Upcoming Events
Barbara may not be able to attend all of these excellent, worthwhile events but she wants to share them with you.
Note: On March 30, 2023 Barbara joined Will Knox on his Mr. Restaurant radio show and podcast. It aired on several on-air radio stations, including Somerset, England. You can listen to it here at Apple podcasts or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=eSumJ14mL84.
Hospitality Design Group’s
HD Summit 2026
HD Summit is the hospitality industry’s only networking conference focused on ideas outside hospitality, because everyone needs new sources of inspiration. This invite-only event is designed to sharpen executive leadership skills and to provide the big ideas needed to stay ahead of the competition.
HD Summit is designed for meaningful connection, fresh thinking, and time well spent with industry peers.
March 11–13, 2026
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. Registration begins
Friday: 10:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m Closing Networking
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
(just outside San Diego)
For more information visit HDsummit.com
Holocaust Museum’s 2026 Western Region Tribute Dinner
Amid the antisemitism surge, the Museum’s community stands together to advance the Museum’s critical mission. Come honor survivors and learn how we are combating dangerous conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial, inspiring new generations to confront antisemitism today.
At this year’s dinner survivor Yetta Kane will receive the National Leadership Award for her long-held commitment to the Jewish community and Holocaust remembrance. The program will also feature a conversation between two survivors of fatal antisemitism, generations apart. A Holocaust survivor and a survivor of the October 7 Nova Music Festival massacre will talk about what drives them to share their experiences. Their determination and resilience motivate the Museum to work even harder to help create a better future, free of antisemitism and all kinds of hatred.
Honoring Holocaust Survivor Yetta Kane
Speakers: Nat Shaffir & Noa Beer
Thursday March 12, 2026
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 7:00 p.m.
Beverly Wilshire Hotel
9500 Wilshire Boulevard,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
For more information and tickets, visit
ushmm.org/online-calendar/2026-western-region-tribute-dinner
Tickets start at $650 per person.
The Beverly Hills Chamber’s Women’s Business Network proudly presents:
The 4th annual-Women Who Shine: International Soiree
An exclusive opportunity to connect, elevate, and inspire alongside influential leaders and entrepreneurs. The 2026 theme celebrates the women whose leadership, mentorship, and vision lift others up and shape what is possible for the next generation. By joining the Chamber’s Women’s Business Network, you help fuel that impact and support a foundation dedicated to empowering women and girls.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception in the Maybourne Hotel Foyer, featuring champagne and curated hors d’oeuvres designed to set the tone for meaningful conversations and new connections. Guests will then gather in the ballroom an uplifting program filled with our speaker’s powerful moments that honor the impact of women who make Beverly Hills thrive. The evening closes at the Maybourne’s The Garden Terrace with food stations and sweet treats in a decadent finale.
Featured Speaker
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann — The creative force behind OPI’s most iconic shades. Suzi revolutionized nail color and built one of the most beloved beauty brands in the world, merging fashion, film, and self-expression with every stroke of polish.
Here, on YouTube, is a video of last year’s event. It opens in its own page/tab.
March 18, 2026
5:00 p.m. Cocktails in the Foyer
6:00 p.m. Main Event, Ballroom
7:00 p.m. Post-Reception on the Terrace
Maybourne Hotel
225 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
For information visit this page at BeverlyHillsChamber.com.
Project Angel Food’s Circle of Angels Annual Garden Party
Project Angel Food prepares and delivers nutritious, Medically Tailored Meals to critically ill people who are often isolated and alone. These meals save lives and end food insecurity, while providing hope and compassion. Circle of Angels members are the bedrock of support for Project Angel Food, providing a quarter of the more than one million meals Project Angel Food delivers annually to clients impacted by serious illness.
Guests will enjoy curated melodies, whimsical surprises, and festive moments.
Performance by Tiffany.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Hosted at a private home in the Hancock Park area
For information about the Circle of Angels visit angelfood.org/delivery/donate/circle-of-angels
The 42nd Annual Interfaith Passover Charity Seder
Hosted by Barbara Lazaroff — co-founder and owner of the renowned Spago
Beverly Hills restaurant
The event will once again benefit MAZON, The Jewish Response t o Hunger, a national
nonprofit working t o end hunger among all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. This Seder raises funds to support families in Los Angeles.
Executive Chef Areg Avanessian, Chef Ari Rosenson, and Executive Pastry Chef Della Gossett along with their talented staff will again be preparing an exquisite menu of holiday specials:
- Chef Areg’s homemade gefilte fish, chicken and vegetable matzo ball soup, roasted wild
Alaskan King Salmon, braised Beef Short Rib “Flanken”, Vegetable Ratatouille & roasted
Moroccan Carrots. - Chef Della’s gorgeous dessert buffet ranging from Matzo Toffee, Fromage Blanc Cheesecake, Passover Puffs with Caramel Sauce, sorbet, a variety of fresh fruit and more.
- Each guest also receives Spago’s oven-baked Matzah and Macaroons packaged to-go.
- Beverage Manager Devon Darcangelo will offer a variety of refined Kosher wine pairings.
The service features Rabbi Arnold Rachlis, and Cantor Ruti Braier both of the University Synagogue plus the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir, and Michael Libow will sing Hatikvah.
$300 per adult, Children $150 (10 and under) (plus 9.75% tax & 20% Service)
Whether you can join the seder or not, please feel free to offer an additional contribution to Mazon, which will be donated in full on your behalf.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Arrival times are staggered and are available at 5:15, 5:30, and 5:45 p.m..
Service begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Spago Beverly Hills
176 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
LA’s Night Out for No Kid Hungry
One Night. One Mission.
This year, two of Los Angeles’ most beloved culinary events
Taste of the Nation and the No Kid Hungry Dinner — are coming together to create something truly special. Chaired by acclaimed chefs Brooke Williamson, Mei Lin, and Melissa King, guests will experience the best of California’s dynamic culinary scene in one unforgettable evening.
Start the night with a Reception at The Tasting and experience samplings from over 50 chefs.
Followed by The Dinner, a multi-course meal curated by award winning chefs, where guests will learn more about the No Kid Hungry campaign and help raise critical funds through our live auction.
The celebration continues for all guests at The After Party, hosted by Duff Goldman and Michael Voltaggio, featuring sweet treats from the city’s top pastry chefs and a special live performance.
April 11, 2026
5:00 p.m. The Tasting Reception
6:30 p.m. The Dinner and Reception
or
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Tasking
8:30 p.m. The After Party
Rolling Greens
Downtown LA (DTLA)
1005 Mateo St,
Los Angeles, CA 90021
310-559-8656
For full event explanations and ticket prices, please visit NoKidHungry.org/NightOut
C-CAP — Culinary Careers Program
36th Annual National Benefit
C-CAP believes in the power of food and hospitality to transform young lives — that learning to cook is the first step in this journey. Culinary arts teaches problem-solving, creativity, innovation, time management, and analytical skills. True power comes in preparing, cooking, presenting, and serving a meal to others. Confidence in the kitchen leads to confidence in the workplace, and that’s why C-CAP says ‘Yes, Chef’ to young culinary hopefuls for nearly four decades.
C-CAP and its industry partners create pathways for the next generation of sous chefs, executive chefs, hospitality workers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs.
We believe in building careers…
One student, one young chef, one opportunity at a time.
2026 C•CAP CHEF HONOREE
Chef Chintan Pandya
Executive Chef and Partner
Unapologetic Foods
“C•CAP creates access at the very beginning of a young person’s journey, and that early investment can change the trajectory of a lifetime. I’m proud to support an organization that opens doors for young people and helps build a more inclusive future for
our industry.”
Monday April 13, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 p.m
Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers
West 23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York City, NY
To learn more and buy tickets, please visit: https://culinarycareers.org . This will provide the link for this year’s details and tickets. Use code FUTURECHEFS for 15% of your ticket for a limited time.