Taste of the Grove is back

The Grove's signature outdoor food and jazz festival, The Great Taste of the Grove, is tomorrow, January 14, in Peacock Park. More than 20 Grove restaurants will offer samplings from fine dining to casual eating from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Included will be a wine tent with wines from around the world, children's activities and live jazz entertainment throughout the day.

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, you can 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.

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. Performers include George Tandy, Singer and Bernson, Alma y Niurka, Marianna, and Nicole.

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.

Entrance is free to the public with ticket sales for food and beverages ($1.00 to $5.00).