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DISCOVER THE TASTE
T
he discovery of great food is always That’s the case Georgia as well as many
a worthy venture. After all, the other cities in the US and abroad. From
cuisine is an excellent expression celebrating the unique food vibe in great
of local culture. When traveling, it’s detail by spotlighting the general culture,
still nice to find a fun way to check out community, and culinary talent of a city,
the food scene. A great way to connect attending a Taste of festival serves as a
yourself to this food adventure nationwide great way to celebrate a town.
is to attend a “Taste of”
While living in Conyers,
festival. Originating in
Georgia, I have enjoyed
...spotlighting the attending the Taste of
London, England in 2004,
general culture,
these festivals began with
Conyers for the past five
the heart of showcasing the
years. Food vendors from
community, and
best of what the city has to culinary talent of a local restaurants fill the
offer. These festivals are a
streets with many offerings
city...
great gathering place for
from some of Conyers’
locals and travelers to cross
culinary favorites as well
paths while enjoying palate-
as live entertainment and a
pleasing offerings from local restaurants classic car show. I can say from experience
set up on the streets. The setting for these that showing up year after year has yet to
sometimes multi-day events is mostly in disappoint. This year Taste of Conyers
historic districts and during the springtime. welcomes The Tin Plate for the first time.
Look for it.
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They are a farm to table burger joint, that
features an extensive variety of craft brew
and a french fry menu that will excite
any foodie. AWAKE Coffee Co. will be
featuring their handcrafted cold brew and
summer tea offerings as well as a few
surprises for their loyal following. These
along with other Olde Town Conyers
staples such as The Celtic Tavern, Whistle
Post Tavern, and Las Flores Mexican
restaurant will deck the streets alongside a
boatload of others on May 5, 2018.
Sandy Fowler, Olde Town Conyers
Event Coordinator, was asked about
how has this Taste festival been a benefit
to Conyers. She states “The Taste of
Conyers is always a popular event in
which the public can come out and enjoy
samples from a variety of local restaurants
all in one setting, in historic Olde Town
Conyers. The food vendors, our local
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