This year, vegan sandwiches made a great showing in the typically-dairycentric Grilled Cheese Invitational, and one pro entry took home a trophy. Compassion Over Killing's Gwendoly Mathers shared with us her recipe for her trophy-winning vegan dessert grilled cheese. more ›

It was a hot and cheesy Saturday afternoon in the shadow of the mighty Rose Bowl as lovers of buttery bread pressed against melted cheese gathered to revel in their collective obsession. Ah, yes: The Grilled Cheese Invitational. more ›

Get ready to get cheesy: The 10th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational, the hottest thing to ooze between two pieces of bread, is taking place April 28th. Tickets are on sale for those who wish to put their tastebuds to the task, and registration is open for those who are looking to have a shot of ooey, gooey, melty glory and take part in the competition. more ›

Some of the best grub isn't found on the menu, and the crowd-pleasing Grilled Cheese Truck has a not-so-secret secret special that shows up now and then, and it's a winner--literally. The "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner," is a chicken-and-waffles sandwich created by Grilled Cheese Truck co-founder's Dave Danhi, and this Saturday it not only captured a second place win in the Kama Sutra category at the Grilled Cheese Festival, but was also named Judge's Choice by Laura Werlin, author of the Grilled Cheese Please cookbook. more ›

Now in its "2nd 8th Annual" (aka 9th) year, the ooey, gooey, cheesy good fun that is the Grilled Cheese Invitational is happening on April 23rd, and tickets went on sale today at $12 a pop. "The event has expanded include more space, more vendors, more free samples, more entertainment and what is expected to be a combined grand total of over 30,000 grilled cheese sandwiches available for your eating pleasure," boasts organizers. more ›

Now in its 8th year, the Grilled Cheese Invitational last Saturday attracted thousands of people looking to munch on one of the world's favorite comfort foods. In previous years, attendees complained of the lines and large crowds, but the ever-changing festival made a huge step this year by moving its location to L.A. Center Studios and adding a grilled cheese food court. Did it work? It seemed so as less complaints were aired, which means Los Angeles' cheesiness can only get better from here on out. more ›

As we told you earlier this week, Saturday is the insanely popular Grilled Cheese Invitational and we've got some new details about food vendors and lines for you. more ›

Say cheese! Saturday is the1st 8th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational, which matches the hot, buttery wits of several cheese-loving competitors and you get to be the judge. more ›

Saturday was a spectacular day, full of sun and wind, and for the lucky among us, it was also full of grilled cheese sandwiches. Los Angeles State National Park is practically in the shadow of downtown. Parts of it was still green, though few people in the ever growing line to get in probably didn’t much notice. This was the First Seventh Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational (yes, you read that right.) more ›

The Grilled Cheese Invitational is the crowing jewel event in Los Angeles during National Grilled Cheese Month. A massive crowd of hot-cheese between grilled bread enthusiasts descended upon Los Angeles State Historic Park Saturday to see the top grillers in action and to sample their offerings as part of the 1st ever 7th annual gathering. Although the line was long the enthusiasm was high, as was the innovation of ingredients--sammies packed with Peeps, gourmet flavor combos, a giant deer made of sandwiches. Those who bucked the odds and arrived later in the day found themselves out of luck when it came to getting a hold of sandwich and beer tickets (although the Kraft samples were plentiful). more ›