{"id":420812,"date":"2026-08-01T13:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/420812\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T13:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:33:08","slug":"a-free-food-block-party-is-taking-over-dtla-this-weekend-with-a-chance-to-win-a-300-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/420812\/","title":{"rendered":"A free food block party is taking over DTLA this weekend, with a chance to win a $300 salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lead-with-bubble-template-1620x1080-2026-04-10T095242.646-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Evan Robinson\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Downtown Los Angeles is getting a lot more flavorful this August. Back by popular demand, the Summer Block Party at <a href=\"https:\/\/jointseafood.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/jointseafood.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Joint Seafood DTLA<\/a> returns for its second edition! If you are hunting for the best <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/new-balance-flagship\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/new-balance-flagship\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">free<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/weekend-things-to-do-la\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/weekend-things-to-do-la\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_internal\">events in Los Angeles<\/a> this weekend, look no further than the heart of the historic Little Tokyo \/ Arts District neighborhood. Joint Seafood is opening up its flagship store, the largest dry aging fish facility in the world for an evening packed with delicious local food pop-ups, craft drinks, music, and vibrant summer energy.<\/p>\n<p>A Foodie\u2019s Paradise: Local Eats, Sake, and Grill Masters<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/joint-seafood-dtla\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/joint-seafood-dtla\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Joint Seafood DTLA<\/a> has brought together an incredible vendor roster:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dry_aged_fish_guy\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@dry_aged_fish_guy<\/a>: Bringing master seafood grilling techniques straight to the open flames.<\/p>\n<p>Uoichiba LA (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uoichiba.la\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@uoichiba.la<\/a>): Crafting fresh, high-quality gourmet hand rolls.<\/p>\n<p>Heng Heng Chicken Rice (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hengheng_chickenrice\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@hengheng_chickenrice<\/a>): Serving comforting, savory Hainanese chicken rice.<\/p>\n<p>El Gato Negro (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elgatonegropizza\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@elgatonegropizza<\/a>): Baking up delicious pizza slices.<\/p>\n<p>Fuegos (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fuegosla\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@fuegosla<\/a>): Dishes packed with bold flavor profiles.<\/p>\n<p>Frank\u2019s n Frank\u2019s (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/franknfranks\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@franknfranks<\/a>): The new Chinatown joint will bring its best sandwiches.<\/p>\n<p>Moom Maam Gelato (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moommaamfood\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@moommaamfood<\/a>): Beating the <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/things-to-do-outside-summer-los-angeles-2026\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">summer<\/a> heat with sweet, artisanal gelato treats.<\/p>\n<p>Joimo (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drinkjoimo\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@drinkjoimo<\/a>) &amp; Dassai Sake (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dassaisake\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@dassaisake<\/a>): Pouring crisp sips and Japanese craft sake to keep the good vibes flowing.<\/p>\n<p>Win a whole salmon!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the incredible food and drink options, attendees have a chance to take home seafood royalty. Joint Seafood is bringing back its crowd-favorite giveaway: guess the weight of an \u014cra King Salmon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your guess is the closest, you\u2019ll win the entire salmon\u2014a value of over $300! To make it even better, the team at Joint Seafood will fillet the fish for you right on the spot, so you can take home masterfully prepared, top-tier salmon ready for cooking.<\/p>\n<p>Event details<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lead-with-bubble-template-1620x1080-2026-04-10T095242.646-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Evan Robinson\" class=\"wp-image-122451\"  \/>Evan Robinson<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is everything you need to know before heading out:<\/p>\n<p>Date: Sunday, August 2<\/p>\n<p>Time: 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Location: Joint Seafood Flagship Store \u2014 600 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n<p>Admission: Free admission for all ages! <a href=\"https:\/\/partiful.com\/e\/IHV2AuxVvHoP9rivV9Ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free Parking: Parking in DTLA can be tricky, but you can park for free at the designated lot located at 414 E Temple St.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Downtown Los Angeles is getting a lot more flavorful this August. 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