Foodies get their grub on while music lovers get their groove on during Taste of Laguna

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The crew from Nick’s Laguna Beach prepares small plates featuring prime rib dip sandwiches and bistro salad during the Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival on Thursday. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Members of the 1980s cover band Flashback Heart Attack perform during Thursday’s festival, which was held at the Festival of Arts grounds on Laguna Canyon Road. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Christiana Darby, left, and Savannah Colburn serve up “Mamma Margherita” meatballs during the Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Among the items available for sampling Thursday were “jammy eggs” with garlic marinade from Harley Laguna Beach. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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The festival’s dessert offerings includes s’mores from Oak Laguna Beach. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Chef Armando Almanza brings out chilled ceviche on a carved block of ice during Thursday’s festival. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Dominic Pitz, from longtime Laguna Beach restaurant Dizz’s As Is, smiles as he get out fresh salmon squares during the Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Live artist Deborah Paswaters paints a model during Thursday’s festival. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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Chocolate peanut bars, compliments of the Surf & Sand 15FiftyFive restaurant, were a sweet treat for attendees. (Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

By Daily Pilot staff

Oct. 4, 2019 1 PM PT

Food enthusiasts descended on Laguna Beach on Thursday night to get a bite of what the city has to offer during this year’s Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival.

The event returned to the Festival of Arts grounds on Laguna Canyon Road, where more than 30 local restaurants and award-winning chefs showcased some of their finest dishes to hungry visitors.

Taste of Laguna also was a feast for the ears with live performances by cover bands such as Flashback Heart Attack and Sega Genecide.

There also was a silent auction.

Proceeds will benefit the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and local radio station KX/93.5 FM.

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