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101 Night Market, LA's fastest-growing weekly night market, now runs Thursday through Sunday in Van Nuys plus a new Hollywood location at 6000 Hollywood Blvd.

FOODZILLA returns to San Fernando City Hall Saturday, July 25 from 6 to 10 PM. Free and family friendly, with six more festival nights on the 2026 calendar.

Junior Cookies and Michelin-recognized Southern Thai institution Jitlada have reimagined the city's beloved mango sticky rice as a limited-time cookie, layering coconut pastry cream, fresh mango, toasted coconut, and warm coconut sauce on a signature Junior Cookies base.

The world's largest blind-tasting sake competition brings its top winners to Japan House Los Angeles this summer, with eleven Japanese breweries pouring award-winning bottles across two consecutive tasting events in Hollywood.

The all-day cafe Highly Likely opens its fourth LA location on Ventura Blvd in Studio City, with Japanese breakfast bowls, burgers, and steak frites at night.

The 8th annual Off the Hook Seafood Festival drops anchor on Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with sustainable seafood, yacht rock from The Windbreakers, oyster competitions hosted by Mayor Lana Negrete, and a VIP lounge, all benefiting Heal the Bay.

Michelin's 2026 California Bib Gourmand additions include six new Los Angeles restaurants: Lapaba in Koreatown, Little Fish in Echo Park and its Melrose Hill sibling, Lugya'h in West Adams, Lynx in the Arts District, and Sonoratown across multiple locations.

Vignette, a new Studio City wine bar from a three-friend supper club, opens on Ventura Blvd with pho skewers, citrus-butter branzino, and roasted celeriac.

L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade returns to UCLA's Royce Quad October 17, 2026. GA is $275 through August 31, VIP is $600, and All Access with Welcome Dinner is $1,500.

The 84th Nisei Week Plaza Festival returns to Little Tokyo Saturday, August 22, 2026, with food, a beer garden, live entertainment, and cultural exhibits at the JACCC.

Wife and the Somm debuts its Simplicity of Summer supper series in Glassell Park: a two week, market driven prix fixe with curated wine flights and pairings.

Dine LA Restaurant Week returns August 14 to 28, 2026 with two weeks of prix fixe menus starting at $15 at hundreds of restaurants across Los Angeles this summer.

San Damian brings Enrique Olvera's modern Mexican seafood to Venice, with chef Chuy Cervantes serving ceviches, tostadas, and kanpachi al pastor on Abbot Kinney.

The best new restaurants in Los Angeles this July, from Enrique Olvera's San Damian in Venice to Daniel Patterson's Jacaranda, plus every opening worth booking.

The 626 Night Market returns to Santa Anita Park August 14-16, 2026 with more than 80 Asian street food vendors, retail, games, and live entertainment in Arcadia.

Plate by Plate Los Angeles 2026 takes over the Petersen Museum September 19 with unlimited tastings, top LA restaurants, and a mission supporting AAPI communities.

TLV Tapas Bar brings Tel Aviv inspired Mediterranean tapas to Tarzana, pairing a sleek modern space with a shareable, kosher forward menu. Standouts include Hummus Msabbaha, Bluefin Crispy Rice, short rib pappardelle, Chilean sea bass, and charcoal roasted Arais. Located at 5442 Yolanda Ave, Tarzana, CA, TLV Tapas Bar is a top pick for elevated dinners and events in the Valley.

Manhattan Beach Food & Wine returns September 25 and 26, 2026, at westdrift Manhattan Beach with a planned lineup of 46 chefs, 50-plus beverage partners, and two nights of Grand Tastings. Early Bird tickets are live through August 6.

A Bib Gourmand, Michelin's Most Promising Young Chef Award, and a James Beard TasteTwenty nod: Little Fish Melrose Hill is stacking every honor LA can offer in 2026.

Kato rises to two Michelin stars as the 2026 California Guide lands with 83 starred restaurants statewide. Here is what the new selection means for LA diners.