TasteTrenton in the News
City restaurant crawl a culinary smorgasbord as 40 establishments join Taste Trenton tour
By L.A. PARKER
This article originally appeared on Trentonian.com
By L.A. PARKER
This article originally appeared on Trentonian.com
A message for city residents and potential guests saturated by negative news in Trenton -- many positively safe and enjoyable events occur here frequently.
As the Grateful Dead espouse -- "Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart, you just gotta poke around."
A broad range of cuisines highlights this year's Taste Trenton event as a record-breaking 40 restaurants signed up for the three-day, self-guided eating tour.
“Our goal was to attract 25 restaurants this year, but when word got out that we were holding Taste Trenton again, we had little trouble recruiting,” noted Taste Trenton coordinator, Bernard McMullan. “In fact, some contacted us to be sure they were on the list and wanted to know when we’d be by to pick up their registration. We are proud to welcome our guests to these 40 establishments.”
This is the fourth time that Taste Trenton has been held in the capital city. The restaurant crawl--June 11 to June 13, 2021—is designed to encourage visitors to try out new restaurants by visiting them at their locations and testing out samples that restaurant owners have selected.
“We have a few new features this year,” McMullan reports. “More than half of the restaurants are offering dinner specials for those food tourists who are looking for a more traditional ‘restaurant week’ option. In addition, several participating restaurants have created a special Taste Trenton Beverage. I’m going to be trying out the Jamaican Horchata.”
Here’s how it works: Food tourists may purchase a wristband from Taste Trenton. Wristbands are valid for the entire weekend. Go to ArtWorks (19 Everett Alley) to pick up the wristband and a passport/guidebook that lists each participating restaurant, notes the specials being offered, and provides a map showing each location.
The tour is self-guided; those on the tour select which restaurants they want to visit, how long they want to stay, and which of the specials they want to try. On Saturday only, there will be free buses transporting guests from Artworks to restaurants in the Chambersburg/South Broad St area.
Participants have an opportunity to explore the city's vast culinary landscape which expands as other cultures and ethnic groups become part of Trenton's growing diversity movement.
Latin American eating places offering Dominican, Venezuelan, Costa Rican, Salvadorian, Mexican, and Guatemalan food. Halal Brothers which opened this spring features Jerusalem Palestinian fare.
In addition, Taste Trenton’s list includes OD African Restaurant presenting recipes from west Africa. African American eateries are represented as well. There are traditional sit-down restaurants, several bars and lounges, a coffee house, and bakeries that will meet visitors’ craving for something sweet.
As the Grateful Dead espouse -- "Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart, you just gotta poke around."
A broad range of cuisines highlights this year's Taste Trenton event as a record-breaking 40 restaurants signed up for the three-day, self-guided eating tour.
“Our goal was to attract 25 restaurants this year, but when word got out that we were holding Taste Trenton again, we had little trouble recruiting,” noted Taste Trenton coordinator, Bernard McMullan. “In fact, some contacted us to be sure they were on the list and wanted to know when we’d be by to pick up their registration. We are proud to welcome our guests to these 40 establishments.”
This is the fourth time that Taste Trenton has been held in the capital city. The restaurant crawl--June 11 to June 13, 2021—is designed to encourage visitors to try out new restaurants by visiting them at their locations and testing out samples that restaurant owners have selected.
“We have a few new features this year,” McMullan reports. “More than half of the restaurants are offering dinner specials for those food tourists who are looking for a more traditional ‘restaurant week’ option. In addition, several participating restaurants have created a special Taste Trenton Beverage. I’m going to be trying out the Jamaican Horchata.”
Here’s how it works: Food tourists may purchase a wristband from Taste Trenton. Wristbands are valid for the entire weekend. Go to ArtWorks (19 Everett Alley) to pick up the wristband and a passport/guidebook that lists each participating restaurant, notes the specials being offered, and provides a map showing each location.
The tour is self-guided; those on the tour select which restaurants they want to visit, how long they want to stay, and which of the specials they want to try. On Saturday only, there will be free buses transporting guests from Artworks to restaurants in the Chambersburg/South Broad St area.
Participants have an opportunity to explore the city's vast culinary landscape which expands as other cultures and ethnic groups become part of Trenton's growing diversity movement.
Latin American eating places offering Dominican, Venezuelan, Costa Rican, Salvadorian, Mexican, and Guatemalan food. Halal Brothers which opened this spring features Jerusalem Palestinian fare.
In addition, Taste Trenton’s list includes OD African Restaurant presenting recipes from west Africa. African American eateries are represented as well. There are traditional sit-down restaurants, several bars and lounges, a coffee house, and bakeries that will meet visitors’ craving for something sweet.
