The Taste Brings Together Top Chefs and the Community

INVERNESS, Fla., April 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Taste, is a one-day music, beverage and art festival that is also a qualifier for the World Food Championship (WFC) in Orange Beach, Alabama. This year's event welcomes 21 top chefs and food trucks to compete in nine categories: Sandwich, Burger, Bacon, Chicken, Steak, Appetizer, Dessert and Chef/Golden Ticket. The chef with the highest score in the Chef/Golden Ticket category will move onto the WFC, which is the largest competition in food sport. The WFC is a springboard for many up and coming culinary stars, and the winning chef of this event will receive a $1,000 travel stipend to the WFC. Tickets are available at the event and TasteofInverness.com.

Event organizers recommend that attendees take advantage of the new $3 or less "taste" option at each restaurant. This event is made possible by the Citrus County Education Foundation 50+ volunteers. The event is lakeside with art and live music by Lovestruck Robot.

The Taste
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Liberty Park, 286 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness
The food competition roars in with 45 entries for the judges to score live at the event.

Participating Food Trucks & Restaurants:

• Barn Goddess Barbeque
• Bubbaques
• Burger Lab
• Caribbean Islands Cuisine
• Cattle Dog Roasters
• Deuce & A Half BBQ Co.
• Gypsy Fish
• Joe's Family Restaurant
• Katch 22
• Leapin Lizard's Delicious Bites
• Little Italy
• Lynn's Ice Cream
• Motor City Pasta Co.
• Mr. Paella/Primos Kitchen
• Pine Street Pub
• Rapoza's
• Rising Sun Bistro, Brooksville
• The Jamaican Jerk Hut
• Willy T's Crab Shack Food Truck
• World Fusion Sushi
• Yai Yai Style Lounge

Contact: Liz Fernley
efernley@Inverness-FL.gov
(352) 726-2611 x 1306

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SOURCE City of Inverness