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September 2-5, 2011 | Labor Day weekend
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    • Fashion Bites Brunch
    • Desserts After Dark
    • Picnic in the Hills

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    • Art of Mixing
    • Taco Tequila Tryst
    • Street Eats

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EVENTS | HOLLYWOOD
Roy Choi Susan Feniger Alex Guarnaschelli Sang Yoon Fabio Viviani
Marcela Valladolid Kajsa Alger Michael Shearin Justin Warner Jet Tila
Jesse Rodriguez Jeff Morgenthal Betty Hallock Jason Bentley Mariachi El Bronx
     
Diego Garcia Pollyn      


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Art of Mixing
Presented by American Airlines
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. More info »

Hollywood, The Studios at Paramount | 9 pm-12 am
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


21 and over only
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Taco Tequila Tryst
Presented by Hornitos, Buick and GMC
Hosted by Roy Choi
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. More info »

Hollywood, The Studios at Paramount | 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 of your favorite wineries, breweries and spirits, including the perfect margarita and the smoothest tequilas
• Live musical entertainment


21 and over only
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Street Eats
Presented by Buick and GMC
Hosted by Susan Feniger
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.More info »

Hollywood, The Studios at Paramount | 4-8 pm
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


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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