Los Angeles foodies, wine lovers, and cocktail enthusiasts will gather next Saturday, September 8 to eat, drink, and raise money to support pediatric cancer and support. At the annual LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade, to be held at UCLA’s Royce Hall Quad. The event has raised over $5.8 million to fund childhood cancer research and support services. Last year’s event raised over $1.3 million. The event also features a live and silent auction you won’t want to miss.
Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne (Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern, 2018 Hollywood Bowl), along with Chef David Lenz (The Hungry Cat) host the special afternoon that features chefs and mixologists from SoCal and beyond.
General admission tickets are $195/each with children 12 and under admitted free. Purchase tickets online and check-in at the event.
Stroll the majestic lawn of UCLA while sampling signature items prepared by top chefs and mixologists. The 2018 lineup includes*:
Chris Bianco (Phoenix) – Pizzeria Bianco
April Bloomfield (L.A.) – The Hearth & Hound
Josef Centeno (L.A.) – Bäco Mercat
Michael Cimarusti (L.A.) – Providence, Connie & Ted’s, Best Girl
Josiah Citrin (L.A.) – Melisse, Charcoal Venice
Giada De Laurentiis (Las Vegas) – GIADA, Pronto, GDL Italian
Eva Ein (Santa Barbara) – McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken (L.A.) – Border Grill
Gavin Fine (Jackson Hole, WY) – Fine Dining Restaurant Group
Michael Fiorelli (L.A.) – Love & Salt
Chris Flint (L.A.) – NoMad Los Angeles
Ben Ford (L.A.) – Ford’s Roadside
Jeremy Fox (L.A.) – Rustic Canyon, Tullua’s
Neal Fraser (L.A.) – Redbird
Evan Funke (Venice, CA) – Felix Trattoria
Ray Garcia (L.A.) – Broken Spanish
Suzanne Goin/Lucques Group (L.A.) – Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern
Valerie Gordon (L.A.) – Valerie Confections
Hilary Henderson (LA) – Four Seasons
Perry Hendrix (Chicago) – Avec
Timothy Hollingsworth (L.A.) – Otium
Paul Janeway (Yosemite, CA) – Majestic Yosemite Hotel
Bruce Kalman (L.A.) – WEST
Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson (L.A.) – Kismet
David LeFevre (Manhattan Beach, CA) – Fishing with Dynamite
David Lentz (L.A.) – Imperial Western Beer & Oyster, The Hungry Cat
Donald Link (New Orleans) – Herbsaint
Bricia Lopez (L.A.) – Guelaguetza
Jenn Louis (Portland, OR) – Ray
Tyler Malek (L.A.) – Salt & Straw
Walter & Margarita Manzke (L.A.) – Republique, Petty Cash Taqueria, Sari Sari Store
Kevin Meehan (L.A.) – Kali
Matt Molina (L.A.) – Everson Royce Bar
Stephanie Mutz (Santa Barbara) – Sea Stephanie
Dahlia Narvaez (LA) – Mozza Restaurant Group
Zoe Nathan (L.A.) – Huckleberry
Bryant Ng (L.A.) – Cassia
Nancy Oakes (San Francisco) – Boulevard Restaurant
Adam Perry Lang (Hollywood) – APL Restaurant
Zachary Pollack (L.A.) – Alimento, Cosa Buona
Steve Samson (L.A.) – Rossoblu
Jon Shook & Vinny DoTolo (L.A.) – Jon & Vinny’s
Nancy Silverton (L.A.) – Mozza Restaurant Group
Cal Stamenov (Carmel Valley, C.A.) – Lucia at Bernardus Lodge
Jonathan Sundstrom (Seattle) – Lark
Andrew Sutton, Alex Flores & Gloria Tae (Anaheim) – Napa Rose, Cathay Circle, 21 Royal
Shannon Swindle (L.A.) – Craft
Suzanne Tracht (L.A.) – Jar
Michael Schlow (L.A.) – Cavatina Restaurant at The Sunset Marquis
Marc Vetri (Las Vegas) – Vetri Cucina
Michael Voltaggio (L.A.)
Jonathan Waxman – Barbuto (NYC), Waxman’s (SF)
Rocco Whalen (Cleveland/ Charlotte) – Fahrenheit
Jason Winters (L.A.) – Urban Pie
Sherry Yard (L.A.) – IPIC Group, Tuck Room Tavern
Shiho Yoshikawa (L.A.) – Sweet Rose Creamery
*Please note that this list is subject to change.
Mixologist lineup:
Eric Alparin (L.A.) – Varnish
Shawn Lickliter (L.A.) – Republique
Federico Lozano – Mezcal El Silencio
Daniel Zacharczuck (L.A.) – Bibo Ergo Sum
Ignacio Murillo (L.A.) – Lucques Group
Beau du Bois (L.A.) – Clifton’s Republic, The Edison LA/Disney Springs
Christiaan Rollich (L.A.) – Lucques Group
Neal Bodenheimer (New Orleans) – Cure
Darin Manahan (L.A.) – Manahan + Co
Kim Stodel (L.A.) – Providence
How Do I Get There?
The event takes place at Royce Quad (also known as Dickson Court on Google Maps) located on UCLA’s campus. The address is 375 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
Where Do I Park?
Parking is available for $12 per car. All guests will park in Lot 2. To get to Lot 2 from the 405, take the Sunset Blvd. exit east (towards UCLA). After you pass the UCLA campus on your right, turn right onto Hilgard Ave. From there, make a right turn onto Westholme Ave. Make an immediate left onto the ramp and into Lot 2. Purchase a parking permit at the gate and park in any unmarked space. Signage will guide you from the parking lot to the event. Shuttles will also be available to take guests from the parking lot to and from the event.
Where Is My Ticket?
There are no physical tickets for this year’s event. Guest names will be on a list at check-in upon arrival. Kids 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult and do not need a ticket to enter the event. We also have a dedicated area to help keep the kids entertained.
What Is The Timeline For The Event?
11:30 am: Sponsor/All Access Ticket Holder entrance opens
12:30 pm: General Admission entrance opens
2:30 pm: Program/Live Auction (food/beverage tents will be closed at this time)
3:30 pm: Silent Auction closes
4:30 pm: Event ends
Revere Magazine Food & Drinks 