{"id":718,"date":"2012-08-17T21:40:42","date_gmt":"2012-08-18T01:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tcblogger.com\/?p=718"},"modified":"2013-09-17T00:39:30","modified_gmt":"2013-09-17T04:39:30","slug":"taste-of-traverse-city-september-13-15-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.tcblogger.com\/?p=718","title":{"rendered":"Taste of Traverse City &#8211; September 13 &#8211; 15, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img style=\"float:right; margin-left: 5px\" src=\"http:\/\/si0.twimg.com\/profile_images\/3371938555\/1720a052543b168fad54f3dc5763a959.jpeg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" \/> Once only known as the Cherry Capital, Traverse City is now an emerging, dynamic epicurean and event destination for those seeking a more unique culinary experience.  Couple that with the breathtaking beauty of Traverse City and you have the makings of a masterful, public showcase for the eyes, palate and soul.  The Taste of Traverse City Festival is the first ever weekend showcase of the areas epicurean specialties and shops.  It brings together culinary specialties and extraordinary wine, spirits and merchandise all in one single weekend.  The pleasure packed weekend will include premier chefs, culinary personalities, restaurants, eateries, caterers, wineries, breweries, local merchants, demonstrations, seminars, unique dining experiences, and much, much more.<\/p>\n<p>The Taste of Traverse will be an annual destination drawing the local food enthusiast as well as gourmet food and wine\/beer travelers from across the country.  Experience for yourself why Traverse City is blazing the food trail for their superb and unique fare and spirits.<\/p>\n<p>Come join us <strong>September 13th \u2013 15th, 2013<\/strong> and unleash your inner foodie at the Taste of Traverse City, an epicurean festival that will surely be as lively, impressive and electric as its community and a pinnacle event in Northern Michigan. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, September 13, 2013<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Downtown Grub Crawl<\/em><\/span> <\/strong>6:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tastings of restaurants and eateries specialties<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive Shopping Opportunities &amp; promotions<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 14, 2013 \u2013\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Taste of Traverse City<\/em><\/span>, Open Space\u00a012:00 Noon \u2013 6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showcase &amp; Tastings of Epicurean Specialties \u2013 Food, Wine, Beer and Specialty items, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Food Stages &amp; Demonstrations<\/li>\n<li>Retail Pavilion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 15, 2013 \u2013\u00a0<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Best of the Brunch<\/span><\/em> 11:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unique Strolling Brunch Experience \u2013 Hagerty Center, Traverse City<\/li>\n<li>Creative Culinary Teams at each Brunch Station<\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Brunch Throwdown <\/strong>\u2013 Brunch teams compete for best brunch items and perfectly paired brunch beverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Entertainment<\/li>\n<li>Bloody Mary Bar, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Friday, Saturday &amp; Sunday \u2013 September 13-15 \u2013<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">F<\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">oodie Film Festival<\/span><\/em> Various Showtimes &amp; Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See a unique collection of films about eating, drinking, cooking, dining or all of them combined.<\/li>\n<li>Several great locations and various showtimes throughout the weekend.<\/li>\n<li>Food Film Fanatic Pass \u2013 Fill your plate with a pass to see any film, any time and any official FFF location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&lt;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tasteoftraversecity.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Visit Taste of Traverse City Website &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Once only known as the Cherry Capital, Traverse City is now an emerging, dynamic epicurean and event destination for those seeking a more unique culinary experience.  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