Celebrate and be part of the third annual Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival, on Sunday, May 6, from 3 to 7 p.m. on the field of the Pasadena Rose Bowl.

(photo courtesy of Masters of Taste)

Masters of Taste 2018 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 40 culinary masters and restaurants, delectable sweets prepared by L.A.’s top Sweet Masters, top Beverage Masters who will be featuring signature handcrafted cocktail tastings from 25 spirit brands and bars, a premier 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 much, much more. 

One-hundred percent of the proceeds from Masters of Taste 2018 will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, 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 Los Angeles County that are leading the way to end homelessness in our community. The nonprofit agency offers an array of services including street outreach, meals, shelter, housing, case management and career development. In the last two years Masters of Taste has raised nearly $1 million in support of Union Station’s life-saving programs.

Some of this year’s participating culinary masters and restaurants include chef Michael Hung from Ardour Hospitality, chef Travis Flood of Alexander’s Steakhouse and chef Kimmy Tang of Bistro Mon Cheri.

A select group of Los Angeles top sweet masters will showcase an assortment of desserts such as the scratch baked custom cakes from Butter Cake Shoppe, Chocolate Stars USA, Crème Caramel, creative gelato flavors from Fatamorgana Gelato, homemade premium sorbets from Helados Pops, chocolatier to the stars Mignon Chocolate, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Porto’s Bakery, Sidecar Doughnuts, The Dolly Llama, Zooies Cookies and more.

Brewmasters such as Angel City Brewery and wineries including Ascension Cellars will be among the beverage masters.

The Rose Bowl is located at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive in Pasadena. For information, visit mastersoftaste.com/tickets.