OMG! The Holidays Really Are Here!
The arrival of the holiday season always seems to catch us off-guard every year, particularly in California where an absence of snow and sub-freezing temperatures belies their approach; but the Hot House Holiday Luncheon, held this past Monday at the boisterous Buca di Beppo, provided platters of tasty evidence that they are indeed upon us.
Given that the production team operates now in our 16,000 sq. foot SOMA Production Studio, the luncheon provided some rare quality time for the 21 members of both the corporate and production teams to share a meal, let their hair down, and share some good stories. Hot House Exclusive Craig Reynolds even dropped by and proceeded to put away an entire platter of Saltimbocca Chicken himself (aw, we kid you Craig, but you gotta admit, that’s an awful lot of man to feed!) Later, when he complained of being stuffed, we suggestively thoughtfully advised him to undo his pants to make a little extra room…
While it’s next to impossible to get good pictures when people are looking in 20 different directions, mouths stuffed with Cheesecake, we’ve edited a few down for your amusement. Happy Holidays to everyone from the gang at Hot House!
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Steven made a special toast to Alan, our affiliate manager, who's leaving us at the end of the month to work in Europe...Happy New Year, indeed!
Barry and Jeff break into big smiles in anticipation of the giant dessert platters.
Scott and David wish for world peace in 2010 - particularly in the production studio where things can get a little stressful at times.
Qwartknee, Rob, and Michael put their forks down for 10 seconds so I could snap this. Roma? Not so much...
Jason and Brent bookend Christian with their holiday red tops. Didn't Christian get the memo?
Paul gets in on the action with Steven and Craig.
Qwartknee and Rob get a good old case of the jollies - Roma probably just cracked one of her infamous zingers.
Roma, Michael, and Ted. Where's the friggin' entrees already!
Misha puckers in ecstasy from the first bite of ravioli while Seth provides emotional support.
The Hot House Gang wishes everyone a happy, healthy, safe, and prosperous holiday and new year!
