Embark on one, two or even three days of food adventure at this three day weekend event by the L.A. Times Food section showcasing the city's top restaurants. Each event ticket ($160 GA, $260 VIP or $600 for the weekend) secures unlimited food and drink, plus access to all live cooking demonstrations. Each night's events and participants are as follows:
Friday, September 20th: Restaurant of the Year and Gold Awards, 8–11pm (21+)
The Times will celebrate Baroo (the 2024 Restaurant of the Year) and Mariscos Jalisco (the Gold Award honoreer), both of whom will offer curated bites to all guests, plus exclusive samples for VIP ticketholders.
Participant highlights: Amiga Amore, Azizam, Cento, Jitlada, Luv2Eat Thai Bistro, Perilla LA, Mírate and more
Live performances: Cooking demonstrations by Josh Scherer (“The Mythical Cookbook”) and Di Di’s Tue Nguyen aka Twaydabae, plus more to be announced
Saturday, September 21st, 7–10pm (21+)
Participant highlights: Baroo, Bar Chelou, Budonoki + Mini Kabob, Luv2Eat Thai Bistro, Trophies Burger Club,
Live performances: Lish Steiling (“A Confident Cook”) and Owen Han (“Sandwich King”), plus more to be announced
Sunday, September 22nd, noon–3pm (all ages, VIP area 21+)
Participant highlights: Damian (VIP only), Petit Trois, Ceci’s Gastronomia, Baroo
Live performances and/or cookbook signings: Nancy Silverton (“The Cookie that Changed My Life”) and Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson (“Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes”), plus more to be announced.