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Deets: The annual festival will commence with a star-studded soirée on The Aster’s sixth-floor roof deck on September 6. The partnership underscores The Aster’s commitment to culinary excellence, which is embodied by the property’s new rooftop restaurant Lemon Grove from celebrity chef and culinary executive officer Chef Marcel Vigneron.
The L.A. Times’ Food Bowl is an annual event celebrating Southern California’s dynamic food scene. Now in its seventh year, the month-long festival will spotlight the best of local restaurants and world-renowned chefs in a series of dining events across Los Angeles.
Guests are invited to rub elbows with decorated chefs from around the world on The Aster’s scenic sixth-floor roof deck, where they can enjoy all-inclusive food and drinks with views of Hollywood’s legendary cityscape.
FEATURING:
Malcolm Lee
Candlenut, Singapore
Brought to you by Singapore Airlines
At Candlenut, the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Chef Malcolm Lee serves up a modern take on his Peranakan heritage, combining ancient Malay and Chinese influences.
Courtney Kaplan & Charles Namba
OTOTO, Tsubaki
At their Echo Park restaurants, Chef Charles Namba and Beverage Director Courtney Kaplan showcase Namba’s Japanese roots alongside a variety of sakes curated by Kaplan.
Hau Fu Lee
Lunasia Dim Sum House
Lunasia Dim Sum House is a modern dim sum and Chinese restaurant with locations throughout L.A. Their menu features traditional dim sum as well as innovative takes on classic dishes.
Jon Yao
Kato
The L.A. Times ranked Chef Jon Yao’s Kato #1 on the 2019 101 Best Restaurants list. At Kato, Jon Yao reimagines Tawainese classics using the finest ingredients sourced locally and throughout Asia.
Keith Corbin
Alta Adams
Chef Keith Corbin of Alta Adams presents a unique interpretation of soul food, drawing a connection between traditional West African food and California cuisine that’s not to be missed.
Levain Bakery
Levain Bakery’s signature chocolate chip cookies have been beloved by New Yorkers and traveling epicureans for decades. Their first L.A. location, in Los Feliz, opened in 2023.
Marcel Vigneron
Lemon Grove on the Aster Rooftop
Chef Marcel Vigneron brings a refined touch — and earthly tastes — to his dishes at L.A.’s members-only club, The Aster. He reached the finals of Bravo’s “Top Chef” in season 2.
Margarita & Walter Manzke
Bicyclette Bistro
Chefs Margarita and Walter Manzke’s Bicyclette Bistro is a Parisian-inspired restaurant that opened in spring of 2021, featuring the best of Paris’s iconic bistro culture and California’s fresh ingredients.
Stephanie Izard
Girl & the Goat, Cabra
At her L.A. outposts, Chicago’s Chef Stephanie Izard draws inspiration from California flavors while maintaining a global influence. She was the winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” season 4.
Who You May Spot: Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat, Jon Yao of Kato, Keith Corbin of Alta Adams, Marcel Vigneron of Lemon Grove, Hau Fu Lee of Lunaisia, and more!
Hint For The Average Socialite: Tickets from $150 for purchase below.
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