Melting Pot Food Tours

Valid until: Jan 31, 2011

Take an exotic tour around the world - by foot - without ever leaving Los Angeles! Sample incredibly delicious world foods while you're at it, and get ready to enjoy stories about local L.A. color you won't hear anywhere else!

This epicurean stroll is along W. 3rd Street in mid-city Los Angeles, from the famous Farmers Market at Fairfax Avenue to the stylish Beverly Center at La Cienega Blvd.

The Farmers Market will acquaint guests with family businesses owned as far back as the 1930s. Along W. 3rd Street we'll drop in to restaurants, cafes, gourmet groceries, a tea emporium with an unrivaled selection of over 300 different specialty teas and little known haunts frequented by celebrities.

Food tastings, both savory and sweet, are sure to satisfy in the best of ways, and include signature dishes from:

• Ethnic eateries (Japanese, French, Brazilian)
• New York style deli/bakery
• Doughnut shop
• Handmade candy kitchen
• European style bakery

The tour concludes back at our original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterwards is not necessary.

Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm

72 hours advance purchase required

Valid until: Jan 31, 2011

The Old Pasadena tasting tour will introduce you to extraordinarily delicious treasures that one may not typically find, or taste, on their own! Join us to learn the history of this district that was once just a land of orange groves and to hear fascinating stories behind the foods that we taste!

We'll explore the streets of Green, Union, Holly, and DeLacey, the avenues of Fair Oaks and Raymond, as well as Colorado Boulevard. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways will spice up our path as we seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet havens for tastings!

Our savory and sweet food tastings will include delicacies from:

• Cafes and restaurants specializing in world cuisine (Middle Eastern, Asian, Himalayan, Oaxacan)
• An authentic Italian gelato counter
• A tea bar and emporium
• An exquisite chocolatier
• An olive oil specialty store

Also included is the pleasure of a sensory experience at a handmade soap kitchen. Whenever possible, we'll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us.

The tour concludes back at our original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

Every Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-1:30pm

72 hours advance purchase required