The Los Angeles Food Policy Council invites you to join us
for our first ever fundraiser

Good Food Gala
on Thursday, June 11, 2015
at the spectacular Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.

Celebrate the first five years of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council and its collaborative efforts to create a more just and sustainable food system in our region.

We are excited to feature Neal Fraser, Chef/Owner of Redbird, Vibiana, BLD and ICDC, as host chef of the evening. LA’s finest chefs will join Neal Fraser to bring you an unforgettable locally-sourced tasting menu, paired with signature craft cocktails from mixologist Julian Cox using organic spirits from Green Bar Distillery, and local brews by Three Weavers Brewing and the Strand Brewing Company.

The ever-fabulous Evan Kleiman, host of KCRW’s Good Food will serve as MC, and KCRW’s soulful DJ Raul Campos will spin fresh sounds into the warm summer night.

Join us in honoring exemplary
Good Food Heroes

MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON | President & CEO, Community Coalition,
LA City Council Member-Elect
STEVE ZIMMER | LA Unified School District Board Member
ROBERT GOTTLIEB | Urban & Environmental Policy Institute, Occidental College

Cocktails & Tastings

NEAL FRASER | Redbird, Vibiana, BLD (host chef)
MARY SUE MILLIKEN | Border Grill Restaurants and Truck
SUSAN FENIGER | Mud Hen Tavern, Border Grill Restaurants and Truck
KAJSA ALGER | Mud Hen Tavern
ZACH POLLACK | Alimento
JIMMY SHAW | Loteria Grill
BRYCE FLUELLEN | American Heart Association
DIEP TRAN | Good Girl Dinette
TARA MAXEY | Heirloom LA
MATT POLEY | Heirloom LA
JASHMINE CORPUZ | Redbird pastry chef
MARIAH SWAN | icdc pastry chef

Master of Ceremonies

EVAN KLEIMAN | KCRW's Good Food

DJ

RAUL CAMPOS | KCRW
RANI DE LEON | Tizita Radio (dublab), Radio Afrique, Soul in the Park

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Event Sponsors

Leadership Level
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS

Community Level
FIELD FRESH FOODS
JEFF BIDDLE

Friendship Level
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT
SOCAL GAS
TEAMSTERS
UFCW LOCAL 770
WHOLE FOODS
YUMMY.COM

Ally Level
COOSEMANS LA SHIPPING
CROWELL WEEDON & CO.
GOOGLE
TEAM FRIDAY
UCLA RESNICK CENTER FOR FOOD LAW AND POLICY

Vendor Sponsors

Community Seafood
Coosemans LA Shipping
Green Bar Craft Distillery
Martian Wines
Strand Brewing Co.
Three Weavers Brewing Company

Media Sponsor

Los Angeles magazine

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Event Committee

MICHAEL FLOOD | CEO, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
AMY KNOLL FRASER | Managing Partner, Vibiana, Redbird, BLD, ICDC
PAULA DANIELS | Founder, Los Angeles Food Policy Council
M. JILL OVERDORF | Director of Culinary Development
& Corporate Executive Chef, Coosemans LA Shipping
LEAH ROSS | Restaurant PR, Marketing, & Sustainability Consultant,
Customer Communications Consulting

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FAQ

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event?

• Train/Metro - Civic Center Station, Little Tokyo/Arts District Station and Union Station are approx. a half mile walk (3-4 city blocks) away from Vibiana's.
• Bus - DASH Downtown D bus stops at the corner of 2nd / Main, right across the street from Vibiana's.
• Bike - Dedicated bike lane on Main St.
• Public Parking - Nearest public lots at 340 S. Spring St., 416 S. Main St., 433 S. Main St.

What is the dress code?

Festive, cocktail attire.

How can I contact the event organizer?

Please email info@goodfoodla.org with questions or comments.

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