Michele StuevenGrand Central Market’s Filipino American History Month programming has teamed up with BARYO, a multicultural marketing and events collective known for bringing food, music, creativity, and community together, for a month-long celebration.
Taking place throughout October, the program will feature Filipino food and chef collaborations, the Baryo Bazaar, live music, film screenings, cultural programming, and more, all free and open to the public.
FILIPINO FOOD and CHEF COLLABORATIONS
Grand Central Market will spotlight Filipino food and brands through collaborations and pop-ups, including Bastion Bakery × Bake Some Noise, For The Win × Gemmae Bake Shop and Cinnies × Soul Phil, plus pop-ups from Banger Lumpia, Bake Some Noise and more. Chef Tiana Gee of Soul Phil will also host an intimate dinner experience on Sunday, Oct. 4 and Monday, Oct. 5.
BARYO BAZAAR
Every Saturday in October, the Baryo Bazaar will bring a rotating lineup of Filipino and Filipino American makers, artists, designers, food brands, and small businesses to Grand Central Market.
FAHM FILM NIGHT
On Saturday, Oct. 10, the historic Million Dollar Theater will host screenings of Nurse Unseen and Food Roots, followed by a panel featuring Filipino-American women in film, including director Michelle Josue.
CLOSING PARTY and CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
The month wraps up on Saturday, Oct. 24 with DJ sets from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a Kembot Line Dancing Social from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Smorgasburg LA
Smorgasburg is hosting its first-ever Diwali celebration on Sunday, Oct. 18. The team brings together several of the city’s most popular South Asian restaurants for a culinary celebration of the Festival of Lights
Headliners include Badmaash, Khan Saab, Fitoor, Kurrypinch, Bombay Beach, and other favorites, plus special culinary collabs with AMRIKAN cookbook author and writer Khushbu Shah, Brooklyn Delhi, and Shan Foods Global. Brown Girl magazine is also bringing South Asian vendors for a market pop-up. The daytime event also includes a variety of cultural music performances, including Bollywood dancing with a group tutorial and a DJ spinning all the Desi hits!!.
For Masaya Eiyo, a third-generation artisan of wagashi, Japan’s centuries-old confectionery, even the shade of red in a single sweet calls for careful thought. “We consider exactly which shade feels right for the time of year,” he says in a press release.
Teruha and Karanishiki (Courtesy Japan House)
On Sunday, Oct. 18, Eiyo will bring his craftsmanship and artistry to Los Angeles for the first time with a hands-on workshop at Japan House Los Angeles, at Ovation Hollywood. Born into a family-run confectionery business in Wakayama, Japan, he has devoted more than 25 years to making the seasonal sweets, traditionally paired with matcha.
During the workshop, Eiyo will demonstrate jōyo nerikiri, a refined form of fresh wagashi made with Japanese yam and white bean paste, which he carefully shapes by hand. Participants will create two autumn designs under his guidance: Teruha (“autumn leaves glowing in the light”) and Karanishiki (“richly colored brocade”).
Gott’s Roadside, the Bay Area-born restaurant known for its burgers, fries, shakes, and California-inspired menu, is bringing its signature roadside experience to the Westside with the opening of its second Southern California location in Downtown Santa Monica today.
steps from Third Street Promenade and a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier. The celebration will give back to the local community by donating 20% of opening-day proceeds to the Santa Monica High School PTSA, supporting local students and school programs.
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Gott’s Roadside (Michele Stueven)