Noah GalutenTaste of the Nation Los Angeles had its annual event yesterday at the Culver City Media Park, and as usual, there was a lot of good food and drink. All ticket sales, as well as money received from charitable donations and the silent auction, went directly toward fighting childhood hunger.
There were demonstrations and stage appearances from chefs like Michael Voltaggio, Ludovic Lefebvre, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, as well as a a huge selection of prizes available through auctions and raffle tickets. All told, it was a highly successful and well run event, with food lines never lasting longer than three or four minutes. Visit the Taste of the Nation website for more information about the cause, and take a look at our photo gallery after the jump.
Akasha's pulled Niman pork on pretzel roll with slaw & pickles; Credit: Cristine LeVasser
Susan Feniger at the Street booth; Credit: N. Galuten
Vanilla panna cotta with mixed berry compote and biscotti from Mozza; Credit: N. Galuten
Macedoine salad with uni dressing and Maine lobster from Bistro LQ; Credit: N. Galuten
Jimmy Shaw at Loteria Grill; Credit: N. Galuten
Tacos from Loteria Grill; Credit: N. Galuten
Short rib tortelli from BLT Steak; Credit: N. Galuten
Patina's booth at Taste of the Nation; Credit: N. Galuten
Patina's marinated hamachi with cucumber vinegar, avocado and Granny Smith apple; Credit: N. Galuten
XIV's braised beef cheeks with summer corn foam; Credit: N. Galuten
Gelato Bar at Taste of the Nation; Credit: N. Galuten
Fig's hot dog, with bacon habanero marmalade, comte cheese fondue and fritos; Credit: N. Galuten
The Rivera crew, making tortillas; Credit: N. Galuten
Michael Voltaggio's cooking demonstartion; Credit: N. Galuten
Marcel Vigneron at the Bar210 booth; Credit: N. Galuten
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