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Delicious Little Tokyo
07.16.18
Go Little Tokyo invites culinary enthusiasts to discover their inner foodie in the restaurants of Little Tokyo for a scrumptious weekend of authentic food and fun at the 3rd Annual Delicious Little Tokyo on Friday, July, 20 and Saturday, July, 21.
You can experience culinary workshops, food demos, food tours, tastings, and one-of-a-kind activities at various local Little Tokyo businesses exclusively available during Delicious Little Tokyo weekend.
Highlights of Saturday’s events include:
- Historical Food Walking Tour, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Join the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS) on a journey through Little Tokyo’s culinary past with a guided walking tour of historical food landmarks found in the neighborhood. $15 Admission.
- Indonesian Cuisine Demo & Tasting, 12 – 1:30 p.m. — Spice up your foodie adventure and discover herbs and spices used in traditional Indonesian cuisine at Little Tokyo’s newest flavor hotspot, Kasih, for the ultimate food sampling and demo. $10 Admission.
- LIVE Bento Box Demo, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Join former Mrs. Japan and TABLE FOR TWO, a non-profit organization that promotes healthy eating and helps hungry children around the world, to learn how to pack a lunch that is both delicious and adorable with kawaii (cute) characters! Free admission. No registration required.
- “Furoshiki” Japanese Cloth Wrapping Workshop, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. — Learn the art of “furoshiki” cloth wrapping from Mike Murase, master furoshiki wrapper and Director of Service Programs at the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC). Immerse in the rich history of these traditional Japanese wrapping cloths, and try your hand at this eco-friendly, fashionable option to package lunch boxes, bottles, and other gifts. $5 Admission. Furoshiki will be provided by local Japanese goods store, Bunkado.
- LIVE Art Calligraphy Performance, 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. — Watch +LAB Artist in Residence, Kuniharu Yoshida, as he uses his body and found objects mixed with hip-hop dance to create exciting, giant calligraphy artwork in public spaces. Free Admission & open to all!
- Windows of Little Tokyo: Halfway Reception, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Experience rich culture, live performances, delicious cuisine, and 11 artist installations displayed on storefront windows across the neighborhood during a walking tour through the historic, 134-year old Japanese American neighborhood starting at JACCC and ending at Aloha Cafe. Free Admission & family-friendly!
- Food & Sake Pairing, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Learn the history, cultural significance, and brewing process of various types of sake, Japanese rice wine., while indulging in signature dishes and bites from Little Tokyo’s newest Japanese-style restaurant, Sake Dojo! $20 Admission. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
- LIVE Ramen Demo, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Learn how to prepare the perfect bowl of ramen at home from ramen chef and owner of local favorite, My Ramen Bar. Embrace the rich history of ramen and learn the different styles offered. Free Admission & open to all!
- Japanese Tea Ceremony, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.— Experience the beautiful, choreographic ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea, Matcha., led by renowned Tea Master Nishimura of the Edo Senke LA Fuhaku-kai School. Matcha is provided by Tea Master of Little Tokyo. $5 Admission.
TICKETS AND REGISTRATION:
Free - $150, depending on the activity. For more information and to register for demos and workshops visit golittletokyo.com/delicious.
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