PRESS RELEASE:
Savour the most delicious weekend of the year at Taste T&T 2007-
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Taste T&T, the most delicious weekend of the year, is back to delight both local and visiting palates on May 26 and 27 at the Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain , from 6 pm to 11 pm.
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Hosted by the Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Taste T&T takes patrons on a gastronomic journey, showcasing the culinary traditions of Trinidad and Tobago’s multi-ethnic heritage and the gourmet finesse of its chefs and cooks. Trinidad and Tobago’s premier culinary festival, Taste T&T features live cooking demonstrations, entertainment and exhibits of authentic indigenous street fare, local delicacies and gourmet fusion cuisine.
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Based on the concept of a tasting village, where fantastic fare is presented within a communal space, the festival allows patrons an opportunity to savour local culinary fusions and exotic delicacies created by our country’s finest chefs.
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The third Taste T&T will feature 12 chefs from Trinidad and Tobago’s leading fine dining restaurants and the best of local cuisine – making it an event not to be missed.
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The Demonstration Kitchen headed by consultant chef Debra Sardinha -Metivier, a popular stop at last year’s festival, will form a major part of Taste T&T. Featuring live cooking demonstrations by participating chefs, seating capacity at the Demonstration Kitchen has increased to accommodate patrons interested in learning the chefs’ sumptuous secrets.
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The Caribbean Village will feature 12 booths serving the best of local cuisine – from spicy shark and bake to generous servings of roti (curried meat and vegetables wrapped in roasted flat bread). It will also present many opportunities for sampling and giveaways.
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For a la carte dining, there is the Gourmet area manned by Trinidad and Tobago’s top international chefs. Gourmet tickets cost $200 TT per day and entitle the holder to free entry and a selection of mouth-watering dishes from four chefs.
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Tickets for Taste T&T are available at the TDC’s head office Level 1, Maritime Centre, Barataria, and IF House, 105 Tragarete Road, Port of Spain. General admission is free to children under the age of 12 and adults before 8 pm. After 8 pm, adult admission is $25 TT.
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For more information about the event and frequent updates, kindly contact the Tourism Development Company Limited at 675-7034 or visit our websites at www.tdc.co.tt and www.visittnt.com

I’ll be there, hopefully both nights to report