Michael Hepworth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 4th<\/sup> Annual Masters of Taste:<\/b><\/p>\n 2019 Host Chef Michael Hung & L.A.\u2019s Top Tastemakers <\/b><\/p>\n Celebrate the Finer Things on Field of the Iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl!<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n (Los Angeles, CA), (Perfect Meal Today) 3\/11\/19— Thursday, March 7th<\/sup>, 2019:<\/b> Come celebrate and be part of the 4th <\/sup>Annual<\/b> Masters of Taste<\/b>, L.A.\u2019s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival that will take place on Sunday,<\/b> April 7th<\/sup>, 2019<\/b> from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm<\/b> on the field of the<\/b> iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl<\/b>!<\/p>\n Masters of Taste 2019 <\/b>is also introducing Chef Michael Hung<\/b> as the event\u2019s first-time Host Chef. 2017 <\/b>and 2018<\/b> Masters of Taste Culinary Master, Michael Hung\u2019s<\/b> illustrious career credentials include time spent with Traci Des Jardins\u2019s James Beard Award-winning team at San Francisco\u2019s Jardini\u00e8re<\/i> and overseeing the kitchen at Roland Passot\u2019s Michelin-starred La Folie<\/i>. Chef Hung then left San Francisco to open Faith & Flower<\/i> in Downtown Los Angeles, where under his leadership the restaurant was honored \u201cBest New Restaurant\u201d by Esquire Magazine<\/i>, Los Angeles Magazine<\/i>, and Travel + Leisure. <\/i> Michael\u2019s success continued when he opened the highly-acclaimed Viviane<\/i> in the Avalon Hotel Los Angeles and then he started his own company Ardour Hospitality<\/a> in 2016, which focuses on full-service consulting, culinary and hospitality experiences in Greater Los Angeles. In addition to running his own company, Michael has also returned to Faith & Flower<\/a> where he oversees the kitchen.<\/p>\n \u201cI have been a participant in Masters of Taste<\/b> 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,\u201d says Hung. \u201cAnd, while the festivities are amazing, what is most impressive is that Masters of Taste<\/b> donates 100% of proceeds<\/b> from this event to Union Station Homeless Services<\/b> each year. Homelessness deserves our attention, focused work and finances, and Union Station Homeless Services<\/b> and Masters of Taste<\/b> are truly leaders in helping those who are in need.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Masters of Taste 2019<\/b> 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<\/b> and restaurants, delectable sweets prepared by L.A.\u2019s top Sweet Masters<\/b>, top Beverage Masters<\/b>\u00a0who will be featuring signature handcrafted cocktail tastings from over 25 spirit brands and bars, a premier 50-Yard-Line<\/b> Cocktail Bar<\/b> featuring top Mixologists from four of L.A.\u2019s most distinguished drinking destinations, select wineries, local craft breweries, cold-pressed juices, cold brew coffee, live entertainment and much, much more.<\/p>\n 100% of the proceeds<\/b> from Masters of Taste<\/b> 2019<\/b> will directly benefit\u00a0Union Station Homeless Services<\/b>, 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\u00a0are leading the way to end homelessness in our community. Union Station offers an array of services including street outreach, meals, shelter, housing, case management and career development. In the last three years Masters of Taste<\/b> has raised <\/b>over $1.5 Million <\/b>in support of Union Station\u2019s life-saving programs. Thank you for making that possible.<\/p>\n Some of this year\u2019s Masters of Taste 2019 <\/b>participating Culinary Masters <\/b>and <\/b>Restaurants include:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Sweet Masters:<\/b> A select group of Los Angeles Top Sweet Masters<\/b> will showcase an assortment of delectable desserts such as the deliciously scrumptious scratch baked custom cakes and cupcakes from Fantasy Frostings<\/a>, Lark Cake Shop<\/a> and<\/span> Lady M.<\/a>, Chocolatier <\/span>Mignon Chocolate<\/a>, My\/Mo Mochi Ice Cream<\/a>, Nomad Ice Pops<\/a>, homemade premium sorbets from Pop\u2019s Artisinal Creamery<\/a>, <\/span>\u00a0Porto\u2019s Bakery<\/a>, SuperCool Creamery<\/a>, THE Bakery Truck<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n Some of this year\u2019s participating Beverage Masters<\/b> include:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Brewmasters<\/b>: Beverage Masters who specialize in barley and hops will be presenting top-notch ales, lagers, pilsners and more for guests to sample, sip and savor all throughout the event, including Southern California favorites Indie Brewing Company<\/a>, Iron triangle Brewing<\/a>, Los Angeles Ale Works<\/a>, Lincoln Beer Company<\/a>, MacLeod Ale Brewing Co.<\/a>, Arcadia\u2019s first\u00a0 Microbrewery Mt. Lowe Brewing Co.<\/a>,<\/u> San Fernando Brewing Co.<\/a> and State Brewing Co.<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Wineries: <\/b>A specially curated collection of Wine Masters will be showcasing their finest varietals including premium boutique winery Ascension Cellars<\/a>, <\/span>CR\u016a Winery<\/a>,<\/span> Frisco Cellars<\/a>, <\/span>Golden Star Vineyards & Winery<\/a>, <\/span>Hitching Post Winery<\/a>, <\/span>Kieu Hoang Winery<\/a>, <\/span>Anderson Valley\u2019s <\/span>Navarro Vineyards<\/a>, <\/span>San Simeon Wines<\/a>, <\/span>Vinemark Cellars<\/a>, <\/span>Wrath Wines<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n Bars & Spirits<\/b>: Some of L.A.\u2019s top bartenders and cocktail bars will be creating first-rate craft cocktails, including Cameron Masden<\/b> of The Raymond 1886<\/a>, ![\"tn-10\"](\"http:\/\/spiritsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/tn-10.jpg\")
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