What's New/Good at Taste 2009?
I'm going to Taste this week - I know, it's crowded, messy etc. But I was raised going to Taste and I think it's fun despite all that.
I have my usual strategy - go pre/post lunchtime, take the train, bring water, napkins, etc.
What's especially good and new this year? I'm intrigued by the frozen popcorn ball especially because it's a Richard Blais idea. That burger with the polish on it sounds messy but possibly very good too.
Thanks for any reviews and tips.
Tim
"toy geek"
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Hi! I've been on Friday, Monday, and today since I work a block away and I actually like. Mind you, my work does have an annual Taste of (my work) and they pay for tickets so I got had a lot left over to play with
Garrets:" Popcorn Ball - watch it being made. Don't get it. Once the initial WOW factor is over you left with a sweet carmel popcorn ball that is kind of hard to eat.
Adobo Grill: Cochinia Pibil Tacos were especially filling and really tasty and fresh tasting. 9 tickets
Arya Bhavan: Samosa was pretty good - 4 tickets
Bacinos - stuffed spinach (this is a personal favorite as I never get it outside of the Taste so lay off naysayers) 8 tickets/4 tickets for taste sample
BJ'S Market - taste portion of the mustard fried cat fish. 4 tickets. Big portion. Get it with the hot sauce.
Blue Bayou - Banana Foster Biters were an unexpected treat. Not over cloying in sweetness. 3 pieces so good for sharing. 4 tickets
Buona - had leftover 3 tix and no time to search so got the mini-cannoli. Search for better options! LOL
Costas - Loukaniko (Greek sausage). Taste portion is an entire link in a warm pita. Surprisingly good. 4 tickets
The Grill on the Alley - Both taste portions are well worth it. and didn't skimp on the "higher" end ingredients. The salad a nice amount of blue cheese and wasn't all lettuce. Very refreshing. Gazpacho was out of this world. 4 tickets
Sabor Latino - Jibarito was barely edible. I threw away most of it. Stiff, chewy, and blerg. Waste of a 4 tickets.
And that is that.
