heavy metal

Metals field trip ;)

Who knew lead was so insidiously gorgeous? Also loved the bars of bronze and the red patchwork of the steel bar ends. 

the dining society

A friend of a coworker, Kevin Van, started THEDININGSOCIETY -

a monthly (almost) gathering of people interested in sampling some of the best food and drinks from some of the best local chefs and mixologists. I'd say half the experience was the venue itself, the old Echo Park Rec Center on Logan and Sunset - a space with giant ceilings, endless brick walls, and a long table under a simple string of lights. Great food, great conversation, great mix of strangers. 

The dinner pops up at a new location each time, and a new cast of chefs, mixologists and sommeliers creates an entirely unique dining experience. 

We [Breakform] made the table for Kevin - it was designed to fit within a budget, be easily broken down into segments that fit into a small Uhaul, able to be quickly assembled by two people, durable, and (goes without saying) nice on the eyes.. Welded steel angle frames with hand-finished plywood infill resting on a light gauge steel tube framework atop IKEA table legs. 

Of course while you're in the neighborhood, you have to stop by El Prado for a drink.