The original Jenn-Air Products Company was founded by Louis J. Jenn in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1947, later becoming simply Jenn-Air. In the early years, the company was focused on manufacturing and marketing of industrial fans for use in a variety of commercial and industrial applications. In 1961, Jenn-Air's integration of one of these fans to a cook-top range lead to the invention of the first self-ventilated downdraft range. The company expanded its product line to include many other kitchen appliances including microwave ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and small appliances such as mixers and blenders.
Los Angeles Food & Wine is four-day epicurean event that matches celebrities from television, film, music and sport with celebrity chefs to enjoy the best in food and drink culture throughout Los Angeles. Based at the LA Live complex as well as locations throughout the city including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Food & Wine offers more than 15,000 attendees the opportunity to sample selections from 140 celebrity chefs and nearly 300 acclaimed wineries.