Due to the devastating impact of the Los Angeles wildfires, Masters of Taste has made the difficult decision to postpone the highly anticipated 8th Annual Masters of Taste event. However, in the spirit of resilience, generosity, and community, Masters of Taste is proud to introduce Generous Plates – A Benefit for Union Station Homeless Services. This one-night-only premier dining experience will take place on Sunday, April 6 in the iconic locker rooms at the historic Pasadena Rose Bowl.
This exclusive event will offer guests an intimate and immersive dining experience featuring two exquisite five-course tasting menus created by some of Los Angeles’ most celebrated Culinary Masters. Accompanied by premier selections of spirits, cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages from top-tier Beverage Masters, and Delectable Desserts from L.A.’s top Sweet Masters, this night promises to be an unparalleled culinary journey.
The evening will begin with a Cocktail Party from 4:3pm - 6:30pm in the Court of Champions at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.
To really kick off the evening, 400 guests and sponsors will enjoy a Premier Cocktail Party featuring a luxurious and carefully curated Cheese Spread by Pasadena’s own Chef Vanessa and Thomas Tilaka Kalb of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, along with a selection of LA’s finest food trucks, including Cerda Vega, Fat Boys, Rice Balls of Fire, and Stop Bye Café. Premium beverages will be provided by Dulce Vida Tequila, Empress Gin, Mezcal 33, Smoke Lab Vodka, select wines by Baja Wine Buzz, craft beer from Athletic Brewing Co. and Boomtown Brewery, and more.
Guests will then step into one of two legendary Rose Bowl locker rooms, where 200 guests per room will partake in a Five-Course Tasting Menu expertly crafted by world-class chefs from 6:30pm – 9pm.
Arroyo Dining Room:
Chef Armando Quiroz, City Club LA
Chef Bret Thompson, Pez Coastal Kitchen
Chef Francesco Angri, Settecento Ristorante
Chef Joel Hammond, Uchi West Hollywood
Chef Robert Liberato, STK Los Angeles
Chef Erwin Tjahyadi, Bone Kettle
Beverage Masters include Dulce Vida Tequila, Empress Gin, Mezcal 33, Smoke Lab Vodka, All Season Brewing Company, San Simeon Wine, and more.
Foothills Dining Room:
Chef Armando Quiroz, City Club LA
Chris Lucchese, Wife and the Somm
Chef Pang, Good Alley
Chef Vanda Asapahu, Ayara Thai
Chef Michael Reed, Poppy & Seed
Chef Lior Hillel, Bacari
Beverage Masters include Dulce Vida Tequila, Empress Gin, Mezcal 33, Smoke Lab Vodka, Cerveceria Del Pueblo, CRŪ Winery, and more.
Following dinner, guests will reunite at the Rose Bowl’s Court of Champions for a Decadent Dessert Reception featuring Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co., By Faith Cafe, Cakes by Chanté, Lark Cake Shop, and Mario’s Hard Espresso.
Tickets to Generous Plates are all-inclusive, allowing guests to sip, savor, and indulge while making a difference. While this event replaces the 8th Annual Masters of Taste festival this year, its mission remains unchanged: to celebrate culinary artistry and give back to those in need.
One hundred percent of proceeds from Masters of Taste Presents: Generous Plates will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, supporting their critical programs and wildfire relief efforts for the Eaton Fire-affected Community. Masters of Taste has raised nearly $3 million, helping countless families and individuals find a place to call home. Union Station Homeless Services boasts a 97% success rate in permanently housing individuals, proving their commitment to long-term solutions for homelessness.
"For fifty years, Union Station Homeless Services has been deeply rooted in this community, standing by our neighbors in times of need,” said Katie Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Union Station Homeless Services. “When the Eaton Fire displaced families overnight, our team was on the ground from day one, providing critical support and ensuring no one was left behind. Generous Plates is not just about raising funds, it’s about reinforcing our commitment to this community, today and for as long as it takes. We are here, we are ready, and we are not going anywhere."
Masters of Taste Presents: Generous Plates – A Benefit for Union Station Homeless Services will take place on Sunday, April 6 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are on sale now.
Photography Courtesy of Masters of Taste
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