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For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Cynthia Bettner
Tel: 305-444-7270
Fax 305-444-2498
info@coconutgrove.com
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Presents
The 16th Annual "Great Taste of the Grove"
Featuring A Culinary Showcase of Coconut Grove's Finest Restaurants
January, 29th 2006, Coconut Grove, Florida —The l6th Annual Great Taste of the Grove presented by The
Coconut Grove Chamber will feature a diverse mix of culinary delights, activities and demonstrations that
will educate and entertain.
More than 30 local Coconut Grove restaurants will be serving tastings of some of their signature dishes. A
waiter's race will kick off the event at 11:30 in Peacock Park, where the public can watch their favorite
servers and bartenders dash through a treacherous obstacle course with trays filed with lots of food & drink.
Live Jazz will be featured throughout the afternoon and early evening. Joe Donato will be the opening act
to be followed by such well known local musicians as Iko-Iko and Ruffhouse.
Several specialty areas will be set up throughout the event..A Children's area will feature arts and crafts,
rock climbing and other fun activities. A Farmer's Market and Gourmet Place will be sponsored by
Milam's Market to purchase items and taste samplings. For a charge of $ 10 a Walk Around Wine Tasting
tent will include wine experts to answer questions. An art exhibit "Food as Art" will showcase local artists
of all medias of art as it relates to food. All entrants will be judged and exhibited during the Coconut Grove
Arts Festival in the Coconut Grove Chamber office, . 1 j t
Admission is free and visitors will be able to 'purchase tickets to sample over 30 restaurants. It's Coconut
Grove's opportunity to showcase its burgeoning culinary scene.
There is plenty of parking with garages at Cocowalk, The Shops of Mayfair, Oak Avenue barking Garage
and the Public Parking Garage directly across the street next to the Sonesta Hotel & Suites. Parking is also
available adjacent streets. The public is encouraged to bring a blanket and enjoy a fim filled day in Coconut
Grove's outdoor waterfront park.
For more Information contact the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce at 305-444-7270 or check the
website at www.coconutgrove.com.
2820 McFarlane Road • Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 • Phone: 305.444,7270 • Fax: 305.444.2498
www.coconutgrove.com • e-mail: info@coconutgrove.com
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