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Event Theme
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Your overall enjoyment of the event
The hosts for the event
The value of the event
The variety and quality of restaurants/chefs
The variety and quality of wineries, beers and spirits
The quality of the programming (cooking demonstrations, panels, mixology demonstrations, wine seminars)

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* 7. If you are an LA Times subscriber, did you visit the LA Times subscriber lounge while at The Taste, and if so, do you have any feedback on your experience there?

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* 8. While at any of The Taste events, do you recall seeing signs or ads for any of the following companies or institutions? (Mark all that apply)

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* 9. How frequently do you go to the following sources of food content from the Los Angeles Times?

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Articles/recipes/reviews found on latimes.com/food
Russ Parsons "In the Kitchen" newsletter
Jonathan Gold's "Counter Intelligence" newsletter
@latimesfood on Twitter
@latimesfood on Instagram
LA Times Food on Facebook

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* 10. Including yourself, how many people were in your party?

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* 11. Are you interested in attending The Taste event next year?

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* 12. Based on your experience with The Taste, what is the likelihood you'll attend other Los Angeles Times events?

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* 15. What is your gender?

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* 17. Please tell me which of the following best describes the last level of formal education you have completed?

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