Los Angeles Food & Wine is back with an incredible 4 day culinary event showcasing the finest in food and drink from all over Los Angeles.
Here’s the LINE UP:
Thursday, August 25, 2016 7PM-10PM
The inimitable Emeril Lagasse hosts an evening that brings chefs from all over the country to celebrate the food they are most passionate about. The walk-around tasting that spans one of the most iconic blocks of downtown Los Angeles on the steps of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad features exciting culinary creations from all over the map.
Guests will sample food from some of the best chefs in the country as they highlight the dishes that inspire them all while enjoying a plethora of beer, wine and cocktails. Creative Cuisine, Delectable Drinks, Magical Music, Stellar Setting….can somebody say, BAM!
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Friday, August 26, 2016
POWER LUNCH LINE UP
Perched atop the US Bank building on the 71st floor is L.A.’s newest and brightest culinary destination. With 360 degree views of L.A., cuisine to match the view by Chef Vartan Abgaryan and New York City’s Chef George Mendes of the critically acclaimed restaurants Lupulo and Aldea, this event is destined to bring dining to all new heights on many levels.
Chef David LeFevre has a reputation for amazing technique, bold flavors and an imaginative flare that is a reflection of his personality. The Arthur J is everything a steakhouse should be; half Mad Men set from the 60’s and half swanky spot for dry-aged steaks, lobster and classic cocktails with an updated twist. Add the James Beard Nominated skills of Chef Alex Seidel from Fruition and Mercantile & provisions in Denver and you’ve got yourself the winning ticket to an amazing lunch.
Southern Californians will have the opportunity to try specialties from Lexus Culinary Master Stephanie Izard’s three Chicago restaurants at a lunch hosted at Venice hot spot Scopa Italian Roots. Her dishes will be complemented by Scopa’s chef and fellow Top Chef Chicago challenger Antonia Lofaso who shares the same approachable attitude to fine dining.
The Friday Night Market will feature an abundance of unique tastings using seasonally inspired ingredients from some of the nation’s most influential chefs. The event will be a multi-sensory street food experience that brings the flavors of night markets from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur to Grand Avenue! Serving up traditional as well as interpretive street grub from both established restaurants and mom-and-pop joints, the Night Market recreates the celebratory chaos and delicious energy of the quintessential Night Market experience with a distinct West Coast flavor. Along with tastings of street food from over 30 participating restaurants and eateries, admission includes custom cocktails, sake, beer and free-flowing wine.
Two alumni from the kitchens at LA’s storied L’Orangerie are teaming up to present their modernized versions of the dishes that made L’Orangerie famous for decades. Hinoki & The Bird offers a serene backdrop for this showcase of culinary prowess that will echo the past with an eye to the future.
Chefs rarely eat ‘fancy foods’ plated with tweezers, foam and shmears when they have the rare opportunity to eat out. What they generally seek out is comforting, satisfying and hearty fare similar to what you’d find at an old school diner…but better. The chefs creating the menu for this fun updated throw-back dinner are all buddies who wanted to share their passion for the classics. And where better to serve this dinner than the Nickel Diner in DTLA? Come hungry…the menu is amazing! Featuring Chefs Bruce Kalman, Nick Shipp, Monica May and Duff Goldman.
Sleek but rustic. Refined yet devoid of the rigid formalities of fine dining, Otium is the perfect neighbor to anchor the Broad Museum that is sits adjacent to. Otium Chef Timothy Hollingsworth and Jon Shook of Animal are combining forces to create an unparalleled lunch event that will include a guided tour of The Broad Museum from 11am – 12n before the meal. Otium is a contemporary restaurant that draws from the rich culinary heritage of Chef Timothy Hollingsworth. Jon Shook along with Vinny Dotolo have partnered with Chef Ludo Lefebvre to create such culinary hot spots as Animal, Le Petit Trois, Trois Mec, Trois Familia, Son of a Gun and Vinny & Jon. With this much fire-power and talent in the kitchen diners are sure to experience something beyond their expectations.
Paley marks the return of Hollywood’s dining glamour where fine dining makes a grand re-entry into the studio district. The swanky Art Deco design will make anyone feel like a star, but the real celebrity component are the creations coming out of the kitchen. We’ve paired the East Coast and West Coast talents of host Chef Chef Greg Bernhardt with the down home charm and wry wit of Chef Hugh Acheson which should make for a star-studded culinary adventure.
Take a one-stop tour of four of the finest restaurants in Venice Beach at the newly reinvigorated Rose Café. Chef Jason Neroni plays host to three of his most talented Chef –neighbors in Venice Beach who will collaborate to display their best dishes all in a single setting. On display will be chef talents from notable locations – Leona, The Cannibal and Chef Evan Funke’s much anticipated and soon to be open Felix. No need to drive around and find a place park 4 times …this lunch is a steal!
Simbal is Chef Shawn Pham’s ode to the brilliance of simplicity and balance. A hidden gem location that features his Southeast Asian creations, which showcase a combination of tradition and technique. Jessica Largey is about to open her very own restaurant in LA, Simone. After spending many years at Chef David Kinch’s Michelin 3 star location, Manresa as his Chef de Cuisine, Chef Jessica is about to burst onto the LA dining scene. Get a sneak preview of what to expect from her and a taste of Chef Pham’s acclaimed cuisine at this power-packed LAFW Power Lunch!
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
The Lexus Grand Tasting at Los Angeles Food & Wine is the most spectacular opportunity to enjoy over 200 wines from some of the world’s most prestigious wineries. 25 Celebrity Chefs will showcase their culinary skills and provide delicious and decadent tasting samples of their cuisine. During this remarkable strolling event you will have access to book signings and photo sessions with some of the weekend’s biggest chef celebrities. Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience food and wine at its best.
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Grilling is a national pastime from tailgates to campsites, backyards to beaches. Nothing can compare to the sound of the sizzle and the smell of smoke from a grill that guarantees amazing company and even better food. Taking grilling beyond the norm, top chefs from around the nation will go beyond the normal burgers and hot dogs fare to create mouthwatering treats. Wash it all down with a splendid selection of delectable wines from Copper Cane. Heartwarming comfort food, drink in hand, DJ spinning in the background, poolside at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica can only make for the epitome of a perfect evening.
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Enjoy an unbelievable strolling reception with an extraordinary musical performance by a musical guest! An exceptional evening starring 30 chefs and 50 wineries serving up delicious tastings for you to enjoy while enjoying the Cityscapes of one of the greatest cities in the world. This is the culmination of a city-wide celebration of all things Food, Wine, Celebrity, Music and Los Angeles.
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
The Lexus Grand Tasting at Los Angeles Food & Wine is the most spectacular opportunity to enjoy over 200 wines from some of the world’s most prestigious wineries. 25 Celebrity Chefs will showcase their culinary skills and provide delicious and decadent tasting samples of their cuisine. During this remarkable strolling event you will have access to book signings and photo sessions with some of the weekend’s biggest chef celebrities. Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience food and wine at its best.
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