This event sold out 11 days before the day of and I felt fortunate to have experienced it. It was…read moreheld at the lovely Viceroy. Since this was their first event, I gave them the benefit of the doubt. A portion of the proceeds benefited the organization, My Child's Place, so that made me feel better for spending $48 on the ticket. Since it fell on a Sunday, parking was free along the streets! My first stop was Rodded for their duck noodle soup. It was a quick line and stayed that way for the rest of the evening. I was impressed how flavorful it was, so much so that a couple of the other soups sometime afterwards, I was not too impressed with. That was not the case with my next stop, Din Tai Fung. I made the mistake by waiting in the DTF line but chose it because it was close by. My strategy was to start on one side and work my way around. I shouldn't have wasted my time in that line because I had already had their beef noodle soup at the restaurant. After close to an hour's wait, when I finally got reacquainted with the soup, I was reminded how good it was since it had been awhile since I had it. The next noodles worth mentioning was my last stop, Seoul Sausage. It was yummy although just a bit too spicy for my liking. The flavor of that piece of braised pork belly was sooooo damn good, I could hardly believe it. The rice cake brought coolness and I appreciated the texture of it. I had a hard time finding the end of the Seoul Sausage line and I'm sure people had a hard time getting to the end of the DTF line. Those two lines paralleled each other and while SS's line was shorter in comparison, DTF's snaked around. I only spotted one type of cocktail. They were the size of shots but it was strong. They did have a cash bar and at that bar seemed like the only place to get water. Water bottles of Trader Joe's brand were complimentary. The miso butterscotch cookie that came in the goodie back was yummy. Staff did a good job with cleaning up during the event, constantly hauling away empty bowls and other trash of that sort. Spring roll pieces were being walked around. I spotted good-looking Jesse Williams from Grey's Anatomy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Williams_(actor) I was sad about missing out on Tsujita. That line was towards the far end and was so long that it led into the building. They weren't taking anybody else by the time I had found it. Oh well; that's just more reason for me to go to their restaurant. Although it was held outdoors, being cold was never an issue. There was a sufficient amount of heat lamps. I'm not sure if I would go to their next noodle bowl festival. It would depend on the restaurants participating. Overall, this was a good experience. I left with a full tummy.

We absolutely loved the Noodle Bowl Fest. In fact, my husband and I made a whole weekend out of it,…read morestaying in L.A. and hitting up the bacon festival and then the Noodle Bowl Festival in the same weekend. That's a lot of eating, I realize. I thought the price was very fair for the portion sizes that you received. We ate all 7 of the noodles offered and our favorites were the Viceroy's restaurant, Whist and Tsujita. But honestly, all of the noodles were delicious. The Viceroy was an excellent location as the vendors were housed in the cabanas. Though the event was sold out, it felt like there was room to move around, no one ran out of food (always a problem at these sorts of things) and it felt full and exciting without feeling claustrophobic. We will be returning next year and bringing our noodle loving pals!

The second of two events I attended this past Sunday, the Westside Food and Wine Festival was held…read moreat the Palisades Ballroom & Patio of the Courtyard by Marriott LA Westside in Culver City from 4-7pm. The event allows you to arrive anytime during the event. I arrived at the venue at 4:30 pm, lined up to check in and off I went to explore the area. There were several vendors in the check in area but I proceeded inside. The area was too small for the crowd. It was very hard to move around and lives were confusing. To make matters worse, there seemed to be no AC so it was definitely hot inside. Attendees were also provided with one stall bathroom each for make and women. I don't drink so I was looking for food. However, food ran out fast by 5pm. This was the reason I barely had any pictures because there weren't any food available. This was legitimately Pizza fest nightmare relived. I get it, this event is for the benefit of the Westside Food Bank but it could have been handled way better than it was. It's either they limit guests or get a bigger venue and please allow enough food for all the attendees. I feel sorry for those who chose to drop by later than I did.

I was very exited for this event but unfortunately it was a let down.. BIG LETDOWN! We arrived on…read moretime at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Culver City. The event was held outside on a patio and a very small indoor room. Crowded and definitely fire hazard! If the fire department sees this, definitely will be shut down. Very limited food and wine booths. Maybe less than 30 booths altogether and Vendors was out of food within the first hour. If so many tickets were sold, why didn't they let their vendors know to prepare food for the numbers of tickets sold? I feel bad for those who pays $50 or so for this event and end up with not much or no tastings if they ran late. A friend arrived 45 minutes into the event and nothing was left. She did not get any food tastings only a few alcohol beverages.

I hired CWMP and RAISE Gospel Choir to perform at an event I had in Malibu last weekend. They were…read morewonderful! Everyone was on time, professional and absolutely amazing singers. Chris was easy to work with throughout the process too. My only regret was them not getting to sing more for us! I will definitely be recommending RAISE and CWMP and using them more in the future!

LA Loves Alex's Lemonade took place at Royce Quad (UCLA campus) on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from…read more12pm-4pm. The weather was sunny and a perfect day for chefs, foodies and culinary food fans to come together to support childhood cancer research. This was the 8th annual LA Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand, which raised over $1.3 million for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. With enthusiastic support from the entertainment industry, this year broke last year's record for the event. We have been to many food events throughout the year and this event was by far our favorite. The afternoon featured fantastic food samples and a back-yard party atmosphere that didn't feel pretentious. Delicious cocktails, activities, silent and live auctions and merchandise. LA food enthusiasts and supporters responded with a huge turnout of more than 2,200 attendees. Attendees could purchase branded Alex's Lemonade Stand merchandise to be bought at a silent auction throughout the entire course of the event, all proceeds going to fund child cancer research. Half way into the event there was a hosted live auction. Some of the items auctioned included dinner for 25 to Melisse Restaurant in Santa Monica that auctioned for $25,000. A flight on Singapore Airlines business class to the Maldives to stay in the Four Seasons Resort for a week auctioned for $37,500. Dinner for 25 people (Men's Dinner) featuring top chefs coming to your house for an Italian feast that sold twice and raised $42,000 ($84,000). A (Women's Dinner) including top chefs Suzanne Goin and April Bloomfield that sold three times for $75,000 each for a total of $225,000. To end the live auction, was an impromptu auction dinner for 25 by Jimmy Kimmel and top chefs such as Chris Bianco, Evan Funky, Jon and Vinny. The dinners are to take placea at Jimmy Kimmel's barn next to his house and raised $100,000 twice for a total of $200,000. The pricing for General Admission tickets were $195, VIP tickets were for sponsors and special guests, talent and it included shaded tents and tables to sit at. LA Loves Alex's Lemonade offered a $1,200 premier ticket which included early access to the event, a tour of the venue and VIP seating. Also, an exclusive invite to the private and intimate Dinner the evening before, on Friday September 8. This is one event not to be missed and the proceeds go to support childhood cancer research.

This was our 2nd time to the Los Angeles event. Top-notch in all areas. The variety of food,…read morewine and liquor was outstanding. The food booths each have a large printed sign on the overhang where you can see the name of the restaurant, chef and dish being served. Having the event outside allows the chefs more flexibility to prepare food onsite. And the charity aspect is great. The live auction is something to see!

Kaya is the best! I've known him for years and he has NEVER steered me wrong... I randomly found…read morethis page on yelp and had to share my shining review and support! He will most certainly deliver with flying colors!

I am have been an Event planner for about 30 years. Have worked and continue to work with many…read morefabulous talented performers in the industry. First time I hire Kaya at the end of 2011 for a Birthday party. It was a smaller group of performers but the show was just fabulous. Obviously, I was very impressed and imideately proceeded to hire them for 2 more events in 2o12. One of them was for a celebrity Birthday in LA area, which is by the way was videotaped for a reality show on TLC and airs in December 2012 and 2nd for a corporate Fortune 500 company. The show was spectacular!! My expectations, as well as my client's exceeded our contract! They delivered more then was promised to us and special effects were just fabulous. All permits and paperwork was taken care by Kaya and it is certainly made my life quite easier. I was very impressed by a personalization of the show and how the choreography and music was designed to our specific event needs. I cannot wait to see what Oren Dayan designs for my Corporate event in December!! I would certainly recommend that particular company for a hire for any Events- and willl continue to work with them again! Larissa Goldenberg President of Design by Larissa, Ltd Www.designbylarissa.com

Thanks @Yelp LA for this VIP Ticket Giveaway. I took my husband for the win. My husband and I…read morethoroughly enjoyed ourselves at an event that we may otherwise not have tried due to other events we attend related to wine and food. The organizer provided a great venue in the Barker Hanger (which may be going away next year) located at Santa Monica Airport. The marketing from the signage and photo backdrops were well laid out. In terms of booths,.vendors and set-up. They set up wine on one side and vendors with goods on the other side. Several quality food trucks (all featured on the food network) were available and plenty of picnic tables and standing tables for eating. Wines were available to try from Northern, Central, and Southern California, with our own Wilson Creek from the Temecula Valley pouring their sparkling blends in addition, international wines with a focus on Chile. I loved the Quartz brand from Chile. Quartz was set-up right next to the VIP lounge and their Pinot Noir was my show stopping favorite. Quality wine in lovely clean packaging, great for gifting, think crystals. The VIP lounge was a small area between the wine stage and the music stage. The place to be here was at the educational sessions at the stage. Three classes, organized for beginners, intermediate and high end vinophiles. We passed Sip, Swirl and Savor, entered halfway into Merlot is back and indulged in The Cabernet from Chile talk with Kevin and Adam from the sponsor company, VinePair. We received a two to three ounce pour of four wines for each session. If you had a favorite wine the pourers would gladly offer a refill of your glass. It was a relaxing way to enjoy the Fest. Some people may complain of waiting in line for a quick pour but the owners know people serious about wine will take time to learn. Some highlights of the event were the size of the venue. You didn't feel rushed because you could get to everything. The complimentary wine glass etching (you should always tip) and the overall variety, did I mention the money shot borbon ice cream? A couple recommendations is teach volunteers or staff directions outside of venue. We had three different guys say turn left, turn right and go straight and they were all three wrong! Lol Move the entertainment stage to the opposite of the Ed stage All and all a wonderful venue to attend. I would probably bring the price down a bit for the VIP tix as people did discuss the lounge and 30 min early admission did not offer enough incentive for them to upgrade for the cost difference. PS I want to add my husband and I are not wine snobs but are certified in wine education. I spent five years working for a vineyard. We have hosted wine pairing dinners in SoCal, tasted all over the best wine regions. From the West Coast, France, Italy Spain, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico (we were even engaged in the Guadalupe Valley - my beloved favorite wine country). This event was pleasant and unique in its own right. Go in with no expectations and learn to appreciate the best a place has to offer... #SantaMonicaWineFest #VinePair #BarkerHanger #GlassEtching #QuartzWine

SH*T PEOPLE SAY AT WINE FESTIVALS…read more ___________________________________________ (...like never; literally no one:) 1. I'm just going to have one teeny tiny glass -said no one ever at a wine festival 2. I will savor each and every beautiful moment of this porta-potty experience -said no one ever at a wine festival 3. Can the food trucks please PLEASE serve turkey bacon? -said no one ever at a wine festival 4. All the proceeds will go to the great causes championed by The Trump Foundation -said no one ever at a wine festival 5. Hoping there's Meghan Trainor/Justin Beiber/Disco/ music... -said no one ever at a wine festival #Beliebers 6. I love standing in long DMV lines so much that I don't even mind when people cut in front of me -said no one ever at a wine festival 7. I'm not that knowledgeable about... [any subject] -said no one ever at a wine festival 8. That sweaty ISIS beard/socks with sandals/white [cocaine trafficker] suit makes you look so sophisticated -said no one ever at a wine festival 9. Are there any non-alcoholic options like, say a Capri Sun? -said no one ever at a wine festival 10. Haha those 'said no one ever' reviews are so freakin' funny -said uh... well you know Pro tip: thanks to a keep-it-classy crowd-- didn't have to endure any of the above. LOL. This 3.5 hour VIP wine tasting experience, crushed grape education, and paired eats at Santa Monica Airport's Barker Hangar was made possible by #wife Elle N. and #YelpLA. TL;DR: Benefiting Surfrider (over Trump) Foundation... there was a diverse worldwide selection of 30+ wines alongside seminars by #VinePair. Favorites were #Quartz, #WilsonCreek, and #the wines of Chile. Porta-pottys were dope.

10 stars all the way !!!! We hired Angela and her crew for…read moreour company Christmas party, and they were amazing! Every act was so unique and fun. The Aerial Candy Cane performance was beautiful and exciting to watch. The Fire Fans Act was super cool and had everyone on the edge of their seats, and the Duo LED Cube was such a fun and creative light show. They also had other great performances that kept everyone entertained all night. Angela went above and beyond by creating custom costumes for each act to match our holiday theme, which was such a nice touch. One of the highlights was when Angela and Aria another performer wore an awesome Christmas tree costume and served drinks to our guests between shows. Everyone thought it was so fun and creative! The whole team was friendly, professional, and right on time. They were such a joy to work with and made the night unforgettable. We'll definitely be hiring them again for future events and are already recommending them to all our friends and clients. A perfect 10 stars!

I'm very proud to be a part of the group . Both instructors have encourage me along the way. They…read moreeven have gone out of their way to meet Up for extra practices to help clean up work. Coming here and being part of the group is like having an extended part of a family. I would definitely recommend to friends .

If you are looking for reliable truth to cultural dance then this is the place for sure...awesome…read moreatmosphere, great instructors. They really spend time to each individual child to make sure they can learn the cultural moves, and have fun most of all.