Tastemakers @ Gallivan Avenue 05.29-30 - SLUG Magazine

The two-day Tastemakers event is unlike any other, giving food lovers the chance to stroll through gallivan avenue and downtown to sample delicious delicacies.

Tastemakers brings sample tastings from Utah’s best restaurants in Salt Lake Magazine’s exclusive dining pavillion. The two-day event is unlike any other, giving food lovers the chance to stroll through Gallivan Avenue and downtown to sample delicious delicacies.

Photography by Talyn Sherer.

Check out SLUG’s review of Tastemakers here.

The Garden Cafe at The Grand America features a sample of their Lobster & Shrimp with herb aioli, mache and citrus vinaigrette. Photo: Talyn Sherer

La Bonne Vie inside The Grand America has some incredible baby eclairs with fresh berries, key lime and coconut. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Robert Hunter, Chef Thomas Olvera and Brooke Hullinger of The Grand America pose for a photo in front of their signature creations. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The grilled pineapple alongside the turkey wrapped bacon were brought out by Rodizio Grill. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Del Mar Al Lago gives us the Choritos Rellenos, which are fresh seafood stuffed mussels. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Frederick Perez, Yumisay Rojas and Giovanni Noguera of Del Mar Al Lago. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Carvers' sample plate was the Crab and Panko Stuffed Shrimp consisting of fresh crab, red peppers, onion, celery and egg tossed together, then stuffed into a large shrimp and topped with Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and bearnaise sauce. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The heirloom salad with lacquered pork from Caffe Niche had one of the most unique flavors that is truly indescribable. Photo: Talyn Sherer

John Diaz from Texas De Brazil is both the carver leader and staff trainer. Photo: Talyn Sherer

One of my personal favorites of the night was the churrasco flank steak with horseradish mashed potatoes from Texas De Brazil. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Executive Chef Hugo Araujo of Texas De Brazil created the incredible churrasco flank steak with horseradish mashed potatoes. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The crowd got more dense as the night progressed, with booths filling up quick with food lovers from all around Utah. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Inside the V.I.P. tent freebies were provided by Yelp Utah. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Joffee's Coffee came out to provide a quick pick me up to those who filled up on food early on. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Eric Leckman of Joffee's Coffee gives the camera a wink. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Mini tres leches were provided by Frida Bistro, but only to those who dined in the V.I.P. section. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The exclusive Tostaditos con Chamorro Negro from Frida Bistro made the V.I.P. lounge well worth the extra cost. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Sopa Fria de Piña from Frida Bistro was refreshing and spicy, giving us that extra kick to awaken our senses. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Horchata de Piña, made with rice milk by Frida Bistro, was by far the best drink you could ask for from the entire event. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Frida Bistro made the Pepino con Jicama y Salmon Ahumando specifically for its V.I.P. guests. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Chano Mendez is the genius head chef behind Frida Bistro. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Squatters and Wasatch provided an array of refreshing beer which could be purchased by any ticket holder or given for free to V.I.P.'s. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Christina Meblus and Sheila Murphy-Buchner throw up the Squatters and Wasatch brews being featured at Friday's event. Photo: Talyn Sherer

For dessert we are treated to the Vanilla Panna Cotta shot with blueberry compote from Zucca Trattoria. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Zucca Trattoria serves up some sous vide pork tenderloin with apricot brandy sauce, with a classic caprese salad with a modernized twist. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Brio Tuscan Grille provides black pepper shrimp & risotto balls stuffed with chorizo and fontina with a romesco sauce. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Tastemakers ticket holders get their cards marked off at each booth as they sample each delicacies. Photo: Talyn Sherer

MacCools brings slow roasted lamb riblets with rosemary, char grilled while basted in their special BBQ sauce and finished with a drizzle of house created buttermilk bleu cheese sauce complemented by the earthiness of a gold beet and roasted potato wedge. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Silver comes all the way from Park City to dish up their provincial duck cassoulet with duck confit, cannellini beans, herbed and toasted baguette. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The sweet and spicy samosa's with garbanzo beans were provided by Copper Bowl. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Just Organic Juices gives us a healthy option of their four drinks; Green Envy, Greatfruit-n-Mint, Fountain of Youth and Just Beet It. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Charisse Baxter and Jenna Seeley of Head Start came out to spread awareness about their campaign to help underprivileged youth. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Megan Watts, Grant Watts, Todd Keskey and Carrie Grant grab a table, some drinks and enjoy everything that Tastemakers has to offer. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The chicken trio from Copper Bowl features malai chicken, haryali chicken and tikka chicken marinated in yogurt, mint and cilantro sauces. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Ryon Ellinson and Taryn Katter grab a seat in the V.I.P. lounge and enjoy some great samples from surrounding booths. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Zac and Hillary Sybrowsky were stoked to be a part of the V.I.P. lounge experience. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Elyce and Bill Mouskondis from Nicholas & Co. are avid food lovers who rarely miss events such as this. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Tastemakers sign decorates the surrounding fence throughout Gallivan Avenue. Photo: Talyn Sherer

From Scratch features their signature margarita pizza made fresh in their kitchen. Photo: Talyn Sherer

From Scratch gives us a bite of their house made bread with a raspberry sauce and house made butter. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The sign for the V.I.P lounge hangs outside the tent. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Mary, Carol (owner) and Diane post up in the Whimsy trailer showcasing their fashion on wheels. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Alamexo dishes up some fresh chips and guacamole at their restaurant. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The New Yorker provided diners with a very generous sized portion of their pork ribs with sesame seeds. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Paul Overall chauffeurs diners around the city to the participating restaurants throughout the night. Photo: Talyn Sherer

(L-R) Best friends Camille Evans and Matt Gray jump into the back of the cycle cab for a quick photo. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Ruth Chris's Steakhouse had by far one of the best steak sandwiches I have ever tasted, not to mention it was served with a garlic bread bun. Photo: Talyn Sherer

Benihana served up their Philly, Shrimp Crunchy and Dragon rolls. Photo: Talyn Sherer

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