On a fine Saturday afternoon we decided to venture off to visit a well-publicized event called Artisanal LA, at The Reef in Los Angeles.
Food, drinks, and the coolest crowd, it's clear 2some loved everything about Artisanal LA! This event was all about tasting, shopping, and sampling items from local vendors from the Greater Los Angeles area. We were more than willing to get nice and cozy with some of the best products on the market today. And we must say; It twas' Artisanal alright!
We walked in and were instantly overwhelmed with the amount of vendors at the show. It was like an indoor farmers market with the trendiest products. From organic honey, to herbal tea elixirs, and hot sauces, we were willingly drowning in samples. Walking around with and grabbing all the information possible, it was disappointing to not be able to cop a freshly screen-printed tote from the show. We have had worst luck when it comes to snagging exclusive totes from events. I mean, first Agenda, and now Artisanal LA, it must be because we attend dope events and miss the opening run of eager attendees.
Our main purpose in attending the event was to showcase the finest local goods, diversify our food scene, and at the same time, contribute and bring awareness to the community of makers, crafters, artisans and chefs. With that being said, Melissa's favorite spot was the s'mores by stand MallowMallow . She single handedly devoured a s'more with Peanut Butter flavored Marshmallow, delicate milk chocolate, and handmade honey graham crackers. Breea’s favorite unsurprisingly was the Chalk and Paint showcase by Summer Jefferson. Her attention to detail and natural knack for intricate letter work was superb. We were eager to get to see her work on video; it was amazing to say the least. Summer mentioned that she was contemplating on having a lettering workshop, and we didn't hesitate on letting her know we would be the first to attend!
On our way out, we had to go visit the Boba Bear and get our hands on some milk tea boba in the cutest branded mason jar. Melissa loved it sooo much she couldn't help but want to finish it quickly, so much so that she ended up choking on a boba ball. (A moment we both wish we caught on tape).
The day ended with a short walk through of the outdoor exhibitors and food trucks. We left with tummies filled to the brim, minds overflowing with inspiration, and tad bit of rain. See you next time, Artisanal LA!
Peep the photos and short video below!
