Ari Taymor of Alma restaurant smokes duck during a cooking demonstration. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles 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)
Don’t want beef? Here are the Counter’s mini veggie burgers with carrot shreds, avocado spread and sweet sriracha. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)
Cupcakes from The Cake Mamas sit in neat rows for the crowds at the 2013 Cocktail Confidential. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)
