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The 2026 Long Beach BBQ Festival brought the heat to the waterfront, uniting pitmasters, live fire cooking, and bold regional flavors in a full-throttle celebration of barbecue culture. From slow-smoked classics to inventive twists, the festival delivered a mouthwatering showcase of craft, community, and smoke-kissed excellence that kept Long Beach buzzing all weekend.

Last Thursday, December 11th, the team at Food Journal Magazine loosened our belts and headed to 340 South Lake Avenue for one of the most anticipated nights of the year: Pasadena Magazine’s "Best of Pasadena 2025."

The 11th annual Uncorked: LA Wine Festival is taking over the iconic Union Station on Saturday, January 24th, promising an evening of global flavors, gourmet bites, and electric vibes.

Grand Central Market is a vibrant snapshot of Los Angeles. This is where cultures, flavors, and local traditions come together under one historic roof. With more than 40 vendors offering everything from global street food to timeless classics, the Market remains one of LA’s most iconic and flavorful destinations. Below is your guide to every vendor shaping this legendary culinary hub today.

On December 9, 2025, the city's most acclaimed chefs and culinary icons will gather under one roof for the most anticipated food event of the year: the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants 2025 celebration.

Japanese Food Expo returns to Los Angeles on November 14–15, 2025, transforming the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City into a two-day celebration of cuisine and culture

Los Angeles' vibrant arts community will gather for the Venice Winter Fest on November 22, 2025, transforming Venice Boulevard into a seasonal celebration that combines local commerce with festive entertainment.

This isn't just a daydream for seafood lovers—it's the OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival, and it's making a triumphant return on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Grab your friends and clear your calendars for October 17-19, 2025, because Southern California's largest Japanese cultural festival is returning to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.

The Food Event 2025 transforms Calamigos Ranch's iconic North 40 into a three-hour epicurean paradise that celebrates the incredible diversity of L.A.'s dining scene and offers some of the best food in Los Angeles!

Get ready to loosen your belts, chocolate lovers—the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon & Festival is back and better than ever! This isn't just any candy convention; it's a full-blown celebration of everything that makes your sweet tooth sing.

Get ready, Long Beach! The city's most anticipated celebration of local flavor, creativity, and sound—the Food, Art, & Music (FAM) Fest—is returning for its third year, and it’s transforming into something truly special.

The 2025 L.A. Times Food Bowl Night Market is set to transform downtown L.A.’s City Market Social House into a bona fide foodie paradise on October 10–11, 2025. Presented by Square, the two-night extravaganza offers an all-inclusive experience: unlimited tastings from over 25 Southern California restaurants per evening, abundant drink options, pulsating DJ sets, engaging activities, and immersive brand activations—plus VIP early-entry perks courtesy of Cathay Pacific.

Get ready for a night where incredible food meets unforgettable music at the Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival! This is the ultimate evening for anyone who loves delicious bites and live tunes, rolling a food festival and a rockin' concert into one spectacular event. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 2, 2025, because this is one party you won't want to miss.

Nine days of Japanese and Japanese American culture taking over downtown Los Angeles with music, dance, parades, food stalls, exhibits, and all-around festival magic. It’s a free, come-one-come-all celebration.

What do you get when you mix food, fashion, and fun? The one and only Family Style Food Festival! This vibrant, family-friendly event is all about gathering people around the universal joy of food—with a heavy sprinkling of style.

Hold onto your wine glasses, folks, because the Malibu Food & Wine Festival is coming back to Saddlerock Ranch on September 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2025.

Looking for the ultimate Sunday experience? Smorgasburg Los Angeles has you covered! Open every Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM at ROW DTLA

Dine LA Restaurant Week has made its grand return, and it’s giving you every excuse to go on a culinary adventure. From July 25 to August 8, over 450 restaurants across LA County are rolling out red carpets and setting the tables with irresistible, specially priced menus.

Picture this: a sunlit afternoon spent lounging in the lush gardens of Rancho Los Cerritos, jazz melodies floating through the air, a glass of natural wine in hand, and Provençal flavors dancing across your palate. Sounds dreamy? That’s exactly what’s on the menu at The Rancho!