Highlights from LA Times' THE TASTE 2018 over Labor Day Weekend

Los Angeles Times THE TASTE 2018 transformed the Paramount Pictures Studios backlot into the ultimate evening block party over three nights during Labor Day weekend from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2nd. This year, The Taste featured chefs and restaurants who have helped make Los Angeles one of the most exciting places in the world to eat.
A special wall tribute painting was made by artist Devin Liston of LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold, who passed away July 21 2018 of pancreatic cancer.
Los Angeles Times’ The Taste was presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home, and is produced in association with Best Events. The Collins College of Hospitality Management and L.A. Regional Food Bank were the event’s charity beneficiaries. Some highlights and dishes from the show this Labor Day weekend:

The 8th Annual LA Food & Wine Festival Once Again Took Over LA.

AUGUST 22-26, 2018

Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, produced by Coastal Luxury Management and presented with founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, celebrated its 8th Anniversary from August 22-26. Master sommeliers, local chefs, and the food world’s biggest culinary stars once again gathered as the best of the Los Angeles culinary scene took over the City of Angels for the unprecedented four-night and five-day extravaganza.
Here are some of the Highlights:
Ultimate Bites of L.A. Hosted by Alvin Cailin & Antonia Lofaso.

Heat on the Street: Taco Takedown
Replaced the traditional Night Market in Downtown Los Angeles with an all-new Heat on the Street on Grand Avenue, hosted by Robert Irvine, Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, and Aarón Sánchez. This “Friday Fiesta” brought all the nuanced flavors of Latin cuisines to the plate, serving ceviche, tacos, carne asada, nopalitos, and more, with perfectly paired cervezas, tequila, and delectable wine.

Some other events included: LIVE on Grand with Curtis Stone, Tiffani Thiessen, and Special Guest DJ Questlove, Lexus Grand Tastings, Exclusive Luncheons and Dinners.