Hungry for something new?
If you love to eat and drink, the weekend ahead offers a great chance to explore the world of Los Angeles food and beverage. From a conversation with the Los Angeles Times to a Peruvian festival, here's what to do on the local food scene.
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Over Coffee: In Conversation with the Los Angeles Times Food Team
From the event description:
Today, the city’s vast and diverse food scene is treated to The Times' high quality journalism, with award-winning restaurant critics and comprehensive coverage of issues important to diners and industry professionals alike in a revived stand-alone food section and expanded digital features. In this session moderated by L&T Founder/EIC Antonio Diaz, we’ll sit with Andrea Chang, LA Times Deputy Editor; Jenn Harris, LA Times Senior Staff Writer; Lucas Kwan Peterson, LA Times Columnist; and Ben Mims, LA Times Cooking Columnist, to discuss the paper’s evolution and inner-workings of its celebrated food section.
When: Saturday, July 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Redbird, 114 E. Second St.
Admission: $5
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It's a Pancit Party! Grand Opening Weekend
From the event description:
Spoon & Pork grand opening weekend celebration with complimentary pancit, giveaways, music and good times. Come try our playful approach to Filipino dishes with in-house made sauces like our "sarap-cha" (our version of sriracha). Get free pancit with every purchase (while supplies last), plus there'll be Spoon & Pork swag giveaways throughout the weekend.
When: Saturday, July 27, 12 p.m.- Sunday, July 28, 9 p.m.
Where: Spoon & Pork, 3131 Sunset Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Free Jerk Wings: Yardies Caribbean Smokehouse
From the event description:
We’re so happy to announce the launch of our new food venture, Yardies Caribbean Smokehouse... Caribbean-infused flavors with a street food twist.
When: Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Melrose, 7769 Melrose Ave.
Admission: $10
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A Taste of Peru — Peru Village Festival
From the event description:
Amazing Peruvian gastronomy, live music, folk dances, an Inca market, a farmers market and a dance floor.
When: Sunday, July 28, 12-8 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Recreation Center, 1122 Cole Ave.
Admission: Free
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Parking in Downtown LA can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Downtown LA parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the LA Metro website for nearby stations and schedules.
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