Los Angeles Food Events This May
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Here's a rundown of food events to look forward to in Los Angeles this May:
Sorprendente at Oliverio Comes to Avalon Hotel
The second annual Sorprendente festival will be held May 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. This poolside food festival will feature wine, cocktails, pasta, and seafood. $85 per person, tickets available here.
Chef Ben Ford Publishes Taming of the Feast
Chef Ben Ford's new book, "Taming of the Feast: Ben Ford's Field Guide to Adventurous Cooking," will be available in late May.
Restaurant High: Rock the Obstacles Comes to LA Live
On May 9, over 400 restauranteurs will gather at LA Live to attend sessions covering topics of interest to the food industry. The conference will close with a marquee session with Guy Fieri, Kimbal Musk and Mark McGrath. For more information and to buy tickets, go to http://www.cvent.com/events/restaurant-high-rock-the-obstacles/agenda-764464745b4c4482880cd8dc982539c7.aspx.
Loews Reopens After Renovation
This May, Loews Hollywood Hotel will reopen after a $31 million renovation. In addition to a new sleek contemporary design, the resort will offer luxury services and amenities.
Casey's Cupcakes
Located in six stores thoughout Southern California, Casey's Cupcakes is featuring Awesome Almond Raspberry Delight as their flavor of the month for May.
Duff Goldman's Cakemix Offers New Menu Items
Ace of Cakes Chef Duff Goldman launched a new menu of items for Cakemix including his Cake-In-A-Jar flavors confetti cake with vanilla buttercream, vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream, and chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream and chocolate chips.
Patina Celebrates 15th Season at Hollywood Bowl
Patina Restaurant Group returns for its 15th season providing cuisine at the Hollywood Bowl. Offerings include the al fresco wine bar and lounge, a la carte menu items for box seat holders from restaurants like Nishi Sushi Bar and Staccato, as well as custom picnic baskets.
Reopening of The Must Wine Bar Downtown
The Must Wine Bar reopens downtown with a new location, menu and chef. Over 100 wines are available to pair with chef Drew Coleman's menu.
Hotel Del Coronado Unveils Del Beach
May marks the launch of Del Beach at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado, a new waterfront area featuring daybeds, cabanas and recreational activities for adults and children. Del Beach will also offer salads, sandwiches, and cocktails.
Red O Offers Cinco De Mayo Cocktails
Chef Rick Bayless' Red O restaurants will offer "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" themed cocktails from May 2 through May 5 in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
Willie Jane's Offers New Daytime Bites
Beginning in May, Venice's Willie Jane's will offer a new menu of takeaway lunch bites on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The new items expand on the restaurants Southern inspired California fare.
Café Del Rey Beefs Up Menu
Marina Del Rey's Café Del Rey pays tribute to modern steakhouses by beefing up their primarily seafood menu with two new steak dishes. Both the Wagyu New York Steak and Chateau Filet have been added to the Spring menu.
End Hunger Gala at 57
Downtown's new 57 restaurant will be hosting an End Hunger Gala on May 12. Six chefs will each cook a course for the benefit with proceeds going to the Los Angeles Food Bank.Tickets are $275 and can be purchased at here.
Adoteca Announces Wine Dinners
Brentwood's Adoteca is paring with wineries in Piedmont Italy to offer wine paired prix fixe menus on May 12 and 28. Menus include appetizers, pasta, a first and second course, and dessert. $75 and $85.
M Café Offers $5 Menu
M Café, the Beverly Hills macrobiotic eatery, is celebrating their 5-year anniversary with five dishes for only $5 on May 5, offered from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tipple and Brine Opens in Sherman Oaks
Tipple and Brine, the new restaurant focusing on fresh sustainable seafood, has opened in Sherman Oaks. In addition to outstanding seafood, the new eatery offers a specialty cocktail menu putting modern twists on classic drinks.
The W Hotel Launches New Menus
The W Hotel's Ninethirty and The Backyard are launching new lunch, brunch and dinner menus. New dishes focus on classic comfort food favorites made with locally grown products.
Dominick's Hosts Crawfish Broil
West Hollywood's Dominick's is hosting their 5th Annual Crawfish Boil on May 17 and 24. In addition to Big Easy inspired dishes, chef Brandon Boudet will also be serving New Orleans inspired cocktails.
Terrazza Opens at Casa Del Mar
Hotel Casa Del Mar's new café and lounge, Terrazza, is opening in late May at the seaside resort. The new design features handmade heated ceramic tiles, hand carved Italian wooden tables and a textured raffia ceiling. The menu will blend Italian and Californian cuisine.
La Sandia Hosts Guacamole Festival
Santa Monica's La Sandia is offering five different types of guacamole throughout May. Each is inspired by a different region in Mexico and is prepared tableside.
Chaya Offers New Kaisen Menu
Chaya downtown is offering a new Kaisen menu featuring Saikyo miso white seabass, soft shell crab, and panko breaded sardines as well as other seafood dishes with a Japanese slant.
Fred 62 Offers Late Night Menu
Fred 62 in Hollywood has launched a menu of late-night snacks on their Night Owl Stoner and Drunkards menu. The all-night diner is offering lobster tacos, Frito pie, mac n' BBQ balls, and waffle sliders in addition to other items.
Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Offering Pageant of the Masters Packages
Ritz Carlton at Laguna Niguel is taking reservations for their special Pageant of the Masters packages which include accommodations, tickets and a backstage tour at the Pageant of the Masters and a welcome amenity.