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Project by Project will hold its annual fundraiser Plate by Plate at the Wallis Annenberg at California Science Center in Los Angeles on Saturday September 14, 6 – 10pm.

Asian American community’s top chefs, restaurants, leaders, beverage and culinary brands, leaders and influencers will gather to celebrate 24 years of philanthropy and service within the Southern California Asian American community. 

The general admission ticket will include samples of signature dishes from over 25 restaurants.  They include Marco Polo, Wildwonder, Kazu Nori, Brique, Farmhouse Kitchen, Masarap cafe, Yoboseyo Suprette, Emporium Thai, Jemma Hollywood, One Hot Minute, Sunmerry Bakery cafe, Yoju, Turok’s Cheesecakes, 626 Hospitality, Flouring, Alexander’s Steakhouse, Chubby foods, Meet Fresh, Easy Tomorrow, Carasau Restaurante, Rakkan Ramen, Intercrew LA, Banh Khot Lady, Mochima, and Cafe Dulce.

Drinks include Suntory, Pacific International Liquor, Krikori Rice Whiskey, Asahi, The Plug, Only Hydration, and Matchako. 

A VIP ticket will include one hour of early access to the event, as well as an  exclusive VIP-only lounge access. 

Live entertainment to amp up the fun include peformances by violinist Jessica Chen and Cellist Henry Chen, lyra performers Ruby and Shelbee, dance by Miss Shu Mai, a magic show by Anna DeGuzman, and caricatures by James.

A silent auction will invite bids on gift cards from museums, entertainment parks, restaurants, and liquor brands.

And if you want still more fun, you can attend the highly celebrated after-party.

The theme for this this year’s event  is  Food Insecurity in AAPI Communities, highlighting the issue’s impact on access to healthy, culturally relevant food.  Event proceeds benefit this year’s beneficiary partner Thai Community Development Center.

The three local chapters of Project by Project  in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco select a local AAPI non-profit partner annually to develop a year long partnership to consult, raise awareness and funds.  For the past 26 years, PbP has championed philanthropic endeavors and partnered with over 50 AAPI non-profits in the three local communities with outreach, public awareness, and fundraising efforts in 19 campaign themes – from mental health, domestic violence, sustainability, homelessness, to even voter engagement and education access. The annual tasting benefit is one of PbP-LA’s signature events of the year. 

For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.projectbyproject.org/ and https://www.platebyplate.org/los-angeles

Orange Coast Magazine will host its annual Best of Orange County party at South Coast Plaza on July 25, 6pm;  the event will celebrate the winners of the magazine’s 2024 Best New Restaurants issue.

Your party ticket gives you an evening full of unlimited tastings from over twenty  different eateries, cocktails, beer, and wine along with music, entertainment and fun activities like a Selfie Booth. 

This year’s vendors include 608 Dahlia, Artisan 7 Leaves & Crema Bakery, Blossoms and Brass, Bouillon Moulin, Cha Redefine, Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, Maizano, OEB Breakfast, Oliver’s Trattoria, Portillo’s, Puesto, Rare Society, Shootz, Starfish Newport Beach, Súp Wellness, The Plot, Webb’s Grainworks, Westwood Coast, and Xacalli Kitchen.

Beverages will be provided by Mezcal 33, J. Lohr, Mountain Valley Spring Water, Mezcal Rosaluna, Mission Cocktails, Hi-Time Wine Cellars, and Rad Soda.

The event is indoors with an outdoor walkway, and dress code is bright and vibrant summer chic.  Self parking is complimentary at South Coast Plaza. Event is 21 & over and pets are not allowed.

Proceeds will benefit Casa Orange County, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.

The Grand Tasting Pavilion at South Coast Plaza is  located off of Sunflower Ave between Nordstrom and Maggiano’s Little Italy, near Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, with  event check-in facing Sunflower Ave. 

For tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orange-coasts-best-of-2024-party-tickets-906215303367

AltaMed is bringing its much anticipated signature food and wine celebration East LA Meets Napa to LA Union Station on Friday July 19, 7:00 p.m. Now in its sixteenth year, the event features top Los Angeles restaurants and award-winning wines from  Mexican-American vintners and premium spirits against a backdrop of live music and Latino art.

Participating restaurants include Pez Coastal Kitchen, Maizano, La Diosa de los Moles, Porto’s Bakery and Café, Genovese’s Kitchen, Don Chente, King Taco, Gloria’s Restaurant & Bar, Maizano Cocina,, Tepeyac Restaurant, Asado & Chimi Argentine BBQ, Barranco Peruvian Tapas & Pisco Lounge, Bike Brewery, Bistro Provincia Fusion Cuisine & Bar, Butcher’s Block LA, Casanova Fish Tacos, Chago Tortas Ahogadas,  Sysco LA, and more.

Participating vintners representing the Mexican American Vintners Association include: Aldina Vineyards, Casa Martinez Wines, Delgadillo Cellars, Encanto Vineyards, Esfuerzo Wines, and more.

Grammy nominated vocal group DW3 will perform their unique blend of urban Latin music that blends soul music, jazz, Spanish rock.  Their set list offers an artful balance between smooth, seductive ballads and up-tempo dance/funk jams.  Their Billboard charting hits include I Got You featuring Gerald Albright and Let the Music, I Can’t Tell You Why, and California Dreamin from their hit 2013 and 2015 albums On the Floor and Vintage Truth. 

All event proceeds support AltaMed Foundation with its mission to reduce health care disparities and ensure that underserved neighborhoods of Southern California can access quality, culturally competent care. Since 1969, AltaMed has focused on prevention and care for the whole individual, providing a comprehensive range of primary health, dental, behavioral, and senior care services and specialty care to over 500,000 people across Los Angeles and Orange counties.

This year’s  East LA Meets Napa fundraiser kicks off a series of events commemorating AltaMed’s 55th anniversary.  Next in the line-up is AltaMed 55th Anniversary Gala  Noche de Salud y Arte on Friday, September 27 in Beverly Hills.   The Gala will be followed by Tardeada Comida y Vino on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana for experiencing the richness of Latin food in Orange County, and wines from from Latino-owned vineyards in California along with Latino art and entertainment. Hosted by AltaMed Foundation’s Women’s Committee, this event will raise funds for vital health services such as mammograms, diabetes screenings and women’s wellness exams. 

For more information, visit www.altamedfoundation.org.