Q. What is a “lark”?
A. In our definition, it’s a playful process of discovery. Something done in a lighthearted way for fun – to become inspired. In short, “adventure”.
Our lark begins with a pop-up concept, where we curate well styled communal dinner parties in inspirational spaces for curious + adventurous people who love food, wine, fashion & design (abridged).
Q. What is a Pop-Up?
A. A pop-up is where you create a momentary restaurant or store front in any given space. This keeps things interesting! And for our chefs, it’s a whole new level of culinary!
Q. When did you start lark?
A. Our first lark was in October 2012 in the courtyard of Eye Conik in Huntington Beach. We brought everything to this lark (vignettes, projectors, every imaginable non-alcoholic drink options—and our dreams). We soon learned the essence of a great dinner party is the thought you put into it.
One of our (many) mottos is:
Do. Reflect. Refine. Do Again.
(This is how you hone your craft)
Q. Who is invited?
A. The curious + adventurous!
If you read or hear about an upcoming event on our platform or through a friend/location/interest/other, you are invited!
Invites are by word of mouth (mouse).
This means everyone at the table has a tie to an aspect of the lark.
Please share lark with your curious + adventurous friends—the ones you like to dine with!
Q. Is this a networking event or dating service?
A. Our intentions are to make this a welcoming experience where you can relax, be yourself, enjoy delicious food, be inspired by environment and—best of all— connect with great people.
We pull all the elements of a great dinner party together, but the minute you walk through the door everything unfolds naturally (no prompts, just us being ourselves).
Q. What is the Lark Marketplace?
A. At select events, there will be a marketplace where you can purchase curated items we use to style our communal table. We would love to expand on this through creative collaborations (shop the lark).
Also, we often pop-up in boutiques/ateliers, which gives our guests the opportunity to meet the owners & shop.
Q. Why pop?
A. Popping up in different locations is a cool and fun way to bring people together to share what we are passionate about in life. Read more here: lark blog – why pop?
Q. What is going on a lark like?
A. Because the elements of a lark are constantly changing (location, chef, guests, style, vibe), no two larks are ever the same, but every lark is magical!
We do our best to keep it real and celebrate the art of imperfection.
Q. What should you know about lark?
A. We are not for hire. We are a talent forward crew of creatives, collaborating to make each lark happen. We choose our locations intentionally, there is always something pulling us…we are aligned.
We have done select “private pop-ups” when the scenario fits.
We put a lot of creative energy into lark and have to line up moons & stars to make each lark happen. With the elements constantly changing it keeps each lark fresh and allows us to be malleable and easily move towards the things we love.
Q. Where have we larked?
Here are a a few the YES people (in no particular order):
Cleobella, Urban Americana, Mindy Gayer Design, AREO, Huit, 503 Found, J O L I E, Coast Modern, Isles Interiors, Twig & Willow, Lawrence Fodor Artist Loft, Costa Cabana, Couture Flowers, TreSs Apothecary, Sourced., Molly Wood Garden Design, McGee & Co, House of Morrison, Heritage Mercantile, AoSA, Concept Studio, Maia’s Cottage, The Soul Project, The Salt Horse, Laura Brophy Interiors, Devynn’s Garden, Sean Woolsey Studio, Brophy Market, The Shindy, Layered By Paige Elise, Häti Home, The Sunlight House, Artist Lorraine Pennington Atelier, Freelance Coffee Project, Maker Jan McCarthy , CASA CDM, Brophy Market, Cyndi Finkle Residence, Fodor/Rochester Artist Loft, Herron House + Jo&Rose, Culterra & GW Contemporary
More Questions?
Email: hello@larkartisanmarket.com OR call 714-366-0102 or DM @letsgoonalark
Modern. Organic. Inspirational. Social Dining.
Come on a lark with us!