The “Taste of Beverly Hills,” presented by FOOD and WINE, will span the culinary talents of this rich and diverse city, from the Eastside and Downtown Los Angeles to the Westside and will offer foodies, music lovers and nightlife seekers alike an exciting and star-studded line-up. Guests will enjoy top musical artists, live bands, world-renowned DJs, and the latest in the mixology world from leading experts including – musical sensation Natasha Bedingfield performing live at the 9.02.10 Beverly Hills Celebration event, music director for the “Taste of Beverly Hills” and host of “Morning Becomes Eclectic,” Jason Bentley, and renowned nightlife impresario and DJ Brent Bolthouse. The emphasis on food and music throughout the weekend caters to a vivacious, enthusiastic crowd seeking top-notch musical entertainment and cocktail programs that further complement the daytime festivities. Curated by KCRW’s “Good Food” Host and Chef Evan Kleiman, this years’ celebration is designed to entertain guests while providing them with an impressive roster of Los Angeles’ top chefs, mixologists, and sommeliers.

For the latest updates on musical performances and DJ appearances at the “Taste of Beverly Hills,” presented by FOOD and WINE, visit www.thetasteofbeverlyhills.com

The “Taste of Beverly Hills,” presented by FOOD and WINE, will benefit the Beverly Hills Education Foundation and will take place across from the Beverly Hilton Hotel September 2-5, 2010. The schedule of activities will include afternoon and evening sessions, and will range from local restaurant tastings and wine and mixology seminars to cooking demonstrations from the city’s most sought-after chefs, as well as America’s celebrated chefs and personalities, and live entertainment from some of the music world’s most respected artists. Tickets are now available for $125 per person, with advance purchase, for a day session, pass; $150 per person, with advance purchase, for an evening session pass; $175 for an all day pass to both afternoon and evening sessions; and $500 per person for an all-access weekend packages that will allow guests into afternoon and evening sessions, seminars, how-tos, chef demos, competitions, and more (with the exception of the “90210 City of Beverly Hills Celebration” which will be an individually ticketed event). Hotel weekend packages will also be available for visitors to the city on Labor Day weekend.

The complete list of participating restaurants includes 25 Degrees at Roosevelt Hotel, 9021PHO, Ago, Akasha, American Tea Room, Ammo, Angelini Osteria, Auntie Em’s, Bar Pintxo, Bastide, Bazaar at SLS, Beacon, BOA Steakhouse, Bombay Palace, Border Grill, Breadbar, Brooklyn Bagels, Cabbage Patch, Caffe Roma, Campanile, Carvel 90210, CHAYA, Church and State, Comme Ca, Compartes Chocolatier, Conservatory Grill, Coupa Cafe, Craft, Culina, Darioush, Delancey, Delphine, District, Drago Family Restaurants, Factor’s Deli, Father’s Office, Fig, Firefly, Ford’s Filling Station, Foundry, Fraiche, Gingergrass, Got Kosher?, Guelaguetza, Hansen Cakes, Huckleberry, Il Cielo, Il Grano, Jar, Jer-Ne, Jitlada, Joachim Splichal, Katana, La Bottega Beverly Hills, L’Epicerie, Mariposa, McCormick and Schmick’s Pacific Seafood, Melissa’s Produce Company, Melisse, Mercantile, Mickey Fine Pharmacy and Grill, Mionetto, Mo Chica, Momed, Mozza, Mr. Chow, Napa Valley Grille, Nate and Al’s, Nickel Diner, Nic’s Beverly Hills, NINETHIRTY, Nonna of Italy, Oliverio, Ortolan, Osteria La Buca, Osteria Mozza, Pace, Patina, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Philippe The Original, Plaisir, Porta Via, Public Kitchen and Bar, Rock Sugar, Rustic Canyon, Shutters on the Beach, Simon LA, Square One Dining, Soi 56, Stefan’s at L.A. Farm, Sunnin, Sunset Marquis, Sushi Roku, STK, Sweet Rose Creamery, Takami, Talesai, Tar Pit, Tasting Kitchen, Tender Greens, The Bagel Broker, The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire Hotel, The Beverly Hills Cheese Store, The Farm of Beverly Hills, The Grill, The Little Next Door, The Raymond, Thompson Beverly Hills, Tiger Sushi, Umami, Valerie Confections, Water Grill, WP24, Wurstkuche, and XIV.