Over 100 women of Los Angeles restaurants are planning a celebration on the anniversary of the Women's March of 2017.
Regarding Her Food, a new nonprofit, will kick-off a 10-day festival on January 21 - 30, 2021, to honor the women who have created and contributed to Los Angeles' restaurants.
“We started RE:her to grow a community of support during these difficult times,” they said on Instagram. “Now, there are more than 100 of us, together, women doing their damnedest to keep their restaurants alive during extraordinary times. We want to celebrate these women, because they’ve more than earned this time.”
Founded by nine women restaurateurs, the group includes two members from Italian restaurants, Sylvie Gabrielle from Love & Salt and Dina Samson, the partner of Chef Steve Samson, from Rossoblu/Superfine Pizza.
The festival program features 1:1 interviews with chefs and celebrities like Ruth Reichl, special menus and restaurant collaborations. Participating Italian restaurants include: Chef Nancy Silverton's Osteria Mozza & Chi Spacca, Chef Gino Angelini's Angelini Osteria & Alimentari, Chef Melissa Saka's Ospi, Union, Love & Salt, Gale's Restaurant, Knead & Go Pasta Bar & Market, and of course, Rossoblu and Superfine Pizza.
Re:Her launched a cash grant program to fund women-owned restaurants in Los Angeles County impacted by the pandemic. Check out the shop or make a donation to raise money for the cause.
Cover photo: Dina Samson of Rosso Blu/Superfine Pizza via Facebook