Vinny

“As a chef I’m not your dietitian or your ethicist; I’m in the pleasure business.” — Anthony Bourdain Amuse-bouche There’s something magical about food – or so says mythology, religion, and even literature and modern-day cinema. A golden apple started the Trojan War. The Hindu amryta found at the bottom of the ocean bestowed immortality. A single pomegranate seed bound Persephone to Hades’ side forever. Every god of the Ancient Egyptian pantheon even had a favorite food assigned to them. The list goes on and on. Dine at one of Lavinia Starr's Pop-up Supper Clubs?--maybe all those allegories will make sense. Lavinia Starr, 'Vinny' to friends (who is nearly everyone in in close enough orbit to her vibe), was born in Santa Monica, but raised in Mexico City. Since then, she's been all over the world perfecting her art. Dublin, the UK at Tate Marie in Surrey, Paris at Le Cordon Bleu. She nested in New York City for awhile and started 'Starrlight Supper Clubs' -- exquisite and daring single-night 'Pop-up' culinary experiences. Like raves for the palate. Now for whatever reason, she's come full circle. Back to Santa Monica. Bon appetit! L'entrée Fame 2 ~ She's no common household name like 'Gordon Ramsay', but if you're a serious gourmet (or just think you are) -- you've heard of her. She's very well respected in her field. Delicieux ~ Vinny is a sensualist, and it's expressed in her cooking. Food critics from NYC to New Orleans to Denver to Vegas have given her 'Starrlight Supper Clubs' events nothing but praise. Odd that as Kindred, fire doesn't seem to bother her all that much. Flambé, touché. Philanthropist ~ Vinny often cooks for the homeless, regularly teaches cooking classes for underprivileged youth, and spends every Holiday in soup kitchens. She seems to have a special place in her heart for veterans, especially those suffering from PTSD. Dead Sire ~ Vinny's sire was murdered in Vegas under mysterious circumstances. Whatever happened, she's sworn revenge against his killers, and his loss has left her jaded when it comes to attachments and amour. Kitchen Witch ~ Vinny can weirdly hold her own in conversations around matters of the occult, especially Western Hermeticism and Mexican Brujería. Le Plat Principal Tony the Pug ~ Twice the 'tude as his namesake, Bourdain. Fuzzier, too. (NPC) The Foodies ~ Vinny has a gaggle of devotees/fuck-toys that occasionally show up wherever she is. They're ridiculously obsessed.(NPCs) Noel - Every good meal needs the proper wine to pair it with. Name - Deets. Name - Deets. Le Dessert Profile Full Name: Lavinia Eagle Starr Nickname: 'Vinny' Apparent Age: Mid-20's Position: Starrlight Supper Clubs Owner, Exec. Chef Demeanor: Celebrant Race: Vampire Sect: Anarch