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Here’s how we say “goodbye,” “so long,” and “see ya around” to June: By tasting and snacking and chewing and quaffing our way around Barker Hangar as a bevy \u2014 like a big, big bevy \u2014 of restaurants put out their best bites and beverages.<\/p>\n
It’s EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles 2025<\/a>, a food festival that is also an other-great-things festival, though eats, quite obviously are on the centerstage.<\/p>\n The capacious Santa Monica space is the 2025 location for the June 28-29 event and dozens of dining-strong businesses will show with sandwiches and desserts and everything delectable, or just about, in tow.<\/p>\n Some of the 2025 participants include Evil Cooks of El Sereno, DTLA’s Temaki Society, and Santa Canela of Highland Park.<\/p>\n One of the uplifting headlines from the happening? Shake Shack is teaming up with the Los Angeles Fire Department on a menu that takes its flavors, and spirit, from classic firehouse recipes. <\/p>\n LAFD Captain John Marasco worked with John Karangis, Shake Shack’s Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Innovation, on the hearty offerings.<\/p>\n Hearty and kind-hearted: A dollar from each burger sold \u2014 and combos are included \u2014 will be donated to the LAFD Foundation.<\/p>\n As for what the LAFD Firehouse Shack is all about? The cheeseburger is topped with a Fire Engine Red Pepper Relish and Captain John’s Spicy ShackSauce. <\/p>\n Pickles, too, are part of the savory fare, and the cheese is American.<\/p>\n The give-back spirit is strong across the whole festival, in fact: “All participating restaurants’ net revenue made on-site at EEEEEATSCON LA will be matched by Local Love with Chase<\/a> and donated to a local nonprofit organization that supports small businesses impacted by the recent fires” is the good word from festival organizers.<\/p>\n Beyond the eats and sips, which are priced separately from your admission ticket, there are diversions to delight in, including a bouquet of scintillating panels and events.<\/p>\n “Last Meals with Josh Scherer,” “Lemme Say This Hosted by Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris,” “Jordan Chiles + CultureCon’s Imani Ellis,” “How Long Gone featuring Kate Berlant,” and “Complex’s Idea Generation featuring Larry June” are all on the vibrant schedule.<\/p>\n