{"id":1274,"date":"2018-04-08T12:59:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-08T12:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offthehookontheplate.com\/?p=1274"},"modified":"2018-04-08T12:59:12","modified_gmt":"2018-04-08T12:59:12","slug":"the-taste-in-inverness-florida-is-next-week-yall-april-14th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offthehookontheplate.com\/?p=1274","title":{"rendered":"“The Taste” in Inverness Florida is next week yall!! April 14th, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

That’s right The Taste in Inverness Florida is 6 days,away Mark your calendars it’s off a beautiful lake with awesome local chefs wine a local breweries music art tons of fun come and join us I get to be a judge,again this year and I wouldn’t miss it local chef have the opportunity to place and earn a golden ticket to comoete,at #wfc2018 #Inverness #Thetaste #elizabeth Richardson
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The Taste
\nApril 14, 2018
\n3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
\nLiberty Park, 286 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL
\nOrganized the City of Inverness
\nPortion of the proceeds support the Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF)
\nQuestions? (352) 341-7820
\nTasteofInverness.com<\/p>\n

How it works<\/p>\n

It\u2019s food, beverage and art festival with a $5 general admission. This does not cover the cost of food or beverage.<\/p>\n

There will be 30 top regional chefs serving small serving known as a \u201ctaste\u201d and entr\u00e9e size if you prefer a larger serving .<\/p>\n

Food Purchase Options
\n\u2022\t\u201cThe Taste\u201d small serving for $3 or less at each food vendor
\n\u2022\tRegular serving prices will vary by food vendor<\/p>\n

There will be 30 top regional chefs serving food and competing for top nods.<\/p>\n

Beverage Purchase Options
\n\u2022\tBeer Tasting Unlimited $20
\n\u2022\tWine Tasting Unlimited $20
\n\u2022\tBeer & Wine Tasting Unlimited $35<\/p>\n

Confirmed Restaurants<\/p>\n

The Jamaican Jerk Hut
\nBarn Goddess Barbeque
\nLynn’s Ice Cream
\nRapoza’s
\nBubbaques
\nLeapin Lizard’s Delicious Bites
\nBig Belly’s Big Island Food
\nBurger Lab
\nDeuce & A Half BBQ Co.
\nWilly T’s Crab Shack Food Truck
\nGypsy Fish
\nMr. Paella\/Primos Kitchen
\nPine Street Pub
\nCattle Dog Roasters
\nRising Sun Bistro, Brooksville
\nWorld Fusion Sushi
\nYai Yai Style Lounge
\nKatch 22, Lecanto
\nCaribbean Islands Cuisine
\nMotor City Pasta Co.
\nLittle Italy<\/p>\n

Confirmed Breweries<\/p>\n

Copp Brewery
\nSea Dog Brewing Co. \u2013 Clearwater
\nPair O\u2019 Dice Brewing
\nBig Storm Brewing Company
\nSwamp Head Brewery
\nInfinite Ale Works
\nInoculum Ale Wors
\nBrooksville Brewing Company
\nSt Pete Brewing Company
\nGreen Bench Brewing Company
\n3 Daughters Brewing
\nTampa Bay Brewing Company Westchase
\nCigar City Brewing
\nBrew Bus Brewing
\nDG Yuengling & Sons
\nSouthern Brewing & Winemaking
\nAngry Chair Brewing
\nTampa Beer Works
\nMarker 48 Brewing<\/p>\n

Wines
\n\u2022\tCopp Winery Crystal River
\no\tWines pending
\n\u2022\tWhispering Oaks Winery
\no\tSassy Sangria
\no\tDelightfully Dry
\no\tSensationally Sweet
\no\tBlushing Blueberry
\n\u2022\tTuscany Distributors
\no\tItalian wines pending<\/p>\n

\u2022\tRepublic National Distributors
\nArt Displays Confirmed<\/p>\n

1.\tMark Brinkley
\n2.\tJordan Shapot
\n3.\tJohn Romaine
\n4.\tKerry McNulty <\/p>\n

Food Judging
\nDone by food competitors and bloggers<\/p>\n

Judges are certified in the EAT\u2122 methodology, the scoring system that allows any WFC entry to be judged consistently using three key criteria: Execution, Appearance and Taste.
\n\u2022\tJosee Lanzi
\no\tFood Blog OfftheHookonthePlate.com
\no\tAppeared on Food Network\u2019s Cooks vs. Cons, soon to appear on a new show
\no\tHas competed many times in the World Food Championships, and placed second in seafood
\no\tPassionate about seafood and using the best ingredients
\n\u2022\tJason Mayhew
\no\tFood and Entertainment Blog \u201cOrlandoFunandfood.com\u201d
\no\tExpert on all things fun and tasty in Central Florida
\n\u2022\tLori Artz
\no\tCompetitor and chef
\n\u2022\tKC Quaretti
\no\tCompetitor and chef<\/p>\n

About WFC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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