From Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, the food staff of the Los Angeles Times will host The Taste, its 10th annual festival celebrating Southern California’s diverse culinary scene, at the Paramount Studios backlot, which will transform into the ultimate block party for three individual evening events.

Admission includes unlimited tastings from the area’s best restaurants, a variety of wine, beer and seasonal cocktails, plus access to cooking demonstrations and talks by renowned chefs.

On Aug. 30, restaurants include Burritos La Palma, Donut Friend, Mainland Poke and Park’s BBQ. L.A. Times food columnist Lucas Kwan Peterson will cook up a special on-stage presentation of one of his favorite projects for the food section. Paola Da Re and Giorgia Sinatra (Pasta Sisters) will lead an Italian cooking demonstration with Chiara Soldati (La Scolca), who will lead a wine discussion presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. The Times’ Wine Club will launch with a demo by expert Mark Oldman.

Next weekend, The Taste will celebrate the Southern California culinary scene at the Paramount Studios backlot. (photo courtesy of The Taste)

On Aug. 31, restaurants include Castaway, Faith & Flower, Nic’s on Beverly and Ocean Prime. Kim Prince (Hotville Chicken) will showcase her famous Nashville hot chicken with L.A. Times senior food writer Jenn Harris. Chefs Pawan, Nakul and Arjun Mahendro (Badmaash) will demonstrate their mix of contemporary and nostalgic approaches in creating delicious Indian fare, hosted by Times cooking editor Genevieve Ko.

On Sept. 1, restaurants include Cal Mare, HomeState, LN2, The Bazaar by José Andrés and Triple Beam Pizza. Teresa Montaño (Otoño) will demonstrate how to cook one of her favorite Spanish-inspired dishes with L.A. Times food writer Amy Scattergood. Chris Bianco (Tartine Bianco) will show home cooks how to make a relaxed Italian meal with Times deputy food editor Andrea Chang. Tobin Shea (Redbird) will shake up a seasonal mocktail, and the Bar Stage will feature a discussion about women in wine with Ira Norof, Chiara Soldati and Lora Tagliarina (Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits).

Tickets range from $115 to $190; a discount will be available exclusively to Times subscribers for select events starting July 19.

Paramount Studios is located at 5515 Melrose Ave. For information and tickets, visit latimes.com/thetaste.