James Beard Foundation's Taste America® Preview: Los Angeles

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® national epicurean tour concludes this weekend with two days of star-studded events in Los Angeles, featuring Taste America All-Star and JBF Award winner Hugh Acheson and Local Stars Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. Friday night kicks off with a tasting reception from some of Los Angeles's finest, followed by an exclusive four-course dinner prepared by Acheson, Shook, and Dotolo. On Saturday the action moves to Sur La Table for cooking demos and book signings from Acheson and lauded chef Michael Hung, along with free tastings from local vendor Lemon Bird Preserves.

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