After four weeks of promoting the culinary delights of Saipan, the 2004 Taste of the Marianas is approaching its final week and is expected to go out with a bang this Saturday at the American Memorial Park Bell Tower Field.<\/p>\n
In an interview yesterday, Ed Johnson of the Marianas Visitors Authority urges the community to take part in the finale as the event will hit new heights with a four-course Eating Contest and live dancing and music entertainment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to close out the event with the four-course contest, and it is open to anyone interested,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is no entrance fee; however, only the first 15 registrants will be allowed to participate.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson said the food for the competition will be provided by the Hyatt Regency Saipan. <\/p>\n
As with the previous four weeks, the Taste again will feature various vendors, including Keeraku Restaurant, Capricciosa\/Tony Roma\u2019s, Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery, Hyatt Regency Hotel Saipan, Champ\u2019s Cool Station, Chapinos, D\u2019Elegance, Ty & Tia, Taste of India, Saipan World Resort, Pacific Islands Club, Hamilton\u2019s Restaurant, Thai House, Poon\u2019s Restaurant, Coral Ocean Point, Hula Girl, Aqua Resort Club, MARPAC, Pacific Trading Co., the NMI Bartenders Association, and Wine Cellar.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone seems to be having a good time and enjoying the event each week, so we\u2019re encouraging the public to head to the [AMP] because this will be the finale for this year,\u201d said Johnson. <\/p>\n
The Taste kicked off on May 15 with the Bartender\u2019s Cocktail Competition that blew the crowd away with the participants\u2019 exciting techniques and maneuvers. <\/p>\n
The next Saturday featured the Spicy Titiyas and Coco Making contests, while the third week showcased a pie-eating contest. Last week, members of the audience were exposed to the scent and taste of succulent servings of ribs in the Barbeque Cookoff. <\/p>\n
All items being sold at the Taste are purchased with tokens worth $1 apiece. A money exchange booth is located within the premises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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