Here’s Everything You Missed at the Food Party of the Year
Where were you last weekend? If you live in Los Angeles (or will travel for great food parties), we hope you joined us at Eater Off Menu, our annual celebration of all the chefs, dishes, food trends, and cocktail crazes that we’ve been eating, drinking, and writing about all year long, in partnership with Cathay […]
Eater Off Menu 2026 was a unique celebration of culinary delights and innovative food trends, hosted by Eater in partnership with Cathay Pacific at the iconic Tam O’Shanter in Atwater Village, Los Angeles. The event showcased a diverse array of Eater faves, including Holbox, Thunderbolt/Night on Earth, Pasjoli, Café Telegrama, Lawry’s, Quarter Sheets, Ji Rong, Kidori, and Molly Baz for Mister’s ice cream sandwiches.
Attendees also enjoyed the presence of out-of-town hotspots like Dean’s and Gregory Gourdet of Portland’s Kann. The party featured an impressive selection of dishes, from a towering 40-foot-long sheet cake to tabletop-sized stargazy pie. The air was filled with the aroma of roasted meats as Ji Rong prepared Peking duck and a Cathay Pacific flight attendant served champagne.
Guests indulged in scallops served directly from the shell, and Pasjoli offered French dip sandwiches wrapped in a flavorful poivre sauce. The bar offered innovative cocktails, including banana miso carajillo, neon passion fruit refresher with Hpnotiq, and tiny tinnies. On the patio, Café Telegrama served sweet and savory ricotta pancakes, while the Majestic photobooth captured memories.
Guests could also enjoy passed salt bread, Mister’s ice cream sandwiches, and gift bags filled with delights from Eater’s favorite brands.
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