I’m super excited to be covering the Los Angeles Times the Taste at Paramount Studios starting tomorrow afternoon. It’s a great opportunity to taste the great cuisine being created by our Los Angeles world class chefs and just enjoy the last gasp of summer. Well this is LA so summer is going to be here a little longer but you know what I mean.
If you don’t have plans you HAVE to grab a ticket to the fun weekend. It’s not just a fun time for foodies BUT a great opportunity for singles to meet someone for romance while wondering the Paramount lot.
Saturday has two events with Field to Fork and the Cocktail Confidential. I’ve posted details about the two events and am looking forward to interviewing not just chefs but also people enjoying this great event. With the proliferation of so many popular food shows it’s no wonder that people are excited for this event organized the the Los Angeles Times. It should be a great morning with learning about tasting wine, ideas for using fresh vegetables at home and just seeing talented chefs showing us how it’s done! Than back at 8pm for the nighttime grownups only mixology demos, competitions and the chance to try new beverages. It’s day that you can’t miss with food, wine and the great company of fellow food fans!
September 1 | 11 am – 3 pm | Paramount Pictures Studios
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
Unlimited beer, wine, spirits and food tastings, plus access to all wine seminars and cooking demonstrations.
Wine seminars and cooking demos:
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
How to Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier featuring:
Fred Dame, MS (Director of Prestige Accounts for American Wine & Spirits of California)
Darius Allyn, MS (Sommelier/Beverage Director at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills)
Ira Norof, CWE (moderator and President of the Society of Wine Educators)
Prepare your palate for a course that will change the way you order wine.
Noon – 12:45 pm
Market Basket Challenge Cooking Demonstration featuring:
Alex Weiser (grower of specialty vegetables and fruits at Weiser Family Farms)
David LeFevre (co-owner and chef at Manhattan Beach Post)
Ray Garcia (chef at Fig and James Beard Rising Star Award winner)
What happens when you give one set of ingredients to two amazing chefs? You’ve seen this type of competition on reality TV and now you can see it live as David and Ray battle it out for creativity, taste appeal and fun.
12:45 – 1:30 pm
Cooking Demonstration featuring Roxana Jullapat (co-owner and chef at Cooks County)
Working with seasonal produce and alternative grains, Roxana’s menus are one of the most farmers’ market driven in town. Stop by to see what she’s slicing and dicing for her latest recipe.
1 – 1:45 pm
State of the Farmer’s Market featuring:
Tara Kolla (owner of Silver Lake Farms)
Diana Rodgers (consultant for the Sunset Strip Farmer’s Market, manager of the Mar Vista Market)
Jordan Toft (executive chef at Eveleigh)
Russ Parsons (moderator)
As farmers markets increase in popularity, so does its need to adapt for the future. Find out what’s in store for your local farms.
1:30 – 2:15 pm
Cooking Demonstration featuring Nyesha Arrington (executive chef at Wilshire)
In 2012, Zagat.com named Nyesha one of the 30 Under 30 – LA’s Hottest Up-And-Comers. See what her latest ingredients are for success.
2:30 – 3:15 pm
Everyday Bordeaux featuring Ira Norof, CWE (President of the Society of Wine Educators and a certified International Bordeaux Educator)
Bordeaux can range from an everyday table wine to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world. Get to know the complexities (and simplicities) of this wonderful varietal.
September 1 | 8 – 11 pm | Paramount Pictures Studios
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
Unlimited beer, wine, spirits and food tastings, plus access to all demonstrations.
Mixology Demonstrations:
8:15 – 8:30 PM
Demonstration featuring Tricia Alley, presented by Southern Wine and Spirits
What creative libation will this craft beverage specialist bring to the table? A concoction invented at her former stomping grounds – Black Market Liquor Bar or Providence LA? Stop by to find out.
8:45 – 9 pm
Demonstration featuring Alex Day, presented by Karlsson’s Gold Vodka
From The Science of Shaking to Bar Myth Busters, people have come from all over to drink up Alex’s words of wisdom on today’s cocktail scene. Now you can see the step-by-step process of his latest creation.
9:15 – 10:15 pm
Mix-off on the Backlot: Mixology Competition judged by Julian Cox, Jessica Gelt and Jonathan Gold
Hold onto your garnish, this competition is sure to cause quite a stir! The Cocktail Confidential hosts and our Pulitzer Prize winning restaurant critic will crown one lucky mix-master king or queen of the night.
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