Caffeinated bike rides, chef dinners, and cocktail pop-ups headline Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival.
Los Angeles restaurants and cafés are hosting a series of events in early March to mark International Women’s Day as part of Regarding Her’s Women’s History Month Festival.
The lineup features food experiences, community gatherings, and special collaborations highlighting women-owned businesses and women in hospitality. Events begin March 8 and continue through March 12 at locations across the city.
On Sunday, March 8, Cafecita Coffee will host an International Women’s Day Group Bike Ride beginning with coffee and a ride through scenic routes, including Mulholland Drive. Participants will cycle along ocean views and hillside roads before returning to Cafecita to socialize, enjoy coffee discounts, and browse cycling merchandise from women-owned businesses.
Sunday, March 8th: Regarding Her At Smorgasburg: La Festa Della Donna at Smorgasburg
Ferrazzani’s Pasta & Market. Join Regarding Her at Smorgasburg’s La Festa Della Donna, a special International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, 2026, supported by San Pellegrino. After 10 years of pasta making and entrepreneurship in LA, pasta and sandwich legend Leah Ferrazzani is returning to the place where it all began for one day only. Come hungry for Leah’s iconic sandwiches, shop Regarding Her merch, and enjoy surprises throughout the day. Adding to the festivities, Amiga Amore, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Forager Crafts, and more will also be on site for a full day of food, culture, and community. The celebration continues across the market with Regarding Her members who are there every Sunday, making it a full day dedicated to the women shaping LA’s food scene.
Ending on Sunday, March 8, the Soulphil pop-up at Maydan Market. Join Tiana Gee and SoulPhil for an exciting pop-up residency at Maydan Market. Running from February 10th through March 8th, SoulPhil is bringing its signature style to the market. Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, come out and support this amazing Regarding Her member.
Also on March 8, Saba Surf Cafe will partner with Dogs Only Social Club for the Dogs Only Supper Club, a community-focused dinner hosted by Chef Trev. The family-style meal will bring together dog lovers for an evening centered on shared tables, conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere for guests and their pets.
Events continue Monday, March 9, when pastry chef Leah Chin-Katz of Double Chin will stage a one-day pastry takeover at Highly Likely in Highland Park. The event will feature a menu of sweet and savory pastries along with specialty retail items in support of Regarding Her.
Later that day, Little Mermaid, a woman-owned cocktail bar in Little Tokyo, will host The Spirit of Her: Celebrating Women One Cocktail at a Time. Los Angeles bartender and educator Crystal will lead a guest bartending takeover, creating specialty cocktails honoring women working in the spirits industry.
On March 11, Rossoblu will present its fifth annual Chef Collaboration Dinner, bringing together five women chefs from Rossoblu, Bridgetown, Pikunico, and Amiga Amore for a one-night-only collaborative dining experience.
On March 12 at The Chocolate Dispensary, comedian Antonia Lassar will join the shop for a cacao tasting event. Guests will sample ten varieties of 100% cacao bars sourced from around the world in a tasting that blends education with comedy.
But that’s not all, because the events will continue for the entire month, but keep an eye out for a second article about the last two weeks of March. Regarding Her, a nonprofit supporting women-owned food businesses, organizes the Women’s History Month Festival each year to highlight female chefs, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs across Los Angeles. For the full line-up, visit www.regardingherfood.org/whmf.
