White Light White Night 2014: Food, fun, and fundraising for a good cause!

White Light White Night is a yearly event held to benefit Walk With Sally, and I was happy to attend the festivities.  This is the 8th annual event, and it included a “Taste of Los Angeles”, hosted Cocktails+Beer+Wine, live & silent auctions, and a live musical performance by Berlin!  Truly fantastic!

Here’s a bit more from the event website:

White Light White Night is dedicated to raise funds and friends through a majestic experience of light, love and laughter.

The evening is a true party, celebrating the triumphant spirit of our Walk With Sally children, and invites supporters to contribute to our organization’s
life-altering mission.

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

There were celebrities and a red carpet as well.  As a member of the media, I was allowed to walk the carpet, but I hung back and let Rick Schroder ahead of me so I could skip it.  I had such a crush on him on Silver Spoons when I was a wee lass!  Also, I saw the beautiful Anna Trebunskaya with a terrible burn on her elbow and had to mention it to her.  She said it’s common to get “floor burn” and that it takes forever to heal.  The life of a dancer!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Now, to the food and drink!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Tequila Patrón was slinging the drinks at multiple bars.  Definitely a popular stop!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Now, there was a lot of food, so I did my best to photograph all of it!  I did include a link to each restaurant, but I didn’t write down all of the descriptions.  However, for the most part, the dishes speak for themselves and if you are a restaurant owner who wants to update me with your dish description, please e-mail me!

Thai Snapper Salad
Thai snapper, Chinese celery, edible marigold

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Both bites from Ayara Thai were spot on, especially the dish below…

Muay Thai Wings
Marinated fried chicken wings, served with Thai sauce

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Coni’Seafood
Drunken shrimp and tostaditos
 with smoked marlin pate, shrimp, octopus, seasonal ceviche

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Doma Kitchen Cafe
Kale Salad
with grapes, carrots, garbanzo beans, cranberries, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, herb dressing

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Original Belgian Waffles

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

These are some extra special waffles, as you may remember from Bite at the Beach.

The Rockefeller
Truffle Mac & Cheese & Seared Ahi Tostadas

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Unlike, Tacolandia and the L.A. Street Food Fest, there were basically no lines for this event.  However, there were a couple exceptions, including a 2 minute wait for the mac and cheese.  I could see why this was a crowd fave!

Duck Rillette Crostini, Chilled Yellow Heirloom Tomato Soup, Chocolate Chip Cookie & Bourbon Milk

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Kincaid’s
Surf & Turf Burger

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

An awesome dish, but a terrible picture!  One of my favorites, and the chef was super friendly.  🙂

Fresh greens, shaved red cabbage, corn, carrots, and our famous Ipanema Dressing with Original BBQ chicken

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Pulled Pork Sliders

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Circa
Crostini with peach, ricotta, and honey

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Zinc @ Shade
Poke Tacos
fresh ahi, avocado, green onion, sesame seaweed

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Brie & Pear Grilled Cheese
pear compote, double cream brie

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Salt Creek Grille
Life Changing Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Butterscotch Custard with salted caramel
Coarse Sea Salt, Shaved Bittersweet Chocolate

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

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Cake Bakeshop
Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
Made with a Guinness cake, filled with chocolate ganache and whiskey

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treats

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Paul Martin’s
Prosciutto Crostini

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Braised Short Ribs
house mashed potatoes, horseradish cream, beef jus

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Lido di Manhattan
Caprese Salad  |  Baked Mushroom Penne
Caprese salad on a toothpick skewer  |  Creamy mushroom sauce, pine nuts, spinach topped with melted mozzarella cheese with Gluten Free Penne

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Roasted Chicken, Cilantro Aioli, Heirloom Tomato, Lime, Red Onion

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Torrance Bakery
Assorted desserts & pastries

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Fresh Brothers
Vegetarian Pizza

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater
Deep Dish Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

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White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Those two dishes deserve a description.  Help, anyone?

Simmzy’s & Tin Roof Bistro
Shrimp Cake & Crispy Brussels Sprouts

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Pitfire Pizza
Mushroom Toast
Maitake mushrooms, crème fraiche, garlic on toasted superba food and bread sourdough

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

I was so surprised at how much I loved this crostini…from a pizza joint!  Definitely checking it out, especially after a few words with the chef and finding out we have some favorite restaurants in common!

Petros
Chicken Pie, Chicken Meatball, Beef Meatball, Hummus

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

I remember the fantastic hummus from before, and I loved the little bite of the chicken pie!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

And that was all the food that we could taste before our stomachs burst!  There was a lot more besides the food!  Patron was making customized muddlers.  Fun!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

A fun white stretch limousine photo booth.  🙂

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

And of course, many items to bid on in the silent auction, plus the live auction later.

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Wow, lots of wines to bid on!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Before the evening festivities, we were treated to these adorable girls singing their hearts out!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

Lastly, we heard from the amazing founder of Walk With Sally and White Light White Night, participated in the live auction, and got to rock out to Berlin!

White Light White Night: food and fundraising for Walk With Sally (El Segundo, CA) on The Episodic Eater

A fantastic event that all of the lovely people enjoyed.  I am definitely looking forward to next year!

White Light White Night 2014
Top of the Plaza at Continental Park
870 South Nash Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
http://www.walkwithsally.org/whitelightwhitenight/


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