CLARIFICATION — In the Sept. 22 edition, City Council candidate Kathryn Morea wasn’t given the chance to answer the following question in Jodi Summers’ “Days on the Market” column in the real estate section.
If you were elected to the Santa Monica City Council, explain how you will make a difference in 25 words or less.
Morea’s response: “Our current leaders have lost touch. As a working mom in the Pico neighborhood, I will find common sense solutions to homelessness/vagrancy, traffic and parking.” tamales, Asian barbecue salmon, chocolate mousse and crepes.
There also will be cooking demonstrations from local chefs giving advice and showing their techniques for preparing dishes at home. The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles is hosting the demo stage, where culinary demonstrations will occur all day.
“We have some tantalizing presentations and charismatic chefs slated for the demo stage,” said Kathy Dodson, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, which is hosting the event. “I advise all home-chefs to bring their notepads and cameras. We’re having a lot of fun putting the event together and expect the crowd will enjoy the show.”
Chamber officials three years ago decided to start the Taste of Santa Monica to showcase local businesses.
“Santa Monica is known for having fabulous restaurants,” Dodson said. In its first year, there were 24 restaurants involved in the Taste of Santa Monica, and it nearly doubled by the next year. Chamber officials will keep the event small and will keep the number of restaurants capped at 40. That goes for attendees as well. Only 2,500 tickets are available.
“We knew that we didn’t want to grow it this year,” Dodson said, adding about 2,000 tickets have been sold. “We want to perfect it first before we add more.” A new system will be implemented this year that is designed to reduce long lines at more popular booths and encourage people to try every restaurant. Guests will be given a card that has all restaurants listed. Once a person has visited the booth, his or her card will be stamped, indicating that they have visited the restaurant. People can get more cards, but the idea is to prevent people from sampling the same restaurant a dozen times, which occurred in past years.
“We are encouraging people to try each restaurant,” Dodson said. Sounds by the Sam Graham Trio will fill the air as people taste the treats from the most recognized restaurants in Santa Monica.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children over 4 and under 10. Entrance ticket provides you with an all-you-can-eat faire. There is an additional charge for soda, water and alcoholic beverages. Tickets are available at www.tasteofsanta-monica.com or (310) 393 9825, ext. 16.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 24, 2004. Read the original PDF.