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Get A Taste for the Lou at Taste of St. Louis

Get A Taste for the Lou at Taste of St. Louis

There’s no denying it, St. Louis knows how to eat! In a city with so many delicious restaurants and regional specialties to try, an event like Budweiser’s Taste of St. Louis is heaven sent. Come enjoy this FREE, award-winning event in Chesterfield from September 15 – 17 and experience some local flavor. With amazing food, live music, hand-crafted goods, and even live head-to-head cook-off competitions between some of the region’s most renowned chefs, this is an event that will satisfy your appetite for entertainment!

 

Get Ready, Food Lovers

If you love to eat, this is event is going to rock your world! This year, Taste of St. Louis’ Restaurant Row will feature over 30 of the area’s most mouthwatering restaurants. Each one will present regular menu items as well as two smaller-portioned “Taste Bites” so that foodies have the option to try even more delightful flavors. Can’t wait to see what you’re going to eat? Take a look at the featured restaurants and their menus if you want to plan ahead  – just make sure you go with plenty of room in your stomach!

 

Fill Up on Local Culture Too

The fun isn’t over once you’ve had your fill of food. St. Louis isn’t just stuffed with culinary delights; there’s tons of local musical talent to enjoy here too! Luckily, Taste of St. Louis is offering event-goers a chance to experience some of the best musical artists the area has to offer. Concerts will be held from Friday evening thru Sunday afternoon on the Music Stage, located directly across from Restaurant Row. Check out the line-up of free concerts in an eclectic mix of genres like Bluegrass, Blues, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Americana, Pop and Soul.

 

If you’re in the mood for something different, stop by the Stella Artois Culinary Stage and watch a live cook-off competition. This intense battle royale goes on all weekend in seven head-to-head competitions between eight of St. Louis’ most talented chefs. At the end of it all, only one will be left standing as the “Stella Artois Chef Battle Royale Champion.” Take a look at the schedule of competitions and read more about the competitors here.

 

After taking in the tastes, sights, and sounds of St. Louis, be sure to check out the local wares in “The Village” as well. The Village marketplace is an exciting celebration of art and culture where patrons will have the chance to purchase unique, hand-crafted goods from area artisans.
There will even be events and activities for kids! So come with friends or bring the whole family – there really is something for everyone. If you and your fellow foodies need the perfect place to stay after filling your bellies, don’t forget to book a room at the Moonrise Hotel! Bon apetite!