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Taste of U City Packs People In Thursday

The University City Chamber of Commerce held its second Taste of U City at Heman Park Community Center Thursday.

Crowds packed Heman Community Center Thursday for the second Taste Of U City. This year’s event supported Operation Food Search.  Participating restaurants included Al-Tarboush Deli, Anheuser-Busch, Bob’s Seafood, Brentmoor, Cheese-ology Macaroni and Cheese, De Palm Tree, Fitz’s Root Beer, Fortel’s Pizza, Frank and Helen's Pizzeria, Fro-Yo Frozen Yogurt, House of India, Jimmy Johns, La Monarca, LuLu’s Seafood Restaurant, Major Brands, Market Pub House, The Melting Pot, Meshuggah Cafe, Momo's Pizzeria and Tavern, Nicos, Noodles and Co., Olive Supermarket, Papa John's Pizza, Pasta House, Qdoba, Ranoush, Schnucks, St. Louis Kollel Bookstore, Three Kings Public House, Tokyo Seafood Buffet, Tutti-Fruitti and Vernon’s BBQ. This year’s event …

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Time to Eat: Taste of U City Is Thursday Night

The University City Chamber of Commerce will hold its second Taste of U City at Heman Park Community Center.

Who's ready to taste some of the best food University City and the Delmar Loop has to offer?  The second Taste Of U City is Thursday, May 9, from 5-8 p.m. at Heman Community Center. This year’s event, co-sponsored by Fifth/Third Bank, also supports Operation Food Search.  See our 2012 coverage: Taste of U City Showcases Area's Best Eats The all-inclusive tickets are $20, plus a donation of canned goods for OFS. Once inside, guests may taste a variety of food and drinks from more than 30 local restaurants and specialty food stores. This includes beer from Anheuser-Busch, mixed drinks from Major Brands, and a full variety of ethnic foods.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.universitycitychamber.com, in advance at the University City …

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Get Out: The Taste of U City Is May 9

The University City Chamber of Commerce will hold its second Taste of U City at Heman Park Community Center.

The second Taste Of U. City is Thursday, May 9, from 5-8 p.m. at Heman Community Center.  This year’s event, co-sponsored by Fifth/Third Bank, also supports Operation Food Search.  The all-inclusive tickets are $20, plus a donation of canned goods for OFS. Once inside, guests may taste a variety of food and drinks from more than 30 local restaurants and specialty food stores. This includes beer from Anheuser-Busch, mixed drinks from Major Brands, and a full variety of ethnic foods.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.universitycitychamber.com, in advance at the University City Public Library, or at the door.   Participating restaurants include: This year’s event will include cooking demonstrations and local entertainment, along with …

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Taste of U City Showcases Area's Best Eats

Large crowds filled the 560 Music Center Thursday night.

Big crowds turned out for big tastes Thursday at the University City Chamber of Commerce's inaugeral Taste of U City. The event was held at the 560 Music Center. Attendees were treated to samples of food and alcoholic beverages from more than 30 local businesses. I.   Participating vendors included Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Brentmoor Retirement Community, Cheese-ology Macaroni and Cheese, Cold Stone Creamery, Colleen's Cookies, Dao Tien Bistro, Dominos Pizza, Dough To Door, Family of Love Divine Church, Fitz's Bottling Company, Frank & Helen's Pizzeria, The Gatesworth, Jimmy Johns, La Monarca, Market Pub House, The Melting Pot, Papa Johns Pizza, Pasta House, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Ranoush, Schnucks, Sirs B Que, Spice-N-Grill, St. Louis Kollel…

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Get Ready for a Taste of U City Tonight

More than 30 business are expected to participate in tonight's Chamber event.

Some of the best eats in University City will all be in one place tonight for the University City Chamber of Commerce's inaugeral Taste of U City. The event is slated from 4:30-7 p.m. at the 560 Music Center. Attendees will be able to try samples of food and alcoholic beverages from more than 30 local businesses. In addition to the food and drink, door prizes and raffle items will be up for grabs.   "I describe it as a happy hour on steroids," University City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Bern said. "It's a fun, family-friendly community event." Bern said the goal is to help people try places they may have been interested in but have not yet had the chance to visit, or discover previously unknown favorites. It's also …

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Food, Fun are the Focus for Taste of U City

More than 30 business are expected to participate in the event.

Some of the best eats in University City will all be in one place for the first time this Thursday, June 14.  That's when the University City Chamber of Commerce will hold Taste of U City, scheduled to run 4:30-7 p.m. at the 560 Music Center. Attendees will be able to satisfy their appetites and their curiosity with samples of food and alcoholic beverages from more than 30 local businesses. In addition to the food and drink, door prizes and raffle items will be up for grabs.   "I describe it as a happy hour on steroids," U City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellen Bern said. "It's a fun, family-friendly community event." Bern said the goal is to help people try places they may have been interested in but have not yet had the chance…

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