Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce held their November Mixer at the ever popular Italian Casa Nostra Ristorante, in the Highlands, on Wednesday, November 9.

Casa Nostra Ristorante partner/manager Giovanni Zappone toasts the success of his new Highlands restaurant. Rich Schmitt /Palisadian-Post Staff Photographer

Co-owner, Giovanni Zappone was on hand to see all who attended enjoyed the restaurants variety of appetizers & wines.

Door prizes were provided by local merchants: Vivian’s Boutique, Palisades Flowers, The Yogurt Shoppe, Special Moments Lingerie, Laurel Airica, Technology For You!, Santa Baby Gift Collection, and Palisades Garden Café.

The evening was enjoyed by 100 guests who filled the restaurant and patio areas.

Greg Wood, president of the Chamber (Palisades Charter High School) announced upcoming Chamber events and John B. Petrick (Perennial Financial Services), immediate past president, announced the arrival of the 2012 Chamber Business Directory after the first of the year. A brief explanation of the Chamber’s new, (in progress) website – www.palisadeschamber.com was also reviewed.