The backlot of Paramount Studios stretches into the background as festival-goers stop at each food tent at the 2013 event. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Chef Nancy Silverton of Osteria Mozza discusses what types of food to bring to a picnic at the 2013 event. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Jicama tacos from the Corner Door at the 2013 event, made with a jicama tortilla, pickled mayo, black garlic, candied lime, pink peppercorns, feta and cilantro. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)
Tuna tartare with avocado, harissa and cilantro served with pita chips from the Supper Club Los Angeles at the 2013 event. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)
Feed showcased two dishes at the 2013 event. “Ocean” is made with scallop and sea bean ... (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)
Steve Lopez, center, hosts the Firehouse Cookoff with Los Angeles Fire Capt. Mark Curry, left, and firefighter Cruz Macias Jr., right, at the 2013 event. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Craving a slider? The Counter put together these mini beef burgers at the 2013 event, topped with applewood smoked bacon and kettle-cooked salt-and-vinegar chips. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)
Chef Evan Kleiman, host of KCRW-FM’s “Good Food,” has a rapt audience during her cooking demo at the 2013 event. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
A diner grabs a plate of barbecue from one of the food tents at the 2013 event. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Golden balloons spelling out “The Taste” greet visitors as they enter the Paramount Pictures lot at the 2013 event. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
