The Best Foodie Events for this week in Los Angeles
The best foodie events for this week in Los Angeles are guaranteed to keep you full. Read on and plan your best L.A. yet!
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022
Tickets are still available for this savory collaboration between Asterid and wine retailer, Luckysomm. It marks the start of their Summer Social Series and gives an opportunity to try out Ray Garcia’s new restaurant for less than $50. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. and features bites like Caviar Tamal paired with Three Wines from Sommelier Kristin Olszewski’s Nomadica Wines.
Friday, June 24th, 2022
Fatburger is debuting a new Mike’s Hot Honey® Crispy Chicken Sandwich and you’re invited to try it FOR FREE! The event takes place at Fatburger Ladera Heights from 4 to 7 p.m. Swag like bucket hats and fanny packs will also be distributed.
If you miss the freebie event, you’re welcome to pay for your own until September 4th.
The Tam O’Shanter is celebrating its 100th year with time-travel back to the good old days of the 1920s and 30s. Email JLarowe@lawrysonline.com with the subject line Bon Vivant to secure an invitation to their speakeasy-style bar from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, June 24th. Craft cocktails and small bites will be served.
The secret password will be sent out Friday at Noon so get on this list ASAP – or wait patiently for next month.
Sunday, June 26th, 2022
Close out Pride Month under the palms at Sugar Palm at Viceroy Santa Monica with a themed event in collaboration with Hulu’s Fire Island.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features music, passed appetizers, and cocktails like the “Out and Proud.” from vodka partner Supergay Spirits. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable for $75. A proceed of sales will benefit a local LGBTQ charity.
Now till June 30th
Don’t let Pride Month end without getting a mouthful of “COME4ME by Kim Chi” – a Taro cream cheese-filled donut with glitter glaze and candied dragon fruit ($4) at Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts. Kim Chi is from RuPaul’s Drag Race and owns KimChi Chic Beauty. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to Seniors Fight Back, a charity for AAPI seniors.
Foodie Events of the Past
Trejo’s Tacos (Hollywood)
This Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 Trejo’s Tacos will celebrate a special collaboration with Filipino American BBQ restaurant The Park’s Finest by holding a special dinner at Trejo’s Cantina in Hollywood. Menu highlights include The Park’s Finest BBQ Platter with Mama Leah’s Coconut Beef among other meats as well as Spanish Rice, Farmers Market Beans and Ann’s Cornbread Bibingka
Tickets are $60 a person and the event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. when Danny Trejo himself will be present.
If you miss the event, don’t worry! The new taco with The Park’s Finest called “Mamacita Leah’s Coco Guisado” will be available from Friday, June 25th through Friday, July 9th. The taco is made with Coconut Beef, Verde Slaw, and Yellow Chile on a Corn Tortilla. Part of the proceeds will be donated to El Centro del Pueblo, an Echo Park organization that means a lot to the taco creators. Pick it up at Trejo’s Tacos (La Brea), Trejo’s Cantina (Hollywood), and Trejo’s Tacos (Farmer’s Market) locations.
Otoño (Highland Park)
Make it a Thirsty Thursday with the return of Otoño in Highland Park. While their happy hour is on pause at the moment, you can still enjoy their famed Spanish GinTonics and Tapas in their new outdoor patio space. They open at 5:30 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday and reservations are encouraged.
Row DTLA
ROW DTLA is hosting The Other Art Fair, featuring 75+ emerging artists, for its first U.S. in-person event this year. Art prices range from $100 up, and you’ll get a chance to speak one-on-one with the artists. Visit the tickets page. To purchase your timed tickets for the weekend. Hours change daily, beginning at Noon on Friday, June 25th, and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Picnic in the Park (Beverly Hills)
Tickets are still available for the Amex Gold® Card Picnic in the Park event happening at Gregory Park and in 4 cities nationwide on Saturday, June 26th, and Sunday, June 27th.
Saturday’s picnic from Kismet includes Chicken with Toasted Chili and Summer Squash; Little Gem Greek Salad with Olives, Feta, and Mint; and Carrot Salad and Couscous with Toasted Walnut and Arugula.
Sunday features Ditroit from Chef Enrique Olivera with a menu of an Heirloom Tomato Salad with cucumber and tarragon dressing; Cemita de Quesillo with avocado, black beans, chipotle and avocado salsa; and a Chocoflán for dessert.
The picnic also includes cookies from Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery, La Croix Sparkling Water, bubbles for blowing, a picnic blanket, and more!
The cost is $45 a person, and you can reserve your time slot and picnic with a Resy or an American Express account.
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