One of my favorite events of the year is coming to Texarkana, The 20th Annual 'Taste of Texarkana' October 18th, 2011 at the Four States Fairgrounds from 5pm-8pm. This event benefits Harvest Texarkana Regional Food Bank Inc.This year promises to be the best yet, with over 40 Restaurants and Vendors showcasing some of the area's best food. In addition, there will also be cooking demonstrations going on at the event, with over 25 wines and specialty beers to taste as well.

Tickets available from TEXAR, Bryce's, Vincent's Fine Wines, Dot's Ace Hardware, Julie's Deli, or by calling Harvest Texarkana at 870-774-1398 or go to their website for more information.

Adults 21+    $20 in advance, $25 at door

Youth  6-20   $10 in advance, $12 at door

Children 2-5    $5 in advance, $6 at door

Pease join us at the center stage at Taste of Texarkana where we will showcase some of Texarkana’s best Chefs

Chef Eric Cochran: Coconut Curry Soup Served with Sauvignon Blanc

Chef Jeff Loving: Seared prosciutto wrapped scallops served over asiago-jalapeno polenta with a pomegranate reduction. Served with Viognier

Chef Kevin Yeager: Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia served with Chardonnay

Chef Brandon Thrash: Salmon Tamale Stone ground jalapeno cheese grits and salmon Served with Pinot Noir

Chef Bryan Ogburn: Super surprise Served with a very “Yummy” wine.

Check out these participating vendors:

ALL IN GOOD TASTE

BAKER BROTHERS DELI

BIG JAKE’S

BJ’S HOT LINKS

BRICK HOUSE BURGERS

BRYCE’S

CENTRAL DISTRIBUTING

CHEF ON THE RUN

CICI’S PIZZA

COCA COLA

DADDY DOUGALOOS

DOT’S ACE HARDWARE

EAGLE DISTRIBUTING

FILLIN’ STATION GRILL

FLOUR CHILD CATERING

FUZZY’S TACO

GLAZER’S DISTRIBUTORS

GLAZER’S EAGLE

GLAZER’S FALCON

GLAZER’S HAWK

HER MAGAZINE

HOOTER’S

IRONWOOD GRILL

ITALIAN CAFE

JOHNNY CARINO’S

JULIE’S DELI

KING OF WINGS

LA FOGATA’S

MERFELD’S

MOON DISTRIBUTING

MOON DISTRIBUTING

NATE AND SASSY’S

OLIVE GARDEN

ON THE BORDER

PITA UR WAY

POP’S PLACE

SAM’S CLUB

SCHLOTZSKY’S

SMOKEY JOE’S

SONIC AMERICA’S DRIVE IN

STARBUCKS

SUPER ONE FOODS

TAMOLLY’S

TASTE AND SEE CANDIES

TEXARKANA FIRST BANK

TEXARKANA GAZETTE-HER MAGAZINE

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA

UNCLE JUAN’S

UNCLE JUAN’S

WALMART ARKANSAS

WALMART TEXAS

WINGSTOP

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