TASTE OF THE RAMS

Monday, September 16, 2024 | 6 p.m. | SoFi Stadium

The ninth annual Taste of the Rams took place at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams. Delicious food and beverages were prepared by renowned chefs, including LA Chef Steve Samson of Rossoblu. Andrew Whitworth was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Proceeds benefit the essential work of the LA Regional Food Bank.

Thank you to all of the members of the Rams organization, chefs, sponsors, and all of the guests who helped us take a stand against hunger!

Deau Arpapornnopparat

Holy Basil

Originally from Thailand, Deau Arpapornnopparat opened Holy Basil with partner Joy Yuon.

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Adrienne Borlongan

Wanderlust Creamery

Wanderlust Creamery is Los Angeles’ artisanal ice cream concept driven by a travel destination theme…

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Erick Cayetano

Cork & Batter

Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, Chef Erick started working as a dishwasher without imagining that cooking would become his passion.

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Sandra Cordero

Xuntos

Cordero is a James Beard WEL Fellow & co-founder of Regarding Her, a national nonprofit supporting women in hospitality.

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Susan Feniger

Socalo

A person with curly hair and glasses is smiling, wearing a light blue shirt and a colorful, paint-splattered apron against a plain background, as they volunteer their art skills for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Iconic culinarian, author, and entrepreneur Susan Feniger may be best known for her Modern Mexican concept, and Border Grill restaurants.

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Fern Kaewtathip & Noree Pla

Luv2Eat Thai

Luv2Eat Thai Bistro comes from chefs Fern Kaewtathip and Noree Pla, who are both originally from Phuket, Thailand…

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Hiyoshi Kumeta

Hamasaku

Chef Kumeta, born in Japan, honed his culinary skills in the U.S., leading to his role as Executive Chef at Hamasaku under Chef Hiroyoshi’s mentorship.

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Jackson Kalb

Ospi | Jemma | Jame

A woman and a man sit at a table, wearing bibs and sharing a plate of spaghetti, reminiscent of the charming scenes celebrated by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. With noodles dangling from their mouths and a glass of red wine on the side, they enjoy their meal against the backdrop of a rustic brick wall.

Chef Jackson Kalb from season 19 of Top Chef began his apprenticeship at the age of 13 at Melisse (2-star Michelin) in Santa Monica, CA.

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Frank & Michelle La

Be Bright Coffee

Frank and his wife Michelle La opened Be Bright Coffee as a direct-to-consumer roasting company; their goal was to make coffee as easy as possible.

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Dustin Lee

Chimmelier

Chimmelier was born out of a shared obsession for perfecting Korean fried chicken, brought to life by Dustin Lee, Kevin Son and Jeff Jun in April 2021.

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David LeFevre

Local LA

David LeFevre is a veteran of the Los Angeles dining scene, often credited with transforming the culinary landscape of the South Bay.

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Mary Sue Milliken

Socalo

Throughout a groundbreaking, nearly 40-year career, Mary Sue Milliken finds the key to her success in…

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Kim Prince

Hotville Chicken

Kim Prince is a third-generation restauranteur with a knack for frying chicken. She recalls being the “pickle bucket girl” at the age of 8…

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Steve Samson

Rossoblu and Superfine Pizza

A person with a shaved head, representing the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, is wearing a jacket and shirt, looking to the side as light casts a shadow behind them.

Chef Steve Samson might not have realized he was fated for a life spent in kitchens, but his family and upbringing all led to that inevitable result.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

To explore sponsorship opportunities similar to this one, please contact Roger Castle, Chief Development Officer at rcastle@lafoodbank.org or (323) 234-3030 ext. 147.

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Los Angeles Rams

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TASTE OF THE RAMS

2024 Featured Chefs

Deau Arpapornnopparat

Adrienne Borlongan

Erick Cayetano

Sandra Cordero

Susan Feniger

Fern Kaewtathip & Noree Pla

Hiyoshi Kumeta

Jackson Kalb

Frank & Michelle La

Dustin Lee

David LeFevre

Mary Sue Milliken

Kim Prince

Steve Samson

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Legacy

Owen and Jami Witte

Fantasy Football

International paper

Los Angeles Rams

Gridiron

Amanda Massucci and Mike Wokosin

Honorable Mention

Douglas Herzbrun

Jen Huang

Michael Lesser

Taste of the Rams 2024

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