{"id":26712,"date":"2017-04-17T08:21:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T15:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=26712"},"modified":"2017-04-17T20:19:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T03:19:00","slug":"buy-your-tickets-now-taste-of-huntington-beach-april-30-2017-benefits-the-hb-childrens-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/buy-your-tickets-now-taste-of-huntington-beach-april-30-2017-benefits-the-hb-childrens-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy Your Tickets Now! Taste of Huntington Beach – April 30, 2017 Benefits the HB Children’s Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Annual Taste of Huntington Beach is Huntington Beach’s premier\u00a0food, wine and beer event and you don’t want to miss it!<\/p>\n

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Happening on Sunday, April 30th from noon to 4 p.m. at the HB Sports Complex located at 18100 Goldenwest Ave., Huntington Beach 92648; the Taste of Huntington Beach<\/strong> includes an exclusive VIP reception from 11 a.m.- 12 noon. The event showcases the best local culinary talents and the region\u2019s top wineries and breweries. For one all-inclusive price, attendees enjoy unlimited samples and sips highlighting the outstanding food and beverage companies in our vibrant community (see participant list below). All proceeds from the event go to the Children\u2019s Department of the Huntington Beach Public Library.<\/p>\n

The Taste of Huntington Beach is pleased to announce the return of Food Network TV personality Simon Majumdar as celebrity judge and host at the Taste of Huntington Beach on Sunday, April 30, 2017<\/span>. Majumdar, who appears as a judge on Food Network shows including Cutthroat Kitchen, Iron Chef America, The Next Iron Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, is also an author and food and travel writer. He has written three best-selling books \u201cEating for Britain,\u201d \u201cEat My Globe,\u201d and \u201cFed White and Blue.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Attendees enjoy unlimited samples and sips from stellar culinary establishments, California and boutique wineries and premium and craft breweries. The Taste also features a silent auction and raffle, plus live musical entertainment provided this year by popular Huntington Beach band The Ramsey Brothers<\/strong>. \u201cWe are so excited to be a part of the Taste of Huntington Beach! We\u2019re a local band that plays classic rock and we are stoked to be a part of such a great community event that benefits our Children\u2019s Library!\u201d said Don Ramsey.<\/p>\n

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Here is a sampling of participants scheduled for this year\u2019s Taste:<\/p>\n

Restaurants<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Avila’s El Ranchito<\/p>\n

Creamistry<\/p>\n

Deli-licious<\/p>\n

Duke’s Huntington Beach<\/p>\n

Hambones BBQ<\/p>\n

Kaya’s Kitchen<\/p>\n

Market Broiler<\/p>\n

Ola Mexican Kitchen<\/p>\n

Old World German Restaurant<\/p>\n

Pete’s Sunset Grill<\/p>\n

Pizza Lounge<\/p>\n

Red Table<\/p>\n

Rita’s Italian Ice<\/p>\n

Ritter\u2019s Steam Kettle Cooking<\/p>\n

Saint Marc Pub-Cafe, Bakery & Cheese Affinage<\/p>\n

Simply Layered<\/p>\n

Solita Tacos & Margaritas<\/p>\n

Stonefire Grill<\/p>\n

The Longboard Restaurant at Springdale St.<\/p>\n

The Public House by Evans Brewing Co.<\/p>\n

Watertable Restaurant<\/p>\n

Breweries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baja Brewing Company<\/p>\n

Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits<\/p>\n

Brewbakers<\/p>\n

Cismontane Brewing<\/p>\n

Evans Brewing Co.<\/p>\n

Firestone Walker<\/p>\n

Four Sons Brewing<\/p>\n

Merchant DuVin<\/p>\n

Old World German Bar<\/p>\n

Riip Brewing Co<\/p>\n

Sierra Nevada Brew Co<\/p>\n

Tsingtao Beer<\/p>\n

Wineries<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Lucero Vineyards & Winery<\/p>\n

Orange Coast Winery<\/p>\n

PRP Wine International<\/p>\n

Riverstar Vineyards<\/p>\n

San Marcos Creek Vineyard<\/p>\n

Tackitt Family Vineyard<\/p>\n

Vinemark Cellars<\/p>\n

Wilson Creek Winery<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Taste of Huntington Beach can be purchased at the Children\u2019s Department of the HB Central Library and online at TasteHB.com.<\/p>\n

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Children\u2019s Library (FOTCL). Since 2001, the Taste of HB has helped the FOTCL raise more than $500,000<\/strong> for the Children\u2019s Department of the HB Public Library.<\/p>\n

General Admission<\/strong> – $70, includes\u00a0four fun-filled hours of:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Unlimited tastes of food from 50 of the best local eateries<\/p>\n

\u2013 Sips from California and boutique wineries<\/p>\n

\u2013 Samples from premium and craft breweries<\/p>\n

\u2013 Live entertainment, silent auction and raffle<\/p>\n

\u2013 Free parking at the HB Sports Complex<\/p>\n

VIP tickets<\/strong> – $90 includes all\u00a0\u00a0the General Admission perks, plus:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Exclusive VIP reception from 11 AM-12 Noon (featuring food and wine available only to our VIPs)<\/p>\n

\u2013 VIP tote bag, party plate and free valet parking<\/p>\n

\u2013 30-minute early entry into the main Taste tent<\/p>\n

Reduced price General Admission and VIP tickets are available for bulk purchases (10 + tickets at one time) and Designated Drivers (must be 21+ to enter with a designated driver ticket \u2013 these are only available online).<\/p>\n

For more ticket options and other information, visit: tastehb.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Food photos courtesy of Marcie Taylor<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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