Ben Ford has a famous name and father(Harrison Ford) but he has won the hearts and palates of famous critics, chefs and commoners alike for his cooking- with features in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, and Angeleno, to name a few.
He studied at the University of Dijon in Burgundy and when he returned home, he studied at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Working afterwards with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse and at the renowned restaurants Opus, Campanille, and Eclipse before being named executive chef at the Farm of Beverly Hills. Which is a heart breaker that the location at The Grove is closed now. His current restaurant Ford’s Filling Station debuted in Culver City in early 2006.
Kobe Beef Cheek.
Ford keeps his reputation and heart with a take on local, sustainable, “snout to tail” gastropub fare while making mouths swoon in Downtown Culver City and travelers alike. This weekend he’ll be at The Grove in Los Angeles judging the Dole California Cookoff!
To learn more about Ben Ford and his restaurant, go toFords Filling Station .
Address
Ford’s Filling Station
9531 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.202.1470
Susan Feniger is Hosting the Grove’s 3rd Annual Summer Food Festival
Saturday, June 23 mosy on over the Grove for a summer taste sensation. Hosted by Chef Susan Feniger with an exclusive group of up-and-coming Los Angeles area chefs. The discussion will focus on how their travels have influenced their cooking styles and menus.
Chef Susan Feniger
Chef Mica Wexler, Mezze
Chef Brook Williamson,The Tripel & Hudson House
Chefs Steve Samson & Zach Pollack, Sotto
Chef Adam Horton, Raphael
ITINERARY
11:am: Chef Neal Fraser Cooking Demo
12:20pm: Executive Chef, Morels Steakhouse & Bistro-Steven Rodriguez
2pm: Chef Ian Gresik Cooking Demo
3pm:Speaking Panel hosted by Susan Feniger
3:45pm: Recipe Contest Winner Announcement
4pm: Chef Kaja Alger Cooking Demo
5pm: Chef Susan Feniger Cooking Demo
THERE WILL BE RESTAURANT SAMPLINGS IN THE PARK 11am-5pm
by:
Maggiano’s Little Italy, The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge, Wood Ranch BBQ&Grill, La Piazza Ristorante Italiano, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro.
Global Street Food-Heavy Veggie-Big Flavor-Susan Feniger’s STREET
742 N. Highland Ave
Los Angeles, California 90038
“From Moscow to Mumbai, Buenos Aires to the Bayou, savory bites explode to life in the STREET kitchen, all infused with Susan’s unique style and passion. In an atmosphere as vibrant, warm and friendly as the chef herself, Susan Feniger’s STREET is where people meet, share, and try something new.”
EVENT INFO FOR THE WEEKEND:
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SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 10am – 6pm3rd ANNUAL SUMMER FOOD FESTIVAL
Taste at The Grove
Join the Taste at The Grove, the 3rd annual Summer Food Festival hosted by Chef Susan Feniger on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 10am – 6pm.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 11am – 3pmCHEF BEN FORD Dole California Cookoff |
Join the three finalists whose original recipes were chosen from entries across the country as they face off live at The Park to win $10,000! Celebrity Chef Ben Ford will be heading a panel of judges including one lucky Dole Facebook FAN who won the opportunity to be a judge. For more information, click here
The Grove in Los Angeles. Your Shopping & Entertainment Resort®
Thank you to the Grove, chef Ben Ford and take a visit to these awesome Summer events this weekend!
