"Taste of North Texas" is my favorite event in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area! Charity Fundraiser, Free…read moreFood from great restaurants, Free Beers and drinks, great company... what more could you ask for?? -- Yes yes, you've missed it for 2014 but be sure to MARK your calendars for March/Spring of 2015 and to check on www.tasteofnt.com to see when it will be back. I've had this event marked on my Calendar since January.
So, The Kiwanis Club of Denton is an organization that provides low-cost/no-cost medical, dental, and prescription assistance to disadvantaged children in the northern Denton County area through its Children's Clinic-- a network of dedicated local health care providers. The Clinic is supported by fundraising activities that involve the entire community in fun, service and fellowship-- This event was the 25th Annual Taste of North Texas and you pay $15 to enter the UNT Coliseum and eat as much food/drink as many drinks as you can... AND it all goes to a good Cause!
Here are some Restaurants that participated in 2014-- I love seeing this list grow every year.
Ben E. Keith Budweiser -- A whole section dedicated to beers & fun activities for the family. Drink responsibly :P
Ben E. Keith Foods -- Original Tart yogurt with many different toppings, AND cheesecake bites!
Beth Marie's Ice Cream -- Oh man, Denton's sweetheart of ice cream shops. Got to try as many scoops of flavors as I wanted as well as chose between a cone or cup.
Candy Haven -- Delicious Cupcakes, this year was the simple white or chocolate cake-- the icing was fluffy!
The Candy Store -- Different types of chocolates, candies, and coffee flavors to take in.
Cartwright's Ranch House --
Davis Purity Bakery -- Small cookies and dessert items
El Guapo's -- One of my favorites of the evening-- they do a special queso with mixed beef, avocado, tomatoes at the table then pour it over their freshly made tortilla chips. ALSO there's fajitas where you can garnish with whatever toppings you want.
Fire in the Hole Pizza -- I didn't get to try this tonight but tried it in 2013 and this was also one of my favorite stands with their Wood-Oven truck that's portable!
Freebirds World Burrito -- A great salad bowl with delicious made-to-order toppings.
Frilly's Seafood Bayou Kitchen -- BOILED CRAWFISH! CRAWFISH! and corn. AND CRAWFISH!
Horny Toad Cafe & Bar -- Oh man.. sampled the chicken fried steak with gravy & green chile, creamed corn, and mashed potatoes-- DEFINITELY a winner!
IHOP -- Medallion pancakes with whatever toppings you'd like-- standard but still a goody.
Jason's Deli -- Sandwiches!
Kolache Haven -- Some sweet and savory kolaches to sample. The actual store has many different ones to try!
La Milpa -- Taco & Queso bar! (I actually love hosting events at La Milpa)
Lucy's Mom's on Main (Aubrey) -- Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies & Chicken Salad-- a bit on the sweeter side
McAlister's Deli -- SWEET TEA! UNSWEET TEA! HALF & HALF-- THANKS!
Mellow Mushroom -- Pizzas to try, the lines were always long
Miller of Denton -- Thank you :)
NV Cupcakes -- Cute little mini cupcakes to try, they ran out fast so I didn't get to have one, but I'm sure it was absolutely great!
Oak Street Draft House -- Beers and lots of beers. Gave out great prizes and I won a t-shirt :)
Palio's Pizza Cafe -- Loved the many pizzas to sample
Rudy's BBQ -- Sausages & Chopped Beef and your choice of Rudy's Sause or Sissy Sause!
Smiling Moose Deli -- Many different sandwiches to sample and they focus on catering for large parties
Smoothie King -- Strawberry & Banana Smoothies :)
Texas Roadhouse - Fall off the bone Ribs, beans, AND entertainment with the ladies two-stepping to grab your attention :)
TWU Catering Services -- Mediterranean themed meal tonight with gyros and falafel's, 2013's was Asian food, yumm.
++MANY more restaurants, these are the ones I tried this year.
Overall a great evening for all ages, bring the family and friends for this unique event. The prices are $15 for Adults, $10 for Students/Military/Seniors -- wish more people knew about this event.
Parking is free at Fouts Field which is the huge parking lot next to the Coliseum. Happy eating/drinking/feeling good about helping out a great cause :)