On March 1-3, 2024, a new three-day event at the center of food, wine & culture comes to the Santa Monica pier. From IMG, the Endeavor-owned global events leader behind Taste of London, Taste of Paris, Frieze, and New York Fashion Week: The Shows, comes Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival. LAWFF is bringing outstanding chefs together to celebrate LA’s vibrant food, art and cultural scene. Headliners include Alvin Cailan, Justin Pichetrungsi, Natalia Vallejo and more.
LA Wine & Food Festival
The inaugural three-day event takes place March 1st through March 3rd, 2024 (7:30pm – 10pm on Friday and Saturday; 12:30pm-3pm on Sunday). It will be held at the Santa Monica Pier, in conjunction with Frieze Week Los Angeles (February 29th to March 3rd at Santa Monica airport). Each day will feature walkabout tastings from a diverse group of beloved local restaurants like Holbox, Bé Ù, Chifa, Camphor, Pizzana, and Bridgetown Roti, to name a few, as well as top headlining talent.
Programming
There will also be additional programming such as a line-up of all female local DJs, DJ Millie, DJ Orange Calderon, and DJs Mango + Ginger, creating a party-like atmosphere, as well as themed rooms throughout the space for attendees to explore. Additionally, visit the website to find out about Dish Deal, and themed rooms.
Culinary Talent
2024 Talent – Adam Perry Lang; Adam Richman; Alex Guarnaschelli; Alvin Cailan; Andrew Zimmern; Ben Ford; Claudette Zepeda; Duff Goldman; Geoffrey Zakarian; Jeff Mauro; Justin Pichetrungsi; Natalia Vallejo; Stephanie Izard; Timothy Hollingsworth;
Celebrating Women
The festival is dedicated to highlighting female-owned restaurants in LA, thanks to official nonprofit partner Regarding Her (RE:Her), a national nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage.
Admission
Standard Daily Pricing:
General Admission – $225 per person (not inclusive of taxes and fees);
VIP – $325 per person (not inclusive of taxes and fees);
Weekend Pricing:
General Admission – $450 per person (not inclusive of taxes and fees);
VIP – $700 per person (not inclusive of taxes and fees);
Tickets may be purchased on the website. Additional programming and events will be announced in coming weeks, and more information can be found at lawineandfood.com or @lawinefoodfest on Instagram.
What: Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival
Where: Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401
When: March 1-3, 2024; Fri/Sat VIP – 6:30pm; Fri/Sat GA – 7:30pm; Sund VIP – 11:30am; Sun GA 12:30pm
Website: https://www.lawineandfood.com/
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