Taste of the Nation, Orlando, FL.
August 7, 2011 by CarolinaAs a foodie, I’m always on the look out for great food events. When I heard Taste of the Nation was happening in Orlando I was excited, not only for the food but also for its great cause. I was even more stoked when I won Katy Widrick’s giveaway for a free ticket — thanks Katy!
Taste of the Nation is a food event that happens all over the US & Canada featuring the best local restaurants & alcohol vendors. All ticket sales go 100% towards anti-hunger organizations (like Coalition for the Homeless & Second Harvest Food Bank) — how cool is that? A great evening of food for a great cause, can’t beat that.
With an impressive list of vendors, Taste of the Nation did not disappoint. Though the vegetarian options were slim, chefs were more than accomodating when I asked for the sides, often giving me larger portions. I got try try some delicious bites; I’ll let the food speak for itself.
Lets not forget about theĀ drinks — the were flowing! Wine, beer, cocktails, we had our pick of a huge selection & I partook in the offerings. No drink left behind.
In all, Taste of the Nation was a great event, one every foodie should check out. Find the event in your city, grab your hubby, boyfriend or best friend (I went with the latter, one of my best friends Vivian, visiting from NYC — Hi Viv) & get ready to have a great time.











August 7, 2011 at 7:46 pm
I was there as well! This was my first year attending the event, and I had such a blast!
August 8, 2011 at 1:35 am
Aw I wish I would of seen you Jessica, would have loved to meet you. Glad you had fun!
August 7, 2011 at 8:28 pm
This looks like it was so much fun! Love the pic of you “double fisted” too!
August 8, 2011 at 1:35 am
What can I say? I keep it classy double *******. Ha!
August 7, 2011 at 9:20 pm
i wish i would’ve seen you! my husband and i were there as well. it was amazing! i think i’m still full! okay, not really, but i really did eat everything in sight. SO delicious!
August 8, 2011 at 1:36 am
I was looking for you Julie, didn’t see you. When I saw Katy she mentioned you were coming, wish we could of hung out there — next year for sure! I ate SO much, everything was so tasty. What a great time!
August 7, 2011 at 11:40 pm
How neat – that sounds like a great a event! Awesome food & drinks can’t be beat – it all looks so good
August 8, 2011 at 1:36 am
It was awesome Cate. If Taste of the Nation is coming to your neck of the woods make sure to check it out!
August 8, 2011 at 11:39 am
So.much.good.food. I want to go to something like this!
August 10, 2011 at 12:34 pm
so sad i missed you at this event!! I T WAS AMAZINGgggggg
August 10, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Sad I missed you too, would have loved to meet you. You going to the Food Blogger meetup? Maybe I’ll see you there