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Taste of the Rams 2023

TASTE OF THE RAMS

Monday, September 11, 2023 | SoFi Stadium

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2023 Presenting Sponsor

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Co-Presenting Sponsor

The eighth 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. Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp and other favorite LA Rams were in attendance and took pride in fighting hunger by attending this event. Proceeds benefit the essential work of the LA Regional Food Bank.

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

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Food Distribution at SoFi Stadium

2023 Featured Chefs

Deau Arpapornnopparat

Holy Basil

Deau Arpapornnopparat

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

Sally Camacho Mueller

Curtis Stone Events

Sally Camacho Mueller

Pastry Chef Sally Camacho Mueller has over 20 years of experience in professional kitchens, starting at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills.

Erick Cayetano

Cork & Batter

Chef Erick Cayetano

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

Sandra Cordero

Gasolina & Xuntos

Sandra Cordero

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

Crystal Espinoza

Gogo’s Tacos

Chef Crystal Espinoza

Chef Crystal Espinoza is a native-born Angeleno. At an early age, she knew she wanted to be a Chef.

Susan Feniger

Socalo

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

Jeffrey Hayden

Love and Salt

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Jeffrey attended Yale University with the hope of becoming a therapist, but his trips to the supermarket would change his path.

Ei Hiroyoshi

Hamasaku

Ei Hiroyoshi

He was only 19 when he moved to Los Angeles from Japan and is passionate about sharing his point of view through the sushi that he creates.

Jackson Kalb

Jame Enoteca

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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.

Frank & Michelle La

Be Bright Coffee

Frank & Michelle La

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.

David LeFevre

Local LA

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

Mary Sue Milliken

Socalo

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

Francisco Moran

LA Cha Cha Cha

Francisco Moran

Chef Paco’s story is one of true grit and hard work. What started as a financial decision to support his family quickly became his passion.

Petrossian

Carlos Cabrera

Chef Carlos Cabrera

Led by Executive Chef Carlos Cabrera, Petrossian’s menu is brimming with authentic French flavors with seasonal California inspiration.

Steve Samson

Rossoblu and Superfine Pizza

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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.

Yoya Takahashi

Champion’s Curry

Yoya Takahashi

Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, Executive Chef Yoya Takahashi moved to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming an actor like his grandfather.

Johnny Tran

Intercrew LA

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Johnny Tran, a spear fisherman and beekeeper, has always gravitated towards cooking New American cuisine.

Sherry Yard

Bakery by the Yard

Sherry Yard

For nearly 30 years, Chef Sherry Yard has embraced a range of responsibilities from creating savory and sweet menus, to crafting masterful breads.

6 P.M. - 9 P.M. | Monday, Sep 11, 2023

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

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