FOOD CULTURE IN L.A.
Three top local chefs explore the vibrant & always changing industry that touches all of our lives
With the iconic Nancy Silverton, Chad Colby (Antico Nuovo), and Walter Manzke (République) — Moderated by foodie & amateur cook Thomas Lavin
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Starts promptly at 12:30 p.m.
Discussion followed
by audience Q&A
Silver Screen Theater
2nd Floor, Green Building
Lunch reception
to follow at 1:30 p.m.
Thomas Lavin Showroom
Suite B309-310, Blue Building
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Discounted Parking at PDC $18
TICKETS $60 – Get your tickets now!
IN CONVERSATION WITH… is a lecture series founded by Marc Appleton, Bret Parsons and Thomas Lavin to highlight deeper conversations about life in Southern California today and in the future. Designed to engage the community with an honest exploration of current issues and aspirations, the series will feature a variety of in-depth discussions with leading lights from architecture, design, and related fields, explore how our part of the state is changing due to cultural, economic, and environmental forces, and how we can harness these forces to create an even more vibrant tomorrow.