By Lindsey Cooke
PETERBOROUGH- Various forms of live entertainment, shops and more than 20 local restaurants are going to be filling up Charlotte street for the Taste of Downtown this Saturday.
This year’s entertainment for the event is sponsored by Shorelines Casinos and Galaxy Cinemas. Brian Buchanan is the General Manager at Shoreline Slots at Kawartha Downs and he said that he is very excited to be sponsoring the Taste of Downtown for 2017.
“Partnering with the DBIA on this event helps to promote and showcase so many of the great culinary experiences that the downtown has to offer” said Buchanan.
Some of the restaurants participating in the event include, the Taste of Thai, DR J’s BBQ & Brews, The Brickhouse Craft Burger Grill, The Sapphire Room, Kettle Drums, The Whistle Stop Café and many more.
The Executive Director for the DBIA, Terry Guiel said that this event is all about the unique food, shops and live entertainment
“It’s a great opportunity to take in some local flavours, maybe a sample from that restaurant you’ve been meaning to try, and enjoy a beautiful summer day in the heart of Peterborough” shared Guiel.
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Besides the many restaurants to attend to, there will be a side walk sale and various forms of live entertainment including an arial show by the Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts.
The multicultural stage will be returning again this year with Jerry Jerome steel drum band, the “Sights and Sounds of India” and Bosco performing sounds of Jamaica on steel drums. Along with the creative music and dance entertainment will also be an ariel show performed by the Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts.
Like every year, there will be the opportunity to enjoy a drink in the beer gardens and listen to musical guests like, The Fabulous Tonemasters, Gene Hardy & Sparkjiver and the Rick and Gailie Band.
The event is scheduled to happen from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2017 restaurant lineup:
• EC Catering
• DR J’s BBQ & Brews
• By The Bridge
• Curry Village
• Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine
• Hobart’s Steakhouse
• Village of Thai
• Brio Gusto
• Silk Roots Fusion Cuisine
• The Brickhouse Craft Burger Grill
• La Hacienda
• Cosmic Charlie’s
• The Sapphire Room
• Jasmine Thai Cuisine
• The Turnbull Café
• Kettle Drums
• Wild Wing
• Empress Gardens
• Tiny Greens
• Magic Rolling Pin
• Amusé Coffee Co
• The Whistle Stop Café
