Food & Drink

On November 24, 2024, the California Craft Spirits Festival was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, bringing together over 3,000 spirits enthusiasts, distillers, and industry leaders to celebrate the innovative world of craft distilling. The festival showcased the diverse range of craft spirits produced across the state, with a special focus on sustainability and

Golden State Review Contributor·November 24, 2024

On November 17, 2024, the Napa Valley Wine Auction at the Napa Valley Expo raised a record-breaking $20 million for local charities, continuing the tradition of philanthropy that has made Napa’s wine auction one of the most celebrated events in the wine world. The auction, which featured rare wines from Napa’s top producers, attracted over

Golden State Review Contributor·November 17, 2024

The 2024 California Coffee Summit, held on November 10, 2024, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, brought together over 3,000 coffee professionals, roasters, and consumers to discuss the future of the coffee industry. The event highlighted California’s pivotal role in the global coffee scene, from specialty coffee roasting to the growing demand for sustainability

Golden State Review Contributor·November 10, 2024

On November 3, 2024, the California Organic Food Expo opened its doors at the San Francisco Convention Center, marking a historic moment for the state’s organic food industry. Drawing over 5,000 attendees, including food producers, consumers, chefs, and sustainability advocates, this event was designed to showcase California’s leadership in organic food production and promote sustainable

Golden State Review Contributor·November 3, 2024

Street Food Takes Center Stage in the Mission District On October 24, 2024, the San Francisco Street Food Festival took place in the Mission District, drawing over 8,000 food lovers to enjoy the city’s vibrant and diverse street food scene. The festival, a celebration of the city’s ever-evolving food culture, featured over 60 food trucks

Golden State Review Contributor·October 24, 2024

Napa Valley’s 2024 Harvest Sets the Stage for Exceptional Wines and Record Sales The 2024 Napa Valley Wine Harvest kicked off on October 17, 2024, and it’s shaping up to be a historic year for the region. With ideal weather conditions throughout the growing season, Napa’s vineyards have produced what many are calling a “vintage

Golden State Review Contributor·October 17, 2024

Veganism in Los Angeles Reaches New Heights as the City Hosts a Major Vegan Food Festival On October 10, 2024, Los Angeles played host to the 2024 LA Vegan Food Festival at the Los Angeles Convention Center, welcoming over 12,000 attendees to celebrate the city’s thriving plant-based food scene. This year’s festival was a landmark

Golden State Review Contributor·October 10, 2024

Celebrating Innovation in Craft Drinks from Beer to Cider On October 3, 2024, the California Craft Beverage Expo took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, marking the first major event dedicated to the growing craft beverage industry in the state. With over 3,000 attendees, the event highlighted California’s ever-expanding role in the craft drink

Golden State Review Contributor·October 3, 2024

San Francisco Celebrates Its Dynamic Street Food Scene with a Return to the Festival Spotlight The San Francisco Street Food Festival, held on September 24, 2024, in the city’s Mission District, was a massive success, attracting over 15,000 attendees and featuring over 50 food vendors. The event celebrated San Francisco’s dynamic street food culture, with

Golden State Review Contributor·September 24, 2024

Veganism Goes Mainstream in Los Angeles as the LA Vegan Festival Grows in Size and Impact The 2024 LA Vegan Festival, held on September 17, 2024, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, attracted more than 20,000 attendees and featured a wide range of plant-based food vendors, chefs, and lifestyle brands. The festival has grown to

Golden State Review Contributor·September 17, 2024