The Manhattan Beach Food & Wine extends the summer season with an epic luxury “cookout” steered by Event Founder & Producer Shelby Russell and Culinary Curator & Host Chef Neal Fraser. For the third edition, Fraser has curated an all-star lineup of the 46 best chefs (23 on each night) from L.A. proper and beyond at the westdrift Manhattan Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, now serving as the arena blending East Coast sophistication with laid-back California cool.
The two-night culinary strolling extravaganza takes place on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. Set against the stunning coastal backdrop of one of America’s most beautiful cities. Each evening will bring together the industry’s top tastemakers and culinary and beverage connoisseurs to celebrate an all-star lineup of 23 of the best chefs and restaurants each night, illustrious wineries, live entertainment, and much more.
Residents and visitors planning to be in L.A. on those dates are encouraged to purchase tickets ASAP to secure their spots for a weekend of world-class food; exceptional wines, spirits, and cocktails (zero proof and full proof); luxury accommodations, live entertainment, and the relaxed sophistication of beautiful Manhattan Beach. Exclusive Hotel Packages at westdrift Manhattan Beach are also available, inviting guests to stay, sip, savor, and experience Southern California’s premier luxury coastal culinary festival throughout the whole weekend.
Proceeds from Manhattan Beach Food & Wine ticket sales benefit the Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP). Long co-chaired by chef Marcus Samuelsson, C•CAP is a workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens pathways to pursue careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Annually, C•CAP provides culinary, job, and life skills in 186 schools across the United States, including the entire state of Arizona, as well as in Baltimore, Camden, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City & Long Island, Newark, Philadelphia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC.
This year’s Partners include INFINITI as the official Vehicle, Delta Air Lines as the official Airline, westdrift Manhattan Beach as the official Host Hotel, San Pellegrino as the official Water, Chef Works as the official Hospitality Apparel, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove as the official Kitchen Appliance, and Southern California Restaurant Design Group as the official Commercial Kitchen Designer.
The 3rd Annual Manhattan Beach Food & Wine is a 21+ event. A DELTA VIP Early Entry Pass will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Regular Admission will be from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
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