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

    • »HOLLYWOOD
    • Art of Mixing
    • Taco Tequila Tryst
    • Street Eats

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    • Food Noir
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9.2 FRIDAY
Burgers & Beer
Presented by Peroni and Eater LA
Featuring The Beer Chicks
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.
Beverly Hills, 9900 Wilshire Blvd. | 7-10 pm
21 and over only

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

 

Art of Mixing
Presented by American Airlines
Featuring Jason Bentley, John Rivera Sedlar, Ricardo Zarate, Julian Cox, Mariachi El Bronx
Hit up this event early because KCRW’s Jason Bentley will drop beats as the opening DJ. After setting the vibe, the Latin-inspired punk band, Mariachi El Bronx will keep the tempo up throughout the evening. Attend an exclusive cooking/mixology demo with Chef Ricardo Zarate, John Rivera Sedlar and Julian Cox. Enjoy spectacular food, music and learn the secrets behind mixing a show-stopping beverage. See below for scheduling details and a list of L.A.’s restaurants as well as wineries, breweries and distilleries that will be at this event.
Hollywood, The Studios at Paramount | 9 pm-12 am
21 and over only

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
• Cocktail demos where mixologists work their magic and share their secrets
• Live musical entertainment

 


9.3 SATURDAY
Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar
Presented by Infiniti
Featuring Ludo & Krissy Lefebvre, Michael Voltaggio, Scott Conant, Claire Robinson, Celestino and Giacomino Drago, Ian Blackburn, Aarti Sequeira, Russ Parsons, Ira Harmon, Reggie Narito, Serafin Alvarado
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.
Beverly Hills, 9900 Wilshire Blvd. | 11 am-3 pm
14 and under FREE accompanied by a ticketed adult. Attendees age 14-21 must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

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

 

Taco Tequila Tryst
Presented by Hornitos, Buick and GMC
Hosted by Roy Choi
Featuring musical performances by Diego Garcia and Pollyn
Join us as Roy Choi, the godfather of the food truck movement, serves up an incredible evening. L.A.’s best taco artists will bring their A-game to create one-of-a-kind tacos. Enjoy live music by Pollyn and Diego Garcia. Bite into Worldwide Tacos latest creations and stop by Yamashiro Restaurant to see what Executive Chef Brock Kleweno is cooking up. And don’t forget to pair it all with Hornitos tequila and a little Don Q rum. See below for a list of top L.A.’s restaurants as well as wineries, breweries and distilleries that will be at this event.
Hollywood, The Studios at Paramount | 7-10 pm
21 and over only

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, including the perfect margarita and the smoothest tequilas
• Live musical entertainment by Diego Garcia and Pollyn

 


9.4 SUNDAY
Fashion Bites Brunch
Presented by Ciroc and Infiniti
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.
Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr. | 10 am-2 pm
14 and under FREE accompanied by a ticketed adult. Attendees age 14-21 must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

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

 

Street Eats
Presented by Buick and GMC
Hosted by Susan Feniger
Featuring Kajsa Ajger, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcela Valladolid, Fabio Viviani, Marcel Vigneron, Jeff Morgenthal, Justin Warner, Jet Tila, Betty Hallock, Sang Yoon, Mario Alberto, Jesse Rodriguez, Michael Shearin
Susan Feniger of Top Chef Masters, Border Grill and Susan Feniger’s STREET will host this unforgettable event. Whether featured restaurants are in Hollywood, Downtown, Chinatown or are gourmet food trucks, you will experience the diverse culture of Los Angeles like never before. Don’t miss Marcel Vigneron’s “Modern Global” cuisine as he makes the most unusual taco. See what Top Chef favorite, Fabio Viviani’s signature pork belly sandwich is all about. Check below for scheduling details and to find out which culinary stars will be at this event.
Hollywood, The Studios at Paramount | 4-8 pm
14 and under FREE accompanied by a ticketed adult. Attendees age 14-21 must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s tastiest restaurants/chefs
• Unlimited samples from over 30 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits
• Wine seminars from some of the world’s top vintners
• Food trucks
• Cooking demos
• Engaging panel discussions

 

Desserts After Dark
Presented by Ciroc
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.
Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr. | 8-11 pm
21 and over only

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

 

Food Noir
Presented by Peroni
Indulge in a uniquely creative food and film experience. Broadway, between 8th and 9th streets will be closed as Los Angeles’ most celebrated restaurants and chefs serve up ‘noir’ inspired dishes, wine and spirits. Enjoy tastings from the First & Hope Supper Club, Peroni beer, Landy Cognac and much more. Between bites and sips, pop into the iconic Orpheum Theatre to enjoy classic Warner Bros. cartoons, vintage newsreels and trailers for legendary movies from Hitchcock, DeMille and more.
Downtown, Orpheum and Tower Theaters | 8 pm-12 am
21 and over only

Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
• Unlimited tastings from over 30 of L.A.’s vintage restaurants/chefs
• Unlimited samples of over 30 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits
• Screenings of film noir shorts and classic newsreel prints
• Live musical entertainment

 


9.5 MONDAY
Picnic in the Hills
Presented by Target
Featuring Melissa d’Arabain, Aida Mollenkamp, Debi Mazar, Gabriele Corcos, Candace Nelson, Ray Garcia, Lisa Lillien, Justin Warner, Noelle Carter
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.
Beverly Hills, 9900 Wilshire Blvd. | 12-4 pm (Children 14 and under free)

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

 

*Schedule and programming subject to change. Ticket price does not include fees and donation charges.


TICKET PACKAGES

DAYTIME DELIGHTS
Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar Presented by Infiniti
Fashion Bites Brunch Presented by Ciroc and Infiniti
Street Eats Presented by Buick and GMC
Picnic in the Hills

 

NIGHT CRAWL
Art of Mixing OR Burgers & Beer Presented by Peroni
Taco Tequila Tryst Presented by Hornitos, Buick and GMC
Food Noir Presented by Peroni

 

THE ULTIMATE INDULGENCE
Art of Mixing OR Burgers & Beer Presented by Peroni
Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar Presented by Infiniti
Taco Tequila Tryst Presented by Hornitos, Buick and GM
Fashion Bites Brunch Presented by Ciroc and Infiniti
Street Eats Presented by Buick and GM
Food Noir Presented by Peroni
Picnic in the Hills

 



CITY PACKAGES

BEVERLY HILLS PACKAGE
Burgers & Beer Presented by Peroni
Secrets from the Kitchen & Cellar Presented by Infiniti
Fashion Bites Brunch Presented by Ciroc and Infiniti
Picnic in the Hills

 

HOLLYWOOD PACKAGE
Art of Mixing
Taco Tequila Tryst Presented by Hornitos, Buick and GM
Street Eats Presented by Buick and GM

 

  • 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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