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Global Bites: A Monthly Culinary Passport Tasting Experience
Sherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403
Travel the World — One Flavorful Bite at a Time
Global Bites is your monthly passport to the world of flavor — brought to life by the chefs and instructors of Life Plus Culinary Academy. Step inside our kitchen for a curated, 60-minute tasting journey featuring 9 internationally inspired dishes, each one representing a cuisine you can explore further in our hands-on cooking classes.
From bold street food to elegant comfort dishes, you’ll taste your way across countries and cultures — and walk away with more than just a full belly.
Pick Your Perfect Flavor Hour:
12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, or 6:00 — five delicious sessions, same bold global bites.
Ages: 12 and up welcome!
Have younger foodies at home? Don’t worry — kid-friendly tasting experiences are on the horizon. Stay tuned for our special editions designed just for them! A note about our monthly menus! Our menu changes slightly each month, with fresh dishes inspired by the countries below, updated in exciting and creative ways. Want to know what’s on the menu for your date? Text us anytime for the latest lineup!
We’ve included October’s menu below, but feel free to reach out if you’re curious about what we’re serving in November, December, or January. Either way, it’s always bold, flavorful, and totally worth coming back for — you could easily enjoy every monthly tastings and never eat the same plate twice! October Passport MenuMenu
Have younger foodies at home? Don’t worry — kid-friendly tasting experiences are on the horizon. Stay tuned for our special editions designed just for them! A note about our monthly menus! Our menu changes slightly each month, with fresh dishes inspired by the countries below, updated in exciting and creative ways. Want to know what’s on the menu for your date? Text us anytime for the latest lineup!
We’ve included October’s menu below, but feel free to reach out if you’re curious about what we’re serving in November, December, or January. Either way, it’s always bold, flavorful, and totally worth coming back for — you could easily enjoy every monthly tastings and never eat the same plate twice! October Passport MenuMenu
- 🇹🇭 Thailand – Tom Kha Gai
Creamy coconut chicken soup with lemongrass, galangal, and lime - 🇻🇳 Vietnam – Chả Giò
Crispy fried spring rolls - 🇨🇳 China – Crispy Spicy Chicken
A bold, savory-sweet dish with crunchy texture and rich flavor - 🇵🇭 Philippines – Pancit
Stir-fried rice noodles tossed with vegetables, aromatics, and citrus - 🇮🇹 Italy – Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi
Soft, pillowy dumplings sautéed in nutty brown butter and sage - 🇰🇷 Korea – Bulgogi Lettuce Wrap
Thin-sliced marinated beef served with rice and crisp greens - 🇮🇳 India – Garlic Naan with Paneer Butter Sauce
Fresh griddled naan paired with creamy paneer butter sauce - 🇺🇸 American South – Smothered Shrimp & Grits
Our take on a soulful Southern classic - 🍰 International Dessert Table
Rotating global sweets curated by our pastry team
- ✨Taste authentic dishes from around the world — no passport needed
- ✨Discover your next favorite cuisine or dish to master
- ✨Connect with our chefs, educators, and fellow food lovers
- ✨Perfect for dates, family outings, team bonding, or solo
- ✨Easy, accessible, and unforgettable — right here in the heart of the Valley
What is included
🍽️ What's Included
- Nine curated tasting stations representing authentic global cuisines
- Generous, tapas-style servings crafted by our in-house chefs
- A 60-minute walk-through experience with cultural and culinary storytelling at each stop
- A beautifully designed Culinary Passport — collect a stamp at each station
- Complete your passport to enter a monthly raffle
- Purchase a class on-site and receive bonus entries
- Quarterly Grand Prize: A culinary trip to one of our featured countries, including flights, accommodations, and cooking classes!
- Free cooking classes at Life Plus
- Exclusive chef tools and gadgets
- Specialty ingredients and pantry kits from around the world
- Limited-edition Life Plus merch
- Gift cards toward future experiences
- Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles
- 2-night hotel stay
- hands-on cooking classes with local chefs
- a curated itinerary of flavor and culture
- 1 entry for completing your passport
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+1 extra entry for every class you purchase on event day
(Buy 1 class = 2 total entries. Buy 3 classes = 4 entries. And so on!)
Practical information
- Arrival: We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to check in and get the most from your experience.
- Parking: 2 hours of free parking at the Sherman Oaks Galleria is included with your ticket.
- Timing Matters: Each session is tightly timed. Late arrivals may miss some tasting stations, so please plan ahead.
- Come Hungry: This is a tasting — but a generous one! Expect to leave full and inspired.
- Outside Food & Drink: Not permitted. We’ve got everything you need.
Next available events
Oct 19 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Global Bites: A Monthly Culinary Passport Tasting ExperienceSherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los AngelesOct 19 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Global Bites: A Monthly Culinary Passport Tasting ExperienceSherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los AngelesOct 19 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Global Bites: A Monthly Culinary Passport Tasting ExperienceSherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los AngelesOct 19 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Global Bites: A Monthly Culinary Passport Tasting ExperienceSherman Oaks Galleria Campus, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Los AngelesOct 19 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
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