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Favorites from LA Times’ The Taste: Flavors of LA
The final event of LA Times’ The Taste was hosted by Pulitzer prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold and Kris Yenbamroong of the much-lauded Night + Market Thai restaurant. That means there were plenty of interesting dishes to try. There was … Continue reading
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Son of Monsterpalooza Returns to Burbank
Over the last eight years, Monsterpalooza has become internationally recognized as one of the better horror events in the country. And since one Monsterpalooza a year wasn’t enough to fill the demand, Son of Monsterpalooza was born in 2012 to bring you double the … Continue reading
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Favorites from LA Times’ The Taste: Sunday Block Party
The Taste’s Sunday Block Party was an informal event full of So Cal sunshine, tacos and fun demos. The strong influence of international food on LA cuisine was in full force at the Sunday event, especially Mexican food. Once again, El Coraloense … Continue reading
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Steinstock: A Benefit for Musician Chris Stein’s Cancer Battle
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Favorites from the LA Times’ The Taste: Dinner With a Twist
Every event at The Taste involves cocktails, but Dinner with a Twist is all about them, with special mixology demonstrations and drinks with every spirit you can imagine. I started out the evening with my favorite tequila, Don Julio Blanco, in a refreshing … Continue reading
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Favorites from LA Times’ The Taste: Field to Fork Saturday
The Taste had another great weekend at Paramount Studios. The first of four themed events, Field to Fork, celebrates fresh, locally grown food. Naturally there were a lot of dishes prominently featuring fruits and vegetables. One of the more striking dishes was … Continue reading
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We Got Power! Exhibit Showing Downtown October 8th
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LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade Brings Together the Nation’s Best Chefs for a Great Cause this Saturday at UCLA
It’s the busiest time of the year for food events, and it’s understandable that they might all seem to run together. But Alex’s Lemonade has a special place in our hearts. Everyone’s enthusiasm is contagious, from the chefs to the … Continue reading
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Top Tastes from LAFW: Saturday’s Lexus Grand Tasting
The Lexus Grand Tasting at Los Angeles Food & Wine Saturday featured 25 celebrity chefs offering samplings of their finest cuisine. This year, it was held at Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport, which was elaborately decked out for the … Continue reading
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Top Tastes at LAFW: Night Market
Night Market is always my favorite event of LA Food & Wine’s weekend extravaganza. Some dishes are unfamiliar and exciting, while other dishes are modern spins on Asian flavors. The creativity is always flowing. Weiser Farm Melon Soup with crab, lemon creme … Continue reading
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