September 18, 2025

More flavors are being added to the menu for the 2025 Foods of Garden Grove Live (FOGG Live), returning Friday, September 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Green Park in Downtown Garden Grove. This popular tasting event brings together top local restaurants, live music at the Garden Amp, family activities, and a lively community atmosphere. Admission is free, with tickets required for food tastings.

The 2025 lineup now includes an expanded mix of cuisines with the addition of Pho Red Bo, Mornings Coffee Garden Grove, Shawarma House, Brothers Products, Chubbi Tea, Henry’s Bar & Grill, Estrada’s Grill, Amarith Farmhouse, Bò No Nabe, Luv Fish, Tomy’s Fast-N-Fresh Burgers, Los Cotijas Taco Shop, Kaju Soft Tofu Restaurant, SmoKING Ribs, Claws and Cream, and Jerusalem Roastery.

Guests can choose from several tasting options, with each ticket valid for one tasting or $3 towards your favorite drink. Choices include the Fun Pack with 5 tastings for $15, the Foodie Pack with 10 tastings for $30, and the Family Pack with 20 tastings for $45. The VIP Lounge Pack offers 16 tastings, exclusive appetizers, and lounge access for $75. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to redeem alcoholic beverage tickets.

The new offerings join returning favorites such as Los Sanchez, Sabroso! Mexican Grill, Apollo Burgers, Barrio, Carolina’s Italian Restaurant, Phin Smith, Phuc Long, Smoke Queen BBQ, Azteca Restaurant and Lounge, and Nova Kitchen and Bar.

New to this year’s event, Art in the Dark is a blacklight-reactive street art and UV exhibit with interactive installations. Guests can also join the fun by purchasing a seat in the inaugural FOGG Live Paint and Sip experience to create their own blacklight masterpiece. Early bird Paint and Sip tickets are $30 through September 25, and $45 on the day of the event. The event also features The Glow Zone, a blacklight play area with oversized LED lawn games, glow booth carnival games, blacklight crafts, UV tattoos, and more.

Foods of Garden Grove Live is part of the City’s Foods of Garden Grove initiative, which spotlights more than 150 restaurants representing the city’s cultural diversity. The initiative supports small businesses and offers a virtual food tour of Garden Grove’s vibrant dining scene, including Little Saigon, OC Koreatown, Latin eateries, and Michelin Guide honorees.

Get tickets and see the latest event updates at www.ggcity.org/fogglive.