Los Angeles Times Announces Astonishing Full Lineup for Charity Food Bowl 2024

Three-day festival with tastings by top chefs and exclusive VIP snacks

The Los Angeles Times has announced the full lineup for Food Bowl, the annual festival celebrating Southern California’s vibrant food scene. Presented by City National Bank, the festival will take place Sept. 20-22 at the Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot.

The three-day event will feature hundreds of restaurants, renowned chefs and cookbook authors, including Nancy Silverton, Tamron Hall, Lish Steiling, Owen Han and Josh Scherer. Attendees can enjoy unlimited tastings from over 40 restaurants per session and drinks from wineries, breweries and distilleries. The festival will include cooking demonstrations, cookbook signings, DJ sets and more.

VIP tickets offer early entry, access to exclusive food and beverages in a VIP lounge, and on-site parking. VIP guests will enjoy exclusive canapés from Michelin-starred chefs Jordan Kahn and Jon Yao, as well as special tastings from The Times’ Restaurant of the Year, Baroo, and Gold Award winners Mariscos Jaliscos.

Tickets and weekend passes for all sessions are available now at lafoodbowl.com.

Friday September 20 | 8:00-11:00 PM (VIP entry at 7:00 PM)

The festival kicks off with an awards ceremony hosted by the LA Times Food team, honoring The Times’ Restaurant of the Year, Baroo, and Gold Award winner Mariscos Jalisco. VIP ticket holders can enjoy special appetizers from both establishments before general admission.

The LA Times Food Stage features talks, demos and cookbook signings by award-winning chefs and social media food stars, including Josh Scherer (“The Mythical Cookbook”) and Tue Nguyen (“Di An”). The VIP lounge offers exclusive tastings from Michelin-starred chef Jordan Kahn (Meteora) and James Beard Award-winning chef Dave Beran (Pasjoli), along with Level 8 cocktails by beverage director Melina Meza.

Participating restaurants include Amiga Amore, Azizam, Ban Ban Burger, Baroo, Bee Taqueria, Cento, Chao Krung & Tuk Tuk Thai, Checker Hall, Crudo e Nudo, East Side Cheesecakes, Evil Cooks, Guelaguetza, Guzzu Bento-ya, Hatchet Hall, Holey Grail Donuts, HomeState, III Mas Bakery & Deli, Jitlada, Luv2eat Thai Bistro, Mariscos Jalisco, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, Mírate, Paradise Dynasty & Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, Perilla LA, Pink Taco, Rita’s Deluxe, Ronan, Saltie Girl, Saucy Chick Goat Mafia, Si! Mon, SoulPhil, Spoon & Pork, Sushi Nikkei, Villa’s Tacos and Wife and the Somm. Tickets are available now.

Saturday September 21 | 7:00-10:00 PM (VIP entry at 6:00 PM)

Saturday’s festivities include unlimited tastings from more than 40 restaurants, demonstrations and cookbook signings by Tamron Hall, Lish Steiling (“A Confident Cook”) and Owen Han (“Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich”). Cathay Pacific and the Hong Kong Tourism Board will present a live cooking demonstration by William Tew and Adrienne Borlongan (“Wanderlust Creamery Presents: The World of Ice Cream”).

VIP guests can enjoy appetizers from Michelin-starred chef Jon Yao (Kato) and James Beard Award-winning chef Justin Pichetrungsi (Anajak Thai), with specialty cocktails from the Mírate bar by beverage director Maxwell Reis.

Participating restaurants include 626 Hospitality Group, Bar Chelou, Baroo, Bistro Na’s, Borekas Sephardic Pastries, The Brothers Sushi, Budonoki x Mini Kabob, Burritos La Palma, Chichén Itzá, Cobi’s, Donna’s, DulanVILLE, El Ruso, Evil Cooks, Fluffy McCloud’s, Heng Heng Chicken Rice, Holbox, Holy Basil, Hui Tou Xiang, Jeff’s Table, LaSorted’s, Lei’d Cookies, Little Fatty & Fatty Mart, Love & Salt, Moo’s Craft Barbecue, OyBar, Pizzana, Poltergeist, Ponchos Tlayudas, Steep LA, Stella, Trophies Burger Club, Tsubaki, Wanderlust Creamery and XUNTOS. Tickets are available here.

Sunday September 22 | 12:00-15:00 (VIP entry at 11:00)

The festival will conclude with an afternoon of tastings, music and live demos suitable for all ages. Cookbook signings and demos will be hosted by Nancy Silverton (“The Cookie That Changed My Life”), Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson (“Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes”) and social media star Yumna Jawad (“The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook”).

VIP guests will be served carefully curated appetizers by Executive Chef Drew Rosenberg (CUT Beverly Hills) and Chef Jesus “Chuy” Cervantes (Damian), with signature cocktails from Level 8 by Beverage Director Melina Meza.

Participating restaurants include All About the Cinnamon, Amphai Northern Thai Food Club, Apollonia’s Pizzeria, Ayara Thai, Baar Baar, Baroo, Brique French Toastery, The Brothers Sushi, Camphor, Ceci’s Gastronomia, Cha ReDefine, Dino’s Famous Chicken, DOMESTIC, El Ruso, Evil Cooks, Grá, Hamasaku, Janté Cheesecakes, LaSorted’s, Lucky Bird, Lustig, Maison Matho, Mayura Indian Restaurant, Ocean Prime Beverly Hills, OyBar, Petit Trois, Petramale Pizza, Pop’s Bagels, Socalo, Steep LA, Stir Crazy, Tacos 1986, Voodoo Vin and The Waterfront. Tickets are available here.

Charity Partnership and Sponsors

The LA Regional Food Bank returns as the Food Bowl’s charitable partner. City National Bank is the festival’s presenting sponsor, and title sponsors include Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Rivian.

For tickets and additional information, visit lafoodbowl.com. Connect on social media @LAfoodbowl using the hashtag #LAfoodbowl.