IN CONVERSATION WITH… Nancy Silverton, Chad Colby, and Walter Manzke

Food Culture in LA Today – Three top local chefs explore the vibrant & always changing industry that touches all of our lives

With the iconic Nancy Silverton, Chad Colby (Antico Nuovo), and Walter Manzke (République)

Moderated by foodie & amateur cook Thomas Lavin

We are taking all questions for the Q&A portion of the event ahead of time. If you would like to ask a question of any of the speakers, please submit it by replying to your ticket confirmation email [[email protected]] with your name and your question. Questions will be selected randomly for reading aloud at the event.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Starts promptly at 12:30 p.m.
Discussion followed by audience Q&A
Silver Screen Theater
2nd Floor, Green Building

Lunch reception to follow at 1:30 p.m.
Thomas Lavin Showroom
Suite B309-310, Blue Building

Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069

The PDC is kindly offering a discounted parking garage rate of $18

IN CONVERSATION WITH… is a lecture series founded by Marc Appleton, Bret Parsons and Thomas Lavin to highlight deeper conversations about life in Southern California today and in the future. Designed to engage the community with an honest exploration of current issues and aspirations, the series will feature a variety of in-depth discussions with leading lights from architecture, design, and related fields, explore how our part of the state is changing due to cultural, economic, and environmental forces, and how we can harness these forces to create an even more vibrant tomorrow.

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