Fresh Bistro - NYE

Spend New Years' Eve with DJ Leslie at Fresh Bistro. Chef Dalis Chea, executive chef for top caterer Herban Feast, creates his culinary masterpieces at this new West Seattle spot. Reviews are already gushing. We're not surprised - we've enjoyed their food at countless weddings and events over the years. DJ Leslie will be spinning tunes, bringing in 2010 with some much needed revelry. There will be 2 seatings - enjoy a great 'organic feast' at either 6pm or 9pm...check out the fabulous menu then dancing after from 9pm to 1AM with the diva!

Shared Parties

New York Times reports that some companies back east are banding together and merging their holiday parties into one great event. Shared resources, such as the venue and DJ, allow each company to splurge on things they might not be able to do alone. While everyone's feeling the economic pinch, many smaller and medium sized companies still want to ring in the holidays, show appreciation towards their employees, and celebrate making it through a tough year. The networking possibilities are abundant as well. So get on it, Seattle, party together!

Alina and Heather

Sean and Leslie both took part in the gorgeous wedding of Heather and Alina this past summer. Sean was in charge of the ceremony over at Sylvan Grove at UW and Leslie DJ'd for the reception at Herban Feast Sodo Park. We were fortunate to be brought on board for this incredible event by one of our favorites in the industry, Jesse and Travis of True Colors Events. Check out the True Colors Blog for more photos by Sarah Rhoads and details of this most stylish wedding!

Backyard Chickens

We've been raising chickens for two years now and have fallen even more in love with our girls. With the recent cold weather, we've had to bring Phyllis in overnight. Being a Sultan, her breed is used to living in Turkey, certainly warmer than the northwest has been the last week! Phyllis' coop-mates, Zsa Zsa and Lucy (pictured), along with the Polish Crested named Dillon (our son Dylan got to name him) can handle the weather and tough it out in our backyard coop. They bring us more than just free breakfast. We have great pets and hours of entertainment! Check out Backyard Chickens and learn how to build your own coop or take a Seattle coop tour! See all four girls in this video.

Flora Nova

We've had the pleasure of working with one of the great floral talents of the region, Christiane Zweifler, owner and lead designer of Flora Nova Floral and Event Design. Born and raised in Germany, and after receiving two Master of Arts degrees AND establishing a successful corporate career, Christiane achieved her life long dream of opening the Flora Nova design studio in Seattle in 2003. Since then she has created some of the most gorgeous floral creations for some of the most prestigious clients and memorable events in the Seattle area. DJ Leslie is really looking forward to performing at Christiane's birthday party this coming April. Should be a blast!

Morrissey

We sure have been seeing some of our musical heroes as of late. Another awesome show at the Paramount Theatre, this time Morrissey came out swinging with opening number "This Charming Man" made famous by his former band, The Smiths. We had great seats and thought his band did an amazing job, especially the new keyboardist/guitarist/accordionist. Morrissey, nominated as one of the great recorded voices of the 20th Century by NPR, was strong as ever. Opening group Doll & the Kicks, straight out of England and playing their first ever US show, were really fun, with a very 80s pop sound and lead singer who shows tremendous promise.

Best Pizza on the Planet

OK, maybe we haven't tried all the pizza this world has to offer, but we can say that we've never tried anything better. Veraci Pizza has expanded from a mobile operation to opening it's home base in Ballard. Temperatures get so hot in the homemade clay ovens, pies are done in about two minutes. The crusts are perfectly crisp without losing flavor form the intense heat. A variety of fresh and local ingredients make choosing toppings fun and always delicious. You can find their pizza around town at Farmer's Markets and other events, and they have operations in Portland, Bend, and Spokane. They offer a mobile catering service with more than just incredible pizza. You just can't go wrong with one of their mobile ovens and great staff!