Grab your shades, we're heading out: the Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival is returning for a fourth year, happening August 21st through the 24th.
For three nights and four days, foodies, gourmands, chefs, and somms will descend upon Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and more for book signings, mixology seminars, cooking demos, cuisine from more than 100 world-class chefs, and tastings from over 200 wineries.
And for the most up-to-the second delicious coverage, stay tuned to our Out in the World blog and Facebook and Twitter pages. If you see our editors Marie Elena Martinez (@mariesworlds) or Amanda Cargill (@AmandaSi) at the festival, say hi!
Thursday, August 21
Ultimate Bites of LA Hosted by Graham Elliot
We're kicking off the fest in delicious style with this walk-around tasting featuring some of the country's best chefs including Carlos Enrique, Elizabeth Falkner, Ray Garcia, Ricardo Zarate, and more!
Friday, August 22
If you're heading to Latin America on a Delta flight, dinner just got better! The airline teamed up with James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein to design the frist class menu and it's all about Latin food and Miami cuisine. We can't wait to get a sneak peek!
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Saturday, August 23
SOMM Epiphany Wine & Food Pairing hosted by Anthony Giglio
Can a glass of wine change your life? Maybe. Your dinner? Definitely! At this event, somms are presenting the wine and food pairings they love and crave.
No food festival is complete without a grand tasting and today you'll find us here, checking out chef demos and grabbing nibbles and bites.
Mad Genius Tips with Food & Wine's Justin Chapple
We've all been there – something's gone terribly wrong and dinner is supposed to be on the table in 5. Here, Food & Wine's Mad Genius Justin Chapple is sharing some of his best kitchen hacks — and we're taking notes.
Michael Chiarello Cooking Demo
Though this celeb chef is famous for his mix of Italian and California wine, Micahel Chiarello recently opened a Spanish tapas restaurant, Coqueta, to great acclaim. We can't wait to see what he'll be cooking up!
Sunday, August 24
Cocktail Revolution with Julian Cox
We love a good cocktail as much as the next food editor and we know how much it can change a meal. Here, we're learning about cocktail pairings and the effect the modern chef has on mixology.
Last chance to wander through the aisles, trying this and that, catching cooking demos, and filling your glass with the best wines.
We love Venezuelan-born chef, restaurateur, TV host and published author Lorena Garcia! She's seriously representing female Latin chefs and we can't wait to see her in action!
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