BUY TICKETS to establish a food culture in a new environment. WHERE: UCLA, 570 Westwood Plaza, Building 114, Los Angeles WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 7-8:30 p.m. COST: $20; $5 for students
MAY 4–5 EFFERVESCENCE GALA DINNER
This year’s dinner will be at Jar, chef Suzanne Tracht’s ode to American comfort cuisine in Los Angeles. Chefs Nancy Silverton, the first woman to win the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef award, and Dominique Crenn, the force behind three-Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, will join Tracht for an unforgettable night of cuisine and wine. Dahlia Narvaez will be the pastry chef for the evening. vmakers will bring their own special bottles of Champagne and sparkling wines to share over the course of the intimate dinner. Diners are encouraged to bring a favorite bottle to share. WHERE: Jar, 8225 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 7-10:30 p.m. COST: $500
GRAND CHAMPAGNE TASTING
This walkaround tasting, hosted by the Line Hotel in Koreatown, will offer guests an opportunity to converse with winemakers, owners and brand ambassadors from renowned Champagne houses. Experts will give master classes focusing on the terroir of Champagne. There will also be cheeses from France and other small bites to enjoy. WHERE: The Line Hotel, 3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles WHEN: Saturday, May 4, noon-4 p.m. COST: $250
MORE BUBBLES BRUNCH WITH CHEF NANCY SILVERTON
The More Bubbles Brunch melds a walk-around tasting of sparkling wines from the United States, Italy, Spain, England, New Zealand, South Africa and beyond with brunch offerings prepared by chef Nancy Silverton. Cheeses presented by François Robin and Fromage de France, Italian meats and cheese from Enjoy European Quality and gourmet cotton candy from Neroli Fluff will enhance the event. Guests will experience the diversity of grapes and sparkling-wine styles amid the colorful and contemporary indoor and outdoor spaces of Hedley & Bennett, a femaleowned and operated apron factory on the border of the Fashion District. WHERE: Hedley & Bennett, 3864 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vernon WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. COST: $125
MAY 5 ROY CHOI’S BROKEN BREAD PREMIERE EVENT
A screening and panel discussion of Roy Choi’s new television series, “Broken Bread,” will take place at the Wiltern. After a showing of the premiere episode, Choi will moderate the panel, which will feature some of the people highlighted in the series. Joining the chef at the opening reception will be community organizations and individuals from the show. The show is co-produced by KCET and Tastemade, and the event is sponsored by Live Nation. WHERE: Wiltern theater, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 5:308:30 p.m. COST: Free
MAY 5 MUSA DAĞDEVIREN ÇIYA AT KISMET
Chefs of the year Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson of Kismet will host a collaborative dinner in their Los Feliz restaurant with chef Musa Dagdeviren from Istanbul’s Çiya. Dagdeviren, considered a “food anthropologist,” meticulously re-creates regional Turkish dishes in a bid to keep them from becoming extinct, and the menu for this dinner is inspired by that notion as well as to celebrate the dishes of his new cookbook,“The Turkish Cookbook.” WHERE: Kismet, 4648 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles WHEN: Monday, May 6, 5:30-10 p.m. COST: $100
MAY 7 THE FUTURE OF FOOD IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
The scientific minds behind Science and Food will host a panel discussion on the future of food in extreme environments with perspectives from scientists and chefs. Topics will include how to grow food in space and how
MAY 4–26 SIX TASTE WALKING TOURS “Tehrangeles” & Westwood Walking Food Tour
A local Six Taste guide will walk you down Westwood Boulevard, share the rich history of the area and take you to four or five family-owned restaurants for generous tastings of authentic and signature dishes from restaurants that may include Attari Sandwich Shop, Shamshiri Grill, Café Glace, and Saffron & Rose Ice Cream. A variety of kebabs, homemade dips, sandwiches, rice and Persian ice cream will be sampled. *Restaurant stops are subject to change, but be prepared to get multiple tastings equivalent to a full meal. WHERE: Attari Sandwich Shop, 1388 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 WHEN: Saturday, May 26, 11 am2:00 p.m. COST: $80
WALKING FOOD TOUR OF KOREATOWN
Participants will have the opportunity to sample authentic Korean food from local favorites that may include Sun Nong Dan, Hong Kong Ban Jum, Street Food of Seoul, and Zion Market. A local guide will share about the history of Koreatown, Korean cuisine and customs, plus a tour of a local Korean market. “Restaurant stops are subject to change, but be prepared to get multiple tastings equivalent to a full meal. WHERE: Tour group meets in front of the Hotel Normandie, 605 Normandie Ave., Los Angeles WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. COST: $90
DELICIOUS DUMPLING TOUR
The Six Taste Delicious Dumpling Tour highlights award-winning soup dumplings, noodles and more from local favorites that may include Emperor Noodle, Hui Tou Xiang, Tasty Noodle House, Kingsburg Kitchen, Half and Half Good Old Time and Phoenix. A local guide will explain how the local cuisine is shaped by the area’s cultural history and includes a visit to the mission. *Restaurant stops are subject to change, but be prepared to get multiple tastings equivalent to a full meal. WHERE: Tour group meets in front of Hui Tou Xiang Noodle House, 704 W. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. COST: $80
GLENDALE WALKING FOOD TOUR
A Six Taste local guide will walk guests around the rich community of Glendale, share the history of the area, and take you to 4-5 local restaurants, that may include Carousel, Khinkali House, Raffi’s Place, and Bacari. Enjoy generous tastings of authentic and signature dishes including a variety of kebabs, dumplings, stews, Mediterraneaninspired tapas, and more. *Restaurant stops are subject to change, but be prepared to get multiple tastings equivalent to a full meal. WHERE: Alex Theater, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. COST: $80
LITTLE TOKYO WALKING FOOD TOUR
Get a taste of Little Tokyo, one of only three official ‘Japantowns’ in the country. Guests will learn about Little Tokyo history, Japanese culture, and the local culinary scene for generous tastings of authentic and signature dishes including sushi, pork tonkotsu ramen, handmade mochi, fresh imagawayaki and karaage chicken, and a special tea tasting. Restaurants may include My Ramen Bar, Mitsuru Sushi and Grill, Chado Tea Room, and Mitsuru Café. *Restaurant stops are subject to change, but be prepared to get multiple tastings equivalent to a full meal. WHERE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 11 a.m.–2p.m. COST: $90
MAY 2–24 FOOD & FILM FESTIVAL MAY 2
Mezcal/Tequila Tasting + Screening
MAY 9
“L’amour Debout” (2019)
MAY 10
“City of Gold” (2016)
MAY 10
“The Secret of the Grain” (2007)
MAY 11
The Cat & Fiddle Takes A Trip
MAY 12
Mexican Fare + Rooftop Screening
MAY 13
Northern Italian Cuisine Meets Gold Of Naples (edit from “Gold of Naples)
MAY 13
“In the Name of the Strawberry, the Chocolate, and the Holy Spirit” (2018)
MAY 14
NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY
MAY 17–23
“Food as Medicine” (2018)
MAY 17
“Babette’s Feast” (1987)
MAY 17
“Delicatessen” (1991)
MAY 18
Dinner with Phil Rosenthal + Nick Shipp (Upper West)
MAY 20
“The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover” (1989)
MAY 23
“Jiro Dreams of Sushi” (2011)
MAY 24
“Basic Instinct” (1992)
MAY 25
Food and Film - A Screening of Big Night At Therapy Studios Presented by Stovetopped