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It’s that time of year again!

On Saturday, September 13th, the vibrant Los Angeles State Historic Park played host to the highly anticipated Family Style Food Festival 2025—a bold celebration of food, fashion, and culture. This year marked an exciting evolution of the festival with globally acclaimed artist and designer VERDY stepping in as Creative Director, bringing his signature creative vision to the experience.

As a VIP guest, I had exclusive access to a private lounge area (which was clutch with the sun blaring!) featuring complimentary food and drinks from a curated list of top-tier restaurants only available to VIPs. The ticket also included five free meal vouchers redeemable at select vendors—perfect for sampling standout dishes across the park.

The festival showcased an impressive international roster of chefs and restaurants, with returning favorites like Howlin’ Ray’s, Jon & Vinny’s, and the Michelin-starred Kato. Newcomers made a strong impression as well, including Bell’s, the acclaimed Los Alamos bistro, and Marathon Burger—a tribute to Nipsey Hussle’s legacy.

 

The highlight was definitely Marathon Burger’s new collaboration with Jordan, featuring The Jordan Fire Red 5’s. The activation proved to be the main attraction as guests who purchased the sneakers were gifted an exclusive black shirt, while those who purchased the food received a white shirt.