LA Wine & Food Festival: Where Culinary Craftsmanship Meets Cultural Celebration

Courtesy of LAWFF

Los Angeles, famed for its diverse tapestry of flavors, is about to host an event that promises to be a feast for the senses. Introducing the inaugural Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, a vibrant celebration of the city's culinary landscape and cultural richness. Created by IMG, the powerhouse behind global sensations like Taste of London and New York Fashion Week, this three-day extravaganza is set to take place March 1-3 against the backdrop of the iconic Santa Monica Pier.

From the beloved local haunts like Holbox and Pizzana to the culinary maestros headlining the event—names like Alvin Cailan, Justin Pichetrungsi, and Natalia Vallejo—the offerings promise to be as diverse as the city itself. In addition, a lineup of all-female local DJs spinning beats will set the tone for a lively atmosphere, as well as themed rooms throughout the space for attendees to explore. The festival will take place in conjunction with Frieze Week Los Angeles and support The Artist Plate Project, a charitable initiative backing the Coalition for the Homeless in New York.

PREVIEW THE LINEUP

Some dish highlights from the headlining talent include:

Friday, March 1

• Chili Crunch Beef Noodles from Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat

• Cherrywood Smoked Pork Shoulder with Pickle Salad and Chiles from BBQ master Adam Perry Lang

• Kare-Kare Roast Beef Sandwich from Alvin Cailan

Saturday, March 2

• Salsa Macha Potatoes with Trout Roe from Claudette Zepeda

• Dungeness Crab-Leek Fonduta from Ben Ford

• Coconut Guanime with Crab Salmorejo from Natalia Valleja

Sunday, March 3

• Peruvian Scallops from Justin Pichetrungsi of critically acclaimed Anajak Thai

• Jamaican Oxtail Taco from Melba Wilson of Melba’s 

• Russet Potato Gnocchi from Timothy Hollingsworth of Otium and Eat at Chain

Tickets are inclusive of all food and drinks at the festival (21+ only). For more information, visit lawineandfood.com and follow @lawinefoodfest on Instagram for updates and sneak peeks into what promises to be a celebration of LA's vibrant culinary soul.