LOS ANGELES, CA, August 19, 2013 - Thousands of restaurant owners/operators and food service professionals packed into the Los Angeles Convention Center for the opening day of the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo taking place this week at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to 500 exhibiting companies, the Expo is packed with exciting special events including the Food Trends Experience with 75 companies offering tastings of new foods and beverages; The US Foods Boiling Point Competition where 10 local chefs competed in a battle of skill, speed and innovation; the Culinary Clash: Battle Los Angeles presented by Coca Cola, a cooking competition fundraiser benefiting the California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and much more. As seen below, thousands of restaurant and foodservice professionals had the opportunity to see, taste, discover and learn about the new culinary innovations that will inspire creative and fresh menu ideas.
The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo will run on Monday, August 19 from 11 am - 5 pm and again on Tuesday, August 20 from 11 am - 4 pm. The event is co-located with Expo Comida Latina, the largest Hispanic food and beverage trade event in North America. The Expo and Conference is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the California Restaurant Association. For more information, call toll free 800-840-5612 or visit http://www.westernfoodexpo.com
