Haute Living and Tanqueray Celebrate Jai Courtney

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jai Courtney attends the Haute Living cover celebration dinner for Jai Courtney, presented by Tanquery at Republique on September 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Haute Living)
Jai Courtney attends his Haute Living cover celebration dinner presented by Tanquery at Republique

Jai Courtney, (also known as Captain Boomerang for those who have watched Suicide Squad), celebrated his July/August 2016 Haute Living San Francisco cover on Wednesday night. Haute Living and Tanqueray teamed up to create a special affair for the cover star, which took place at République in Los Angeles. All eyes were on the anti-hero who lit up the room the moment he walked in.

Kamal Hotchandani and Jai Courtney
Kamal Hotchandani and Jai Courtney

After hellos were exchanged, guests took their seats with libations in hand. Haute Living Publisher and CEO Kamal Hotchandani took a moment to make a toast, honoring and congratulating Courtney and thanking all those who showed up to the dinner—glasses of champagne, red, and white wine clinked and the celebration had officially begun.

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of the atmosphere during the Haute Living cover celebration dinner for Jai Courtney, presented by Tanquery at Republique on September 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Haute Living)
A general view of the atmosphere during the Haute Living cover celebration dinner for Jai Courtney, presented by Tanquery at Republique

The private, candlelit space set the mood for a cozy dinner celebration. Courtney’s girlfriend Mecki Dent, Editor-in-Chief Laura Schreffler, Fashion Director Bruno Lima, Marc Roberts and Crime by Design attended the very intimate event to celebrate the guest of honor.

Other guests who joined in on the festivities included: Sam Maydew, James Mackay, Lauren Langolis, Jennifer Allen, Brittany and Tom D’amico, Shani Rosenzweig, Jordan Berkus, Marc Roberts family (Marci, Ryan, and Justin), Melissa Perry, Yancey Aries, Tina Thadani, Harleen Hunjan, and Cole Harris.

Hamachi Crudo
Hamachi Crudo

République’s menu for the special night did not disappoint; burrata crostini and grass-fed beef tartare bites kicked off the dinner. A warm French baguette with Normandy butter, hamachi crudo, and charcoal-grilled Mediterranean octopus followed shortly after. Spinach cavatelli, butternut squash agnolotti, Alaskan halibut, rotisserie chicken, and wood-oven roasted cauliflower were also served. Fruit cups, cheesecakes, and a salted caramel cake were served for dessert. Marc Robert’s cake was brought out with a candle and the crowd sang happy birthday to wrap up the feast.

Jai Courtney and Laura Schreffler
Jai Courtney and Laura Schreffler

The humble actor and attendees laughed and conversed throughout the entire dinner. It was a celebration from the moment Courtney walked in, to the moment he said his goodbyes. Clearly, Jai Courtney is not just a cover star; he’s a true star who gleamed the whole night through.

Photos by Tommaso Boddi