Women’s History Month Festival Celebrates LA’s Culinary Leaders

Los Angeles is brimming with events this March as part of Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival, a vibrant celebration of women shaping the food and beverage industry. The festival, running from March 8 through March 12 with events continuing throughout the month, highlights female chefs, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs across the city through a diverse lineup of experiences.

A Month of Culinary Experiences

The festival features a range of events, including curated dining experiences, pop-ups, chef collaborations, and community gatherings. Regarding Her, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women-owned food businesses, organizes the annual festival to spotlight the talent and innovation of women in the culinary world. More information on the festival and its members can be found on the Regarding Her website.

Featured Events (March 8-12)

• Cafecita Coffee’s International Women’s Day Group Bike Ride (March 8): Begin the day with coffee and a scenic bike ride through Los Angeles, including routes along Mulholland Drive and ocean views. The ride concludes back at Cafecita Coffee with discounts and women-owned business merchandise.
• La Festa Della Donna at Smorgasburg (March 8): Join Regarding Her at Smorgasburg for a special International Women’s Day celebration featuring Leah Ferrazzani of Ferrazzani’s Pasta & Market, along with Amiga Amore, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, and Forager Crafts.
• Soulphil Pop-Up at Maydan Market (March 8): Tiana Gee and SoulPhil will host a pop-up residency at Maydan Market.
• Dogs Only Supper Club at Saba Surf Cafe (March 8): A community-focused dinner hosted by Chef Trev, bringing together dog lovers and their pets for a family-style meal.
• Pastry Takeover at Highly Likely (March 9): Pastry chef Leah Chin-Katz of Double Chin will take over the pastry menu at Highly Likely in Highland Park.
• The Spirit of Her at Little Mermaid (March 9): Los Angeles bartender Crystal will lead a guest bartending takeover at Little Mermaid, creating cocktails honoring women in the spirits industry.
• Chef Collaboration Dinner at Rossoblu (March 11): Rossoblu will host its fifth annual Chef Collaboration Dinner, featuring five women chefs from Rossoblu, Bridgetown, Pikunico, and Amiga Amore.
• Cacao Tasting at The Chocolate Dispensary (March 12): Comedian Antonia Lassar will join The Chocolate Dispensary for a cacao tasting event, sampling ten varieties of 100% cacao bars.

Supporting Women-Owned Businesses

The Women’s History Month Festival aims to support the economic mobility of women leaders in the food and beverage industry. According to LA Magazine, the organization likewise contributes funds to combat reductions in DEI program funding and supports programs like the Regarding Her Academy.

Looking Ahead

The events listed above represent the first phase of the Women’s History Month Festival. Further details on events occurring later in March will be announced soon. For a complete line-up of events, visit www.regardingherfood.org/whmf.