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September 2-5, 2011 | Labor Day weekend
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    • Burgers & Beer
    • Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar
    • Fashion Bites Brunch
    • Desserts After Dark
    • Picnic in the Hills

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    • Art of Mixing
    • Taco Tequila Tryst
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EVENTS | BEVERLY HILLS
Giada De Laurentiis Duff Goldman Scott Conant Claire Robinson Aarti Sequeira
Melissa d’Arabian Aida Mollenkamp Debi + Gabriele Celestino Drago Marc Boussarie
Ray Garcia Candace Nelson Ian Blackburn Justin Warner Lisa Lillien
Krissy & Ludo Lefebvre Russ Parsons Ira Harmon Reggie Narito Noelle Carter
     
Rene Lynch Ira Norof      


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Burgers & Beer
Presented by Peroni and Eater LA
See how Los Angeles’ most celebrated restaurants and chefs interpret what a ‘burger’ means to them. Try creations from Ford’s Filling Station, The Tasting Kitchen and more then vote on your favorite L.A. burger. Find out which craft beers Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune, also known as “The Beer Chicks,” have selected for the evening. And don’t miss Marc Boussarie, The Counter’s Executive Chef in a cooking demo on building a unique burger. Check below for scheduling details, a list of top L.A.’s restaurants as well as wineries, breweries and distilleries that will be at this event.More info »

Beverly Hills, 9900 Wilshire Blvd. | 7-10 pm
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s best restaurants/chefs
• Unlimited samples from over 30 top wineries, breweries and spirits
• Unlimited access to beer seminars
• Live musical entertainment


21 and over only

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar
Learn the secrets behind Scarpetta owner, Scott Conant’s signature Italian cooking style. Check out an exclusive interview with celebrity couple Chef Ludo & Krissy Lefebvre. See what Michael Voltaggio is cooking up. You can also sample the latest dishes from top L.A. restaurants like Craft and Napa Valley Grille and taste wines from Ferrari Carano and Barone Fini. Check below for scheduling details and to see which culinary stars will be at this event.More info »

Beverly Hills, 9900 Wilshire Blvd. | 11 am-3 pm
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s best restaurants/chefs
• Unlimited samples from over 30 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits
• Wine seminars from some of the world’s top vintners
• Cooking demos
• Engaging panel discussions


14 and under FREE accompanied by a ticketed adult. Attendees age 14-21 must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Fashion Bites Brunch
Experience unparalleled brunch tastings on the famous Rodeo Drive. Los Angeles’ hottest brunch spots will serve up signature dishes alongside free-flowing Bloody Marys, Bellinis and mimosas. Try a dish from The Farm of Beverly Hills. And from The Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire. Check out the latest from Chef Richard Sandoval’s Zengo. Between bites, shop for some of the most fashionable accessories and clothes in the world on Rodeo Drive. See below for an A-list of L.A.’s restaurants as well as wineries, breweries and distilleries that will be at this event.More info »

Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr. | 10 am-2 pm
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s top brunch destinations/chefs
• Unlimited samples from over 30 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits
• An opportunity to shop and dine in L.A.’s most famous ZIP


14 and under FREE accompanied by a ticketed adult. Attendees age 14-21 must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Desserts After Dark
Hosted by Duff Goldman
Food Network star Duff Goldman and acclaimed pastry chefs will showcase the most sinful sweets L.A. has to offer. Duff, star of the upcoming Food Network show Sugar High and owner of Charm City West in L.A., is guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. You can also try Craft Restaurant’s delicious desserts. And discover the fonut – a new spin on the donut. Complement your tastings with Qream Liqueur, Dow’s Port and a little Villa Massa Limoncello. See below for a list of top L.A.’s restaurants/bakeries as well as wineries, breweries and distilleries that will be at this event.More info »

Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr. | 8-11 pm
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s best restaurants, bakeries and top pastry chefs as they serve up their finest desserts
• Unlimited samples from over 30 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits


21 and over only

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Picnic in the Hills
Presented by Target Hosted by Giada De Laurentiis
Bring your family and friends to one of the most elaborate Labor Day celebrations, hosted by Food Network star, Giada De Laurentiis. Enjoy amazing chef creations, as well as fun kid and family-focused events throughout the afternoon. You can also catch an interview with “Hungry Girl” host and best-selling author Lisa Lillien. And see how Aida Mollenkamp of Cooking Channel’s Foodcrafters makes kid-friendly vegetable chips and Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson bakes her popular strawberry cupcakes. Check below for scheduling details and the culinary stars who will be at this event.More info »

Beverly Hills, 9900 Wilshire Blvd. | 12-4 pm
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s best restaurants/chefs
• Unlimited samples from over 30 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits
• Wine seminars from some of the world’s top vintners
• Cooking demos
• Engaging panel discussions
• 5-star family fun in the park with picnics, games and more


14 and under FREE accompanied by a ticketed adult. Attendees age 14-21 must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.


*Schedule and programming subject to change. Ticket price does not include fees and donation charges.
  • FULL SCHEDULE
    • Friday |
    • Saturday |
    • Sunday |
    • Monday
    Beverly Hills
    Burgers & Beer
    Presented by Peroni and Eater LA
    Fri, 9/2 | 7-10 pm

    Hollywood
    Art of Mixing
    Presented by American Airlines
    Fri, 9/2 | 9 pm-12 am
    Beverly Hills
    Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar
    Presented by Infiniti
    Sat, 9/3 | 11 am-3 pm

    Hollywood
    Taco Tequila Tryst
    Presented by Hornitos, Buick and GMC
    Sat, 9/3 | 7-10 pm
    Beverly Hills
    Fashion Bites Brunch
    Presented by Ciroc and Infiniti
    Sun, 9/4 | 10 am-2 pm

    Hollywood
    Street Eats
    Presented by Buick and GMC
    Sun, 9/4 | 4-8 pm

    Beverly Hills
    Desserts After Dark
    Presented by Ciroc
    Sun, 9/4 | 8-11 pm

    Downtown
    Food Noir
    Presented by Peroni
    Sun, 9/4 | 8 pm-12 am
    Beverly Hills
    Picnic in the Hills
    Presented by Target
    Mon, 9/5 | 12-4 pm

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