Category Archives: Festivals

Mosswood Meltdown: Pansy Division

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Kiki

The park for Mosswood was much bigger than I expected. There was a row of food booths, but we had been stuffing ourselves before hitting the event. there were shops, lots of records and band T-shirts. We met the guy … Continue reading →

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Mosswood Meltdown Oakland, Here we Come

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Kiki

The Mosswood Meltdown was formerly called Burgerama, until Burger Records had a Me Too moment. Nonetheless, it’s back with the same diverse, punk rock, queer lineup and host John Waters. We usually couldn’t really afford it, but this year was … Continue reading →

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The Taste 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

I had a blast at The Taste this year! First off was “Field to Fork” which offered a lot of fresh dishes to whet the palate. Then came Jonathan Gold and Song Yoon’s “Tastes of LA”. Not only did I … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Lemons…

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade took place last Sunday on the stately grounds of the mansion at  Culver Studios. Gone with the Wind was filmed there — does it get any more chichi than that? The well-tended grounds were strewn with checkered picnic … Continue reading →

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My Top Faves at CBS’ Great Chefs

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

  1. The first offering I came across at the Great Chefs of LA event taking place in the backlot of CBS was Momed’s duck shawarma. Momed, in Beverly Hills, is a contraction of “Modern Mediterranean”. The pita looked awfully generous for someone … Continue reading →

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LA Magazine’s Food Event: Is that a Llama in Your Mercedes?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Last weekend Los Angeles magazine was host to one of everyone’s favorite food events of the year. It is so representative of its kind, it doesn’t even have to have a name. It’s just called “The Food Event”. Participants are … Continue reading →

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My Top Five from LA Food Fest

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Better late than never… 1. Ta Bom’s croquettes coxinha, filled with chicken and cream cheese 2. Jalisco’s shrimp tacos, a crowd and judge favorite – deep-fried and flavorful. it’s the only thing that made me eat two 3. Crepe’n Around’s … Continue reading →

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LA Food Fest Winners!

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

 The LAFF event at the Rose Bowl wasn’t just a foodie wonderland, it was also a contest! Judges included Susan Feniger, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chef Walter Manzke, Jesse Williams, Rene Lynch of the LA Times, and blogger Bill Esparza. I … Continue reading →

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Photographing the LA Food Fest: The LIST

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Oh my God! LA Food Fest was car-a-zay! Imagine the length of a football field length of food. Twice. It was seriously an entire football field! The Rose Bowl, which is seriously hard to find for such a famous place, … Continue reading →

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Club Culinaire’s Picnic des Chefs was all about Dessert

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Sunday, the 30th annual Picnic des Chefs was held in Elysian Park. The event benefits several charities, including the Concern Foundation and The Hope Program at Children’s Hospital. The Picnic is one of several events held by Club Culinaire, a … Continue reading →

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Keep on Truckin’

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Saturday February 13, the first LA Food Fest was held on the outskirts of Downtown LA, with dozens of local food trucks converging in a huge lot next to the 110 freeway. Unfortunately, the event was too popular for its … Continue reading →

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CBS Ushers in Autumn

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Kiki Maraschino

Written with Lindsay William-Ross. And yes, I know it is no longer Autumn. Refer to the Kiki Maraschino Time-Space continuum for further elaboration. CBS Radford Studios in Studio City held their 23rd Annual Great Chefs of LA last Fall to … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Magazine Annual Food Event

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

Late summer and early fall marks food festival season in Los Angeles. There was a crazy amount of food and wine fests, and thanks to a certain other blog (…cough..) Kiki got to party down with the ritzy folks. Lindsay … Continue reading →

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Great Food and Music 2

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

It was also an incredibly hot day, so I was very grateful for the press tent. Someone had the great idea to set up a backstage area for press and bring in food so that we could photograph and taste … Continue reading →

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Great Food and Music Fest Part 1

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Kiki Maraschino

After a somewhat harried trip up the 5, I finally found my hotel behind an alley after driving around for what seemed like forever. It was kind of deserted, but I was shown to my room by a chatty bellhop. … Continue reading →

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