There were freshly shucked oysters. There was caviar. There was tequila. There were trips to exotic locales. And naturally there was a starry guest list at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for GBK Brand Bar’s 15th Annual Oscar Luxury Lounge, presented by CARE A2+, the Australian wellness company that produces internationally needed baby formula.
The bright, sunny days on Friday and Saturday before the Academy Awards added to the warm vibes, as did the music spun by DJ Kara.
Among the guests sampling delicious food and drink were Oscar winner Viola Davis, Emmy winners Storm Reid, Neil Patrick Harris, and Ricki Lake, as well as stars of Oscar-nominated films including Scott Evans and Anna Cruz Kayne (Barbie), Janae Collins, William Belieau, Jillian Dion, Tatanka Means (Killers of the Flower Moon), and Reagan To (Elemental).
Other Oscar nominees were also spotted making the rounds, like Nazrin Choudhury (Red, White & Blue), Tal Kantor, Amit Gicelter (Short Letter to a Pig), Misan Harriman (The After), Lasse Lyskjaere Noer (Knight of Fortune), and Vincente Rene Lortie (Invincible).
Cedric the Entertainer, Adina Porter, Cheech Marin, Championship Coach Doc Rivers, Brian Shaw, Joe Russo, Cat Cora, Samantha Hanratty, Sofia Sanchez, Penelope Ann Miller, Eric Roberts, Rick Glassman, Christopher McDonald, DJ Tracy Young, Sonyae, Akbar Gbajabiamia, Violet McGraw, Victoria Tate, Jai Rodriguez, Shaun Toub, Armin Amiri, and Calah Lane also made the scene at the Beverly Wilshire.
California Caviar Company provided caviar bumps, and guests were also excited to receive gifts from GE Lighting, a Savant Company which provided Cync® Dynamic Effects smart products including neon-shaped lights and hexagon panels; food delivery by Jane Foods, handcrafted Tequila from KOKORO Spirits which unites tradition and modern luxury in an award-winning handcrafted sipping tequila.
For those celebrities with a travel bug, there were trips aplenty, including a
luxury African safari by Lush Africa Safaris, a stay in a private villa in Turks & Caicos from Sailrock Resorts, two nights with food and beverage at the historic La Casa del Camino Hotel in Laguna Beach and a stay at the newly renovated W Hollywood right in the heart of Hollywood.
Other brands being gifted included Root Brands products designed to support the body’s natural detoxification process and promote overall well-being; Mindful Wellness’ specialized treatments to support weight loss and menopause, a $1,000 gift card to Ike’s Love and Sandwiches; Fog Crest Vineyard wines from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma, Topo Chico sparkling mineral water, a $1,000 gift voucher for a customized cake from The Gateaux Shoppe, and gourmet chocolates from DeBrand Fine Chocolates.
Additional gifts included dog accessories from Glow Pups, the PowerXL Light Fryer with Luminex technology, colorful swimwear and activewear from Cabo Couture and the ski collection from Beconta.
GBK Brand Bar CEO Gavin Keilly is committed to giving back, and this year, five charities were the beneficiaries: Angel City Pit Bulls, Food on Foot, Paws for Life K9 Rescue, Casa De Los Angelitos and The Collective Identity Mentoring.
