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TASTE OF CALGARY NEWS RELEASE
JULY 27, 2011

Where in the world are you eating tonight?

Taste of Calgary, the city's outdoor festival of international food and drinks is back for it's 15th year @ eau claire's festival plaza. Indulge in a mix of exotic global cuisine's like Cajun, Caribbean, East Indian, and Persian; all represented by over forty of the Calgary’s most unique restaurants and beverage companies.

Purchase Taste sampling tickets for $1.00 each right at the event and use them to sample any of the food or beverage menu items at the festival. Everything is sample-sized, including the prices. Admission to the festival is free and includes a taste of Calgary’s incredible local entertainers - live on the Main Stage.

Size up your appetite with some zesty zing and seek out something new . . . Kashk-e-Bademjan, Pakoras, or Thai Pineapple Curry. And, if you’re looking for something more familiar, there’s plenty of pizzazz in the infamous colossal BBQ Beef Ribs, Mushroom Glazed Meatballs and Stuffed Baby Yorkies. Then, wash it all down with sample size sippers that include one of over 20 craft beers, Pink Lemonade Margarita and or a Soho Original Mojitio.

And this year, watch for the new Two-Ticket Taster - where every restaurant serves at least one menu item for two tickets or less.

Taste of Calgary isn’t just about food anymore. Check out a mix of interactive activities and local artisans throughout the festival. Visit a variety of artisans, entrepreneurs, and interactive actifities to add to the fun of the festival. Check out Ford's Fun Zone, make sandwiches with the kids at Hellman's, and do some shopping - located all throughout the festival.

Taste of Calgary takes place August 11 - 14, 2011 and is open from 11 am to 9 pm daily. For more information call 403-293-2888.

Taste of Calgary proudly supports the Boys and Girls Community Services of Calgary, the Calgary Chinese Community Service Association, the CanWest Raise a Reader Campaign and the Calgary Saracens. Taste of Calgary is sponsored by The Calgary Herald, QR77, Q107, and Country 105.

For more information:

  • Call Dave or Sue Van Aalst at Dragonfly Promotions at 403-293-2888
  • E-mail to: taste@tasteofcalgary.com