We are back at that time of year again Taste Addison, happening this weekend. It all kicks off Friday June 2nd at Addison Circle Park.
This iconic food festival dates back all the way to 1993! Each year it's grown to include more and more local vendors and bring some of the best entertainers to North Texas.
Mary Rosenbleeth with the Town of Addison joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss all that families can come out to enjoy. She shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken that there is something for everyone!
Among the culinary highlights are:
Nate’s Seafood, which has been participating since the first Taste Addison and will serve Louisiana Boiled Crawfish, Turkey Legs and Street Tacos.
New-to-Addison restaurant Loro, which will serve items including Green Curry Hush Puppies with a Chile Honey.
Ssong’s Hotdog and R&B Tea, another Addison newcomer, which will feature Pork and Veggie Eggrolls, Classic Milk Tea, Hawaiian Fruit Tea and, of course, Korean hotdogs.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, which will feature Spam Musubi, lunch plates and Dole Whips.
Thai Orchid, which will feature its award-winning Mango Sticky Rice, Potstickers and Basil Fried Rice with Chicken.
Additional participating restaurants include:
Asian Mint
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
Cantina Laredo
Cookie Society
El Rincon
Genghis Grill
Herrera's Tex-Mex
Hooters Addison
i Fratelli Pizza
Lupe Tortilla
May Dragon Chinese Restaurant
Mendocino Farms
Ron's Place
Sanabel's Mediterranean Grill
Sigree Indian Resturant
Table 13
Taqueria La Ventana
The Hub
Tiff's Treats
There will also be complimentary wine and spirits sampling from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday in The Garden and The Grove, which flank the Marketplace. The Garden will offer complimentary tastings of Cupcake Vineyards wine to guests 21 and older during sampling hours, while supplies last. The Grove will allow guests 21 and older to purchase mixed drinks at the specialty bar and will also offer complimentary tastings from Tanteo Tequila, Don Q Rum, BuzzBallz and more during sampling hours, while supplies last.
VIP ticket holders will have access to a VIP Lounge, which is air conditioned, has private restrooms, offers food for purchase by TK’s Comedy and a small stage featuring local singer-songwriters and an intimate comedy hour.
WHAT: Sample all that Addison has to offer at Taste Addison, the iconic festival that dates back to 1993. The best-in-DFW experience includes national music artists, top-notch Addison eateries, wine and spirits tastings, special performances, activities for the whole family, and a chance to discover what makes Addison the live-work-play capital of North Texas.
WHEN: Friday, June 2, 6 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m. to midnight
WHERE: Addison Circle Park
4970 Addison Circle, Addison, TX 75001
The event entrances are located along Quorum Drive between Addison Circle and Festival Way.
TICKETS: Purchase at TasteAddisonTexas.com.
Tickets go on sale March 29.
General admission: $15 ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger.
Please purchase tickets in advance; onsite purchase is via card only.
VIP: $60 includes single day admission, two beverage tokens (valid at Festival Beverage Tents), two Taste Bite vouchers (valid at any food booth), access to Main Stage Viewing Deck (limited capacity), access to VIP Lounge (air-conditioned indoor seating, private restrooms, food for purchase, entertainment). VIP tickets are required for all ages to access reserved areas (except for infants 12 months and younger). Limited quantity available. A $75 value.
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