Taste of Durham on the Menu This Weekend

After 17 years and mouthfuls of tasty samplings, the Taste of Durham remains one of the town's most popular social events.

This year's fundraiser, which once again features a unique mix of restaurants and caterers from Durham, Middlefield and Middletown, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 6:30-9 p.m at the Durham Public Library.

Tickets for the event can be purchased for $30 (per person) at the library. The ticket includes the all-you-can-eat buffet of food, 3 beer or wine tickets and musical entertainment by Deep Ellum and pianist Bruce Schmottlach.

Taste of Durham is hosted by PALS (Public Association of Library Supporters) and raises money to fund a variety of library needs including museum and state park passes, the summer reading program and recently, a new website. 

"It's just the extras that the town budget doesn't pay for," said event organizer and PALS member Jane Eriksen.

This year's event will be without longtime PALS supporter and Taste of Durham chairwoman Laurie Stevens, who passed away last year.

"Of all of the fundraising events, it was Laurie's favorite," said Eriksen.

"She's certainly very much in our thoughts as we do it this year," added PALS member Pat Murawski. 

Parking for the event will be available at Strong School and a shuttle will run continuously starting at 6 p.m.    

The following is the list of restaurants and caterers attending this year:

Anoho Noodle House

Brenda’s Main Street Feed (Animal treats!)

Cold Stone Creamery

Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pizza

David Alan Catering

Durham Market & Caterers

G-Zen

Haveli India

Kim’s Cottage Confections

Lino’s Market & Caterers

Little Rooster Liquor

Lyman Orchard Farm Market

Matty's Next Door

Perk on Main

Santino's Restaurant

Spice Catering Group

Stella D'oro

Time Out Taverne

Tschudin Chocolates

Typhoon Restaurant

Tickets for the event and the Taste of Durham program are provided by Printing Department Inc., a Durham-based business.