"The Santa Monica tastings tend to have a few more vendors, and some more unexpected restaurants serving, versus the more marquee evening events in Downtown. Highlights during the Barker Hangar event include Vanda Asapahu of Ayara Thai, Miami restaurateur Michelle Bernstein, Timothy Hollingsworth of Otium, Kristine De La Cruz of Créme Caramel LA, Samuel Monsour of Preux & Proper, John Tesar of Laguna Beach’s upcoming Outer Reef, and Imran Ali Mookhi of Tumbi." - Matthew Kang