2021 Lifestyle Lots (100 - 131)
• 100
A Melting Pot Tour for two. Valid to 5/14/23; subject to availability, excluding blackout dates and holidays. Gratuity not included. Guests welcomed at prevailing tour rate. These unique tours offer fun and memorable experiences which celebrate the exceptional, local, authentic and mouthwatering cuisine of independently owned establishments one can only find in and around Los Angeles. Tonight’s winning bidder will select among the most interesting and intriguing neighborhoods and foodie hot spots, including the Original Farmers Market (Artisan butchers, bakers and candymakers, a gourmet grocery emporium with one of L.A.’s finest cheese counters, local celebrity chefs), Old Historic Pasadena (colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up this walk as you discover spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens) and coming soon - East LA Latin Flavors Tour (tres leches cake, hand-made tamales, a tortilla factory, dips & delicacies and much more!).
Donated by: Jody Flowers, Melting Pot Tours
• 101
Mistral has earned a spot on OpenTable's 100 best restaurants in America for "creativity, consistency and hospitality.” In addition, Mistral has been named one of the area’s finest dining establishments for over 20 years by Zagat. Enjoy your lunch AND dinner experience for TWO plus Mistral’s gracious personalized service and traditional French cuisine in an elegant bistro setting. Excluding tax, gratuity and alcohol; subject to availability. No expiration date.
Donated by: Mistral
• 102
In the Central Coast of California, BBQ has always meant grilling over an open fire of red oak, a style of cooking that’s native to the area and goes back to the days of the Spanish Rancheros. Where do you find the world’s best BBQ steaks? At Hitching Post II in Buellton, of course! Chef/Owner/Winemaker Frank Ostini invites a party of SIX to visit the renowned restaurant – forever more of Sideways fame - and enjoy a hearty dinner. Hitching Post wines included with each course. Valid to 5/14/23, excluding holiday weekends. Excludes additional alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity.
Donated by: Hitching Post II
• 103
Enjoy farm-to-table fare with Giacomino Drago who creates the perfect dinners from the freshest ingredients available. Here is an array of gift certificates from all Giacomino Drago’s restaurants located in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Pasadena and Sherman Oaks. Two guests will enjoy gastronomic delights with $80 certificates at each restaurant: Panzanella Restaurant, Piccolo Paradiso, Il Pastaio, SHU Sushi House, IL Segreto Ristorante and Via Alloro. All restaurant certificates valid to 5/14/23. Gratuity not included.
Donated by: Chef Giacomino Drago
• 104
Charcoal Venice and King’s Seafood Company! Charcoal Venice is an inviting neighborhood restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Josiah Citrin that was inspired by the backyard barbecues he hosts on weekends for his friends and family. As the name suggests, everything is cooked indoors over live fire – whether over charcoal or in the coals. Your party of TWO is invited to enjoy a seasonal menu of craveable comfort foods featuring locally-sourced proteins and vegetables ideal for sharing family-style. $150 certificate. Valid Sunday-Wednesday to 5/14/23. Plus, a $50 certificate for any King’s Seafood Restaurant. No expiration.
Donated by: Charcoal Venice
King’s Seafood Company
• 105
Enjoy dinner at CITRIN ($290 value). Valid Sunday-Thursday to 5/15/23; subject to availability. Citrin is Chef Josiah Citrin’s modern Californian cuisine restaurant. The attention to detail and pursuit of excellence that defined Josiah’s landmark Mélisse restaurant for 20 years thrives in this new space.
Donated by: CITRIN
• 106
A $100 certificate for Heavy Handed in West LA. Valid to 5/14/23. Heavy Handed is focused on sourcing the right blend of meat to pair with house made bread and butter pickles and sweet, smoky extra tangy heavy sauce and so much more. Experience for yourself how Heavy Handed has achieved the perfect bite! Also, enjoy a $50 gift certificate from Benny's Tacos & Chicken Rotisserie in Santa Monica, serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Plus: two $50 vouchers for the iconic Art’s Delicatessen & Restaurant in Studio City.
Donated by: Heavy Handed, Benny’s Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken, Art’s Delicatessen & Restaurant
• 107
Pink’s + Dom Perignon = A GREAT PARTY!!! Pink’s, a family-owned Hollywood legend since 1939 probably the most famous hot dog stand in the country - with a loyal following of movie stars, well-known dignitaries, struggling musicians, housewives and children. Courtesy of Sharon and Harold Ring – enjoy dinner for EIGHT at Pink’s. And, Hal will start your party off with just the right touch – two bottles of Dom Perignon!!!! Valid to 5/14/23.
Donated by: Harold Ring and Associates, Judy and Hal Ring
• 108
Bettina Pizzeria is a cozy neighborhood restaurant in Santa Barbara that honors the convivial roots of Italian culture and food, while being inspired by the abundant produce and coastal vibes of southern California. Specializing in naturally leavened, wood fired pizzas and simple dishes influenced by the owner’s travels to Italy, Bettina is the perfect spot for all occasions. $100 gift card. Plus, Pizza Stone by Hans Grill. A baking stone for pizzas to use in oven and grill. Also, a BBQ free wooden pizza peel rectangular board and easy handle baking bake grill for pies, pastry bread and calzone.
Donated by: Bettina Pizzeria
• 109
At Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, a steak is never just a steak. It's the culmination of a meticulous process of selection, preparation and service that ensures it reaches your table at its very best. Fleming’s obsesses over every detail so that you'll savor every bite. Enjoy $150 in gift cards. Expires 12/20/23 Gratuity excluded; subject to availability.
Donated by: Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• 110
Superb dining from the h.Wood Group
The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife and restaurant venues. Here is an opportunity to enjoy 3 of their highly popular restaurants with a $250 voucher for EACH restaurant: The Slab, The Nice Guy and Delilah.
Donated by: h.Wood Group, The Slab, The Nice Guy, Delilah
• 111
Romantic Personalized Dinner at Home for TWO
Valid to 5/14/23 at a mutually convenient time. Please book well in advance of desired date. Surprise the special person in your life with a 5-course dinner prepared especial for you by Chef Evi, a talented and highly gifted chef whose boutique catering company specializing in events of all sizes is based in Culver City. She understands food at its most fundamental. She has prepared multi course meals for many events and is excited to create something memorable just for you. COVID compliant, Chef Evi always cooks with love, specializing in healthy food of all types for the mind, body and soul with only one goal, to make your tummy smile.
Donated by: Chef Evi
• 112
In-depth cooking class for THREE right in the comfort of your own home. From beginner to advanced cooks, Chef Evi is happy to provide you with the tools and knowledge to create whatever culinary masterpiece your heart desires. Valid to 5/14/23; subject to availability and at a mutually convenient time. This COVID compliant talented and highly gifted chef has a boutique catering company specializing in events of all sizes is based in Culver City. Whether you want to focus on desserts, vegan/vegetarian, gluten free, sides or anything else, Chef Evi’s hands-on cooking lesson will guide you ever step of the way from preparation to presentation.
Donated by: Chef Evi
• 113
From Chef Tyler Stone and CTS Knives: a 165mm Sabaki Knife that is hand-forged and sharpened by the best craftsmen in Sakai, Osaka. Included is a Wooden Saya Cover. Chef Stone’s CTS Knives™ are hand made from Japanese steel hardened to HRC 61. From the blades to the handles, these knives have superb fit and finish featuring a polished spine and heel for added comfort. They cut through food with ease and are easy to sharpen. Top grade knives for the professional or hobbyist.
Donated by: Chef Tyler Stone, CTS Knives
• 114
Casamigos Tequila started as an idea between George Clooney and friend Rande Gerber while they were in Mexico. The friends researched extensively to create a tequila they could drink all day without getting a hangover. Winner of multiple awards, this tequila has been called, “A Super Smooth Sipping Tequila” and the “World’s Best.” Enjoy a Casamigos Basket with 1 bottle Casamigos Blanco, 1 bottle Casamigos Reposado, 1 Shaker, 4 Shot Glasses, 1 bottle opener and 1 pair of sunglasses.
Donated by: CASAMIGOS Spirits Company
• 115
A gift basket from Solvang’s Clean Slate Wine Bar. This extra special wine bar was inspired by the proprietors’ love of California Central Coast wines and great, local food to pair with it! They specialize in featuring small production local wines, Spanish-style tapas and small plates with a Cajun flair. Melissa and Jason Scrymgeour highlight seasonal ingredients from their local farmers, and when something runs out, they "clean the slate" and start fresh. Enjoy a winery passport for FOUR, complimentary tastings for FOUR, a cheese and charcuterie platter plus several bottles of Santa Barbara wines for you to take home after your tasting.
Donated by: Melissa and Jason Scrymgeour, Clean Slate Wine Bar
• 116
15-case locker and 1-year membership to Liquid Assets Cellars in North Hollywood – a premiere private, Members Only social club, full service wine cellar and management facility. Must redeem by 11/18/23; valid for one year after redemption. Locker rentals include 7-day a week 24-hour/day access with personalized key card. Temperature and Humidity Controlled Environment with backup systems to make sure your assets are safe and secure. Multiple layers of security: electronic access, CCTV monitoring and separate alarm code accessibility. Plus: lounge, sorting and cellar tasting.
Donated by: Liquid Assets Cellars
• 117
Welcome to Grassl Glasses. Every Grassl Glass is handmade by artisans with over 30 years of glass blowing experience. The result of their skill is a glass with remarkable precision, highest quality materials and unbelievable thinness that feels weightless in your hand. All shapes were developed with the feedback of world renowned winemakers to establish a clear benchmark for how their wines should unfold and be enjoyed by everyone. Here’s your chance to bid on Grassl’s 7-Piece Elemental Kit that offers versatility and functionality with a curated collection of mouth-blown pieces to set the stage for a wonderful evening. Two Versatile wine glasses, two Champagne glasses, two stemless water glasses and a Carafe complete the set. Plus: a Grassl polishing cloth.
Donated by: Liquid Assets Cellars, Grassl Glass Western Distributor
• 118
From Uncorked the Wine Shops: 1 membership in the Collector's Club
Valid one year from the date of redemption. If you’re already a wine aficionado enthusiast or simply ready to dive in head-first with your hands tied behind your back this is your club. The Collectors Club provides for an elevated tasting experience with premium and collectible wines carefully chosen by Jeff Bonefede. Every month Jeff tastes over 200 wines and only a handful are considered for inclusion in the Collectors Club. Includes 2 premium bottles of wine: 2 reds or 2 whites or 1 of each. Pick up at store each month. Shipping available at extra cost.
Donated by: Uncorked the Wine Shops/Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach
• 119
Melanie Kirschner is an abstract artist currently living in Los Angeles, California. She was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and found her passion for the arts in television and theater at the age of three. In 2007, Melanie poured her heart and soul into her abstracts and expressed herself through her paintings. Today, Melanie’s art can be found in her stunning new line of cheeseboards and abstract coasters (like the set offered tonight) that have become so popular, she can hardly keep up with demand.
Donated by: Melanie Kirschner
• 120
Artist Melanie Kirschner, in addition to her abstract paintings and line of abstract pieces for home entertaining, has perfected the drip paint technique. Just like many other great ideas, it would appear this technique was discovered by mistake. What’s beautiful about it is that no two vases or planters will ever look the same. This is especially true of the two ceramic pots especially created by Melanie for tonight’s auction.
Donated by: Melanie Kirschner
• 121
As seen in Forbes, GOVERRE is a portable, stemless wine glass with a silicone sleeve and drink-through lid. With GOVERRE, you can now bring your favorite glass of wine with you. GOVERRE can be enjoyed with or without its drink-through lid and of course is phthalate and lead free and dishwasher safe. It is the perfect glass for: backyard BBQ’s, outdoor movies, picnics, camping, concerts in the park, the beach...the list goes on! GOVERRE holds 17oz of your favorite beverage (ours happens to be wine). Take home SIX glasses, sleeves and lids. Plus, two one-year subscriptions to Wine Spectator – one for you and one for you to give as a gift.
Donated by: GOVERRE, Wine Spectator
• 122
Designed with an eye for taste and elegance, Vinglacé products allow you to take a bottle of wine or champagne, your favorite cocktail, or a hot cup of coffee, anywhere you go. Truly unique drinkware. Our wine glasses and tumblers have removable and washable GLASS on the inside, so you no longer get that metallic taste or smell, and stainless steel on the outside, with the insulation we have all become accustomed to enjoying. Now you can enjoy both. The Gift Set includes a wine bottle holder and 2 glass lined wine tumblers. Now you can keep your bottle of wine or champagne chilled, as well as each glass, for as long as you need. No more metallic taste or smell. Each wine tumbler holds 10 ounces and comes with a slide close lid.
Donated by: Vinglacé
• 123
Launched in 2017, Tuxton Home has curated collections of stylish, superior quality products that have surpassed the highest standards required by culinary professionals. Created to be durable, consistent, and sustainable, Tuxton Homes provides products perfect for a professional level kitchen or the at-home chef. Tonight, Tuxton Home offers: 10-piece Duratux Tri-ply Cookware Bundle. Features include: stove compatibility, even heat distribution for consistent results across the entire cooking surface, flared easy-pour rims ensures drip-free food transfer, riveted fixtures and ergonomic handles, etched volume lines, oven and dishwasher safe, try-ply stainless steel. Frypans, saucepans, Dutch oven and 8-qt. pot.
Donated by: Tuxton Home
• 124
Genius Juice has a simple approach: blending organic coconut meat and coconut water to make a creamy smoothie without the use of concentrates or preservatives. Genius offers 5 different flavors including whole coconut based smoothies and plant-based protein smoothies. It’s Pure Genius! You’ll receive 3 cases of Genius Juice coconut smoothies, delivered to you after the event. Get ready to enjoy the Original Genius Juice (18 bottles total). Needs refrigeration at all times. Enjoy! Plus, a Circleware Sun Tea 2-Gallon Mason Jar Glass Beverage Dispenser with lid and contemporary juice glasses.
Donated by: Genius Juice “Official Juice Provider of Winemasters “22”
• 125
It’s a party! Original Tommy's Hamburgers offers FORTY coupons each good for one cheeseburger, one French fries or potato chips and one medium drink plus 20 t-shirts. Valid to 4/30/24. Original Tommy's is world famous for its chili and chili burgers. A favorite of fast food lovers for over 65 years with more than 30 locations in Southern California. Tommy’s was founded in 1946 by Tom Koulax. The son of Greek immigrants, Tom engaged in various business ventures before founding the original stand at Beverly and Rampart Blvds. By the mid 1950’s, the little stand gained a reputation like none other for the appetites of Los Angeles burger lovers.
Donated by: Original Tommy’s
• 126
Four Suite tickets to the JULY 29TH performance of The Lumineers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Parking passes and VIP entrance included. Behind the smash hit "Ho Hey," Denver trio the Lumineers broke through in 2012 to become one of the leading lights of the indie folk movement. Multi-platinum and multi Grammy nominations.
Donated by: AEG Presents
• 127
FRIDAY AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL, AUGUST 5, 2022, 8:00 PM – “Back to the Future with the LA Phil” Power up your DeLorean, recharge your flux capacitor, and get ready to experience an unforgettable classic with the LA Philharmonic performing the score! Your party of FOUR is invited to enjoy this spectacular concert from an ideally located Terrace Box seats, courtesy of Penny Levin and Dennis Sherman. As an extra special treat – a $150 gift certificate for dining at the Bowl during the concert.
Donated by: Penny Levin and Dennis Sherman
• 128
A Gold Frame Media Premium Photobooth Package
4 hours of Premium Photo Booth Service: custom digital overlay, event hashtag and message, original/boomerang/gif style, social media sharing, drop-off/pickup. Valid to 12/15/22; please book 3 weeks in advance of event date. No cancellations once booked. Must be in Greater Los Angeles or Orange County area. Excluding holidays. Planning an event, party or company function? What not add a Photo Booth from Gold Frame Media for that extra note of fun everyone will enjoy. Gold Frame is a premium photo booth solutions company providing activations for celebrities and Fortune 500 companies, weddings, and more! Their modern design makes using a photo booth fun and easy. Gold Frame offers a wide variety of options to fully customize your experience, making their photo booths the life of the party.
Donated by: Gold Frame Media
• 129
Deyan Institute of Voice Artistry and Technology
ONE weekend introductory 5-hour intensive class at the Deyan Institute. Valid to 5/14/23; subject to availability. Please book well in advance of desired weekend. Co-founded by Debra Deyan and P.J. Ochlan, the Deyan Institute was established to promote and preserve the highest artistic and technological standards in audio production. The Deyan Institute offers in-person and online courses on the business and craft of Audiobook Narration, Voiceover, and Audio Production. The campus is part of the beautiful Deyan Audio Studio Estate, an active state of the art recording facility in Los Angeles. Learn to master your craft in the home of countless award-winning audio productions.
Donated by: Deyan Institute of Voice Artistry and Technology
• 130
Create Your Own Podcast. This offer includes, set up, artwork, music, recording, and release of the first 4 episodes of your own podcast. Valid thru 11/30/2022. I AM Music Group is a boutique production company specializing in music and podcast production. This podcast production house is a full service studio offering graphics, music, in person and/or remote recording, mixing, mastering and distribution.
Donated by: I AM Music Group, Inc., Podcast Production - String Sessions – Licensing
• 131
This certificate entitles YOU AND THREE GUESTS to VIP seating at an upcoming taping of “DR. PHIL”. Scheduled taping days are generally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings during the scheduled season from August through April. Everyone in your party must be at least 16 years of age. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Valid to 5/14/23. Get ready for the true Hollywood experience! You will have priority seating in the studio as well as parking on the world-famous Paramount Pictures Studio lot. Also includes some gifts from Dr. Phil.
Donated by: “DR. PHIL”