoaks. We got to chat with chef Michael and they bought the building a few years back, gutted and revamped and have only been open about 10 months. Job well done because this space is gorgeous. The glass walls… mirrored staircase… fancy chandeliers. make for quite an experience. Even the bathrooms are classy! Props to Soul Space Décor and Milla Events and everyone involved for the décor and the details put into the event. It was flawless. Everyone came dressed to party donning masks. We even had a few batmans (batmen?), captain America, and daft punk dude.
The food: Keeping with theme, all the food served throughout the night was black and white. A few of the dishes were very creative. Started the night with cheese, black bean hummus (totally amazing), white asparagus (who knew that was a thing), eggplant dip, and chips. Trays of hors d’oeuvres came around all night: hamachi on black rice (winner for best looking food IMO), scallops (a little bland but I always order spicy scallops), mini baked potato with crème fraîche (perfect small bite), cauliflower soup (balsamic caught me off guard), blackened chicken with a garlic aioli dip (just because they look burnt doesn’t make them taste that way)… A bunch more that I either didn’t try or are slightly less memorable.
Then there was dessert. And there was more dessert! Thanks to Cake Studio LA, Pretty Posh Parties and Crave Dessert for the delicious sweets. The candy bar was so much fun. What a dream come true to fill up my baggy and not even have to weigh it. I wish I grabbed a candy apple from Thirteen apples, but those were gone when I checked back. Did anyone chat with the McSteamy look alike from crave dessert (um, hi!)
The beverages: Options of Stella Rosa wine, Lagunitas beer, Martell Cognac, and Fireball. I stuck with Stella Rosa and the ‘masked dragon’ cocktail. In my love-​hate relationship with Fireball, I’ve so far only found it tolerable as an ‘angry balls’ = angry orchard + fireball. Well their combo of champagne and Fireball is now on my list of tolerable, dare I say like-​able ways to drink Fireball. Shoutout to the awesome bartender with the heart painted over her left eye.
The entertainment: No large party is complete unless there’s a photobooth. Thanks Photocube for the insta-​memory. We had front row seats to chef Michael’s dance and food show which highlighted his creative abilities. Then we danced the night away to DJ Sammy Flash.
Katie B, thanks for making it all happen time and time again! You are more than awesome! To top off the night, my plus 1 won for best glass wall selfie and took home an awesome swag bag!

Hello sexy ladies and gents! My oh my was that an awesome party or what?!
Props to our beloved Katie B for organizing this event and all the beautiful Unilocalers who arrived dressed head to toe in their black and white attires and masks. I LOVE themed events and this event was definitely right up my alley! I was even able to bring my wonderful date and pop his first Unilocal Elite party cherry ;).
Thank you Vertigo for hosting everyone in your beautiful venue! The venue was absolutely gorgeous and I was completely blown away by the décor. Everything was adorned in the black and white theme and I couldn’t help myself from taking a gazillion photos with all the picturesque opportunities. Food was lacking but I was able to munch on some appetizers and sweets by Crave Desserts. Stella Rosa provided some delicious wine that got us all pretty tipsy and shout outs to Arbi at the patio outside for the awesome minty hookah.
I had a lovely time and it was great seeing all the familiar faces and meeting some new Unilocalers as well. This was definitely a memorable and unforgettable event for the books!

This is the best L.A. Unilocal Event so far this year. Great venue and very interesting theme at top. I always hear about Masquerade Ball, but never had chance to attend one. Thanks to Unilocal and especially to our beloved Katie for making this event happen. Allow us to open a eye to something we never experience.
Despite I came like half hour later, it seem the party just getting started. The venue is in 2 floors. Both floors has food and bar. But only the second floor you find room to sit, DJ, and most important the photo-​booth !
Some people compare to this last year Unilocal Prom… I think the venue and food is better in this event. They are slighting different… It was fun to see many people wearing masks.
Food was excellent especially the in-​house one provided by the venue. I love Mediterranean food and this was place didn’t disappoint. The sweet was a bit too much for me, but many people love it. OMG they make a cup cake with Unilocal logo at top, how sweet haha.
Only thing I think it left out for me was that somehow I didn’t get the sweeet swag bags from checking it …

Wow! What an event! At the end of the entire night, I felt as if someone read my wedding pinterest board and put my whole wedding together for me… I was only missing my groom!
Unilocal LA East’s ever so wonderful CM, Katie B. and her amazing sidekick Jessica H. did it again! Katie is my idol and she never fails to amaze me! Especially the way she puts together events to bring our Unilocal community together. This time, she did it in a mysterious and magical way… a Black & White Masquerade Ball! The venue, Vertigo in Glendale, was perfect… I couldn’t pick a more perfect venue!!! The 2 floors, the ballroom, sparkly walled stairwell, and the entire set up was breathtaking! Outside, they even set up a few hookah bars for folks to enjoy.
Everyone was given 2 drink tickets at the entrance, and another drink ticket if we posted on social media. A bar on each floor was perfect for the amount of guests. The waiters brought out h’ordeuvres on both levels. Each dish was spectacular! There were also chips, dip, cheese, and fruits on the first level. All edibles were black and white themed too! The desserts, brought to us by Cake Studio LA, Thirteen Apples and Crave Dessert, were perfect to meet the needs of my sweet tooth cravings. The drinks, brought to us by Fireball and Martell Cognac were on point!
The coolest, and cutest, dancing chef, Michael Kay was so much fun while he performed! I wish I could take him home! The music was bumping and since most people were mingling, or at the hookah bar, my friends and I took over the dance floor until the event was almost over. (I’m also going to mention that our CM can seriously tear up the dance floor! This woman can DANCE… what CAN’T she do?!) Then we raced over to the Photocube’s photo booth area just in time before they closed the doors, and got our photo on!‘
Okay I’ve made up my mind… let’s just reenact this ENTIRE event again for my wedding! Here! Black and white theme! Dancing chef and all! It could not have been a more beautiful evening! My biggest thanks to every single person who put this event together, from our gorgeous CM and beautiful MA, to all the vendors and venue, to the beautiful MA, and all the volunteers, and the entire design team. This even would not have been as glorious as it was, had it not been for every single one of you!

WELCOME TO THE MASQUERADE!!!
Many hugs of love to Ms. Katie B. and her crew for this back to basic Black & White event with a masquerade twist at Vertigo. Easy to obtain location, plenty of parking on the nearby streets and $ 8.00 valet. Walking the black carpet into this two story venue sets the scenery for an over the top evening of shenanigans. Checking in was fast and easy, and came with two drink tickets.
Wow! So hoity toity! Cut mirrored glass tile fill the walls from floor to ceiling, mirrors to the left, and mirrors to the right, mirrors in front, and mirrors behind enlarged the space to no end. No need to scamper off to the gender room to check your mask. However, the gender room, at least the ladies room, was quite a site and a must see, clean, well-​stocked, dressed in modern décor and a 5′ x 4′ white framed mirror to check yo’self.
Photo booth, photo booth, photo booth. There’s typically a photo booth at Unilocal Events and it’s one of the first things Unilocalers look for. Wait!!! What’s this!!! It’s the mirrored wall where Unilocaler’s take their selfies for the Social Media photo contest. Also a great place for group photos, as the «photographer» can stand steps above their subjects for a more flattering photo session. If a J-​shaped staircase with cut mirrored tile on the walls gives you vertigo, there is a straight shot in the e-​vator to the top floor.
Taking and partaking in what seemed to be a paparazzi frenzy to the second floor we made it to the already formed line for the photo-​booth, where the peeps were still setting up. At last, the photo booth was open, prop box was filled, and in 4…3…2…1, the camera took four shots with 4 seconds in between each snapshot. Processing… processing…processing…pics slid out and me and the gang were on our way to mingle downstairs while the venue prepared for a dancing chef performance.
A large table filled with black and white muchy sweats, as well as chips, cheese, and olives added to the dimly lit décor. With drink ticket in hand and tasty beverage on our mind, we stepped up to the bar. Bar offerings included:
Lagunitas (@LagunitasBeer)
Martell Cognac cocktails (@MartellCognacUS on Twitter, @MartellCognac on IG)
Fireball Whisky cocktails (@FireballWhisky)
Stella Rosa Wines (@StellaRosaWine on Twitter, @StellaRosa on IG)
Complimentary soft drinks and water will also be available.

Hmm…Cognac, whisky, wine or beer. Bartender, can you fix me something that has alcohol in it, but doesn’t taste like alcohol? The loud music made it difficult to hear what the bartender said it was. I did hear him say that if I didn’t like it I could exchange it for something else. It wasn’t too bad that I wanted to hold up the line and substitute it for something else. Drinks is also one of the first things Unilocalers look for when they attend an event.
I DID NOT INHALE, ok, perhaps a little. Still awaiting for the last room to open up, we headed outside where people were lounging and inhaling… hookah that is. Getting cozy on a black leather cushy bench I was hesitant to inhale as my lungs are used to inhaling trail dirt and sweat, but I did, just once and only a wittle bit. Phew! No coughing or gasping for air.
Afterwards all the anticipation, the last room was open for some serious sweet business. Music blaring by DJ Sammy Flash in the forepart of the room occupying some dance floor space, this open concept room was long and deep filled with cocktail tables dressed with tea light candles, and oodles and oodles of the teeth eroding black and white sustenance from Crave Dessert Company, Cake Studio LA, and Pretty Posh Parties.
Gather round the dance floor everybody! The high point of the evening was a performance put on by Chef Michael Kay dancing to the tunes spun by DJ Sammy Flash! My first encounter of a food preparation performance, was, to say the least, an experience. Apparently, entertainment such as this brings out the teenager in the foodie. Screaming and crying and fainting, oh my!!! Quite the talented chef.
As the evening came to an end, hugs, loves, and Unilocalships were given and received, as well as a swag bag.
So awesome to see to many friends in one place as well as close the gap between the virtual world and the real world.
Thanks again Katie B., her gang, and all the vendors for another smiles for miles event.
Review 62 Unilocal 100+ Challenge 2015

Katie you outdid yourself! So, so much fun. Best black and white masquerade party I’ve yet to attend. The event was organized so well from the food to the venue to the décor, everything was on point. Just like any formal cocktail party, upon checking in there was a little time to mingle and get drinks while hors doeuvrs were being served. Some chips, cheese, and dips were spread throughout the venue in a self serve style manner.
The food was great. Some of the things I tasted included little mini potato bites, scallop rolls, cold noodle bites, fried chicken bites… so many delicious choices! The bartenders were awesome and made some really tasty drinks. On the second floor in the main room there was a fantastic spread of deserts. This is my happiness so I had to try a bite of everything. My favorites were the brownie and the caramel apple!
The venue was two floors and extremely modern. Since the last time I’ve been in this venue, a remodel has taken place. The ambience was very romantic and the DJ played some fun oldies. There was also hookah being served outside which was an awesome way to end the night! Thank you Katie and Vertigo for hosting such a memorable event!

Once more, mask off to the amazing Katie B. for pulling out such an eventful night!
I’ve always wanted to go to a Masquerade Ball, leave it to Unilocal on making every dream come true!
The Décor:
The black and white theme was amazing, they made everything from black hummus to olives, everything was Black or white, almost felt like i was physically in a black and white film! They were so good on «masking» (pun intended) everything that I stupidly mistaken an Olive for a Grape!
The Drinks :
Martel had a delicious a ray of specialty drinks, my fave was the Martel Mule. The bar Upstairs carried a seemingly odd mix that turned out to be a perfect concoction, I am talking about the Champagne Fireball Mix– You can’t even taste the alcohol, Who knew!
The Entertainement:
One of the coolest shows of the night was watching the Chef dance while cooking with the Dj Beat! It just made everything so live and upbeat that I might try it myself .when i learn how to cook =P!
The line for the photobooth was ridiculous, but we thought hey we need something to remember this AMAZING night!
Last note:
We were adoring over the fancy mirror staircase and trying out the delicious Hookah bar, that we sadly missed the opportunity to try any Sweets upstairs! By the time we went up there, all the Candy Apples/​cookies has been hoard away ! I was lucky enough to sneak out a baby cupcakes that was that had the perfect spooge of cream on top that if i had another, my waist line would of extended another 2 inches! I guess it was blessing in disguise that All the sweets were taken!

Venue: 5 Stars décor on fleek!
Food: 5 Stars –and please can I have the recipe for those crab cakes!
Music 4.5 but seeing Katie B get down to California Love bumps it all the way to 5 Stars
Drinks– 5 Stars! The unmasked Dragon a mix of champy and Fireball Whiskey was tasty and any time a 2 drink min event turns into an open bar… well you can’t really complain.
Photo booth– 5 Stars Line was long but later in the night we were able to take all the photos our little heart desired! Plus the attendant was super nice and funny.
I am still speechless at just how GAWWWGUSS this event came out. The props, the food, the décor, shucks even us Unilocalers came out in our Sunday’s best! I mean everything about this event screamed fabulosity!
Bae and I pulled up about 7:25ish and valet was super convenient and speedy. Check-​in was also a breeze! I did notice there was hookah set up outside but we were so eager to get in and take a look at the venue and boy were we impressed. From the moment we walked in our minds were blown. We were greeted with a huge table filled with all types of yummy cheeses, dips for days, blueberries, blue corn chips, and just about anything else that perfectly fitted into the Black and White theme.
Once we were allowed upstairs the blowing of one’s mind continued. There was a bar in one room, a photo booth set up in another, and a bigger hall with a DJ and dance floor. Everything looked amazing. Kudos to Vertigo because the décor was so detailed and precise.
People were able to dance, take photos, drink, and there was even a culinary dance of some sort as entertainment. I mean this event really went above and beyond!
Overall spectacular night! Thanks Katie B for letting us all let loose but still look classy.
*for being so speechless I surly had a lot to say*

Katie sure knows how to throw a proper LA Unilocal party!
Vertigo was decorated beautifully, and all the food that came out was black and white as well. My favorite hors-d’oeuvre was the parmesan crusted chicken tenders with a garlic aioli dip, but magically they were black! They also had hamachi nigiri with purple/​black healthy rice, scallop sushi, and many others of the night.
Besides the food, there was a B&W Photo Booth, hookah, and an awesome show put on by the chef of Vertigo where he plated food and danced to the music put on the great DJ Sammy. I really enjoyed the music he played throughout the night.
There were many desserts around the room, from cake pops to cupcakes to chocolate candies to Crave’s different flavored brownies and rice pudding.
Drinks were strong — I had the Masked Dragon (fireball & champagne) and one drink was enough for me!

Take one part mask.
Add bedazzle.
Add more bedazzle.
With a never ending fountain of Martell and Fireball.
Throw in some best dressed Unilocalers.
Top it off with the coolest CM ever.
Thanks Katie B and Vertigo! We had a ball (too predictable?)!

Second event of the year and it was well worth the wait folks! As legend tells, Katie B. throws the best parties and has everyone waiting for the next YEE. Big thanks to our awesome ambassador Katie B, Vertigo, Thirteen Apples, PhotoCube, Martell, and Crave Desserts.
It was a fantastic evening of gorgeous gowns, beautifully masked faces, drinks in both hands, and catching up with some of my favorite people! The Vertigo event space is gorgeous! That glass/​mirror wall is stunning and the perfect backdrop to any photo. Although this is weird to mention, I love how pretty the bathroom is and again, a great photo opportunity while the girls are in the bathroom.
Thirteen Apples provided these yummy little oreo crusted apples, Crave Desserts had these delicious little espresso bites, and Martell provided everything necessary to make sure the night went well. Did I mention that there was hookah on the patio? I was never a huge fan of it since I have a Nemo lung, lol, but last night, ending with it was a perfect closer.
All in all, shot outs to my favorite group of people and their awesome leader –untill next time! Maybe Monday Funday next week in Silverlake? (If you’re reading this, you’ve been invited hoooooomie!)

Not everything is as simple as black and white, they say. Well, if Unilocal has anything to do with it then it is agreeably not simple… It is even grander! Unilocal Elites gathered for Katie’s Black and White Masquerade Ball at Vertigo in Glendale for a gorgeous night of black and white…
I have been to hundreds (no joke) of Unilocal events and I am truly in awe and pretty much rendered near speechless at this one. Why? What was so fantastic? Simply the awe-​inspiring beauty of this event from the venue to the people. First of all, Vertigo rocks with its elegant but modern black and white two floor venue space with glass mosaic walls, two bars, patio space, dance floor, etc. This was Hollywood elegance at its best (but in Glendale). Even the bathrooms are amazing! Everything was supplemented with simple but classy black and white centerpieces and masquerade masks. Adding to this? The sexiness of Unilocalers! At EVERY (and I mean EVERY) event where there is a theme or even preferred-​cocktail attire; Unilocalers still tend to fall short. Not at the Black and White Masquerade! Every lady and gent was drop drop gorgeous! Eye candy everywhere! Well done, Unilocalers!
While the music pumped and Unilocalers danced; two bars were available for drinks from Stella Rosa wine to the «Hidden Dragon» cocktail (Fireball Whiskey with champagne) which was sweet and spicy in all the right ways. Two creatively-​planned tables offered black and white-​themed foods such as cheese, black grapes, black bean tortilla chips, raisins, blackberries, yogurt dip, black hummus dip… you get the point! So simple and yet so creative! Crave Desserts sampled brownies — The Salted Caramel and the Chipotle were divine– along with Coconut and Caramel Rice puddings.
If that food isn’t enough, wait staff mingled with trays of goodies such as little mini baked fingerling potatoes, shrimp skewers, Asian noodles, and sushi. Everything followed the theme in colors and was presented with an elegant touch. The food was also the focus of the live production number with a choreographed cooking show of sorts. Very different and entertaining.
What is a Unilocal event without a photo booth? Photocube snapped black and white photostrips with a box full of props and printed out the fab results. I have to stress that the photographer was super polite, fun, and kind.
Need to chill out after all the hype? A hookah patio was setup to mellow out the folks or provide quieter space for mingling. Basically, everything was considered. At the end of the evening goodie bags were handed out to departing Unilocalers (sadly, I didn’t snag one).
Overall, words can’t convey how beautiful and classy the Black and White Masquerade Ball was. Again, I have been to countless Unilocal events but there was something special about this one. In fact, it should be noted that I went alone because my boyfriend stood me up minutes before we were walking out to the car and yet I still enjoyed myself which says something about the awesomeness of the event! Thanks to Katie and Unilocal for providing an amazing and festive evening!

Because of this event’s name, MJ’s 1991 hit Black or White has been on repeat in my head for 24 hours straight! «It’s black, it’s white, whoo~~~»
Since the Black and White Masquerade Ball was held in my ‘hood, I had to RSVP for it. Moreover, because I know the streets, I was able to save $ 8 on valet by finding street parking. Although, the $ 8 and then some ended up in the tip jars of both the Fireball and Martell Cognac bar stations.
So the wife and I found parking about a block away and during the walk over to Vertigo, we passed by several Glendalians? Glendalites? Okay, I’ll cut straight to it, Armenians that literally were saying «inch’ e teghi unenum» which means what is going on? I don’t blame them since I probably looked like Asian Zorro! Or maybe they thought the wife and I were freaky deaky like Fifty Shades of Grey?
I remember when the Vertigo was an Armenian banquet hall called the Verdugo Hills Country Club with old-​school Vegas-​style carpets and exorbitant chandeliers. So when I saw how they remodeled the place last night, it was quite impressive. True to the name of the venue and the event, everything was a mesmerizing black and white from the décor to the food.
On a side note, if given the choice between the colors of black or white, I will always choose black because you know once you go black… yada yada yada. My dog is black, my hair is mostly black (damn white hairs are popping up though), and hell, black clothing makes me look like less of a fatass.
The misses and I had eaten before so we really didn’t eat much beyond the eggplant and yogurt dips. But from what we saw, there was a lot of Asian food. Everything from sushi to soba noodles with goat cheese. Maybe Vertigo saw the RSVP list and thought this event was going to be Black and Yellow? I kidddd. Darn it, now that Wiz Khalifa song is in my head.
Also, there were a ton of sweets everywhere. Everything from rock candy to cupcakes, chocolates to candies apples! Crave Dessert Company and Thirteen Apples definitely would put Willy Wonka to shame!
The music was great and I heard the DJ say something about black and white unite. And the only hands going up in this place were the hands of people dancing and taking selfies. LOL. I admit it, I took a selfie with Daft Punk guy.
Really had a blast, as in «atomic blast», especially since the awesome Fireball bartender girl was hooking it up and quenching my greedy thirst!
So yes, thanks again to Katie B. and the Eastside!
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is. Katie B.
Black and yellow. Black and yellow. Black and yellow. Black and yellow.
Everything she do, she do it big!
* Random note, the hashtag was #yelplamasquerade, but I thought it said « Unilocal Llama Squad» Darn those Fireball/​Champagne cocktails. HAHAHA.

I always wanted to attend a Masquerade Ball and thanks to Katie B. I finally did! When I got my Party Pass I was happy; Thank you again Katie B.!! The theme of the event was Black & White and of course a mask was a must!
:Drinks:
We got two drink tickets for alcohol beverages. Later it became Open Bar which was awesome! I got the Martell Cognac with pineapple; it had the right amount of alcohol. There are two bars, downstairs and upstairs. They were serving beers, Fireball Whisky, and Stella Rosa Wines.
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:Experience:
As we pulled up to the drive way, we were greeted by the valet team who gave us a VIP status feeling. After getting checked off the guest list we were in! The venue has two levels with a glass elevator. The stairway to the second floor has a silver glass lining wall. There were different kinds of light fixtures throughout the venue. Tables had pretty flower arrangements topped with decorated masks. DJ Sammy Flash played a variety of music. There was also a show. The Chef was showing his cooking tecniques while Sammy Flash did his DJ skills. The patio area was also nice. Had plenty of seating and free hookah. Everyone was smiling and seemed to enjoy themselves.
:Food:
Presented in a table with a beautiful centerpiece, they served black and white themed h’orderves, such as hummas, grapes, cheese, olives, tortilla chips, and blackberries, etc. The staff was also walking around with trays of different appetizers. I got to taste the shrimp and soba noodles but I heard there were more that I missed out on.
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:Dessert:
The desserts were on the second floor. I didn’t get to try the cakepops and caramel apples but I was able to taste the cupcakes. The cupcakes were moist and light. I removed some of the frosting because it was too sweet for me. They had mini and regular size cupcakes. I think the flavors were chocolate and marshmallow. All the desserts were nicely decorated with dome Unilocal logos.
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:Customer Service:
Friendly staff.
:Highlight:
~Hookahing and hanging out with Katie B.
~Open bar!
~It was so much fun to take pictures with my friends. We were laughing, posing, and using the props. Thank you Photocube!
~Guy with the fully functional Daft Punk helmet displaying «I love Katie and Unilocal Elite.
~Checking in got you Unilocal goodies.
:M’Notes:
~Parking lot
~Street Parking
~Valet

An Amazing Evening! First Elite Event for 2015, A Black & White Masquerade Ball at Vertigo. Pulling up to Valet Parking ($ 8) was an easier route to go since I wasn’t familiar with the area. You could park on the streets but I didn’t want to take that chance. Upon entering the event, you «sign in» with the people at the table. They give you 2 drink tickets (Alcoholic Drinks) & if you don’t drink alcohol, they have soda & water (no ticket needed).
A huge spread with a beautiful centerpiece greets you. There’s black grapes, black tortilla chips, white yogurt dips, cheese cubes, hummus, & black olives for you to nosh on. There were servers walking around with trays of appetizers, black colored chicken tenders w/​a garlic aioli dip, Turkish baked potatoes, deviled egg Thst did not have egg yolks but made with liquorice & spiced with cummin, & soba noodles on spoons.
Dessert spread was decadent & beautiful. Cupcakes, cakepops, caramel apples, different minardise. Halfway through, one of the Chefs did a show along side the DJ. He was plating food with a flair. Dancing & plating food was a blast to see!
The décor & Venue was very nice. A nice place to throw a party! We had fun inside the elevator! Group pic! The DJ was jamming some nice music. Old & New. The photo booth was so much fun! A long line but was worth it. It captures our fun evening!
Now an extra boost. Hookah was provided for all. Since I dont do Hookah, it gave me a chance to sit down & chit chat with fellow Unilocalers! It’s nice to finally meet them in person! I had a blast! Thanks Katie for an outstanding evening!

Did I just get lucky… did a Unilocaler just take me to the most awesome event ever?! Yes Tim C., thank you so much for dragging me along as your plus one tonight! This Black and White Masquerade Ball at Vertigo was Ahhhhh-​mazing!
All dressed up with a bunch of other beautiful Unilocalers! Now my goal was to meet my Unilocal friends, tricky however since they were all wearing masks! It’s ok because I was up for the challenge! I love any excuse to dress up and was thrilled to get the privilege to attend!
When I first arrived there was valet for $ 8, and let me tell you, it was worth every dollar. I was wearing heels and needed my feet to hold up for the night so parking on the street, which was an option, wasn’t mine.
Vertigo was decorated absolutely gorgeous inside and out, with the theme of black-​and-​white of the night. When you first enter there were white and black drapes that lined the walls, beautiful chandeliers that hung from the ceiling, and a stairway wall that was encrusted in etched glass. Even the furniture was uniquely designed and kept to the black and white theme. And let’s not leave out the bathroom, which was just as grand with gold drapes and chandlers. The modern décor throughout was breath taking.
Now for the food, when you first walk in to the main room a beautiful center piece steals your eye as you approach the food table. Of course, which was probably my favorite thing, all the food was kept to the black and white theme. Talk about keeping it classy! There were cheese cubes, tortilla chips, yogurt dips, grapes, olives and a bean dip hummus. Now that was just the food downstairs.
Throughout the event servers walked around with appetizers of peppercorn chicken tenders, (black colored of course) mini baked potatoes (the size of a dime), deviled egg with lentils inside instead of yolk, and Soba noodles on spoons.
As for dessert my favorite meal of the day they seemed endless just how I like it. The dessert displays were decorated extravagantly. There were cake pops, cupcakes and caramel apples by Cake Studio LA and Thirteen Apples. Least but definitely not last was Crave Dessert Company who had lots of delicious chocolates, brownies, rice pudding and more!
If you like to drink you just got lucky! We all received two free drinks for alcoholic beverages at the beginning of the night, but by the end of the night there were more free drinks! Not to mention the bartenders were so nice!
One of my favorite things of the night was the black and white photo booth! What’s more fun than putting on props and making funny faces at the camera… especially, after a few drinks! To top it off the guys at Photocube were so nice and made the experience that much better!
The ballroom upstairs was elegant and the dance floor was super chic. But the highlight of the night by far was DJ Sammy Flash and Chef Michael Kay’s performance! A dance party cooking show with the best music! Never seen anything like it!
If that wasn’t enough, right outside the venue was hookah tables and seats set up throughout the night. Later they have fire lamps that lined the doors that set the mood perfectly once it got dark.
To top my night off I got to meet Katie B who put on this amazing event! She’s so sweet and I can’t wait to go to my next event!

Black and white, we must all be united, said the fab DJ at this awesome event.
A fantastically elegant evening was had by all, thanks to Unilocal and Katie B. Everyone looked absolutely fabulous… who knew there were so many different and lovely black and white dresses in this town?! Guess what? Everyone looks marvelous in black and white. Gorgeous crowd.
And the food! Who knew you could totally stuff yourself solely on black and white food? Cheese, gigantic blackberries, candies, sushi, drinks… it all rocked. My favorite by far was the beef cheek with black rice. Delicious.
Service was prompt, décor was chill, this event totally rocked!!! And always great to catch up with fellow Unilocalers. And having the company of the amazing Gary I. was the icing on the cake. Best. Plus-​One. Ever.