The final Taste of Beverly Hills event today was themed "Picnic in the Hills" and was sponsored by Target. They handed out large jars at the door, and set up an adorable lemonade stand which was necessary on this insanely hot day!
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The stand perfectly captured the essence of Summer.
The bar tenders were cranking out lemonade, which included mint, strawberries and watermelon.
It was great! Super sweet and refreshing.
We were even allowed to take lemons home!
Mint Hummus on a Cracker, and Curry Chicken Salad on Pumpernickel from Literati Café
Assorted Baked Goods from Richard Ruskell Pastries at the Montage
The best chocolate milk I've ever had from Ruskell Pastries at the Montage
Strawberry Thyme Flavored Ice from Ice Ice Shavie
Farro Arugula Parmesan Salad from BLD/Grace
Fried Chicken with Fresh Corn Salad from Lexington Social House (this was a favorite)
Roasted Tomato Tartlet with Blue, Goat and Ricotta Cheeses from Vinoteque on Melrose
Peanut Butter Empanadas with Fluff and Chocolate Sauce from Vinoteque on Melrose
Sweet Tomato Gazpacho with Bacon from The Curious Palate
Root Vegetable Ravioli with Butter Sage Sauce from Erbe Matte (this was another favorite)
Chocolate Challah from Got Kosher?
An Interview with "Hungry Girl" Lisa Lillen
Mini Sloppy Joe from Clementine (this was another favorite)
Pizza from Pitfire Pizza
Debi Mazar and her husband Gabriele Corcos from "Extra Virgin" Cooking Pasta and Salad
Mini Cornbread Muffins with Blueberries from Huckleberry
Spinach, Quinoa and Pulled Pork from Huckleberry
Rigatoni Bolognese from Terroni
And Finally, a Q+A with Giadi De Laurentiis!
What a great weekend, I'm so happy to have been able to attend. Can't wait for next year!
