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Taste of the Nation Returns to Culver City: Culinary Event Devoted to Fighting Childhood Hunger

Top Chefs and Tastemakers Join Together May 4th for No Kid Hungry’s Charity Event

Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, the leading culinary event series dedicated to ending childhood hunger, will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 4th, at Media Park in Culver City, CA. For tickets and pricing, visit https://events.nokidhungry.org/events/los-angeles-taste-nation/.

Co-chaired by acclaimed chefs Brooke Williamson and Mei Lin, this outdoor event promises an afternoon of unparalleled culinary delights, handcrafted cocktails, and tempting desserts from over 40 of Los Angeles’s top chefs, mixologists, and tastemakers. All proceeds will support No Kid Hungry’s vital mission to eradicate childhood hunger in California and nationwide.

The festivities, open to all ages, will feature live music, interactive games, raffles, and captivating cooking demonstrations. It’s an afternoon designed to tantalize the taste buds while making a meaningful impact that you can enjoy with the people you love. 

Tickets are on sale now, and with the event anticipated to sell out, early booking is recommended. General Admission grants access from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., while All-Access Pass holders can enjoy early admission from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Among the culinary luminaries co-hosting and participating in the event are:

  • Brooke Williamson, executive chef/owner of Playa Provisions
  • Mei Lin, executive chef/owner of daybird
  • Suzanne Goin, chef/owner of AOC
  • Stephanie Izard, chef/owner of Girl & the Goat
  • Jazz Singsanong, chef/owner of Jitlada
  • Candace Nelson, Founder of Pizzana and Sprinkles
  • Shirley Chung, chef/owner of Ms Chi Cafe
  • Greg Dulan, chef/owner of Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen
  • Michael Reed, chef/owner of Poppy & Rose, Poppy & Seed
  • Michele & Andrew Munoz, Chef/Owners of Moo’s Craft BBQ

A diverse array of renowned local restaurants in many different Westside neighborhoods will be dishing out their signature creations, including:

AMIGA AMORE
Angelini Osteria
AOC 
Arth Bar & Kitchen
B Sweet
BADMAASH
CAMPHOR
Chicas Tacos
daybird
Death & Co.
Dog Haus
Dulan’s Soul Food 
Girl and the Goat
Guelaguetza
Here’s Looking At You
Holey Grail Donuts
Hotville Chicken
Jamaica Bay Inn
Jitlada: The Original Southern
Thai Cuisine
Moo’s Craft BBQ
Ms. Chi Cafe
Nonna Mercato
Ospi
Pizzana
Playa Provisions
Pop’s Bagels
Poppy + Rose
Pyet’s Plate
Qusqo Bistro & Gallery
Ronan
SALT Restaurant and Bar
Sendero
Shake Shack
SOCALO Restaurant 
The Mulholland
The Rose
Theía
Wayfarer Downtown LA 
Xuntos

With one in five children in the US facing hunger, the mission of No Kid Hungry is more critical than ever. Every ticket purchased for Taste of the Nation contributes to providing up to 10 meals for children in need, supporting programs that ensure every child has access to nutritious food.

Don’t miss out on this delectable opportunity to indulge your palate while making a difference in the lives of children across the nation. Secure your tickets now and join the fight against childhood hunger!

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