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Come see the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS at the Los Angeles Times Taste event on Cadillac Way. The Cadillac ATS is a compact luxury sport sedan that’s as nimble and exhilarating as it is luxurious and technologically advanced. See for yourself how we created a world-class Cadillac like no other.

The source of Icelandic Glacial is Iceland’s legendary Ölfus Spring. Formed over 4,500 years ago, the ÖlfusSpring is continuously replenished by a gradual filtration of rainfall and snowmelt over uninhabited and untouched lava fields. One of the world’s largest natural springs, over 900,000 cubic meters of water overflows from the Ölfus Spring into the ocean every day. This is more than twice the amount of all bottled water consumed worldwide.

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,763 stores across the United States and at Target.com. The company plans to open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week. For more information about Target’s commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.

STELLA ARTOIS The crisp, dry flavor of Stella Artois makes it an ideal accompaniment for a variety of cuisines from around the world. The mild malt and light hops of Stella Artois accentuate the richness of dishes such as lamb, lobster and shellfish without overwhelming the balance of flavors.

HOEGAARDEN With its soft body and citrusy finish, Hoegaarden (pronounced who-gar-den) is the perfect complement for light salads and seafood. The spice and citrus notes in the food are reflected in the flavors found in Hoegaarden.

LEFFE BLONDE Leffe Blonde is a rich, comforting, full-bodied beer that is a perfect companion to white fish like halibut. With just the right malt notes, there’s a sweet and wonderful complexity to Leffe Blonde that complements a variety of foods.

The Taste of Mexico Association is the flagship organization of restaurant exponents of authentic Mexican cuisine in Los Angeles. The Taste of Mexico Association was created by L.A.’s top native Mexican restaurateurs – Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu of La Casita Mexicana, Vicente del Rio of Frida Mexican Cuisine, Bricia Lopez of Guelaguetza Restaurant and Ricardo Cervantes of La Monarca Bakery – with the purpose of embodying, enhancing and promoting the authentic ingredients, flavors and traditions of Mexico’s cuisine. All of The Taste of Mexico Association’s founding members are natives of Mexico and adhere to traditional Mexican recipes developed and prepared based on the different regions of Mexico.

Terranea, Los Angeles’ premier oceanfront resort, is located on California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula. Amid unparalleled Pacific Ocean views, guests enjoy world-class accommodations with 582 rooms that range from hotel suites to bungalows, oceanfront casitas and spacious villas. Amenities include The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole par three golf course; award-winning 50,000 sq. ft. oceanfront spa and fitness center; three swimming pools; marea luxury boutique; and eight dining venues, including signature restaurant mar’sel; Nelson’s, a cliff-side spot ideal for whale watching; and Asian-inspired bashi. The resort’s innovative activity center and adventure concierge, Pointe Discovery, lets guests discover and explore Terranea’s rich terrain with miles of scenic coastal trails, secluded beach cove and ocean environment. Magnificently poised along one of Southern California’s most scenic and coveted coastlines, in Rancho Palos Verdes, Terranea Resort has emerged as an exceptional resort that embraces its natural landscape and historical setting to deliver a distinctive, classic California lifestyle experience.

ABSOLUT Vodka, the largest premium imported vodka in the US, is made in an area of Southern Sweden called Skåne. Every drop comes from this One Source. While known for iconic advertising, ABSOLUT is produced to yield the highest quality vodka: sourcing winter wheat from the nearby fields, using water from an aquifer located beneath the distillery, and incorporating only all-natural ingredients. No sugar is ever added. The result is that is the vodka perfectly suited for creating an exceptional cocktail.

Since 1990, Blackstone Winery has provided wine lovers with deliciously smooth wines for everyday drinking. We’ve built a loyal following who trust Blackstone to deliver sumptuous, varietally expressive bottlings of uncompromising quality and value.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale, currently the number one ginger ale in the US, originated in Toronto, Canada in 1890. During the Prohibition Era in the 1920’s, Canada Dry Ginger Ale served as the perfect mixer to mask the taste of home brews. Today, Canada Dry Ginger Ale is a refreshing beverage to be enjoyed on its own, or mixed into a cocktail. Canada Dry Ginger Ale is made from real ginger, delivering refreshingly real ginger taste. The Canada Dry trademark also includes mixers such as Tonic Water and Club Soda, and Sparkling Seltzer Water varieties such as Original, Lemon Lime, Raspberry. Canada Dry is a leading brand in Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s portfolio of flavored beverages. 

Family-owned in the Podlasie region of Poland, Chopin Vodka pioneered the concept of luxury vodka. It is one of the few vodka producers to harvest, distill, ferment and bottle its own spirits. A small team shepherds its product from farm to bottle under the watchful eye of Chopin’s creator and owner, Tad Dorda. Chopin sources its ingredients from select local farmers who grow their crops naturally. This ensures that only the highest-quality rye, wheat or late-harvest potato makes it into each bottle, along with purified water from Chopin’s own artesian well. At its historic distillery in Krzesk, Chopin hand-selects late-harvest potatoes, valued for their high starch content, to craft its potato vodka throughout the fall season, converting to rye and wheat for the remainder of the year. Chopin relies on a traditional copper still and a simple, centuries-old process, distilling its vodka four times to produce an authentic spirit of superior quality and taste. Chopin Potato Vodka was first introduced to North America in 1997, Chopin Wheat and Rye, long available in Poland, made their U.S. debut in March 2011. Chopin Vodka is produced with a care, artistry and passion matching that of the brand’s inspiration, the legendary Polish Romantic composer Frédéric Chopin.

The CBTL® Single Serve Beverage System is the first of its kind from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®. It allows users to re-create their favorite The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® espresso, brewed coffee, tea and specialty beverages – easily, at home. With just one capsule and one touch, the CBTL® System delivers one perfect cup every time.

Cupcake Vineyards wines were introduced nationally in 2008 from California’s Central Coast and represented a finely crafted, fruit-forward, indulgent and eminently approachable style of wine. The inaugural release included Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Adam Richardson has since used his global wine making experience and relationships around the world to add seven international wines to the Cupcake lineup, including such renowned regions as Marlborough New Zealand; Mendoza Argentina; Italy’s Prosecco, Trentino and Asti regions; Barossa Valley, Australia; and Germany’s Mosel. Live Deliciously.

Fireworks Finale: The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Hollywood Bowl
September 14-15-16

Grammy-winner Brian Setzer is known for taking chances with innovative musical styles, as well as for resurrecting rockabilly and swing. He has scored hits throughout his career, as founder of the Stray Cats, with his 18 piece Brian Setzer Orchestra, and as a solo artist. For the first time, his big band will be joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for a scorching not-to-be-missed fireworks extravaganza!

Presented by LA Phil. For tickets and information, visit HollywoodBowl.com.

LivingSocial is the online source for discovering valuable local experiences. We inspire our members to find, share, and enjoy the best of their neighborhoods by connecting them with handpicked local businesses. With new and diverse offerings each day, we encourage members to discover everything from family aquarium outings to weekend excursions to exclusive gourmet dinners and more. We help great local businesses grow by introducing them to high-quality new customers, and give merchants the tools to make our members their regulars. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 60 million members in 22 countries.

Logix is banking with a twist: you become a member and part-owner when you open an account, and 100% of profits are returned to you in the form of better rates, lower fees and improved services. Maybe that’s why over 96% of our members say they would recommend Logix to their friends and family.

Mionetto has been the preeminent name in Prosecco for 125 years. The winery was founded in 1887 by Francesco Mionetto in the small village of Valdobbiadene, in the hills of Italy’s breathtaking Veneto region, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Dolomite Alps. Here in the heart of the Prosecco region, Mionetto produces the exceptional wines that comprise America’s favorite Prosecco brand.

Simply Naked wines are crafted without the influence of oak barrels. This allows the inherent flavor of the grape itself to come through in the wine. The result? Bright, crisp, fruit-forward wines that effortlessly pair with a wide array of foods.

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Since its founding in 1968, Southern Wine and Spirits of America, Inc., is a nationally recognized wine and spirits distributor known for its historic commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service and creative marketing programs and partnerships. The Company is also known for its best-in-industry professional and well-trained sales, operational and support staff, its ongoing investments in and contributions to hospitality and beverage education for its staff, its customers and to many national educational institutions. In addition, Southern is justly respected for its deeply held belief in the importance of giving back, for being a socially responsible corporate citizen and for making generous contributions to national, state and local charitable organizations.

The annual LA Craft Beer Crawl takes place every August benefiting the “Heal the Bay” charity. Attendees will have over 100 craft beers to sample across seven different bars and restaurants all within close proximity in Downtown Los Angeles. The event is a collaboration between 213 Ventures (www.213nightlife.com) and Hallie Beaune and Christina Perozzi also known as “The Beer Chicks.” The beer selection will be curated by The Beer Chicks. The event features some of the top Craft and Artisanal Brewers in the Country!

KCET is the nation’s largest independent public television station. On air, online and in the community, KCET plays a vital role in the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California. We offer a wide range of award-winning local programming as well as the finest public television programs from around the world.

PBS SoCaL, formerly KOCE-TV, is Southern California’s PBS station dedicated to interactively educating, entertaining, and enlightening the greater Los Angeles area. With its three unique broadcast channels, including PBS SoCaL HD, the OC Channel and WORLD TV, PBS SoCaL provides award-winning programs like Frontline, NewsHour, NOVA, Nature, and Masterpiece, as well as local productions Real Orange, SoCaL Insider With Rick Reiff, and Bookmark With Maria Hall-Brown. Through community outreach initiatives including PBS SoCaL Education, PBS SoCaL provides local schools access to new media materials that engage students in 21st century learning.

Yelp is the premier website and mobile app for connecting people to great local businesses. We’ve averaged 71 million unique monthly visitors to the site and over 6.3 million folks are using the app. Why? To decide where to spend their hard-earned dollars.