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Events

 

Friday, September 25, 2009

 

The Great Taste Gala

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ticket Price: $150 per person
Table for 10 people: $1,250
(Limited seating available)

 

The Great Taste Gala will feature some of the finest chefs from around Connecticut. They will be preparing featured dishes that will be accompanied by a selection of premium wines, spirits and ales. An evening that is sure to be a show stopper with live music, dancing and a charity auction. It will be an interactive evening with lots of mingling and walking around, but you have the ability to reserve seating if you’d like. Contact your representative to find out how your company can be a part of this event. Another great opportunity to connect with your customers. A portion of the proceeds to the Great Taste Gala will benefit Share our Strength and Camp Courant.

 

Saturday, September 26, 2009

 

Travel Show

11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Ticket Price: $5 per person

 

The Great Taste Exhibition

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exclusive for Restaurant & Hospitality Industry Trade & Press
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm General Admission
One day pass $55 Online Advance Price - $60 At the Door / Weekend pass $85

 

Great Taste Exhibition will include wine, gourmet food, tastings from the area’s top restaurants, specialty food, select spirits, boutique beer & ale tables, and Connecticut’s largest Oktoberfest! The show will also have an array of distinctive lifestyle & travel exhibits as well as chef demonstrations on a kitchen stage!

 

 

Sunday, September 27, 2009

 

The Great Taste Exhibition

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Exclusive for Restaurant & Hospitality Industry Trade & Press
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm General Admission
One day pass $55 Online Advance Price - $60 At the Door / Weekend pass $85

 

Great Taste Exhibition will include wine, gourmet food, tastings from the area’s top restaurants, specialty food, select spirits, boutique beer & ale tables, and Connecticut’s largest Oktoberfest! The show will also have an array of distinctive lifestyle & travel exhibits as well as chef demonstrations on a kitchen stage!

 

 

Fashion Shows at The Great Taste


Brought to you by:


project closet

 

Friday, September 25th: 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 26th: 6:15 PM

Sunday, September 27th: 2:30 PM

 

Debbie Wright, Wardrobe Consultant and fashionista from Project Closet will be hosting 3 fashion shows at The Great Taste.  Seasonal, sophisticated and trendy outfits will be provided by various stores from The Westfarms Mall and many other local boutiques. The Friday night fashion show at the Gala begins at 8 PM and many local celebrities such as Damon Scott and Mary Jones are looking forward to walking the stage. You don’t want to miss this!  On Saturday and Sunday, some of Hartford Magazine’s Best Dressed winners and models from the John Casablanca’s Modeling & Career center in Rocky Hill will be taking the stage. Saturday’s fashion show begins at 6:15 PM and on Sunday at 2:30 PM.  Come watch these beautiful people showcase the season’s hottest trends right here in Connecticut!