Good grinds aplenty during 16th annual Taste of Hilo

On Sunday, Oct. 19, the 16th annual Taste of Hilo will feature the creative work of restaurants, chefs, dessert patisseries and beverage distributors, who provide their talents, ingredients and staff each year.

Coordinators say it looks like “another sold-out event” will be hosted 1-3 p.m. at the Sangha Hall by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce &Industry of Hawaii.

Get your tickets early by contacting the Japanese Chamber office at 934-0177 or by email at jccih@jccih.org. Each year, a portion of the event proceeds goes to support Hawaii Community College.

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce thanks the vendors for their support in making this annual event so successful. Tickets to this great food event are $45 in advance and $65 at the door, if available.

Already booked for this year’s “Taste” are: AJ &Sons Catering, Aloha Mondays Catering, Anheuser-Busch Sales of Hawaii, Café Pesto, Hamakua Mushrooms, Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Hawaii, Dfarm, Hawaii Community College, Culinary Arts Hawaii, Island Gourmet Products, Hawaii Youth Business Center, Hawaiian Springs, Hilo Coffee Mill, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Queen’s Court Restaurant, Island Naturals Market &Deli, Kuhio Grille, Millie’s Deli &Snack Shop, Papaa Palaoa Bakery, Paradise Beverages, Pepsi-Cola Co. of Hilo, Pineapples, Island Fresh Cuisine Restaurant, Kenichi, Southern Wines, Suisan Retail Fish Market, Sweet Thunder Products/The Local Fusion Sushi, The Cherry Company, Pint Size, Seaside Restaurant, Volcano Winery and Young’s Market of Hawaii.