TwentyFive Lusk

Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of dining at TwentFive Lusk, located off of Townsend Street between 3rd and 4th street. The night started off with an amazing introduction to Nikki, the private dining manager. Her background is so unique and colorful. She has traveled with the 3 Tenors, mainly Pavarotti who convinced her to attend Culinary school and when he fell ill, she did just that! After working at the Rubicon and several other SF hot spots, she landed at TwentyFive  Lusk and we couldn't be happier.

The restaurant space was something out of a Kardashian episode (Both LA/NY). Especially the private dining  room. Think old rustic (beams on ceiling) matched with swanky, shiny hot spot decor.

The menu sampling was to die for! Below is a sample of our menu from that night:

 And for the nights you want to just relax have a drink and enjoy great company...there a partioned areas that use to be the smoke house sections from the old meatpacking plant.

We hope you get a chance to dine at this truly unique restuarant!
Thanks,
-The I DO! Wedding & Event Design Team
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Crumbs Bake Shop!

A few days ago I was pleasantly surprised when one of my friends brought over a HUGE cupcake like dessert for us. I immediately asked her where she found this amazing treat and was told Crumbs Bake Shop on west Madison. (303 W. Madison) The cupcake, I don't know if I can even call it that, was amazing! It was so filling and beautifully crafted, it resembled a mini cake. I would say it had the size of a muffin but the icing of a cake....AMAZING!

Half n Half Cupcake 

This particular cupcake was their Half n Half. White butter cream, topped with half vanilla cream cheese frosting mixed with chocolate chip crumbs and half chocolate fudge mixed with brownie pieces.



There is a lot of baked goods competition in Chicago and people need to know what sets the is bakery apart from Sprinkles, Bliss or Phoebe's cupcakes. I can honestly say, I have not had a cupcake like this. It tastes great on its on (and I know this, because I have left overs from the one I bought Tuesday) but it also is fabulous with ice cream- like a birthday cake. I have had tried Sprinkles and all the little cupcake boutiques in Chicago and really have found a hidden gem with Crumbs.

They offer several options: mix and match, a six pack, catering and more... Below are some of my favorite cupcakes and a few pictures of their "Colossal Cakes."

Key Lime

Try their cupcake of the month: Key Lime. Its a perfect vanilla cake filled vanilla butter cream frosted with a tart key lime cream cheese, decorated with white sprinkles around the edge! One of my personal favorites!

Red Velvet

They have the now common Red Velvet cupcake, which even tastes brand new and overwhelming in size (but in a good way!). That is the one that is in my fridge at the moment ;)


They offer a quick and easy solution to online ordering and I have taken a liking to it. Use their iPhone app to make small or large orders!

Their colossal cupcake looks like something a 1 year old would LOVE for that special birthday or even a unique sweetheart table centerpiece.

Chocolate Sundae Colossal 

Squiggle

And for what I am going back for today...the Squiggle! Its not your average chocolate cake...I have passed it twice and now know it needs be tried and its fine because its research...right?

While I can't condone eating them as much as I have since Monday, I can say the next time you are craving a sweet sin...Crumbs Bake Shop NEEDS to be at the top of your list!

If any of you try their cupcakes and love them as much as I DO! please let us know and spread the word!

Thanks again!
-I DO! Wedding & Event Design Team  
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Sutter Street Garage

We were passing by a street florist on the way out of the Sutter street garage in San Francisco and were inspired by the alliums that they had to share! A modern, elegant, white angular furniture filled room with silver and lavender lighting came to mind.  **tiny versions of the flowers as boutineers would be incredible! 



Allium flowers grow from a bulb and make globe-shaped groups of flowers in lilac, light green, blue, white and pink. They are part of the lily family and the common names for the plant are garlic, flowering onion and onion. ***They can last from five to ten days in a vase.****


The use of this flower is endless and they can be used in the minimalist sense or in a romantic, decorative arrangement. They can range in size from smaller than an inch to the size of a pineapple and can be as small as a few inches to four feet. 

All flowers are known to symbolize something. This flower symbolizes unity, humility and patience. (according to "Brides Magazine: Flower Finder"). 

***Warning for pet owners and animal lovers!!!***

Any plants from the allium family can be toxic to cats and dogs, according to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).

Thanks again and we hope these lovely flowers have inspired you. 






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