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May 9th
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
May 9th
7:30-9:30 p.m.
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NYC
The Lighthouse
Chelsea Piers
The bicoastal culinary event of the year is coming to NYC. East meets West at the L.A. Times Coast to Coast tasting event, presented by City National Bank. For one night only, sample from the best and most exclusive restaurants from L.A. and NYC, including star chef Nancy Silverton, L.A. Times 2022 Restaurant of the Year Anajak Thai, dishes from top NYC chefs like Esther Choi and Andrew Carmellini, and the incredible food of special guest Chef Thitid Tassanakajohn from Thailand’s Le Du, which was recently named #1 on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Special Guest From Thailand
#1 restaurant on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list
Chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn
With Le Du at #1 on the 2023 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, and Nusara at #3 on the list this year, Chef Ton has established himself as one of the best chefs in the world. The L.A. Times is excited to welcome Chef Ton from Bangkok, Thailand exclusively for the Coast to Coast event, in collaboration with NYC's Fish Cheeks.
Featured Restaurants
Los Angeles
Enjoy a unique opportunity to taste dishes from the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. list in NYC.
Chef Nancy Silverton
Widely recognized as one of the best pizzerias in the country, Pizzeria Mozza is an expression of Michelin Star and James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton’s unique aesthetic and approach to cooking: focused but not fussy, straightforward, and always uncompromising.
Executive Chef Enrique Olvera, Head Chef Jesus "Chuy" Cervantes
Inspired by the celebratory food and gatherings of Mexico, Michelin Star chef Enrique Olvera and Casamata group’s first Los Angeles establishment Damian showcases the best local produce and the spirit of the community. Damian will collaborate with Enrique Olvera’s east coast restaurant Cosme for the night, offering seasonal dishes that celebrate the rich culinary bonds between Mexico, California, and New York.
Chef Justin Pichetrungsi
Winner of the Los Angeles Times 2022 Restaurant of the Year award and #2 on the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants list, Anajak Thai is a Sherman Oaks Thai spot where a meal is a sensory overload, in the best of ways. For one night only, Anajak Thai’s 2023 James Beard Award finalist Chef Justin Pichetrungsi will collaborate with Chef Trigg Brown of the East Williamsburg destination Win Son, on a dish that fuse’s Justin’s Thai bistro cuisine with Trigg’s vibrant modern Taiwanese-American food.
Pitmaster Daniel Castillo
The perennially busy Orange County-based Heritage Barbecue celebrates authentic Central Texas-style barbecue, cooked low and slow in custom offset smokers. The Michelin Bib Gourmand BBQ spot shines in its non-traditional riffs of SoCal food favorites that reflect their heritage and love of SoCal culture, from brisket tacos and pastrami tortas to pork belly musubi and brisket banh mi.
Chef Wes Avila
James Beard Award finalist Chef Wes Avila brings eclectic flavors of Alta California and the Yucatán Peninsula to LA establishments including the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants awarded Angry Egret Dinette and KA'TEEN. The Guerilla Tacos founder’s unique tacos have earned him accolades like Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly, and legendary food critic Jonathan Gold hailed them as one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles.
Chef Armen Martirosyan
Long considered a destination for the best kabobs in LA, Mini Kabob is a beloved family-run restaurant cooking Armenian food with Egyptian influence. Today, it’s helmed by 2023 James Beard Semi-Finalist chef Armen Martirosyan who, alongside his parents, offers a modern approach to home cooked, open fire fare with the greatest passion.
Chef Nancy Silverton
Widely recognized as one of the best pizzerias in the country, Pizzeria Mozza is an expression of Michelin Star and James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton’s unique aesthetic and approach to cooking: focused but not fussy, straightforward, and always uncompromising.
Chef Wes Avila
James Beard Award finalist Chef Wes Avila brings eclectic flavors of Alta California and the Yucatán Peninsula to LA establishments including the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants awarded Angry Egret Dinette and KA'TEEN. The Guerilla Tacos founder’s unique tacos have earned him accolades like Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly, and legendary food critic Jonathan Gold hailed them as one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles.
Pitmaster Daniel Castillo
The perennially busy Orange County-based Heritage Barbecue celebrates authentic Central Texas-style barbecue, cooked low and slow in custom offset smokers. The Michelin Bib Gourmand BBQ spot shines in its non-traditional riffs of SoCal food favorites that reflect their heritage and love of SoCal culture, from brisket tacos and pastrami tortas to pork belly musubi and brisket banh mi.
Chef Justin Pichetrungsi
Winner of the Los Angeles Times 2022 Restaurant of the Year award and #2 on the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants list, Anajak Thai is a Sherman Oaks Thai spot where a meal is a sensory overload, in the best of ways. For one night only, Anajak Thai’s 2023 James Beard Award finalist Chef Justin Pichetrungsi will collaborate with Chef Trigg Brown of the East Williamsburg destination Win Son, on a dish that fuse’s Justin’s Thai bistro cuisine with Trigg’s vibrant modern Taiwanese-American food.
Executive Chef Enrique Olvera, Head Chef Jesus "Chuy" Cervantes
Inspired by the celebratory food and gatherings of Mexico, Michelin Star chef Enrique Olvera and Casamata group’s first Los Angeles establishment Damian showcases the best local produce and the spirit of the community. Damian will collaborate with Enrique Olvera’s east coast restaurant Cosme for the night, offering seasonal dishes that celebrate the rich culinary bonds between Mexico, California, and New York.
Chef Armen Martirosyan
Long considered a destination for the best kabobs in LA, Mini Kabob is a beloved family-run restaurant cooking Armenian food with Egyptian influence. Today, it’s helmed by 2023 James Beard Semi-Finalist chef Armen Martirosyan who, alongside his parents, offers a modern approach to home cooked, open fire fare with the greatest passion.
Chef Nancy Silverton
Widely recognized as one of the best pizzerias in the country, Pizzeria Mozza is an expression of Michelin Star and James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton’s unique aesthetic and approach to cooking: focused but not fussy, straightforward, and always uncompromising.
Chef Justin Pichetrungsi
Winner of the Los Angeles Times 2022 Restaurant of the Year award and #2 on the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants list, Anajak Thai is a Sherman Oaks Thai spot where a meal is a sensory overload, in the best of ways. For one night only, Anajak Thai’s 2023 James Beard Award finalist Chef Justin Pichetrungsi will collaborate with Chef Trigg Brown of the East Williamsburg destination Win Son, on a dish that fuse’s Justin’s Thai bistro cuisine with Trigg’s vibrant modern Taiwanese-American food.
Chef Wes Avila
James Beard Award finalist Chef Wes Avila brings eclectic flavors of Alta California and the Yucatán Peninsula to LA establishments including the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants awarded Angry Egret Dinette and KA'TEEN. The Guerilla Tacos founder’s unique tacos have earned him accolades like Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly, and legendary food critic Jonathan Gold hailed them as one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles.
Executive Chef Enrique Olvera, Head Chef Jesus "Chuy" Cervantes
Inspired by the celebratory food and gatherings of Mexico, Michelin Star chef Enrique Olvera and Casamata group’s first Los Angeles establishment Damian showcases the best local produce and the spirit of the community. Damian will collaborate with Enrique Olvera’s east coast restaurant Cosme for the night, offering seasonal dishes that celebrate the rich culinary bonds between Mexico, California, and New York.
Pitmaster Daniel Castillo
The perennially busy Orange County-based Heritage Barbecue celebrates authentic Central Texas-style barbecue, cooked low and slow in custom offset smokers. The Michelin Bib Gourmand BBQ spot shines in its non-traditional riffs of SoCal food favorites that reflect their heritage and love of SoCal culture, from brisket tacos and pastrami tortas to pork belly musubi and brisket banh mi.
Chef Armen Martirosyan
Long considered a destination for the best kabobs in LA, Mini Kabob is a beloved family-run restaurant cooking Armenian food with Egyptian influence. Today, it’s helmed by 2023 James Beard Semi-Finalist chef Armen Martirosyan who, alongside his parents, offers a modern approach to home cooked, open fire fare with the greatest passion.
Featured Restaurants
New York City
Sample the most exciting restaurants from NYC’s vibrant food scene in the same night.
Executive Chef Enrique Olvera, Head Chef Gustavo Garnica
Michelin Star chef Enrique Olvera and Casamata group’s restaurant Cosme serves contemporary Mexican cuisine that highlights local ingredients from the Hudson Valley and surrounding region. Cosme will collaborate with Enrique Olvera’s west coast restaurant Damian for the night, offering seasonal dishes that celebrate the rich culinary bonds between Mexico, California, and New York.
Pastry Chefs Seleste Tan, Mogan Anthony
Lady Wong is a Southeast Asian bakery that has been hailed across Manhattan as one of the best new spots for eye-catching and delectable sweet treats. Husband and wife team Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan bring their pedigreed pastry background from some of the finest Michelin Star restaurants and hotels in the world to celebrate the timeless flavors of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Chef Esther Choi
Mŏkbar offers a seasonal Korean menu that incorporates traditional and modern influences into fresh, seasonal dishes. Inspired by the age-old technique of her Korean grandmother’s cooking, Chef Esther Choi, a Finalist on Netflix's Iron Chef in 2022 and a Food Network Hot List 2023 featured chef, has a personal passion for introducing New Yorkers to the flavors of Korean culture, while utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Chef Salil Mehta
Singapura is a Southeast Asian beach bar inspired establishment from Michelin Star chef Salil Mehta. Focusing on hawker-style street food made with the highest quality ingredients, the menu celebrates the vibrant flavors of Singaporean cuisine, as well as Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Chef Dustin Everett
Fish Cheeks is a critically acclaimed and always-packed NYC spot serving contemporary Thai cuisine with a focus on seafood. For one night only, Chef Dustin Everett will collaborate on a dish with his Bangkok-based friend and peer, Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohnm of Le Du, the #1 restaurant on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list.
Chef Andrew Carmellini
Lafayette is an everyday grand café and bakery in the ceremony of French cooking from the James Beard Award-winning chef and lauded restauranteur Andrew Carmellini, alongside Executive Pastry Chef Scott Cioe and Boulanger James Belisle. Lafayette’s market-driven menu is a worldly homage to eating for pleasure and includes specialty viennoiseries like the famous “Suprême” croissants (made famous on TikTok in 2022, with a line wrapping around the block three times a day).
Chef Stefano Secchi
Rezdôra is a New York Times three-star restaurant and a 2021 Michelin Star recipient from Chef Stefano Secchi and Partner David Switzer in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood. The menu celebrates the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and is centered around house-made pasta.
Chef Wes Avila
James Beard Award finalist and Guerilla Tacos founder Wes Avila has partnered with modern media company Tastemade to create a selection of tacos inspired by the flavors of Mexico, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the American Southwest. Tastemade Me Tacos marks the first time that Avila’s food will be available in New York City. Avila's unique tacos have also earned him accolades like Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly, a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating, and legendary food critic Jonathan Gold hailed them as one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles.
Chef Markus Glocker
Koloman is a contemporary French restaurant, where Michelin Star chef Markus Glocker blends Parisian creativity with Viennese tradition. The New York Times three star restaurant and Esquire 2022 Best New Restaurant in America bridges turn of the century European cafe culture with the energy of today’s New York.
Chef Sungchul Shim
Mari is Michelin-starred restaurant centered around the Korean handroll. Chef Sungchul Shim playfully pushes the boundaries of contemporary Korean cuisine, offering an imaginative tasting menu inspired by Korean street food fare.
Chef JT Vuong
Rule of Thirds is a distinctly New York styled Japanese restaurant from the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn. Chef JT Vuong creates playful dishes that draw upon izakaya comfort foods, as well as the regional and global flavors of NYC.
Chef Trigg Brown
Win Son is a lauded modern Taiwanese-American restaurant and bakery in Brooklyn, created over a friendship between James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Trigg Brown and Josh Ku and their shared love of Taiwanese food and culture. For one night only, Win Son will collaborate with Anajak Thai, winner of the Los Angeles Times 2022 Restaurant of the Year award, on a dish that fuse’s Win Son’s vibrant Taiwanese-American cuisine with Anajak’s sensory overload Thai food.
Executive Chef Enrique Olvera, Head Chef Gustavo Garnica
Michelin Star chef Enrique Olvera and Casamata group’s restaurant Cosme serves contemporary Mexican cuisine that highlights local ingredients from the Hudson Valley and surrounding region. Cosme will collaborate with Enrique Olvera’s west coast restaurant Damian for the night, offering seasonal dishes that celebrate the rich culinary bonds between Mexico, California, and New York.
Chef Markus Glocker
Koloman is a contemporary French restaurant, where Michelin Star chef Markus Glocker blends Parisian creativity with Viennese tradition. The New York Times three star restaurant and Esquire 2022 Best New Restaurant in America bridges turn of the century European cafe culture with the energy of today’s New York.
Chef Andrew Carmellini
Lafayette is an everyday grand café and bakery in the ceremony of French cooking from the James Beard Award-winning chef and lauded restauranteur Andrew Carmellini, alongside Executive Pastry Chef Scott Cioe and Boulanger James Belisle. Lafayette’s market-driven menu is a worldly homage to eating for pleasure and includes specialty viennoiseries like the famous “Suprême” croissants (made famous on TikTok in 2022, with a line wrapping around the block three times a day).
Chef Esther Choi
Mŏkbar offers a seasonal Korean menu that incorporates traditional and modern influences into fresh, seasonal dishes. Inspired by the age-old technique of her Korean grandmother’s cooking, Chef Esther Choi, a Finalist on Netflix's Iron Chef in 2022 and a Food Network Hot List 2023 featured chef, has a personal passion for introducing New Yorkers to the flavors of Korean culture, while utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Chef JT Vuong
Rule of Thirds is a distinctly New York styled Japanese restaurant from the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn. Chef JT Vuong creates playful dishes that draw upon izakaya comfort foods, as well as the regional and global flavors of NYC.
Chef Wes Avila
James Beard Award finalist and Guerilla Tacos founder Wes Avila has partnered with modern media company Tastemade to create a selection of tacos inspired by the flavors of Mexico, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the American Southwest. Tastemade Me Tacos marks the first time that Avila’s food will be available in New York City. Avila's unique tacos have also earned him accolades like Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly, a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating, and legendary food critic Jonathan Gold hailed them as one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles.
Chef Dustin Everett
Fish Cheeks is a critically acclaimed and always-packed NYC spot serving contemporary Thai cuisine with a focus on seafood. For one night only, Chef Dustin Everett will collaborate on a dish with his Bangkok-based friend and peer, Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohnm of Le Du, the #1 restaurant on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list.
Pastry Chefs Seleste Tan, Mogan Anthony
Lady Wong is a Southeast Asian bakery that has been hailed across Manhattan as one of the best new spots for eye-catching and delectable sweet treats. Husband and wife team Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan bring their pedigreed pastry background from some of the finest Michelin Star restaurants and hotels in the world to celebrate the timeless flavors of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Chef Sungchul Shim
Mari is Michelin-starred restaurant centered around the Korean handroll. Chef Sungchul Shim playfully pushes the boundaries of contemporary Korean cuisine, offering an imaginative tasting menu inspired by Korean street food fare.
Chef Stefano Secchi
Rezdôra is a New York Times three-star restaurant and a 2021 Michelin Star recipient from Chef Stefano Secchi and Partner David Switzer in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood. The menu celebrates the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and is centered around house-made pasta.
Chef Salil Mehta
Singapura is a Southeast Asian beach bar inspired establishment from Michelin Star chef Salil Mehta. Focusing on hawker-style street food made with the highest quality ingredients, the menu celebrates the vibrant flavors of Singaporean cuisine, as well as Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Chef Trigg Brown
Win Son is a lauded modern Taiwanese-American restaurant and bakery in Brooklyn, created over a friendship between James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Trigg Brown and Josh Ku and their shared love of Taiwanese food and culture. For one night only, Win Son will collaborate with Anajak Thai, winner of the Los Angeles Times 2022 Restaurant of the Year award, on a dish that fuse’s Win Son’s vibrant Taiwanese-American cuisine with Anajak’s sensory overload Thai food.
Executive Chef Enrique Olvera, Head Chef Gustavo Garnica
Michelin Star chef Enrique Olvera and Casamata group’s restaurant Cosme serves contemporary Mexican cuisine that highlights local ingredients from the Hudson Valley and surrounding region. Cosme will collaborate with Enrique Olvera’s west coast restaurant Damian for the night, offering seasonal dishes that celebrate the rich culinary bonds between Mexico, California, and New York.
Chef Dustin Everett
Fish Cheeks is a critically acclaimed and always-packed NYC spot serving contemporary Thai cuisine with a focus on seafood. For one night only, Chef Dustin Everett will collaborate on a dish with his Bangkok-based friend and peer, Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohnm of Le Du, the #1 restaurant on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list.
Chef Markus Glocker
Koloman is a contemporary French restaurant, where Michelin Star chef Markus Glocker blends Parisian creativity with Viennese tradition. The New York Times three star restaurant and Esquire 2022 Best New Restaurant in America bridges turn of the century European cafe culture with the energy of today’s New York.
Pastry Chefs Seleste Tan, Mogan Anthony
Lady Wong is a Southeast Asian bakery that has been hailed across Manhattan as one of the best new spots for eye-catching and delectable sweet treats. Husband and wife team Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan bring their pedigreed pastry background from some of the finest Michelin Star restaurants and hotels in the world to celebrate the timeless flavors of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Chef Andrew Carmellini
Lafayette is an everyday grand café and bakery in the ceremony of French cooking from the James Beard Award-winning chef and lauded restauranteur Andrew Carmellini, alongside Executive Pastry Chef Scott Cioe and Boulanger James Belisle. Lafayette’s market-driven menu is a worldly homage to eating for pleasure and includes specialty viennoiseries like the famous “Suprême” croissants (made famous on TikTok in 2022, with a line wrapping around the block three times a day).
Chef Sungchul Shim
Mari is Michelin-starred restaurant centered around the Korean handroll. Chef Sungchul Shim playfully pushes the boundaries of contemporary Korean cuisine, offering an imaginative tasting menu inspired by Korean street food fare.
Chef Esther Choi
Mŏkbar offers a seasonal Korean menu that incorporates traditional and modern influences into fresh, seasonal dishes. Inspired by the age-old technique of her Korean grandmother’s cooking, Chef Esther Choi, a Finalist on Netflix's Iron Chef in 2022 and a Food Network Hot List 2023 featured chef, has a personal passion for introducing New Yorkers to the flavors of Korean culture, while utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Chef Stefano Secchi
Rezdôra is a New York Times three-star restaurant and a 2021 Michelin Star recipient from Chef Stefano Secchi and Partner David Switzer in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood. The menu celebrates the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and is centered around house-made pasta.
Chef JT Vuong
Rule of Thirds is a distinctly New York styled Japanese restaurant from the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn. Chef JT Vuong creates playful dishes that draw upon izakaya comfort foods, as well as the regional and global flavors of NYC.
Chef Salil Mehta
Singapura is a Southeast Asian beach bar inspired establishment from Michelin Star chef Salil Mehta. Focusing on hawker-style street food made with the highest quality ingredients, the menu celebrates the vibrant flavors of Singaporean cuisine, as well as Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Chef Wes Avila
James Beard Award finalist and Guerilla Tacos founder Wes Avila has partnered with modern media company Tastemade to create a selection of tacos inspired by the flavors of Mexico, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the American Southwest. Tastemade Me Tacos marks the first time that Avila’s food will be available in New York City. Avila's unique tacos have also earned him accolades like Best Taco Truck by LA Weekly, a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating, and legendary food critic Jonathan Gold hailed them as one of the best things to eat in Los Angeles.
Chef Trigg Brown
Win Son is a lauded modern Taiwanese-American restaurant and bakery in Brooklyn, created over a friendship between James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Trigg Brown and Josh Ku and their shared love of Taiwanese food and culture. For one night only, Win Son will collaborate with Anajak Thai, winner of the Los Angeles Times 2022 Restaurant of the Year award, on a dish that fuse’s Win Son’s vibrant Taiwanese-American cuisine with Anajak’s sensory overload Thai food.
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