DTLA Cocktails and Master Chefs on the 50-Yard Line: 4th Annual Masters of Taste Returns

The 4^thAnnual Masters of Taste, is L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival taking place on Sunday, April 7^thon the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl!

What would make anyone from Downtown want to leave the comforts of our urban paradise and brave the Pasadena freeway to participate?

1). Masters of Taste is for a worthy cause. 2). the outdoor food event features a list of Downtown Master Chefs. 3). something called the 50-Yard Line Bar.

Masters of Taste 2019 will bring over 2,500 food and beverage enthusiasts together from all over Greater Los Angeles for one afternoon to celebrate this exhilarating festival, which will include the finest fare from over 95 Culinary Masters and restaurants, delectable sweets prepared by L.A.’s top Sweet Masters, top Beverage Masters.

Signature handcrafted cocktail tastings from over 25 spirit brands and bars will be offered at the event’s 50-Yard-Line Cocktail Bar featuring top Mixologists from four of L.A.’s most distinguished drinking destinations, select wineries, local craft breweries, cold-pressed juices, cold brew coffee, live entertainment and so much more.

Hosted by Faith & Flower Creator Master Chef Michael Hung

Masters of Taste 2019 is also introducing Chef Michael Hung as the event’s first-time Host Chef. 2017 and 2018 Masters of Taste Culinary Master, Michael Hung’s illustrious career credentials include time spent with Traci Des Jardins’s James Beard Award-winning team at San Francisco’s Jardinière and overseeing the kitchen at Roland Passot’s Michelin-starred La Folie. Shortly after Chef Hung left San Francisco to open Faith & Flower in Downtown Los Angeles, the restaurant was honored “Best New Restaurant” by Esquire Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, and Travel + Leisure.

“I have been a participant in Masters of Taste for the past two years and it is spectacular. Cooking and serving people on the field of the Rose Bowl could be a once in a lifetime dream, but I have been lucky enough to get to do it for the past two years, and this year, the honor to be able to formally host the event,” says Hung.

Union Station Feeding…Hmmm… Leading the Way…

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping homeless men, women and children rebuild their lives, Union Station is part of a premier group of human services agencies in L.A. County that are leading the way to end homelessness in our community. In the last three years, Masters of Taste has raised over $1.5 Million in support of Union Station’s life-saving programs. Thank you for making that possible.

Vip Ticket to Masters of Taste Includes:

Admission to Masters of Taste at 3:00 pm, a full hour before General Admission begins.
Option to purchase an exclusive ticket upgrade for the seated Wolfgang Puck Experience, a unique 4-course “wine and taste” pairing delight. For more information, click here.
Access to VIP lounges and seating.
Special Access to limited release tastings (while supplies last) and unlimited samplings of food, wine, craft beer, and cocktails.

Masters of Taste donates 100% of proceeds from this event to Union Station Homeless Services each year.

Here’s a list of Downtown’s Master Chefs on the field, (in case you need a few more reasons to participate). www.MastersofTasteLA.com/Tickets.

Faith & Flower

2019 Masters of Taste Host Chef Michael Hung

Cento Pasta Bar

Chef Avner Lavi

HATCH Yakitori + Bar

Chef Daniel Shemtob

Mrs. Fish

Chef Yoshi Matsumoto

Patina

Chef Andreas Roller