Red Carpet Photos from the 10th Annual TASTE AWARDS

See some of the dazzling smiles and outfits on the red carpet at the TASTE AWARDS in Beverly Hills

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TASTE AWARDS VIP Gift Bags and Swag

In addition to enjoying a great evening and awards ceremony at the TASTE AWARDS in Beverly Hills, attendees at this red carpet event also received VIP Gift Bags. These bags presented products and services from a variety of upscale brands. Several of these brands were officially introduced by the Organizers at the beginning of the awards ceremony.

Below are a sample of what was in the bags

 

PICKETT BROTHERS GINGER BEER

Any fans of ginger beer will find that Brooklyn-based Pickett Brothers Ginger Beer concentrated syrup is a win-win. A few drops in a bottle of sparkling water can transform the entire beverage into a fresh and refreshing ginger beer. The syrup can also be used in drinks, cocktails, and lemonades.

MOLA FOODS SPICES

New Hampshire-based Mola Foods authentic ethnic recipes to create unique and flavorful spice blends. Depending on your tastes their brand allows you to cook cuisine that ranges from New Orleans and the Caribbean, to Cameroon and Central or Northern Africa. Very useful all-purposes spices for fish, poultry, vegetables, and stews.

LITTLE T COUTURE TEA AND TISANE

New York-based Little T specialized in couture teas with unique flavors. The teas are also organic, antioxidant rich, and caffeine free.

DEFONCE CHOCOLATIER

Defonce creates hand-crafted artisan chocolates using the highest quality of cocoa and techniques, combined with legal levels of premium California cannabis. They taste like award-winning chocolate, with benefits.

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GOWAN’S HEIRLOOM CIDER

Award-winning Gowan’s Heirloom Cider was served to all attendees as part of the evening’s experience, and was also the branded sponsor for the Best Beverage and Drink Program Award.

A Peek at Some TASTE AWARDS Perks

The TASTE AWARDS are pleased to announce that this year’s 10th Anniversary TASTE AWARDS Red Carpet Awards Show, Reception and Ceremony will take place on March 18th in Beverly Hills* (*Advance Tickets Required).

NEW AWARD PERKS

SCHILTZ Foods: Winners for the “Best Food Program – Web”, “Best Home Chef,” and “Best Chef”, categories will receive a delicious gourmet Roast Goose, courtesy of Schiltz Foods (U.S. only).

NEHITA: Selected Presenters and Winners will wear this fresh water pearl necklace on the red carpet, courtesy of Nehita.com

VIP Gift Bags: Included this year’s VIP Gift Bags for award winners and nominees are items from partners such as Picket Brothers, Mola Foods, Defonce Chocolatier, and more.

Photography Category Award Winners Announced for 10th TASTE AWARDS

The TASTE AWARDS Committee and the Academy of Media Tastemakers are pleased to announce the winners for the Photography Category for the 10th Annual TASTE AWARDS.

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Viewers Choice IG Influencers Award Winners Announced for 10th TASTE AWARDS

The TASTE AWARDS Committee and the Academy of Media Tastemakers are pleased to announce the winners for the Viewers Choice IG Influencers Category for the 10th Annual TASTE AWARDS.

The Viewers Choice IG Influencers Awards Category is a new this year, reflecting the growing influence of this group, and focuses on some of the top Instagram Food & Fashion Influencers, voted on by their fans and followers

Based on these votes, this year’s award winners are:

@foodiswhyimbroke
@pastrywithjenn
@zoebakes

foodiswhyimbroke

 

 

@pastrywithjenn

 

 

@zoebakes

 

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Cardamom Pear Cake! I grew up mostly in New England and had never heard of or knowingly tasted cardamom, until I moved to Minneapolis. It is a spice that is as quintessential to this place as hockey or hot dish. Once I discovered cardamom I made up for lost time and added it to just about everything. Pears are a particularly good match, because their subtle flavor absorbs the spice and makes it sing. I poached the pears in a spiced liquid and then baked them in a cardamom cake batter that I found in a Baked From Scratch magazine @thebakefeed . Instead of baking the cake as loaves, I put it in a tube pan and arranged the pears in it. When I put the pears in the the batter they wanted to flop over and slide into the batter instead of standing tall. I came up with a MacGyver worthy way of securing the pears so they stay put in the cake and bake up perfectly. You can see how to prop up the pears in my video and the RECIPE LINK IN MY BIO. #thebakefeed #cakesofinstagram #cakeoftheday #cardamom #pear #zoebakes #holiday #macgyver #recipeoftheday #f52grams #imsomartha

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TASTE AWARDS Official Hotel is the SIXTY Beverly Hills

http://tastetv.com/images/2015sponsors/Sixty-sketch.jpgOFFICIAL HOTEL: THE SIXTY BEVERLY HILLS 

The Official Hotel in Los Angeles of the 10th Annual TASTE AWARDS is the Sixty Beverly Hills (formerly known as the Thompson BH). This luxury boutique hotel is located in the heart of Beverly Hills, just steps from world famous Rodeo Drive. Famous for several features, including its stylish rooftop pool.

The SIXTY is offering a special rate to attendees of the TASTE AWARDS, good from during the week of the TASTE AWARDS Reception in March 2019, available on a first come basis.

Details are below.

SIXTY Beverly Hills is pleased to offer TASTE AWARDS guests the following, good for dates around March 18, 2019:

– King Deluxe – $259, per night

Other special Taste Award Rates offered start at $259

BOOK YOUR RESERVATION HERE.

Guests can book their stay either via the above booking link OR by using Promo code “TASTE19”.

***Rates are offered 3 days pre and post of event date, subject to availability · Rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, currently 15.2%. · Per room, per night, on a room only basis · For single or double occupancy · All reservations under the Courtesy block require a non-refundable 1st night’s deposit and 72 hour notice for any cancellations/modifications.

Guest room specs 

o Sleek and modernly furnished with ebonized hardwood floors
o French step-out balcony
o Custom-made 400 thread count SFERRA linens
o Full Italian marble bathrooms with oversized shower or bathtub
o Terrycloth robes by Frette, bathroom amenities by REN Skincare
o 55” flat-screen TV o iPod docking station
o Mini-bar featuring Dean & Deluca and Joan’s on Third gourmet snacks

Hotel Amenities:

· Caulfield’s Bar & Dining room, as well as A60 Lounge– our rooftop bar
· Rooftop pool access – 360 degree views of Los Angeles (Hollywood sign & hills, Downtown LA, Century City)
– 24hr room service
– Complimentary morning newspaper
– Complimentary shoeshine
– Fully equipped Fitness Center, complimentary
– Just steps away from the upscale shops on Rodeo Drive
– Walking distance to all the amazing restaurants & bars Beverly Hills has to offer
– Easy driving access to West Hollywood, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles

Reservation Procedure:

Attendees should make their reservations with the SIXTY Reservations Department toll free at 1-800-441-5050, or via the Aaron Eschagary on or before the stated deadline.

OR

BOOK YOUR RESERVATION HERE.

Guests can book their stay either via the above booking link OR by using Promo code “TASTE19”.

All guests should request the “The Taste Awards room block” in order to receive the above mentioned special rates.

Rooms and rates are subject to availability. Room types are offered on a first come first serve basis. The earlier guests make the reservations the greater availability options they will receive.  Rooms are not taken out of inventory and no room block is being held by the Hotel as outlined above.