Food festivals are the best money I’ve ever spent. Last year I should have learned my lesson at the LA Street Food Fest…the lesson of don’t eat for three days before the fest. My mistake, I had a bagel before heading to the Taste of LA over labor day weekend.

Those of you who purchased 3-day passes…you’re braver than I. Now I didn’t get to sample everything that Field to Fork had to offer, but I came close. Just ask my stomach. I spent the weekend stuffed up on treat offerings from incredible eateries such as FigOly, 9021PHO and The BLVD.

I have since crowned myself, “Gourmand.” Quail steaks, crab gazpachos and lobster rolls…each succulent morsels was enjoyed and now I fancy myself in the know in regard to the best of LA food.

Full list of participating restaurants down bottom. Enjoy the fest for your eyes…

- Cougar

Quail! So incredibly delicious!

Stella Artois was giving out these swag chalices and a great bag to hold your goodies!

Svedka has these rad screen-printing stations. Love my custom shirt they made for me.

9021Pho. Spicy and delicious!

Chef Kimmy Tang from 9021Pho

My first time having escargot and crab gazpacho. Delicious from FigOly!

Peach pies from Good Girl Dinette

I love LA.

Strawberry shortcake

These Lobster Rolls were the hit of the Taste!

9021PHO
A/K/A Bistro
Avalon Grille
Bistro 45
BLVD 16
Canele
Casa Azul Cantina
Cook’s County
FigOly
Good Girl Dinette
Juan’s Restaurante
Lexington Social House
Locanda del Lago
M Cafe
Mo-Chica
Mr. Chow
Ombra Ristorante
Picca
Ray’s & Stark Bar
Red O
Rocio’s Moles de Dioses
Scarpetta
Soleto Trattoria & Pizza Bar
Tender Greens
The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Valerie Confections
Wood & Vine