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Food festival · Greater Los Angeles

L.A. Times Food Bowl

The Los Angeles Times' food festival: two nights of unlimited bites and sips from more than 40 top restaurants, chef demos, cookbook signings and live entertainment, with the paper's 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. list revealed live on stage. In 2026 Lielle was named No. 1.

WhenNext dates not announced yet
UsuallyFall, with the 101 Best Restaurants reveal
Last heldOct 23–24, 2026
WhereBarker Hangar
3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
AdmissionTicketed: general admission, VIP (early entry, VIP lounge) and two-night passes
Official sitewww.latimes.com

Official site & tickets Directions

Source: Food Journal Magazine: L.A. Times Food Bowl 2026 at Barker Hangar, Oct 23–24 · Just Jared: L.A. Times crowns Lielle No. 1 at the Food Bowl (Oct 24, 2026). Checked Nov 9, 2026. Dates and prices change, so confirm on the official site before you go. Something wrong? Tell us.

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