A Culinary Weekend to Remember: Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival 2025 hosted by TASTEMADE
This past weekend, Bello Mag had the pleasure of attending the Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival hosted by TASTEMADE held November 7th through 9th, a three-day celebration of California’s vibrant culinary scene. With a weekend pass in hand, we explored an exciting mix of food, drinks, and immersive experiences that truly capture the spirit of L.A.’s dining culture.
Produced by a21, the festival team behind some of the nation’s most celebrated culinary events, LAWFF blends creativity with culinary excellence in true Angeleno style. Each day featured a rotating lineup of headlining chefs, including Antonia Lofaso, Brooke Williamson, Bryan Voltaggio, Claudette Zepeda, Gabe Bertaccini, Giorgio Rapicavoli, Ludo Lefebvre, Michael Symon, Michael Voltaggio, and Stephanie Izard, who wowed attendees with their signature creations and culinary demonstrations.
A standout this year again was Icelandic, offering a refreshing selection of mocktails that perfectly complemented the festival’s food and wine offerings, adding a vibrant non-alcoholic option for festival-goers.
The festival’s atmosphere was lively, vibrant, and inviting a mix of music, outdoor energy, and the palpable excitement of food lovers discovering their next favorite bite. From inventive new flavors to elevated comfort classics, every dish highlighted Los Angeles’ rich and diverse culinary landscape.
With wines, cocktails, and refreshing mocktails, there was something for every palate, offering a perfect pairing for the incredible culinary talent on display.
Between headlining chefs, rising stars, and standout restaurants, the Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival 2025 delivered an unforgettable weekend of food, drinks, and inspiration. We’re already counting down the days until next year.
The festival featured an incredible array of restaurants and chefs, blending well-known names with rising talents:
- Chef Camille Napolitano-McDowell – Camille’s Culinary Creations
- Chef Jhong Lee – The Penthouse Restaurant
- Max & Fede – Fuegos LA
- Lawrence Longo – Irv’s Burgers
- Matthew Gaudet – Saltie Girl
- Frank Prieto – Terrazza at Hotel Casa del Mar
- Phil Martin – Black Cat BBQ
- Chef Lior Hillel – Bacari Restaurants
- Chef Rocky – Brique French Toastery
- David Kuo – Head Fatty Fatty Mart
- Ellen Bennet – Hedley & Bennett / Tastemade’s “Kitchen Glow Up”
- Gino Pineda – Gino Pineda
- Oscar Cabezas – Telefèric Barcelona
- Chef Ken Li – Paradise Dynasty
- James Bailey – Majordomo
- Javier Lopez – 71Above
- Jose O. Carles R. – Si! Mon
- Nakul & Arjun Mahendro – BADMAASH
- The Grill Dads – Grill’n Time Cocktails
- Tiana Gee – SoulPhil
- Angela Tamura – Peppoli at Pebble Beach
- Chef Edward Brik – WeVINO
- Elvia & Alex Garcia – Evil Cooks “A Corazon Abierto”
- Executive Chef Joey Roacho – Ristorante Per L’Ora
- Vanda and Cathy Asapahu – Ayara Thai
- Todd Matthews – Costa Covo Osteria
- Renato Araujo – Lorenzo California
- Prince St. Pizza – Prince St. Pizza
- Jason Witzl – Ellie’s
- Jayro Martinez – Top of The V
- Jay Rushin – H&H Bagels
- Jackson Kalb – Ospi | Jemma | Jame
- Danielle Duran-Zecca – Amiga Amore
- Daniel Cutler – Ronan
- Chef Steve Samson – Superfine Playa
- Alice Mai & David LeFevre – AttaGirl
- BOBBY GALE – Overall BBQ (aka Smokehouse BBQ LA)
- Chef Felipe Cuevas – Mothers Tacos
- Jazz Singsanong – JITLADA
- Jonathan Perez – Macheen / Districto Catorce
- Keith Phillips – Bar Siesta
- Ashley Cunningham – Badash Bakes Bakery
- Rashida Holmes – Bridgetown Roti
- Robert Liberto – STK Steakhouse
- Alisa Reynolds – My 2 Cents LA
- Briana Valdez – HomeState
- Anna Santiago – Santiago and Company Catering
- Chef Debbie Lee – Yi Cha
- Executive Chef Irene Verceles – The Surfing Fox
- Geo Delgado – Trophies Burger Club
- Marcos and Nayomie Mendoza – Cuernavaca’s Grill
- Renson & Caroline Blanco – BAKE SOME NOISE
- Avner Levi – CENTO Pasta Bar
- Brian Redzikowski – Kettner Exchange
- Dustin Lee – Chimmiler
- Heather Wong – Flouring
- Jessica Koslow – Sqirl
- Lucy Haro Qusqo – Bistro & Gallery
- Raphael Lunetta – Marelle Santa Monica
- Ray Hayashi & Cynthia Hetlinger – RYLA
- The Lonely Oyster
- Chef Uyên Lê – Bé Ù
- Juan Carlos “Billy” Acosta – Carnitas El Momo
- Julia Tokarz & Gregory Lay – East Side Cheesecakes
- Kat Turner – Highly Likely
- Lindsay & Lawrence McDonald – All About the Cinnamon
- Michael Reed – Poppy & Seed
- Okay Inak – SORA Craft Kitchen
- Rose Previte – Maydan
- Chef Lobo Leon – Casaléna
- Chef Steve Samson – Superfine Playa
- Daniel Cutler – Ronan
- Margaret Ameel – Cafe de Marguerite
- Melody Stein – pi00a
- Michele Galifi – Bianca Sicilian Trattoria
- Patrick Costa – De La Nonna
- Sol Bashirian – Sunday Gravy
- Tara Punzone – Pura Vita
- Todd Matthews – Costa Covo Osteria
- Uli Nasibova – Uli’s Gelato
- Vittorio Lucariello – 1 Pico at Shutters on the Beach
Follow for updates:
- Website: lawineandfood.com
- Instagram: @lawinefoodfest
- Facebook: lawinefoodfes
