Joy Cho is a good friend of mine and although I’ve never stated it as such to her directly, I just really love the gal. She is classy, grounded, smart, and a self-starter. Also her husband, Dr Bob, I find infinitely captivating. They are the most adorable family with two daughters, you want to eat up, I mean, I’m not kidding on this. Anyway, Joy, got herself a deal with Target to design her own party line (see the launch here). Due to it’s success, it has expanded to a deal with Johnson and Johnson for Band-Aid. Go girl.
To celebrate, Joy threw a party at The Elysian in the theme of her colorfully cute band-aids. It was a weekday, and brunch time, so we served tray passed mocktails and a few appetizers.
Bret and Jermaine
fresh strawberry + kiwi puree, lime juice, and basil syrup
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Beet Stained Deviled Quail Egg
with pickled pepper and nasturtium
Spinach and Aged Cheddar Quiche Bites
with pickled onions and saffron aioli
Toasted Blueberry Crumble Muffins
with apple butter
Sweet Pea and Fava Bean Bisque
with saffron +parmesan creme fraiche, green garbanzo + pink turnip hash, and blossoming opal basil
Boneless Olive Oil Poached Chicken Breast
with basil oil and warm bloomsdale spinach + candy can beet salad
Lemon Madeline Cake
with lemon curd roll-up, white chocolate cream, and berry paste
Photos: Mary Costa
