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Los Angeles Magazine – The Food Event
Los Angeles magazine’s culinary festival in Los Angeles centers on tastings, drinks, demonstrations, and live music.
About the event
An outdoor 21+ tasting festival
Los Angeles Magazine – The Food Event is organized by Los Angeles magazine as an outdoor culinary festival built around tasting, drinking, and demonstrations. The program centers on unlimited tastings from Los Angeles restaurants, with beverages from boutique wineries, craft breweries, spirits, and cocktails alongside live chef and mixology demonstrations and live music.
Food and drink across the tasting route
The food side is described as a booth-to-booth tasting route through LA cuisine, including elegant bites, spicy fried chicken, and fresh hand rolls. Drinks are part of the same roaming format, with dozens of wineries and spirit brands pouring during the event.
Between tastings, the program includes live cooking and mixology demonstrations by star chefs. The broader lineup also includes boutique wineries, craft breweries, spirits and cocktails, and live music.
Venue and setting
The featured venue is North 40 at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, identified as an outdoor event venue and ranch. The event description also points to a limited-ticket, garden-party format in a picturesque setting.
Timing and attendance
One named featured participant is John Sungkamee, owner of Emporium Thai. Attendance is strictly limited to guests who are 21 or older, and the event is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST.
Frequently asked questions
What is served at Los Angeles Magazine – The Food Event?
The event features unlimited tastings from top Los Angeles restaurants, with the description naming examples such as elegant bites, spicy fried chicken, and fresh hand rolls.
What drinks are included in the program?
The beverage program includes boutique wineries, craft breweries, spirits and cocktails, with dozens of wineries and spirit brands described as pouring during the event.
Are there demonstrations or performances?
Yes. The program includes live chef and mixology demonstrations, and live music is also listed as part of the outdoor culinary festival.
Who organizes the event?
The event is organized by Los Angeles magazine.
Is Los Angeles Magazine – The Food Event 21+?
Yes. Admission is strictly 21+ only.
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