Cochon555 Los Angeles

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LosAngelesFoodieGirl is excited to attend Cochon555 this year at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. Experience this must-see culinary competition, five chefs cooking over 36 dishes prepared from whole locally-raised heritage breed pigs.

 

Grab a TICKET
$130.95(GA) $258 (VIP)
Viceroy Hotel
1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica

 

Comment below if you plan attending and would like to meet up 🙂

All-Star Chef Classic

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All Star Chef Classic is returning for its third year next month (March 9-12) for another exciting and exclusive 4-day culinary experience. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the chefs and eat some of the best food prepared by the world’s greatest chefs.

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Chefs will come together to cook in the state-of-the-art stadium style Arena at LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles.

There will be four Masters Dinner Series and two Strolling events. Links for purchase are provided below for your convenience.

MASTER DINNER SERIES

French Masters Dinner presented by Air Tahiti Nui

Noche de Masters Dinner 

American Masters Dinner presented by Mercedes-Benz

East West Masters Dinner presented by East West Bank

STROLLING EVENTS

Global Grand Tasting presented by Melissa’s Produce

 Grill & Chill presented by DCS & Stella Artois

Here’s a list of 2016 Chef Talent:

 

BALBOA PAVILION GRAND WINE TASTING

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Join us for this iconic new vintage waterfront celebration bringing the best of the wine & culinary worlds together – Where everyone is a connoisseur!

The Balboa Pavilion Grand Wine Tasting takes place this fall bringing together locals & visitors alike to a vintage waterfront celebration at the historic Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach. Taste world-class wine & enjoy spectacular views of Newport Harbor while indulging in samples of scrumptious cuisine provided by Harborside – the most iconic Newport Beach waterfront restaurant located inside the historic building built in 1906.

Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass with a who’s-who list of over 20+ wineries & boutique vintners pouring amazing fine wines. Wine connoisseurs will join “snobs in training” to indulge their passion & palate. As guests sip & mingle they will be surrounded with dynamic picturesque views of beautiful Newport Harbor, wine country ambiance, upbeat entertainment & savor delicious fresh fare paired just for them featuring the innovative talent of the award-winning Harborside restaurant culinary team. Guests are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, cab or UBER to event. Please don’t drink and drive. There is limited valet parking available & ample street, beachside parking available in the municipal parking lot one block away.

Get your ticket HERE

$10 OFF when you purchase your pre-sale tickets online prior to the event!

WHEN: Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 2pm-6pm

*Exclusive Launch Party Thursday, November 12th from 5pm-8pm!

Here’s a list of featured wines:
*Partial List Only
Ascension Cellars
Banfi Vitners
Carucci Wine
Cholame Vineyard
Constellation Brands
Daily Wine Dispatch
Hamilton Oaks Vineyard & Winery
Hug “O” Sparkling Wine
Navarro Vineyards
Orange Coast Winery
Regal Wine Company Brands
La Crema Winery
Miraval Rose
Stonestreet Estate Vineyards
Robert Hall Winery
Rolf’s Wine Shop
Angeline Vineyards
Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water – Mixology Station
Southern Wine & Spirits Brands
Vina Sympatica Sparkling Wines
Vinemark Cellars
+More To Be Announced!

The CAKE Expo

There’s a Cake Expo happening this weekend at the Orange County Fairgrounds!

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If you love baking, cake decorating, or just love cakes, pastries, and delicious bites, then you must hit the CAKE expo.

There will be a VIP reception from 9am-11am and a two day live event devoted to the world of baking and the art of entertaining.

 

 All VIP ticket holders will receive a swag bag filled with goodies valued at $300, on site pampering, 2 hours early entrance, and participate in some exclusive live demos.

 

You will get the opportunity to meet and mingle with some of the tops celebrity chefs, bakers, and decorators. Be sure to hit up the  Party Style Lounge for a chance to meet and greet with author Gemma Touchstone; she’ll be signing her NEW book Party Style. Baking with Melissa will be there to construct delicious and delightful masterpieces before your eyes.

 

What are you waiting for? Grab a ticket and see you there!

 

Click HERE for tickets.