Our sixth-annual culinary extravaganza, also celebrating Los Angeles magazine’s November “Food Lovers Guide to L.A." issue, took place on Sunday, October 23, 2011. More than 2,500 guests attended this unique epicurean experience at Saddlerock Ranch in the majestic hills of Malibu. Home to Malibu Family Wines, the breathtaking setting welcomed guests with acres of natural beauty including rolling vineyards, zebras, camels, llamas, and of course, an array of food, drink and hungry guests. For more information and to see a full list of restaurants, wineries, spirits and beverages that participated click here.
The natural beauty of Saddlerock Ranch, home to Semler and Saddlerock wines.
Los Angeles magazine Dine Editor Lesley Bargar Suter with Amelia Saltsman discussing the importance of L.A.’s Farmers’ Markets in the Conversation Lounge sponsored by VOSS Water
The Naked Grape offered many varietals for guests to taste
Mezze sampled shawarma, housemade pickes and amba in the Taste of the World tent presented by HSBC
Guests sampling Cordon and Prodigal wines
Lukshon, Matteo’s LA, Malo/Más Malo, Mezze, and Waterloo & City made up the Taste of the World tent presented by HSBC to offer international culinary samplings
Conversation Lounge host Max Paul with the winemakers
The Semler and Saddlerock tasting area was a hit
Mixologist Steve Livigni created cocktails using Herradura Tequila
Guests sampled Stella, Hoegaarden, and Leffe in the Beer Garden
Coffee was provided by Don Francisco’s Coffee
Guests at The Food Event 2011
Sang Yoon of Lukshon taking time to pose with foodies
Guests relaxing on the lawn of Saddlerock Ranch
Zebras, among other exotic animals, live at Saddlerock Ranch
Guests sampled food from 42 of L.A.’s top restaurants
VeeV and Reed’s Inc. apothecary tasting tables
The Food Event 2011
Demonstration Tent host Candice Kumai
Steve Samson demonsrated how to make traditional southern Italian handrolled pasta
Voli Vodka and Refine Mixers created calorie-friendly cocktails
Miele and Snyder Diamond showed off the new Futura dishwasher and gave away a full size vacuum
The lovely Chambord mixologist
Cadillac displayed the 2012 SRX and CTS-V Sedan
Live acoustic performances by Chris and Daniel band
Guests posed in front of the step and repeat
Karen Hatfield of Hatfield’s prepping the beef short rib taco dish
Ricardo Zarate demonstrated how to make ceviche mixto
The Pisco Portón mixologist
Ladies with the Los Angeles magazine sign are all smiles
Photos courtesy of: Forest Casey, Jim Donnelly, and Chris Schmitt
