With
the LA Times Travel Show seemingly at an end, the Los
Angeles Travel & Adventure Show will be the place to go for all your
destinations.
I was most impressed
with last year’s show and the turnout. While the programming wasn’t as good as
the LA Times event especially with one of the Wynans rather brainless and
incompetent panel hosting, the booths and activities were outstanding.
Here’s a look at the
Taste of Travel Stage at the show. Check out the first listing—Onaga! So cool
though I think it was supposed to be yuzu which is a fruit.
Saturday
10:30 a.m., Chefs Mike Lofaro, Riko Bartolome and Kyle
Kawakami, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau: Get a fresh taste of Maui as
these three chefs create a recipe that represents the true essence of the
ingredients and dishes that visitors can always look forward to enjoying during
their visits.
Recipe: Onaga: Snow
Peas, Black Truffle, Cannellini Beans and Yuz
*There will also be a cooking demonstration
on Sunday at 1 p.m.
11:45 a.m., Wonderful Indonesia
Recipe: A
traditional Indonesian Favorite
*There will also be hosting a cooking
demonstration on Sunday at 2:15 p.m.
1:00 p.m., Chef Percy Whatley, Executive Chef, The
Ahwahnee: Chef Percy Whatley demonstrates how to prepare a cool carrot soup
that brings together a vadouvan spice blend, tangy yogurt and crispy popped
wild rice in a harmonious and palate-pleasing dish.
Recipe:
Vadouvan-Spiced Carrot Soup
2:15 p.m., Chef Lisako Horimoto, Japan National
Tourism Organization: Discover the beauty of Japanese cuisine as Chef Lisako
Horimoto creates meals using everyday supermarket ingredients.
Recipe: Okinawa Tofu
Chapuru and Kyoto Uzumi Tofu
3:30 p.m., Chef Bruce Chen, Taiwan Tourism Bureau:
Chef Bruce Chen grew up in Taiwan and watched his relatives prepare popcorn
chicken countless times. Learn to prepare this favorite Taiwanese snack from
scratch.
Recipe: Taiwan Popcorn
Chicken
Sunday
10:30 a.m., Chef Giovanni Brassea, Baja California:
Discover the cuisine of beautiful Baja California. Every year, thousands of
travelers from around the world visit this famous peninsula to enjoy the
people, culture and food that Baja California has to offer.
Recipe: Love Baja Baja
11:45 a.m., Tomas Kalina, Hotel Yasmin: Enjoy
a delicious presentation by Chef Tomas Kalina and learn to make his Carlsbad
Pudding, a comforting recipe that palates long for.
Recipe: Carlsbad
Pudding
3:30 p.m., Vanda Asapahu, Tourism Authority of
Thailand and Ayara Thai Cuisine: Learn about the history of Thailand’s
favorite dish. Vanda will show the audience just how easy it is to make this
flavorful meal that is enjoyed by many around the world.
Recipe: The Original
Pad Thai
In between cooking demonstrations, guests of all ages can choose from a variety
of show activities and entertainment including a chance to take Instagram
selfies with Mammoth Lakes’
Big Fish, a
rock climbing wall, with
experienced professionals to ensure a safe climbing experience, opportunities
to learn to ride and play on
Segways, the popular
Bubble Roller Land
Orbs and a heated
diving pool where attendees ages 10 or older can
discover the exciting sport of scuba diving. Remember to bring a
wetsuit/swimsuit and towel!
Watch world cultures come to life through music and dance at the
Global
Beats Stage. Learn about the artistic and cultural significance of each
performance and even step out of the comfort zone for a moment to learn a few
new dance moves!
Saturday
·
Indonesian Dances,
10:15 a.m.
·
Bollywood Dances,
10:35 a.m.
·
Dances from Guam,
10:40 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
·
Middle Eastern Dances,
11:00 a.m.
·
Bollywood Dances,
11:20 a.m.
·
Dances from Malaysia,
11:30 a.m.
·
Folk Dances, Martial Arts
Costume Show & Demo of Falun Gong, 12:00
p.m. and 12:30
·
Dances of Belize,
12:40 p.m.
·
Panamanian Traditional and
Folk Dances, 1:20 p.m.
·
Belly Dance, 2:00 p.m.
·
Turkish Music and Dance,
2:30 p.m.
·
American Light Rock and
Pop Music, 3:00 p.m.
·
Dances From Taiwan,
3:50 p.m.
·
Raks Sharqu Belly Dance,
Contemporary and Folk Dance, 4:10 p.m.
Sunday
·
Indonesian Dances,
10:30 a.m.
·
Dances from Guam,
11:00 a.m., 2:40 p.m. and 4:20 p.m.
·
Panamanian Traditional and
Folk Dances, 11:30 a.m.
·
Dances from Malaysia,
12:00 p.m.
·
Turkish Music and Dance,
12:30 p.m.
·
Dances of Belize,
12:50 p.m.
·
Folkloric Lebanese,
Egyptian Oriental, Tahitian and Hula Dance, 1:10 p.m.
·
Flamenco with live Guitar
Music, 2:10 p.m.
·
Focus on Spain: Flamenco,
Hip-hop, Folklorico, 3:00 p.m.
·
Raks Sharqi Belly Dance,
Contemporary and Folk Dance, 3:45 p.m.
The 2015
Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show will take place
February 21 and 22 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Long Beach Convention Center,
located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.
Tickets are available online for $11 for
one day or $17 for two days
(use promo code: LAPR). Children 16 and under
are free. At the door, tickets will be available, cash only, for $16 for
one day and $25 for two days. For tickets and information please visit
www.LAtravelshow.com,
email
info@travelshows.com or call
(203)878-2577.
