Culver City Observer -

Todd Elliot Events will present the LA Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Festival at the Courtyard by Marriott LA Westside on Sunday Oct.13, featuring a variety of over 40 vineyards, distilleries, breweries, restaurants, and non-alcoholic purveyors sampling their finest offerings.

Todd Elliot is proud to bring the LA Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Festival to Culver City for the fifth time. Along with all the food and drinks there will also be a variety of over 20 sponsors/vendors showcasing their latest products, live music, a strolling magician, DJ, Photo Booth and other activities including a silent auction. The festival fills the ballroom, patio and back parking lot area of the hotel.

The Westside Food Bank will receive a portion of the proceeds. Their mission is to end hunger in our communities by providing access to free nutritious food through food acquisition and distribution, and by engaging the community and advocating for a strong food assistance network.

General admission tickets priced at $60 pre-sale and $75 day of (VIP are $90 pre-sale and go to $100 Day of) are available at westsidefoodwinefestivalfall2019.eventbrite.com

Hours are from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. VIP entry at 2 p.m.

Parking is available in the hotel lot for their fees and on the surrounding streets. The Courtyard by Marriott LA Westside is located at 6333 Bristol Pkwy. Culver City, CA 90230.

Egypt C. said about the last festival in July, “I had a blast at this festival! The food and alcohol selection was great, “The atmosphere was extremely energetic and the people were very nice and friendly,” Sam L. said.

Wineries bringing a sampling of their varietals include the Riboli Family Estates, One Hope, PRP Wines, MCV Wines and Vista Del Rey Vineyards from Paso Robles to name a few. Spirits will include organic handcrafted Dulce Vida Tequila, Bettie Page Rum, and 1010 Whiskey Chocolate liquors. Local breweries Venice Duck and MacLeod are bringing samples of their latest craft brews to taste along with Rekorderlig Cider, Sake and other liquors.

A wide variety of tasty bites will be available from Smokey Jones BBQ, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Rush Street and many more. For those with a sweet tooth Moruga Chocolates, Awesome Morsels, and My Mochi ice cream bites are just some of what will be on display.