If you are looking for a place to stuff your face next Thursday, the Taste of Morton might be the one of your best options. Here is a preview of what to expect from Morton's first-ever food extravaganza planned for 4 to 8 p.m. May 27 ...
Entertainment
Bill Turney, of From the Field Cooking School in Morton, and Bruce Kodatt, owner of Pumpkin Glass, said they want to make sure the first-ever Taste of Morton is a hit with visitors. And, to solidify that desire, they have lined up a family-friendly entertainment schedule. Here's what to expect:
• Cathy Reynolds – Nationally known gospel singer
• Singsations – Local youth chorus group
• Dave McDonald & Friends – Classic Folk & Rock Music
• Doug Smith of Unique Twist – The balloon guy
• Bouncy house for the kids
Vendors
Entertainment is great, but it is the food you are looking for, right? A total of 19 vendors are prepared to show what they have to offer. Below is a list of the businesses participating and the foods they expect to offer:
• Ruby Tuesdays – Fish Tacos
• From The Field Cooking School – Grilled Steak Sandwiches, Jerked Pork Skewers & Orangies
• Main Street Deli – Chili, Ham Salad Sandwiches, Potato Salad
• Heritage Farmers Market – Local Prime Angus Beef Burger, Country Style Ribs, Ground Pork Patty Sandwich. Featuring Avery Soileau – THE RAGIN’ CAJUN
• Morton Villa Care Center – Lemon Shake-Ups, Pork Chop Sandwich
• Morton Family Restaurant – Breakfast Burritos, Waffle French Toast
• The Office Tap – Kabobs, Chicken & Noodles, Pico de Gallo w/Homemade Chips, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
• RMH Foods (Rockes) – Sweet & Spicy Chicken w/Brown Rice,
• Paddy O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub & Eatery – Reuben Sandwich, Bread Pudding
• Freidalicious Authentic Panini Café – Hummus & Pita Chips, Spinach Melt, Peanut Butter Chocolate Cup
• Papa Murphy’s Pizza – Herbed Chicken Mediterranean Pizza, Cinnamon Wheels, Bread Sticks
• Pizza Ranch – Chicken Tortilla Soup, Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps, Blueberry Dessert
• Garner’s Pizza & Wings – Buffalo Wings, Pizza, Boneless Wings
• B.A.C.E. / Morton Roller Rink – Trail Mix, Puppy Chow
• Eli’s Coffee Shop – Cookies, Smoothies
• Sweet Treats & Coffee Too – Ice Coffee
• Sidwell’s Family Restaurant – Pulled Pork, Quesadillas, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
• Kroger – Cheese
• Red Rock Bar & Grill - to be determined
Ticket info
Turney and Kodatt said they plan to keep the event cheap. Below are the ticket prices for the May 27 event:
Advanced tickets are $20 for a group of 25 available at all the vendors, as well as The Quilt Corner.
Individual tickets are $1, $2 & $3 with no food item costing more than $3.
The Taste of Morton runs from 4 to 8 p.m. May 27, rain or shine, at the Field Shopping Center located on South Main Street near Queenwood.
