Calling all local foodies: LA’s can’t-miss culinary celebration is back! The Los Angeles Times Food Bowl is heading to the Westside next week, taking over the historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026, for two unforgettable nights of all-inclusive eating and drinking.
This annual feast is a chance to eat your way across SoCal’s vibrant dining scene, featuring 30+ top-tier restaurants each night. This year is set to be a big one, pulling together an elite roster of local legends, buzzworthy newcomers, and rare collaborative tastings all under one roof.
Everything you can expect at Food Bowl 2026
Friday’s 101 Best Restaurants Reveal Party: For the first time ever, the weekend begins with a live countdown of the city’s ultimate dining guide, presented by OpenTable and Square. Celebrate the best spots in real-time while enjoying creations from industry legends like Gilberto Cetina (Holbox), Jon Yao (Kato), Brian Dunsmoor (Dunsmoor), and Ori Menashe & Genevieve Gergis (Saffy’s).
Saturday Night Flavor: The party keeps going with a brilliant celebration highlighting SoCal’s beloved spots and their chefs, Michelin-recognized kitchens, and unmissable pop-ups across town—including tastings from Victor Villa’s Villa’s Tacos and Sol Bashirian’s Sunday Gravy.
Star-studded entertainment: Between bites, catch live cooking demos and cookbook signings from culinary royalty like Roy Choi alongside actors Anthony Anderson & Cedric the Entertainer, plus high-energy music sets from DJ Danny Stern.
Unlimited bites: Don’t forget, each day works on an all-you-can-eat basis – choose anything and everything you fancy from the 30+ spots across the venue and keep coming back for more. One thing’s for certain, you won’t be going home hungry.
LA Times Food Bowl 2026 details
📅 Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica (3021 Airport Ave)
👤 Strictly 21+
Pro-tip: You can get 20% off single-night General Admission tickets for Friday or Saturday using promo code “FEVER20” at checkout (while supplies last!).
Bring your appetite, gather your crew, and prepare to feast!
