Taste of Larchmont offered a delicious showcase of eateries on the Boulevard.
The Boulevard was buzzing with Larchmontonians dining their way up and down the street last night, all the while raising funds for thirteen food banks operated by HopeNet.
“It went extremely well,” said Levi Webb, HopeNet Executive Director. “We made over $40,000 last night and sold over 300 tickets, which was much better than last year. My thanks to community, the Taste of Larchmont Planning committee and the HopeNet Board for the their support.”
“I loved the event, people were so generous,” said Patti Carroll, LBA member and raffle/auction organizer. “It really takes a village, and I love the way everyone contributes in whatever way they can. We had a wonderful raffle and silent raffle items.”
Below are some photos of the festivities.
Balloon arch beckons patrons to the Pavillion of tents where the raffle and silent auction was held.
Raffle tickets provide a large part of the evening’s funds.
Donated silent auction items support the event.
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HopeNet’s Executive Director Levi Webb
Bill Gadde, City Council Member David Ryu, Buzz Co-Publisher Patty Lombard
El Cholo serving up delicious tamales
Raffle items donated by Larchmont businesses.
Larchmont Chronicle Publisher John Welborne and Martha Welborne
Rudy and Myrna Gintel
Steve Tator and Dinesh Joshi
Wiley and Joane Pickett
Simon offers a wine tasting at the Larchmont Wine and Cheese Shop
Sergio Boccato refreshes the meat and cheese platters for guests at Larchmont Wine and Cheese
Good Goose offered a sampling from the most popular menu items
Taste of Larchmont founder Jane Gilman, founder and former publisher of the Larchmont Chronicle
Ebell of Los Angeles brought over some elegant appetizers
Former Councilmember Tom LaBonge and Larry Guzin, President of the Windsor Square Association
HopeNet Board member Steve Tator and former Councilmember Tom LaBonge
Serving up Sweetfin Poke
Dumplings and more at Muraya
Wilshire Rotarians
LBA President John Winther and board member Patti Carroll, who organized the auction and raffle
HopeNet’s annual Taste of Larchmont usually planned for taste August is cancelled this year but you can still help by donating directly. (photo from 2019)
Patricia Lombard is the publisher of the Larchmont Buzz. Patty lives with her family in Fremont Place. She has been active in neighborhood issues since moving here in 1989. Her pictorial history, "Larchmont" for Arcadia Press is available at Chevalier's Books.
