Planned Parenthood Food Fare in Santa Monica on March 5th, 2015- Preview, Tickets, Post Info
This event keeps getting bigger and better every year. The day session was more quiet than usual but the night session was jam packed with vendors and customers supporting the cause while enjoying great food, drinks. Our favorite dish was the lobster roll from blue plate but sushi roku served up some delicious spicy tuna rolls. Do not miss this event in the future as it is one of the best in the city. Here is a link to the list of restaurants that participated. The sponsors and staff did a wonderful job organizing the event. http://pplafoodfare.com/participants/
LOS ANGELES’ PREMIER CULINARY EVENT IS RETURNING TO BARKER HANGAR
FOR 36TH ANNUAL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOOD FARE
(Los Angeles, CA) – Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Food Fare is celebrating its 36th annual year at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Thursday, March 5, 2015. This premiere gastronomic event will showcase over 150 of Southern California’s best chefs, restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and merchants. Epicureans are invited to enjoy a day of eating, drinking and shopping in support of community health, education and wellness.
Every year, PPLA Food Fare chooses one participating chef to hold the prestigious title of Planned Parenthood’s Chef of the Year for his or her contributions to Los Angeles’ culinary culture and dedication to Planned Parenthood’s mission. This year, PPLA will honor two chefs, Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts of Playa Provisions, Hudson House and The Tripel, as Food Fare 2015 Chefs of the Year.
Participating restaurants this year include: Tiato, Clementine, Angelini Osteria, Bar Pintxo, Hudson House, James’ Beach, Joe’s Restaurant, Playa Provisions, The Tripel, Wilshire and Zengo, among many others. For a second year, several popular food trucks will be participating and PPLA Food Fare will feature the cuisine of The Grilled Cheese Truck, Umami Burger and more.
In addition to gourmet bites from over 150 restaurants, attendees can also enjoy libations from Caffe Luxxe, Diabolo and Joia All Natural Soda, sample craft beers from Golden Road Brewing, and taste wines, spirits and liqueurs from a variety of wine and spirit purveyors including Jardesca California Aperitiva, Ventura Limoncello Company and Herb Lamb Vineyards.
One of the highlightsof PPLA Food Fare 2015 is the raffle and silent auction where attendees can vie for a chance to win exclusive and unique entertainment and culinary experiences. Packages this year include trips to Hawaii and Paris. Additionally, there is a silent auction solely devoted to wine and spirits – featuring unique and collectable vintages, as well as vertical collections and large format bottles.
Tickets for Food Fare 2015 will be available beginning January 1st at www.pplafoodfare.com or by calling (213)284-3300. Presale Tickets for Food Fare 2015 are available for $150 for the daytime session (11:00AM – 2:00 PM) and $250 for the evening session (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM). At the door, tickets will be $175 for the daytime session and $275 for the evening session. PPLA Food Fare 2015 will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Barker Hangar located at 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information, please visit www.pplafoodfare.com.
About Food Fare
Food Fare began in 1979 with a cooking demonstration by Julia Child and has grown over the last 36 years to become one of Los Angeles’ oldest and most celebrated food events. An annual event, Food Fare is highly anticipated by food lovers, Planned Parenthood supporters and the general public as an opportunity to sample the best food and drinks L.A. has to offer.
This year’s Food Fare will honor Top Chef Seattle runner-up, Brooke Williamson, and her husband, Nick Roberts, as the 2015 Chefs of the Year and their three restaurants, Playa Provisions, Hudson House and The Tripel will all be serving at the event. Former Food Fare Chefs of the Year will also be represented by Celestino Drago’s Drago Centro, Suzanne Goin’s A.O.C., Lucques and Tavern, Joe Miller’s Joe’s Restaurant, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken’s Border Grill and Alain Giraud’s Maison Giraud.
Among the dozens of award-winning restaurants that are participating this year are Westside Tavern, Angelini Osteria, Salt’s Cure, BOA Steakhouse and Sushi Roku. Beloved Los Angeles staples that will also be contributing to Food Fare include Michael’s Santa Monica, Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, Pinches Tacos, Factor’s Deli, Boneyard Bistro, Clementine, Primitivo Wine Bistro, El Cholo LA, The Grilled Cheese Truck and Umami Burger.
Event attendees will delight their palates with delectable bite-sized portions from fine dining establishments such as Tanino Ristorante, Upstairs 2, Little Beast Restaurant, Marino Ristorante and enjoy the fresh flavors of popular neighborhood restaurants such as Wilshire, Blue Plate Oysterette, Tiato and James’ Beach.
For epicureans that enjoy more adventurous flavors, a number of internationally-influenced restaurants will be present to fulfill their cravings. Enjoy Spanish tapas from Bar Pintxo and Manchego, Yucatecan cuisine from Chichen Itza Restaurant, authentic Indian spice from Nawab of India, Peruvian fare from Qusqo, vibrant Mediterranean tastes from Momed, fresh Japanese bites from Takami Sushi& Robata and Hamasaku, Thai flavors from Lum-Ka-Naad, fusion soul food from Mestico Afro-Latin Cuisine and made-to-order eats from Mexikosher.
Whether it comes before, after or during the main course, there is no wrong time to enjoy dessert at Food Fare. Enjoy various selections of L.A.’s finest desserts from Sugar Rush, Dandy Don’s Homemade Ice Cream, Beachy Cream, Essential Chocolate Desserts, Pazzo Gelato, Valerie Confections, Jamaica’s Cakes, Sweet Lady Jane and more.
Thinking about hiring a caterer for an upcoming party? Food Fare is the perfect event to meet and try samples from a handful of caterers in the L.A. area. Caterers that will be attending and serving include Chaya Catering, Got Kosher? Catering, Salt Catering, Auntie Em’s Kitchen, Plated Events, TKP Provisions and Hungry Bear Catering.
Food Fare has something for everyone. For a full list of participating restaurants, please visit PPLAFoodFare.com.
Sponsorships for Food Fare 2015 are available at www.pplafoodfare.com or by calling (213) 284-3300. Tickets are available in advance for $150 for the daytime session (11:00AM – 2:00PM) and $250 for the evening session (6:30PM – 9:30PM). At the door, tickets will be $175 for the daytime session and $275 for the evening session. PPLA Food Fare 2015 will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Barker Hangar located at 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405. For more information, please visit www.pplafoodfare.com.
About the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild
Food Fare is hosted by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild, a group of 170+ women dedicated to providing financial and volunteer support for Planned Parenthood’s 19 health centers throughout Los Angeles County, which provide care to nearly 150,000 women, men, and teens each year. Over 93% of the care Planned Parenthood provides is preventative, including life-saving cancer screenings, birth control, annual exams, and STD testing and treatment.