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Taste Talks Los Angeles 2016
The first weekend in November saw the inaugural Los Angeles edition of the Taste Talks conference, consisting of a kick-off party on Friday, all-day sessions at on Saturday followed by a limited seating dinner, and an afternoon BBQ on Sunday, with an after party immediately following. Unforunately, I could not attend the opening night party […]
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November & December 2016 Food Events in Los Angeles
Food festivals and events get a bit sparse during the last two months, with Thanksgiving and Christmas and other holidays. Right now I only have 3 on my radar, but please let me know of any others that I should be aware of! November 4-6, 2016 – Taste Talks LA: This multi-day event, which includes […]
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Children’s Bureau Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting 2016
On Thursday, October 20th, the 7th annual Children’s Bureau Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting fundraiser took place at Casa Vertigo in Downtown Los Angeles. Children’s Bureau is a non-profit that works to prevent and assists in treating the victims of child abuse and had a packed turnout of folks all helping this great cause by […]
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Los Angeles Magazine The Food Event 2016
Los Angeles Magazine‘s The Food Event would easily “podium” in a Most Beautiful L.A. Event Venue contest, probably winning top prize too. Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu is a vineyard, winery, retirement home for exotic animals who worked in show biz, and more! And for one day a year, it becomes one of the hottest food […]
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Pier Del Sol 2016
The 20th Annual Pier del Sol fundraiser for Special Olympics Southern California, took place at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 9th. The event honored chef Josiah Citrin (Melisse, Charcoal) for his consistent support of the fundraiser over the past two decades. He served up one of the more beautiful, innovative, and, yes, delicious […]
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