Taste the Grove

The 16th Annual Great Taste of the Grove presented by The Coconut Grove Chamber is Sunday, Jan. 29th at Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Road) from 11 am to 8 pm.

Over 30 local Coconut Grove restaurants will be serving tasting's of some of their signature dishes. The Sonesta Hotel & Suites will feature a culinary showcase with five top Florida Chefs all from our local Coconut Grove Community doing demonstrations during various scheduled times

A waiters race will kick off the event at 11:30 in Peacock Park , watch and cheer on your favorite servers and bartenders as they dash through a treacherous obstacle course with trays filed with lots of food & drink.

As usual, live Jazz will be featured throughout the afternoon and early evening. Joe Donato will be the opening act and many other well known local musicians will featured as well.

A Children's area will be set up with rock climbing and other fun activities.

A Farmers Market and Gourmet Place will be featured by Milam's Grocery where you can purchase items and taste samplings. A wine tasting tent will be featured where a series of tasting's will be held. Wine educators will be on hand to answer questions so you can taste and explore diverse wines from all over the world.

There will be an art exhibit named "Food is Art" where artists of all medias will exhibit art as it relates to food. All entrants will be judged and exhibited during the Coconut Grove Arts Festival in the Coconut Grove Chamber offices.

The event is free and visitors will be able to purchase tickets to sample over 30 restaurants. It's Coconut Grove's opportunity to showcase our burgeoning culinary scene.

For more Information contact the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce at 305-444-7270 or check: www.coconutgrove.com .