Food

OVER THIRTY AREA RESTAURANTS: Samplings will be offered by-

  • Jammin Jerk's Island Grille
  •  Mangia Mangia
  • Radisson Restaurants -
    Old Burdick's & GHG Hospitality
  • Central City Tap House
  • The Wine Loft, Fire Bowl Cafe
  • Coney Island
  • Big Moe’s BBQ
  • Blue Dolphin
  • Caffe Casa
  • Q-It-Up
  • Sushi Ya
  • Great Wall Restaurant
  • Not Just An Almond
  • Omoefe’s Place
  • Jessie's Jamaican
  • Zooroona
  • Treat Street
  • Rasa Ria
  •  Shawarma King
    Papa's Italian Susage
  • TGI Fridays
  •  La Mexicana
  • La Cantina
  • Gorilla Gourmet
  • The Strutt Cafe
 

 

Each restaurant will serve several items providing a sampling of their cuisine with a total of nearly 200 items from desserts like Bananas Foster, Italian Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Strawberry Shortcake, Sorbet, Baklava, Cannoli, and Turtle Torte, to Lasagna Rollas, Gyros, Gourmet Pizza, Beef Tri-Tip Wraps, Cajun Sausage, Sirloin Burgers, Cow Pie, Meatball Subs, Crab Rangoons, Quesadillas, Shrimp Etouffee, Sushi and Sashimi , Sliced Prime Rib, Bourbon Chicken, Sunset Scampi, Gamberi, Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches, Beef Satay, Coconut Shrimp, Egusi Stew, Cuban Sandwich, Fire Thighs, Chicken Curry and Jambalya.  Vegetarians will be delighted with the many choices from Black Bean Rice Salad, Garbanzo Feta Salad, Veggie Burritos, to Veggie Wraps. "Each restaurant will serve several items providing a sampling of their cuisine with a total of nearly 200 items..."

Dig in to plenty of Buffalo Wings, Roasted Almonds, Burgers, Chimichungas, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Tacos, Smoothies, Turkey-Artichoke Panini, Calzones, Chili Dogs, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Cut Fries, BBQ Ribs, Spinach Pie, Shakes and Sundaes and a whole lot more. See the list of foods and ticket prices below.

 

 

TASTE OF KALAMAZOO  2010    RESTAURANTS AND MENUS - click here for printable file
Jammin Jerk's Island Grille
Jammin Jerk's Island Grille  
Caribbean Tour 8
Firey Irie Island Beef 8
Jamburger 5
Sunset Scampi 8
Caribbean Corn on the Cob 4
Jammin Jerk Chicken 8 
 Mangia mangia
Mangia Mangia  
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 5
Red Hot Chicago Dogs 5
Cotton Candy 5
Cheesecake on a Stick 7
Tirimisu 8
Cannolis 7
Radisson
Old Burdick's
GHG Hospitality
Blackened Tips w/ Bearnaise Sauce 8
Fried Bacon w/ Chipolte Sauce 7
Jambalaya w/red beans & rice 8
Caprese Salad 7
 Central City Tap House
Central City Tap House  
Beignet 3
Lamb Burger Slider 5
House Cut Potato Frittes 3
Bangers (sausage) and Mash 5

The Wine Loft

Fire Bowl Cafe

The Wine Loft, Fire Bowl Cafe
Goat Cheese Crostini 5
Curry Chicken Wraps 6
Peanut Chicken Stir Fry 5
Bangkok Red Curry Chicken Stir Fry 5
 coney island
Coney Island
Chili Dogs/ Chicago Dog 6
Hot Dogs 4
French Fries 4
Orange and Strawberry Whip 4
Chili or Cheese Fries 5
Baklava 3
 blue dolphin
Blue Dolphin
Gyro Sandwich 7
Spinach Pie   6
Baklava 3
Dolmades 5
Greek Vanilla Tea 3
Sagonaki 6
caffe casa
Caffe Casa
Frozen Mocha 10
Frozen Chai 10
Iced Latte 7
Cheesecake 7
Brewed Coffee/Tea 5
Cookie Bars & Pastries 3-5
Lemon Chiller 8
 Q-It-Up
Q-It-Up
Beef Tri Tip Wrap 8
Chicken Breast Wrap 8
Fire Thigh Sammie 6
 sushi-ya
Sushi Ya
Rolls 8
  • Tiger
  • Spicy Tuna
  • Shrimp Tempura
  • California
  • Chicken Teriyaki
  • Crunch
  
 great wall
 Great Wall Restaurant
Egg Roll  4
Crab Rangoon 3
Bourbon Chicken 8
Crispy Orange Chicken 8
Fried Rice 5
Peking Beef 8
 Not Just An Almond
Not Just An Almond
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds and Pecans  
Snack Pack 7
Half Pound 12
One Pound 22 
Kettle Corn 8 
 Omoefes Place
Omoefe’s Place
Fried Catfish 8
BBQ Rib Tips 8
Plantains  6
Blackeyed Peas 6
Chicken/Veggie Stew 8 
White Rice   2
Big Moe’s BBQ
Big Moe’s BBQ
Pulled Pork and Chips 8
Pulled Chicken and Chips 8
Rib Sampler 8
Polish Dog/Chips 4
Moe Pritchett's BBQ Sauce 6
RibTips 8
treat street
Treat Street
Ice Cream Cones 4-7
Sundaes 7
Shakes 7
Strawberry Shortcake 7
Brownie Boat 7
Kids Candy 1-7
 Rasa Ria
Rasa Ria
Satay Chix or Beef 7
Rendang Chix or Beef 7
Malay Fried Rice 5
Curry Puffs 4
Pulut Inti 4
Beef Curry 7
shawarma king
Shawarma King
Shawarma Chicken 8
Shish Kafta 8
Hummus 6
Tabboula 6
Veggie Combo 8
 papa-italian
Papa's Italian Sausage
Italian Sausage Sandwich 7
Italian Beef 7
Meet Ball Sub 7
Bella Supreme 8
Potato La Roma 4
 TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays
Captain Morgan Ribs 8
Captain Morgan Pulled Pork 6
Chicken Wrap 8
Sweet Potato Fries 8
Cajun Fried Green Beans 8
Cajun Fried Shrimp 8

 Jessie's

Jamaican
Jessie's Jamaican
Jerk Chicken 8
Curry Goat 10
Rice and Peas 4
Vegetable Stew 7
 La Cantina
La Cantina
Emilio's Pepperoni Cheese Bread Sticks 8
Emilio's Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks 8
Pizza 8
Italian Lemon Ice 5
 La Mexicana Market
La Mexicana Market
Tacos 4
Burritos 8
Helado Bars  3
 The Strutt Logo
The Strutt
Quesadilla's 6
The Goat Salad 6
Caesar Salad 6
El Cubano 8
Cocoa Rubbed Pulled Pork  8
Bratwurst  6
 gg
Gorilla Gourmet
Grilled Shrimp Ceviche 7
Cookies-n-Cream Vanilla Custard 4
Fresh Fruit Chillers 6
 Zooroona      

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS:
Each afternoon from 3pm to 6pm the area’s best chefs will demonstrate their talents and prepare dishes representative of their establishments, including ice carvings. It will be a great opportunity to learn of recipes and techniques and of course there will be plenty of delicious samples. Wine tasting and appreciation sessions will also take place in the Wine Bar.

 

 

 

 Taste Market Place

Taste Market Place

Local purveyors and growers will sell there products farm market style

 

Grill Off"

Thursday, Friday and Saturday...3pm - 6pm....featuring various Taste vendors and other Chef's and Citizens...Celebrity and Professional judges will decide who is the best...to participate call 385-1276 or e-mail, deeringw@charter.net