Earlier this week, we were honored to participate in the IMAJNZ Foundation’s “A Date with a Plate” event at The Phoenixville Foundry. Inspired by his love for Central and South American travel, Brian Kappra created his own tropical paradise with “Dinner on the Terrace in Buzios.“
Photos Courtesy of Marie Labbancz.
The IMAJNZ Foundation was founded just three short years ago by our good friends Judi Goodman and Sharyn Berman as a fundraising organization created specifically to support selected public charities in the Greater Philadelphia area. As it did in 2008, this year’s event supported The Noreen O’Neill Foundation for Melanoma Research.
The foundation’s Date with a Plate event celebrates stunning table décor as interpreted and presented by professional event planners, florists, interior designers, and caterers as well as personal collectors sharing their aesthetic passion. From Neiman Marcus to Eddie Ross, some amazing designers were showcased at the event.
When it came to Evantine’s table design, the first piece of the puzzle was creating a modern canopy that would provide a ceiling of light over the table.
The table wouldn’t have been complete without a beautifully presented first course of grilled shrimp with mango salsa.
Modern elements like polished chrome lanterns, white patio furniture and crisp contemporary glass layered with saturated tropical flowers. A slate fountain was placed at the back of the table.
Orchids, anthurium, ginger, protea, tropical foliage and bamboo were paired with river rock, shells and slate.
Over 250 guests sampled delicious, and beautifully styled, hors d’oeuvres and beverages by Stephen Starr Events as they wandered through the many fascinating design exhibits. 
The first Date with a Plate event raised $238,000 for the Noreen O’Neill Foundation and we are more than certain this year’s successful event will top that incredible achievement!
So many beautiful unique details. I really enjoyed finding them all!
Evantine-what a beautiful event. You are fabulous!
Thanks Karen! Didn’t this party turn out beautifully? That’s due to our event designer, Arlene Bluestein. She has the magic touch!