Aug 26, 2021
19th Annual Taste of Blount
It is no secret that the restaurant industry has taken a significant hit over the past year, and although this is Blount County’s 19th Annual Taste of Blount, this year is a little different. This year we need to come together and support our local restaurant industry more than ever. And what’s a more flavor-filled and exciting way to do that than attending this year’s Taste of Blount?
What is Taste of Blount?
Taste of Blount is a collection of savory food favorites from restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and gourmet grocers who offer samples to event attendees. In return, each ticket holder places a vote for their favorite “Culinary Excellence Awards,” including Best Appetizer, Best Sandwich, Best Beverage, Best Main Course, Best Dessert, Best Presentation, and Best Overall.
Who is Participating in the 19th Annual Taste of Blount?
- A Spoonful of Sugar – Buttermilk Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Brownies
- A&R Texas BBQ – Baby Back Ribs, Brisket, and Texas Twinkies
- Apple Valley Cafe – Chicken Salad Mini Croissants, Tony’s Townsend Brownies
- Between the Slices – Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Almond Wedding Cake, Apple Crumble Pie
- Clean Eatz Cafe – Bowl of Happiness, Energy Bites, Clean Crunch
- Crafted Jolt – Caramel Frappe, Iced Mocha Cold Brew Latte, Sunshiner Lemonade, Ocean Breeze Italian Soda
- DaddyO’s Filipino Food Truck – Filipino BBQ, Turon
- Dunkin’ Donuts – Donuts, Munchkins, Coffee
- Full Service BBQ – Pork, Chicken and Beef Sliders, Banana Pudding, Sweet Tea
- It’s Not the Coffee – Ridin’ Shotgun Coffee
- Joe’s Italian Cuisine – Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan
- Little River Pub & Deli – Moonshine BBQ, Pork Nachos, Pimiento Cheese w/Pita Chips
- McAlister’s Deli – Tea
- Metz Culinary – Chicken Fajita, Shrimp Quesadilla, Churro Bites
- Petro’s – The Petro, Hint of Orange Tea
- Pistol Creek Eats – Brisket, Banana Pudding
- “Pop” Korns – Assorted Gourmet Popcorn Flavors
- Quick Fix Coffee – Brewed Favorites
- REO Cheesewagon – Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Featuring Old Favorites and Unexpected Pairings
- Richy Kreme Donuts – Braised Short Ribs, Myrtles Bakehouse Cookies, Donut Bread Pudding, Rosemary Lemonade
- Rocky’s Jamaica Sunrise – Jerked Pulled Pork, Jerk Chicken, Rice & Beans, Mac ‘n Cheese
- RT Lodge – Watermelon Salad, Pimento Cheese
- Sadie’s BBQ – BBQ
- Shaun & Sherrie’s Soul Food – Meatloaf, Mac ‘n Cheese, Green Beans, Mini Fried Apples Pies
- Southern Grace Coffee Co. – Jam Bar, Pumpkin Muffin, Iced Chai Latte, Iced Butterbear Cold Brew Latte, Southern Blend Brewed Coffee, and Smoky Mountain Sunset
- The Colonel’s Coffee Co. – The Colonel, Cafe ConBon, Raspberry-Chocolate Frappe, Nitro, Latte, Pear-Raspberry Green Tea
- Walnut Kitchen – Charcuterie, Smore’s Cheesecake
- Windy City Grille (Maryville) – Sandwiches
- Windy City Grille on the Water (Friendsville) – Shrimp Tacos
Event Details
- Who? – The Taste of Blount is hosted by the Blount County Chamber of Commerce.
- Where? – Theater in the Park in Maryville, TN
- When? – Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- How? – Tickets are $25 (plus tax) for Chamber members and $30 (plus tax) for the public. All children, five years and under, get in free. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office (201 S. Washington St., Maryville, TN), on the Chamber website, or by phone at 865.983.2241. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event on a cash-only basis.
This year’s event will also include the ability to purchase cold brews and spirits, thanks to a partnership with Cherokee Distributing and members of the East Tennessee Distillers Guild, including Heath Clark, Old Forge, and Sugarlands & Co. Distilling.
Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time because this will be a sold-out event. We look forward to sharing some fantastic food and beverages with everyone next month!
