Who would ever imagine gourmet food served in an amusement park? The back lot of Universal Studios was the scenario for the 27th American Wine and Food Festival Saturday evening. The event brought together many of the country's best chefs and wine experts to support the Meals on Wheels program, a charitable foundation dedicated to provide food to under-privileged people in West Los Angeles.
Nearly 3000 wine and food enthusiasts gathered at the movie sets where Spartacus, the film, once took place. For quite a while I forgot Iwas in a "fake" city. It felt just like Europe. That sensation became even stronger when I reached "Italian corner", where Italian chefs served their favorite dishes. It was the first time I saw a dead animal since I lived in Los Angeles, where most of the people I know are vegetarians.
After all the eating with the Italians, it was finally time for desserts. The European feel ended, when I suddenly reached a "corner," that made me remember exactly where I was. At the loud and busy "American corner", pastry chefs wearing funny costumes served mouth-watering treats that reminded me of my childhood. All for a good cause. Bravo!
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