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Photos & facts by Karen Ostlund
Images are from The Taste 2012
Labor Day Picnic at Paramount – Archer Farms Gelato oasis |
THE TASTE, Angelenos most popular “eat-drink” 3-days Labor
Day food & wine festival is back at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Friday August 30th through Sunday, September 1st .
Esteemed chefs Michael Cimarusti, Sang Yoon, Nancy Silverton
and cocktail chef Matthew Biancaniello will each join a member of The Times
renowned Food
staff, to present one of the five distinctive events of THE TASTE’s Labor
Day weekend festivities.
Each of the five events, , will showcase the people, eats and trends at the heart of L.A.'s dining scene along with unlimited tastings and specialty cocktails.
Hourly schedule of
daily cooking demonstrations, food & cocktail tasting: http://events.latimes.com/taste/schedule
Susan Feniger’s Street Food book-signing |
Two weeks before THE TASTE, takes over Paramount Pictures Studios, the LA Times has announced the rockstar roster of
chefs, bartenders and restaurants participating in the annual Labor Day weekend
celebration of the Southern California culinary scene;
Opening Night Presented by Tequila Don Julio Friday, Aug. 30th, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
The festivities will start on a high note with a special soirée attended by all TASTE event hosts and many of the weekend's participating chefs and bartenders. All will join the party on the backlot to enjoy a premium collection of tastings, distinctive cocktail and wine offerings as well as live entertainment. Restaurants will include Bagatelle, Bedford and Burns, Candela Taco Bar & Lounge, Carson House, Coco Laurent, Firefly, Fishing With Dynamite, La Sandía, Lotería Grill, Manhattan Beach Post, Pizzeria Mozza, Oliverio at Avalon Hotel, STK, Taberna Arr óz Y Vi, THE Blvd at Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Alex Weiser, David Le Fevre & Ray Garcia w. host Russ Parsons |
Saturday Aug. 31st, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spotlighting seasonal and sustainable dining, this event will feature demos by Ari Taymor (Alma), Sherry Yard (Helms Bakery), Ray Garcia (FIG), and Cimarusti, who will also participate in a panel, "Fish or Famine: Sustainability & the Seafood on Your Plate" with Parsons moderating. Wine experts will share tips for pairing the perfect glass with locally-sourced dishes at two tasting sessions. Participating restaurants include Canelé, DOMA, Farmshop, good girl dinette, Hamasuku, Michael's on Naples, Momed, Mr Chow, Muddy Leek, Nobu, Pizza Antica, RivaBella, Sun Café Organic & The Curious Palate.
Stella Artois, Leffe & Hoegaarden beer booth, let you keep the beer-glass |
Flavors of L.A. – Hosted by Jonathan Gold, Times Restaurant Critic, and Sang Yoon, Chef/Owner of Father's Office and Lukshon. Saturday, Aug. 31st, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
An homage to everything that makes the Southland a world-class dining destination starting with a compelling look at "The Power of Pop-ups" led by Gold with Gary Menes (Le Comptoir), Craig Thornton (Wolvesmouth) and Nguyen Tran (Starry Kitchen). Cooking demos from Yoon, Brooke Williamson (Hudson House/The Tripel), Bryant Ng (Spice Table), Josef Centeno (Baco Mercat/Bar Ama) and a mixology session with Robin Chopra (Coraz ón y Miel) will round out the locally-flavored programming. Participating restaurants include 800° Degrees, Angelini Osteria, Border Grill, Bulgarini Gelato, Chakra Indian Cuisine, Chichén Itzá, City Tavern, Mayura, Meals by Genet, Pinches Tacos & Wood & Vine.
Mariachi performances outside Hoy Café |
Sunday Sept. 1st, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This end-of-summer bash will offer an inside look at barbecue with "Going Whole Hog: Tales from Masters of Competition BBQ," a panel led by Carter that features Ryan Chester (The Rub Co.), Sylvia Curry (Lady of Q) and Neil Strawder (Bigmista's Barbecue).
Attendees will also be treated to cooking demos from Silverton and Fred Eric (D'Elish), and Times Columnist Steve Lopez's crowd-pleasing Firehouse Cook-off. Participating restaurants include BOA Steakhouse, Bibigo, Brite Spot, Café Gratitude, Coni'Seafood, Freddy Smalls: Bar & Kitchen, Got Kosher?, Haven Gastropub, Juan's Restaurante, Kings Row Gastropub, Pizzeria il Fico, Pono Burger, Rosebud Cakes and Waffles de Liege.
BOA’s beef filet a popular choice among meat eaters |
Sunday Sept. 1st, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Blurring the lines between cooking and bartending, the final evening will center on a farm-to-glass craft cocktail demo presented by Hallock, Gelt and Biancaniello. Taking it a step further, some of L.A.'s boldest pairs, John Sedlar and Julian Cox (Rivera) and Kuniko Yagi and Brandyn Tepper (Hinoki & the Bird), will share their inspiration for food and drink combinations. Participating restaurants include Chi Lin, Cliff's Edge, Jitlada, L&E Oyster Bar, Manhattan Beach Creamery, Mexikosher, The Pub at Golden Road Brewing, Stella Barra, The Cake Mamas, The Corner Door, The Counter, The Park Restaurant, Worldwide Tacos and Zengo.
Chef Marc Boussarie from The Counter - famous for its burgers |
Los Angeles Times THE TASTE is produced in association with Best Events.
Sponsors include Cadillac, Icelandic Glacial, Stella Artois, Svedka and Sysco. latimes.com/thetaste
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