6 Reasons you Have to Be at the 6th Annual Masters of Taste in Pasadena
6. To Sample over 100 Culinary Masters all in one Place
Have you always wanted to go to Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery (Pasadena) on a Friday night, but you live in Santa Monica and love yourself too much for that commute? Well, at the 6th Annual Masters of Taste, you can sample Soulmate (West Hollywood) and then get over to Poppy & Seed (Orange County) without leaving the 50-yard line of the Rose Bowl Stadium field.
5. To Sip on Unlimited Beverages
The word Masters extends to the beverage makers as well. Enjoy UNLIMITED BEVERAGE TASTINGS while exploring the booths and mingling with fellow foodies. Highlights include Old Fashioned Cocktails from Knox and Dobson, Wine from Moraga in Bel Air, Fresh Pressed Juices and glass bottles of Spring Water from Mountain Valley.
4. To Satisfy your Sweet Tooth
Just when you think you can’t fit another bite in, you’ll reach the Sweet Masters section and be enticed by Macarons from Etoile Filante Patisserie, among many others. Oh, and did I mention the tastings are UNLIMITED?
3. To Soak up all the Knowledge of the Host Chef
The 2022 Host Chef, Chef Vanda Asapahu of Ayara Thai, is passing the baton to Chef Michael Reed and Kwini Reed as Hosts of the 6th Annual Masters of Taste 2023. You might recognize them from the popular Poppy + Rose of Downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim’s Poppy & Seed. The Reed’s are also known for their philanthropic work in the restaurant community and the neighborhoods where their restaurants reside. You can expect a fantastic time with them at the helm.
2. To Hang Out at the Historic Rose Bowl Stadium
Unless you’re a football player, this will probably be the only time in your life you’ll get to set foot on the grass of The Rose Bowl – let alone eat on it! The Masters of Taste offers a complete takeover of the space, and just taking in the grandeur of the stadium is enough to make even a non-sports fan feel humbled.
1. To Save Lives
Did you know that 100% of the proceeds from the Masters of Taste event go to Union Station Homeless Services? The work they do feeds and houses thousands of displaced Angelenos, so for every bite you take, you are helping put food into someone else’s mouth too. In the last five years, this event has helped raise 2.7 million dollars, and this year is the 50th anniversary for them, which makes it extra special.
Please purchase your tickets here before they sell out. General Admission begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, with a VIP Power Hour happening at 3 p.m. The event ends at 7 p.m. Use the code EATDRINKLA for $10 off.
