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Earth Day Food & Wine

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The Earth Day Food & Wine Main event delivers a top quality food and wine experience paired with a casual, low-key atmosphere, all while celebrating the passionate people behind a sustainable food movement. Nestled under the oaks at Castoro Cellars in Templeton, California on April 23, 2016.

Event proceeds benefit educational scholarships for relatives of farmworkers and Spanish education programs of the Vineyard Team.

Premiere Admission 1pm – 5pm | Get first dibs on unlimited food & wine with your early entry, enjoy reserved seating along with a tote packed with amazing samples. $115

Reserved Table 1pm – 5pm | Bring your friends and save! Enjoy your VIP table nestled under the oaks, along with early entry and unlimited sampling of the amazing fare. $800

General Admission 2pm – 5pm | All the wine, beer and sweet and savory nosh you can enjoy in a fun-filled afternoon. Unlimited. All inclusive. Great deal. $75

There is an additional charge for parking and shuttles.

Purchase TICKETS

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:

Aarón Sánchez (Johnny Sanchez – Baltimore, New Orleans)
Alain Ducasse (Rivea Las Vegas)
Anita Lo (Annisa – New York)
Bertrand Grébaut (Septime – Paris)
Bricia Lopez (Guelaguetza – Los Angeles)
Carrie Nahabedian (Naha – Chicago)
Charles Olalia (Rice Bar – Los Angeles)
Charles Phan (The Slanted Door – San Francisco)
Chris Cosentino (Cockscomb – San Francisco)
David LeFevre (Manhattan Beach Post – Manhattan Beach)
Diego Hernández Baquedano (Corazón de Tierra – Guadaloupe, Mexico)
Edward Lee (610 Magnolia – Louisville)
Gastón Acurio (Astrid & Gastón – San Isidro, Peru)
Gavin Kaysen (Spoon and Stable – Minneapolis)
Iñaki Aizpirarte (Le Chateaubriand – Paris)
Jamie Bissonnette (Toro – Boston, New York)
Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean Georges – New York)
Jenn Louis (Lincoln – Portland)
Jennifer Jasinski (Rioja – Denver)
Jeremy Fox (Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen – Los Angeles)
Jessica Koslow (Sqirl – Los Angeles)
Johnny Iuzzini (Sugar Fueled Inc. – New York)
Jon Shook (Animal – Los Angeles)
Jonathon Sawyer (The Greenhouse Tavern – Cleveland)
José Andrés (The Bazaar – Beverly Hills)
José Ramón Castillo (Que Bo! – Mexico City)
Josef Centeno (Bäco Mercat)
Josiah Citrin (Mélisse – Los Angeles)
Ludo Lefebvre (Trois Mec – Los Angeles)
Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill – Los Angeles)
Naomi Pomeroy (Beast – Portland)
Niki Nakayama (n/naka – Los Angeles)
Norman Van Aken (Norman’s – Orlando)
Pablo Salas (Amaranta – Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico)
Paul Kahan (Blackbird – Chicago)
Paul Qui (Qui – Austin)
Sam Mason (OddFellows Ice Cream Co. – New York)
Sang Yoon (Father’s Office Gastropub – Los Angeles)
Sean Brock (Husk – Charleston)
Sherry Yard (Helms Bakeries – Culver City)
Tatiana Levha (Le Servan – Paris)
Valerie Gordon (Valerie Confections – Los Angeles)
Vinny Dotolo (Animal – Los Angeles)
Wylie Dufresne (WD-50 – New York)
Zach Pollack (Alimento – Los Angeles)

barcito

403 W. 12TH STREET, LOS ANGELES

(213) 415 – 1821

barcito, an Argentinian tapas restaurant is blowing up with delicious shared plates and tasty cocktails. Located in Downtown Los Angeles on 12th and Grand Ave. Just three blocks away from Staples Center.

Andrea ( General Manger, Owner) opened barcito with a vision of providing fresh shared plates at an affordable price for locals. Everything on the menu is under $15 with craft beers and cocktails under $11.

I tried a number of dishes and I can say all were excellent! My favorites were the chicken liver mousse, risotto a la sepia (squid ink risotto), pulpo ( crispy squid, fried egg, salsa verde), and the langostinos. Don’t forget dessert. Their churros are out of this world!

What a gem!

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE toasted baguette, house pickled crudité $9

PULPO crispy octopus, fried egg, salsa verde $12

RISOTTO LA SEPIA squid ink, arborio rice, grilled calamari, arugula $12

LANGOSTINOS smoked chili-garlic shrimp, plancha potatoes, remoulade $13