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Tickets for LAWineFest 2025 Are Now on Sale!
03.17.25
LAWineFest returns for its 20th anniversary with two days of incredible wine tasting, live music, delicious food trucks, and boutique shopping on May 31 and June 1 at Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach. As L.A. County’s largest wine-focused event, it brings together wine lovers of all levels to sip and explore wines from around the world—all while supporting the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.
Enjoy unlimited tastings of award-winning wines, craft brews, kombucha, and more. Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to the Hotel Maya & Jackson Family Wines VIP Garden, where you’ll find rare boutique wineries + premium tastes, gourmet bites from Fuego’s Executive Chef Luis Torres, and a curated cheese and charcuterie selection from Fior di Latte. VIP tickets are limited to just 400 per day and sell out fast.
Make a weekend out of it with a stay at Hotel Maya or the historic Queen Mary, both within walking distance of the festival.
LAWineFest Hours:
Saturday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (VIP early entry at 1 p.m.)
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tickets are available now at LAWineFest.com. Secure yours today before they sell out!
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Late-Night Happy Hour Arrives at KIN Izakaya
03.16.25
KIN Izakaya, the modern Japanese eatery from Kei Concepts, has launched a Late-Night Happy Hour, available Sunday through Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. The menu features izakaya-inspired small plates, premium cocktails, and ice-cold beer in a lively setting.
Guests can enjoy crudos like Hokkaido Scallop and Truffle Salmon, yakitori skewers, and comforting bowls of ramen, including Original Gyu-Tonkotsu and Tom Kha Chashu. Shareable favorites like Chicken Karaage, Takoyaki, and Corn Cheese round out the offerings, with prices ranging from $8 to $12.
Drinks include the citrusy Yuzu Fizz, Green Tea Highball, and Soju in strawberry, lychee, or yogurt flavors. A Sapporo pitcher is also available for sharing.
Located in Fountain Valley (16185 Brookhurst St.), KIN Izakaya is open daily from 11 a.m. Late-Night Happy Hour runs Sunday–Thursday, 8–10 p.m.
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