LA Times THE TASTE 2019 Celebrated 10 Years Labor Day Weekend

Photos by Karen Ostlund

The Taste 2019 Labor Day Weekend at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA

  THE TASTE 2019, the Los Angeles Times’ annual Labor Day weekend food festival, celebrated a decade of flavors of Southern California at the Paramount Studios backlot in Hollywood, August 30th - September 1st 2019.

CAL MARE Saffron arancini

                

Rappahannock Oysters

Singleton Scottish Cooler

Roberta's Pizza and Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz Game at THE TASTE 2019 at Paramount Studio

                                    

Chef Teresa Montaño (Otoño) demonstrated how to cook one of her favorite Spanish-inspired potato tapas dishes with L.A. Times Food Writer Amy Scattergood.

The Collins College of Hospitality Management and L.A. Regional Food Bank returned as the event’s charity beneficiaries.The three-night event included demos and talks with restaurant chefs and members of the LA Times editorial Food staff, among them: Paola Da Re and Giorgia Sinatra (Pasta Sisters) demonstrated Italian cooking with Chiara Soldati (La Scolca) who also led a wine discussion, presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Pasta Sister's gnocchi

Bone Kettle brisket tacos w Vital Proteins

Mr O's Filet Mignon w St Germain cocktail

Osteria Mozza, Eggplant Parmigiano

McConnell's Churro Ice-cream w Lillet

Chef Kim Prince (Hotville Chicken) showcased her famous Nashville hot chicken with L.A. Times senior food writer Jenn Harris.

Chef Chris Bianco (Tartine Bianco) gave tips how to make Italian meals with LA Times Food Editor Andrea Chang.
                                                          

Wurstkuche, duck and bacon

For the second year in a row, The Taste 2019 will travel to Costa Mesa for two days, Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. events.latimes.com/taste/
The Taste 2019 is produced in association with Best Events.                           

Jitlada, tofu, chicken and rice w Essentia water