Ninth Annual Taste of the Eastside April 28 Celebrates Ethnic Diversity

(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Taste of the Eastside) Taste of the Eastside, better known as TOTE for aficionados of good food and a fun Sunday is returning to celebrate the ever evolving and diverse East-Side and surrounding neighborhoods of Los Angeles on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 with VIP admission starting at 3:00 pm and general admission at 4:00 pm on the gorgeous and bright grounds of the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens.

Taste of the Eastside flourished from an idea by a group of parents to raise money for Rose Scharlin Cooperative Nursery School, LA’s oldest co-op for kids and the primary beneficiary and organizer of TOTE. It has turned into a hugely popular and highly regarded yearly food festival that brings together the best food, drink, and entertainment this side of LA has to offer. Showcasing the East-Side of Los Angeles and surrounding areas that have emerged with new delightful and revered establishments in the hip neighborhoods of Silverlake, Los Feliz, Atwater Village, Echo Park, Downtown, Highland Park, Eagle Rock and beyond, TOTE celebrates the true diversity of Los Angeles.

Over 30 vendors of savory food and drink including newcomers and longtime TOTE participants alike will have something for everyone to love. Angelenos are sure to be familiar with some of the notorious local establishments bringing top crowd pleasers, including Fat Dragon, Little Dom’s, Momed in Atwater Village, Pine and Crane, JOY on York Blvd., Jewel, Sweetfin, Same Same Thaion Sunset, Café Birdie and French Côté Est Bistro, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, Ample Hills Creamery.

All proceeds from Taste of the Eastside will be donated to highly-deserving local organizations, including Rose Scharlin Cooperative Nursery School, The Pablove Foundation, and FOLAR, Friends of the LA River. TOTE continues to be an environmentally friendly festival by making an effort to compost, recycle and reduce waste.

The Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, home to TOTE now for the past four years, gives the festival a unique location and vibe. The stunning mission-style villa with lush landscaping, soothing fountains and meandering, tiled patios, provides a breathtaking backdrop for Angeleno foodies to sample delicious offerings from some of LA’s hottest purveyors of food and drink. The lovely grounds are home to several non-profit organizations that aim to revitalize the Los Angeles River and promote sustainable living. It is located at 570 W Ave 26 #100, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Sponsors and Partners of Taste of the Eastside 2019:
Sponsers include First Republic Bank (Bronze) Tracy Do (Silver), Gelson’s (Bronze), Eco Products, Universal Waste, Supergoop!, Green Bar Distillery and Partners include Boxed Water, Los Angeles Magazine, LA River Studios, VOXX Studios and Yelp.