Proceeds to Support Access to Health Services for Underserved Communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
It’s the food and wine festival L.A. has been craving during the two-year hiatus and now the East LA Meets Napa Food & Wine Festival is back on Friday, July 29, 7-10 p.m. at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.
The 15th edition of the East LA Meets Napa Food & Wine Festival is presented by AltaMed Health Services. Hundreds of attendees gather each year to celebrate the richness of Latino culinary delights represented by 15 of the top Latino-owned Los Angeles restaurants which will be complemented with wine and spirit pairings from 15 famed Napa Valley vintners and beyond.
The eclectic mix of the yearly festival attendees, wine connoisseurs, and foodies is a true reflection of the multi-ethnic vibe L.A. is known for the world over. For some, it has turned into a yearly gathering among friends, set against the beautiful sun setting, as they enjoy the sultry summer night while sipping wine and enjoying the mouthwatering cuisine. And if the rhythms move you you can dance to the sounds of Grammy Award-winning Ozomatli and Latin-jazz ensemble Monogorama who will perform their unique blend of urban Latino music that blends cumbia, samba, funk, charranga jazz and more.
Participating restaurants and chefs this year include: Oscar Perez, executive chef and co-founder of Sol Agave at L.A. LIVE, Juan Sanjuan III of Gloria’s Restaurant from Huntington Park, and Rocio Camacho of Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen from Bell Gardens, Porto’s Bakery and Cafe, King Taco and more. Participating Vintners representing the Mexican American Vintners Association (MAVA) include: Herencia del Valle, Encanto Vineyards, Honrama Cellars, Bazan Cellars, and others.
All proceeds from the event benefit AltaMed’s programs that provide access to health and dental care, senior services, HIV treatment and prevention, teen mentoring programs, health education to more than 375,000 people in Los Angeles and Orange counties, regardless of their ability to pay.
“We’re excited to bring back our largest fundraiser to support vital health services for the communities we serve in Los Angeles and Orange counties that have been disproportionately devastated by COVID-19 and its health and economic ripple effects,” said Zoila D. Escobar, executive vice president & chief administrative officer of AltaMed Health Services, and president of the AltaMed Foundation. “For more than 50 years, AltaMed has provided access to health services regardless of a person’s ability to pay. It’s through events like East LA Meets Napa that we can continue to meet the health needs of more than 375,000 people and address the social determinants that impact their overall wellbeing.”
East LA Meets Napa tickets are $400. To learn more about AltaMed and view the full list of restaurants, vintners and entertainment participating in this year’s East LA Meets Napa, visit: www.Altamedfoodwine.org.