LUCKYRICE  FEAST at Vibiana, DTLA July 28th – 8th Lucky Year

(Gerry Furth-Sides) On July 28th, the LUCKYRICE Los Angeles Feast returns to Vibiana in DTLA to spotlight the city’s vibrant, Asian culinary scene to celebrate its 8th “lucky year.”  Presented by Suntory Whisky Toki, LUCKYRICE, America’s largest Asian food festival, explores the diverse Asian-American experience, using food and drink as a universal lens.  LUCKYRICE is true to its goal of showcasing the role and influence of Asian cuisine on the way we all eat today.

The Feast at Vibiana promises a celebration of Asian culinary and cultural collaborations with more than 20 Los Angeles-based participants representing several of Asia’s beloved eating capitals.  And it is is one of the most interesting indoor-outdoor venues in town.

 

A sample of the tantalizing delights you’ll find at this year’s LA LUCKYRICE include:

●      Braised Pork Hocks with Longevity Noodles dished out by Mar Vista’s Taiwanese hotspot Little Fatty;

●      Bone Broth Ramen from Pasadena’s favorite Bone Kettle;

●      Pork Belly Sliders from The Standing Room; and

●      Crispy Tofu Balls with Spicy Sriracha Aioli, Starry Kitchen’s signature dish.

But the food is only half the attraction. Feast participants will enjoy Asian-inspired cocktails by presenting sponsor Suntory Whisky Toki; plus Asahi Beer, Bruce Cost Ginger Ale and a selection of wines provided by Wines of Germany, all perfect to pair with the spicy, sweet, and umami-packed dishes being served.

LUCKYRICE seems to have taken the place of the (also) extraordinarily organized Asian professional fundraiser event group, Project by Project because the event curators keep the spotlight on Asian restaurants.  Like P x P, they also somehow set a festive tone so that the individual guests somehow celebrate as a cohesive whole as though they all already knew each other.

“Angelenos are perhaps the most sophisticated eaters when it comes to Asian grub,” said LUCKYRICE founder Danielle Chang, “which is why our Los Angeles Feast is such a stellar showing of the Asian food movement in America, from traditional favorites to what’s new, now and next in the Asian-inspired culinary world.”

Tickets to this year’s LUCKYRICE Los Angeles Feast are $88 for General Admission and $150 for VIP Access.  Guests purchasing by either ticket tier or using an American Express Card receive additional perks. To purchase tickets to LUCKYRICE Los Angeles, please visit Ticketfly www.luckyrice.ticketfly.com.

 

Luckyrice Los Angeles

Vibiana

214 S Main St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Friday, July 28, 2017

VIP: 7:00PM-10:00PM

GA: 8:00PM-10:00PM 

ABOUT LUCKYRICE

From its home base in downtown Manhattan, the LUCKYRICE Festival spotlights Asian culture through annual food and cocktail festivals. In 2017 the LUCKYRICE festivals will venture from coast to coast, hitting 8 major cities in 8 cities: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Brooklyn. LUCKYRICE works with hundreds of chefs across the country, and alongside its Culinary Council, which includes the likes of José Andrés, Daniel Boulud, Floyd Cardoz, David Chang, Susur Lee, Anita Lo, Masaharu Morimoto, Pichet Ong, Zakary Pelaccio, Eric Ripert, Marcus Samuelsson, Angelo Sosa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Sang Yoon, to create memorable, cultural experiences that honor its collective Asian roots. Please visit www.luckyrice.com for more information.