The first annual Taste Chandler Culinary Festival is coming to Historic Downtown Chandler. Taste Chandler is an opportunity for local chefs to showcase their cuisine, and to put Chandler on the map as a culinary destination, Anthony Canecchia owner of San Tan Brewery explained. It is also an opportunity for participants to "taste" a variety of regional foods, wine and spirits from 35 different establishments all in one evening. In addition to a range of food, the event will feature entertainment including jazz music and live performances by local musicians, as well as a silent auction.
Modeled after the Boy's and Girls Clubs' annual Taste event in Scottsdale, organizers of the event are hoping to grow Taste Chandler into a signature culinary event that would rival Scottsdale's big weeklong blowout.
Taste Chandler is open to those 21 and older. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, October 3rd, and be held at A.J. Chandler Park (between Arizona Avenue and Buffalo Street). Tickets are $45, which includes beverages. Proceeds will benefit the Downtown Chandler Community Foundation, a nonprofit responsible for fundraising activities of Downtown Chandler Community Partnership and The Chandler Service Club.
Restaurants planning to participate include: Arizona Cheesecake Company; Better Than Sex Cake Café; Cathy’s Rum Cake; Cork; Crave Artisan Ice Cream; Divine; El Zocolo; Juan Jaimes Tacos & Tequila; Kokopelli Winery; La Stalla Cucina Rustica; Latitude Eight; Murphy’s Law; Pita Jungle; Red, White & Brew; SanTan Brewing Company; Sauce; Serrano’s; Sidelines; Simply Bread; Simply Unique Gelato; Spicy Pickle; Sushi Eye in Motion; Teakwoods; Tomaso’s; Urban Tea Loft; and Von Hansen’s Meat Market.
The event in Chandler is expected to be a big hit, and is anticipating close to 1,000 attendees this year. "We're starting with small steps, but there's no reason why this can't really grow to be a huge event," said Eileen Brill Wagner, executive director of the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership. The event is presented by the HDE Agency in partnership with Alliance Beverage and Whole Foods.
Come on down to Taste Chandler Culinary Festival, and experience good food, good music, with good friends, for a good cause.
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