Photo courtesy of Masters of Taste.
Regarded by many as one of LA’s best food events, Masters of Taste returns to the field at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Sunday, April 7.
Attend Masters of Taste and you’ll help raise major funds for Union Station Homeless Services as you stroll along the iconic stadium’s 50-yard line savoring food, drinks, and sweets from over 100 of LA’s best creators of culinary and beverage experiences.
Now celebrating its 7th year, Masters of Taste has already raised nearly $3 million to help homeless people find housing and dignity. The event offers food from dozens of culinary masters and restaurants. This year’s participants include Pez Coastal Kitchen, Saucy Chick Goat Mafia, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Santa Monica Seafood, Pez Cantina, Yuca’s, Casa Cordoba, Rice Balls of Fire, Cerda Vega Tacos, Celestino’s Ristorante, Yardbird, Lunasia, Alexander’s Steakhouse, and many more.
Sip exquisitely crafted cocktails, along with wine, sake, and beer, from the likes of The Raymond 1886, Mezcal 33, Knox & Dobson, CRU Winery, Native Son, Empress 1908, Arts District Brewing Company, Hitching Post, Que Padre, Sake High, Dulce Vida Tequila, Sake Akagisan, and more. You’ll also find plenty of non-alcoholic choices from PH Alkaline Water, Sunright Tea Studio, Koe Kombucha, and more.
If you’re a lover of sweet things, don’t miss the Sweet Masters, showcasing a variety of decadent desserts from the likes of Läderach Chocolatier Suisse, Porto’s, Pazzo Gelato, Magpie’s Softserve, Beard Papa’s, Lark Cake Shop, Bertha Mae’s Brownies, Bachan’s Shave Ice, and more.
Photo gallery by Karin E. Baker for The LA Beat
During a press preview for Masters of Taste, we enjoyed some exceptional dishes that will be savored in April at Masters of Taste. Albacore Tuna Tostada from Pez Cantina, Hotate No Tataki from Uchi West Hollywood, Sfoglia di Ravioli from LAVO Ristorante, Crispy Pacific Sea Bass from Pez Coastal Kitchen, and Duck Confit Tostada from City Club Los Angeles, followed by cake pops and macarons from Joy & Sweets, were all delicious and beautifully made.
This year’s event will be hosted by a pair of culinary luminaries: Chef Bret Thompson and Lucy Thompson-Ramirez of Pez Cantina and Pez Coastal Kitchen.
100% of the day’s proceeds will go to Union Station Homeless Services. Now in its 50th year, this nonprofit organization helps homeless and low-income individuals and families find housing and security.
Masters of Taste tickets are $155 for General Admission or $225 for VIP Admission. Both ticket types include unlimited sampling, while VIP tickets also get you early entry, VIP lounge access and seating, and VIP-only food samplings.
VIP Hour is from 3 to 4 p.m. General Admission begins at 4 p.m., and the event ends at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit Masters of Taste.
