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local-news1 year ago

2024 Taste of Buffalo: Winners, New Offerings, and Street Closures Announced

The Taste of Buffalo, the largest two-day food festival in the USA, showcased 43 restaurants and food trucks, with dozens of community-selected judges evaluating dishes. Notable winners included BW’s Barbecue for Best Surf or Turf Item and The Barrel Factory's Fried Phyllo Dough with Fixins. The event highlighted Buffalo's vibrant food scene and community spirit, with volunteers and participants celebrating local culinary talent.

via WIVB.com - News 4|
#buffalo-ny#community-event#food-festival
local-news1 year ago

"St. Paul Food Truck Festival Faces Heat and Rain Challenges"

The Minnesota Food Truck Festival in St. Paul faced a weather double whammy with intermittent rain and an impending heat wave. Despite the challenges, attendees braved the conditions to enjoy food from over 50 trucks, with some seeking refuge under tents and bridges. The event, benefiting the non-profit Feed My Starving Children, continues through Sunday with a different lineup of food trucks.

via KSTP|
#community-event#food-festival#heat-wave
food-and-dining2 years ago

"ChainFEST: Celebrating the Best of Gourmet Chain Restaurants"

Actor and writer B.J. Novak, known for his love of chain restaurants, is launching ChainFEST, the world's first chain food festival. The two-day event, taking place in December, will feature reimagined menu items inspired by iconic chain restaurants such as Chili's, Dunkin', Jack in the Box, Panda Express, Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In, and Red Robin. The festival aims to celebrate and give respect to chain food, offering a unique culinary experience paired with beverages from Pepsi and specialty cocktails. Novak's Chain concept started in 2021, hosting exclusive events in secret locations with a waitlist of 20,000 people. Tickets for ChainFEST are available for presale, with all food and beverage included in the price of entry.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#bj-novak#chain-restaurants#chainfest
entertainment2 years ago

"Taste of Chicago: Street Closures and Festival Kickoff"

The Taste of Chicago, a popular food festival, is set to take place in Grant Park this weekend after being rescheduled due to the NASCAR Street Race. The event will feature 35 food vendors, 15 food trucks, and live music performances from artists like Slick Rick, Whitney, and Lupita Infante. Attendees can enjoy a variety of cuisines and participate in special events such as food trivia, karaoke competitions, and a 5k or 10k run. Admission is free, and both cash and credit are accepted by vendors.

via Block Club Chicago|
#entertainment#food-festival#food-vendors
food-and-travel2 years ago

"Global Gastronomy and Melodies Unite at the World Food & Music Festival"

Alexandria is hosting a food festival called 'Travel The World In One Day' on Saturday, offering visitors the opportunity to experience global cuisine and immerse themselves in different cultures. The festival aims to provide a diverse culinary experience, with various food vendors showcasing dishes from around the world. Attendees can enjoy a wide range of international flavors and explore different cultural traditions, all in one location.

via DCist|
#alexandria#cultural-experience#food-and-travel
food-and-events2 years ago

"Oklahoma State Fair Unveils Exciting New Food and Drink Options for Adventurous Eaters"

The Oklahoma State Fair is introducing a variety of new food dishes and drinks for adventurous eaters. Some of the highlights include Pickle Pie, Meat Candy On-A-Stick, Mochi Donut, Cookie Dough Parfait, Piña Colada Palmer, Deep-Fried Caramel Apple Cow Tale, Chicken Honey Waffle, Freeze Dried Jolly Rancher Cotton Candy, Barbie Lemonade, and Texas Sized Donuts. The fair will run from September 14-24, 2023.

via news9.com KWTV|
#adventurous-eaters#fair-food#food-and-events
food-and-entertainment2 years ago

"Exciting Food Delights Await at Oklahoma State Fair's 2023 Debut"

The Oklahoma State Fair is introducing a variety of new food options for 2023, including Pickle Pie, Meat Candy On-A-Stick, Mochi Donut, Cookie Dough Parfait, Piña Colada Palmer, Deep-Fried Caramel Apple Cow Tale, Country Clucker, Paletas, Chicken Honey Waffle, Freeze Dried Jolly Rancher Cotton Candy, Barbie Lemonade, Jalapeño Cheddar Corndogs, Korean Corndogs, Pepperoni Crepe, Texas Sized Donuts, Oreo Brownie Blast, Cotton Candy Lemonade, Fruity Pebble Flurrie, Sliced Watermelon, Ultimate Champ Dog, Dole Cano, Strawberry Fields, Chocolate Mousse Crepe, and Bread Pudding. The fair will take place from September 14 to September 24 at State Fair Park.

via KFOR Oklahoma City|
#concessions#fair-food#food-and-entertainment
food-and-dining2 years ago

"Cincinnati Wing Week: A Delicious 7-Day Return"

Cincinnati Wing Week is back, offering wing enthusiasts the chance to indulge in a variety of flavors from over 50 participating restaurants. For just $7, customers can enjoy wings with sauce options ranging from spicy bourbon to garlic parmesan. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available at select locations. The event runs from August 21 to August 27, providing a week-long celebration of mouth-watering wings in Cincinnati.

via FOX19|
#cincinnati#food-and-dining#food-festival
events2 years ago

Weekend Events: Aug. 4-6 in Cincinnati, Seattle, Spokane, and Mississippi

This weekend in Cincinnati, there are plenty of events to enjoy, including the Geottafest food festival with a new addition of a giant Ferris wheel, the Ohio River Paddlefest for kayaking and canoeing, a Cincinnati Reds baseball game with special ticket packages and fireworks, a grand opening appearance by former Cincinnati star running back Ickey Woods, the Art on Vine boutique art market, the Cincinnati Ukrainian Festival, the opening of Alive & Well bar in Clifton, and a cornhole tournament and "Pups at the Pool" event for dog owners.

via WLWT Cincinnati|
#cincinnati#events#food-festival
food-and-drink2 years ago

"CT's Pizza, Brews, and Music Extravaganza: A Weekend to Savor"

The Connecticut Pizza and Brew Fest, a celebration of Connecticut's renowned pizza culture, will take place on July 16, 2023, featuring a variety of pizza vendors, craft brew samples, live music, and panel discussions by New Haven pizza icons. Organized by Connoisseur Media and the New Haven Pizza School, the event invites pizza lovers to enjoy a day of delicious pizza, beer, and fun at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Tickets are available for purchase, including a VIP option for all-you-can-eat pizza samples.

via Hartford Courant|
#beer#connecticut#food-and-drink
food-and-events2 years ago

Revolutionizing Food Distribution: How One Truck is Feeding the Masses

Tranise Brown and her husband Travis Fennell have successfully organized Food Truck Tuesdays, a popular food truck festival in Rowan County, North Carolina. The event, which started with just a few trucks, has grown in popularity and now includes Wednesday lunch and Sunday afternoon picnics. Brown's vision of bringing the community together through food has been a hit, with thousands of followers on their Facebook page. The couple plans to expand the festival to other towns and continue to support the food truck vendors who have been loyal to their events.

via Salisbury Post|
#community-event#event-planning#food-and-events
food-and-events2 years ago

"Exciting New Fair Foods Unveiled for 2023 State Fairs"

The 2023 Iowa State Fair will feature 64 new food items, including Vietnamese banh mi, Korean egg dogs, and Ube funnel cake. Other highlights include butterbeer ice cream, deep-fried bacon brisket mac-n-cheese grilled cheese, and a jalapeno-filled Iowa Twinkie. The fair will also offer a variety of food on sticks, such as catfish, walleye, and cookie dough. Media personalities and fair attendees will vote for the best new food, with the winner announced on July 18.

via Des Moines Register|
#culinary-delights#fair-food#food-and-events