First International Gelato Festival in LA, September 28-29

(Gerry Furth-Sides, Content and images courtesy of the Gelato Festival)  Los Angeles’ first International Gelato Festival arrives at the plaza of the Pacific Design Center on September 28 and 29, (San Vicente between Melrose and Robertson).  The event marks the final American round of culinary competitions in 2019 where the “coolest” chefs gather to impress both a professional tasting panel as well as thousands of fans who will vote for their favorite expression of Italy’s most famous frozen dessert.

Tickets are available at gelatofestival.com.  Use LOCALFOODEATER for a 20% discount price.  A portion of the proceeds to benefit Charity Partner Project Angel Food, a Los Angeles based charity that cooks and delivers over 600,000 nutritious meals each year, free of charge, to the homes of men, women, and children affected by life-threatening illnesses. Celebrating its 30th year in 2019, Project Angel Food has served over 12 million meals to more than 20,000 people.

The Gelato Festival is considered the most prestigious event in the world dedicated to gelato – all’italiana. Organized in collaboration with Carpigiani and Sigep – Italian Exhibition Group, the Gelato Festival spreads knowledge and enjoyment of real Italian artisanal gelato through a contest in which gelato artisans and chefs compete with original gelato flavors to win the gold medal by Florentine goldsmith Paolo Penko.

The Gelato Festival will run from 11am until 7pm, with live entertainment and art complimented by an exhibition tent featuring some of LA’s finest restaurants to pair alongside the official competing flavors which include Mexican Chocolate with sweet mole and cacahuate, Strawberry Herbal Sorbet, Pineapple Butter Gelato, and Mangonada with chamoy sauce and tajin spices among many others.

The event includes:

• All-you-can-eat original flavors, made fresh on-site all day long
• The world’s largest frozen dessert lab on wheels
• Games & activities, including eating contests kids’ jury and more
• Classes on how artisanal gelato is made
• The opportunity to vote on the best gelato in AmericaTickets are available at gelatofestival.com with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Charity Partner Project Angel Food, a Los Angeles based charity that cooks and delivers over 600,000 nutritious meals each year, free of charge, to the homes of men, women, and children affected by life-threatening illnesses. Celebrating its 30th year in 2019, Project Angel Food has served over 12 million meals to more than 20,000 people.

Long known as a celebrity haven where fashion, art, and architecture effortlessly blends with dining and nightlife, West Hollywood’s Design District is adding another international marquee name to its roster with the widely acclaimed Gelato Festival.