{"id":407346,"date":"2024-03-15T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=407346"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Gourmet-galore-at-Taste-of-Marianas-Int-l-Food-Festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Gourmet-galore-at-Taste-of-Marianas-Int-l-Food-Festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet galore at Taste of Marianas Int\u2019l Food Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Twenty-eight booths await the hungry and thirsty at the 25th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival set for every Saturday in May 2024, at American Memorial Park on Saipan, the Marianas.<\/p>\n

Taste of the Marianas is a gourmet\u2019s delight, offering some of the destination\u2019s best cuisine and entertainment. The festival will feature affordable dishes from local hotels and restaurants, live entertainment, food eating competitions, cooking contests, arts and crafts sales, and more. Entry is free.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s eateries will include 38 Mitsubachi, Smokeout by Apu, Cup Bab Korean Restaurant, Benki, Yaya\u2019s Baked Goods, CK Smokehouse and Salad, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, Fork and Spoon, Great Harvest, Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery, Lanlan\u2019s Tea House, Island Grindz, Java Joe\u2019s, Kanto 10, Kinpachi, Loco & Taco, Tupu Cane Juice, New Matty\u2019s BBQ, Oh My Grill, Surf Club, T-Bar, The Hut, Vi- Lyn\u2019s BBQ, Saipan World Resort, Ever Trust 123 Food, MARPAC, Napu Brewing, and Westco.<\/p>\n

The Taste of the Marianas is organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority and is a highlight of May Tourism Month.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur mouths are already watering just looking at the list of participants in this year\u2019s Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival. It\u2019s going to be a gourmet\u2019s delight!\u201d said MVA managing director Christopher A. Concepcion. \u201c\u2018Taste\u2019 is the event for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food, great entertainment, and a laidback island vibe [on] Saipan. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements about the event, and we\u2019ll see you on May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024 at American Memorial Park.\u201d<\/p>\n

Festival Gold Sponsor is Bridge Capital LLC and Silver Sponsors are Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan and Lanlan Tea House.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact MVA Community Projects specialist Ray Villagomez at rvillagomez@mymarians.com<\/a> or (670) 664-3200. (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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An employee of Surf Club Saipan serves a classic hot plate of rice, corn on the cob, and ribs at the Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival on June 17, 2023, on Saipan.<\/p>\n

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