Were already looking forward to it. (BILL UHRICH - READING EAGLE) Christina Rohm, 13, of Spring Township tucked into a. This Both the corn and the pork were great, though I think I should have stuck with what I had previously because it didnt quite have the same affect when it was mixed together. We've got all your favorite restaurants, news on openings, the best food events and so much more. also get immediate access I always enjoy a cup of chocolate milk from them, but this year they brought drinkable yogurt from Kreider Farms. And also your cheese, and your bacon, and your pepperoni. Its not on the regular menu (according to their website), but it should be. caught our eye thanks to the giant cauldron of pork that was stewing next to paint proclaiming best tacos.. And also your cheese, and your bacon, and your pepperoni. Instead, we started our tasting session at the Comalli Each competitor had to create a dish using four specific ingredients: The first three were disclosed to the chefs earlier in the week so they could prepare their menus. At $10 per sample card, that means Julie and I each paid $1.67 for that. The 15th Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival filled the streets of Hamburg on Saturday, September 1. it. French Fries Festival 2022 in West Reading ,Pa (Jtp Vlog) french fry creation, on or before July 8, . All seven competitors had to incorporate apples into their featured dish. And we were there early so I am sure it was only made worse when more people were standing in more lines. Sammys is synonymous with mobile concessions in Berks County. part is halfway through when the vanilla and chocolate blend beautifully It was something that I would never order off a menu, but I was glad that it was in front of me on this day. Featuring French fries, cheese curds and brisket gravy, the burger was a solid take on the French Canadian specialty. Exhibit and sale will be in the heart of Saturdays Art on the Avenue event. As the name implies, the potatoes were deep-fried in duck fat oil, giving them a much richer flavor than a traditional vegetable oil fry. instead of another burger, we indulge in the perfect burger go-with, a I didnt get as much of the chocolate as I had hoped and I thought it could use a little queso fresco or other cheese to really bring it together. It was also the hardest to choose a winner because of the stiff competition among the eight participating restaurants. Grove) hosted the first annual Berks County Taco Fest. That was all in addition to the poke towers that were coming together and the sauces that were being crafted at the same time. ready yet, including Taqueria Los Rancheros. Its one of the best burgers that I have had anywhere. Christina Rohm, 13, of Spring Township, tucks into a plate piled high with crispy potato strips smothered in creamy chipotle sauce and carne asada, spicy ground beef, from Lets Taco Bout It. Their website lists chicken and pineapple kabobs, as well as a Costa Rica Chicken Sandwich (with imported salsa). This was our first time attending the festival after missing last years event. West Reading French Fry Festival 8/14/21 starts at 12 D.B.K will be there.. Rasta Fries you don't want to miss out! It was the right decision. pibil tacos. Located on 6th Avenue, between Penn Avenue + Cherry Street! The line wasnt long, but the burgers were made to order so it was a good 10-minute wait until my name was called and my burger appeared in the window. French Fry Day promotion. Weve never had a chance to try anything from the Bountiful Feast food truck, but the menu sounds fantastic. Events are held rain or shine! how to run your National First up was Jakes Place, a Hamburg restaurant that was offering pit beef. to join us for Fry Tour America! In a mashup of cultures, the stand was offering the Greek Burger at this years Taste of Hamburg-er Festival. Why was it so great? To celebrate National French Fry #FridayNight | #FridayNight | By Citizen TV Kenya | Facebook | Good Long-time vendor Doorstop Dairy was there with an expanded product line. gouda added even more depth to the dish. All proceeds go to support the WRCRF!! Submit your best topped & loaded This year it's topped and loaded with inspiration and exploding with chances to win! Those include: Heinz will offer $5.70 off any DoorDash order of $15 or more that includes french fries on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. This is not a knock on Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onions are a guilty pleasure but compared to the other offerings, it was uninspired. Join Fry Tour America for a chance to Pinterest. It gave the burger a different flavor, almost making it sausage-like, but not as flavorful as the chorizo. 400 Bayshore Drive Northeast. Tag @lambweston4chefs and use hashtag #FryTourAmerica. Sign up to get your FREE Menu Board and Activation Guide, Join Fry Tour Homemade Ice Cream also brought their food truck in from Shoemakersville to But the restaurant is all-new from the place I remember and now barbecue is the focus of the food menu. We love everything at the Cafe, but we really hope they bring some empanadas to the event. Not much more needs to be said hope to see. I love Castanedas, but because they already had a long line (and because I have already blogged about them), we decided to skip over their stand. Rachael Ray Ending After 17 Seasons: Its Time for Me to Move On, Stormcenter - School / Business Application. vinegar base that soaked into the patty and made it extra moist. But as soon as I saw that they were serving a chorizo burger, I knew the caterer would be my first spot. Julie loves the Pink Pig so much that she jumped into their regular line to order a beef brisket sandwich. Host Bistro 614 Restaurant Bistro 614 614 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA Farm inspired continental cuisine in the heart of West Reading, PA Guests See All 39 Went 92 INTERESTED The Sunday Bi-Monthly Winter Market is open January April! They did add a pot de creme, a chocolate custard with cocoa nibs that I loved. Wondering if Fry Tour ChurchLenhartsville, Best Mobile Food TruckUncle Pauls Stuffed PretzelsHamburg, Best First Time VendorVideo BurgerWest Lawn. Every 2nd Friday of the month, the West Reading shops and restaurants celebrate with 2nd Friday on the Avenue hosted by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation.. user - August 13, 2022. The marinated chicken was I wont say that it was the best barbecue that I had all day, but the corn was so different. and tinga (pulled chicken). Winners. Stop #3 was certainly unique among the festivals offerings. WhatsApp. prize of $2,000. Learn More! We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. To make it worthy of a burger festival, sliced hamburger patties replaced gyro meat as the dishs protein. Hundreds flock to West Reading for sixth French Fry Fest "It helps speed up the drive-thru, helps drive order accuracy, helps with quickness of payment and then ultimately provides a lot of benefit for us over time as we get all that information to better connect to our consumer on a one-to-one basis," said Wendy's CEO Todd Penegor on the call. Then it was the smoker that sent plumes rising up from his table. FRIED presents some of the Valleys most creative culinary talent and showcases their versions of gourmet French fries. The West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Fest is the only Festival that features our areas founding crafts, Pretzel & Beer! The golden. It was as good as any Italian restaurant, with just the right amount balsamic. Smaller sample sizes will be available for . Heinz will offer $5.70 off any DoorDash order of $15 or more that includes french fries. inspiration and exploding with This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. For my course, I had to go back to Ziggys for more of their corn. In addition to bagels, the New York Bagelry brought their famous crumb cake. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Bar-B-Q Delight, a new Indian restaurant recently opened on South Fourth Street. about it the Taste of Italy Burger at the time: The Taste of Italy burger featured mozzarella, pesto mayo and homemade bruschetta on a garlic bread bun. Or you can try one at the concessions area at the Fire + Ice Festival. Also part of the festivities: lawn games from AZ Board Source, bars with craft beer and wine, a local vendor marketplace, and other culinary offerings like burgers, desserts, and of course, more fried foods. Ut wisi enim ad, Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh, 20 N. 6th Avenue, Suite A
And all three tacos were served on fresh corn tortilla that were Small Business Saturday a special day when we can show support as a nation for small business owners and communities helps fuel the #ShopSmall movement. Awards reception on Friday, June 16th. While they have some savory options, Helmuts sweet strudels apple, cherry, almond-apricot are the ones we want to try. Our second stop was to Chilangos, a Lititz restaurant that slightly-less-spicy salsa verde. This year, we decided it was time to go back and try two On Wednesday, in celebration of the (apparently real) National French Fry Day, McDonald's will give away free orders of large fries - with no purchase necessary. We kept coming back to places we have visited in the past Hamburgs own 1787 Brewing Company (which we reviewed earlier this year), Brocmar Smokehouse (another favorite of ours), Spuds (one of our early reviews) and Dawns Deli. Ketchup or vinegar? The Perk-Up truck is Julies favorite food truck. These cookies do not store any personal information. Last to present was Chef Mitchell with his pork chili, butternut squash flapjack and fresh pineapple salsa. served hot, which made them even better. All proceeds go to support the WRCRF!! FRIED, French Fry And Music Festival Tickets, Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite Skip Main Navigation Trigger search event experience Browse Events Organize Help Log In Sign Up Page Content Event ended FRIED, French Fry And Music Festival View details Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events By PHX Fest Follow West Reading French Fry Fest returns - WFMZ.com She had wanted to visit Spuds, but the line was just too long by the time we completed our loop and arrived back at the corner of Fourth and Windsor Streets. It was still good, but there was just a little too much tzatziki sauce or at least it wasnt spread evenly enough. I had never tried caponata before, but it was a very good sweet-and-sour mixture. good, and the meat was very flavorful, but chorizo is always a little drier so Brisk with west to northwest winds around 10-20mph gusting to 30mph.. Mostly cloudy with less wind and a few breaks in the clouds overnight. It was even better when mixed with the fresh salsa. I was also very impressed with the pineapple croquette. picked at random towin Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Join us for Fry Tour America, and help It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. I also got to choose my add-ons for the corn. It was also filling, and helped calm Julies hunger until we found the burger she was looking for. rekindling our love of Dawns Deli. The balsamic added hits of intense flavor to every bite. The chorizo held its shape on the bun, but unlike a ground beef patty, this was melt-in-your-mouth. West Reading French Fry Festival 2017 - Berks County Eats I had the mixed berry and once I got past the fact that it was yogurt and not milk, it was enjoyable. When you sign up youll also get And there is no doubt that we will be back next July for the fourth annual PA BBQ Fest. 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As for Wendy's, whose program had about 19 million members as of the end of last year, the company said on a recent earnings call that it is "really pleased" with the two-year old program because enrolled customers come in more frequently. The activity even spilled over onto Penn Avenue, where local bars and brewpubs were serving up cold suds and cocktails. What looks like chaos from the outside is actually a well-planned strategy as chefs and sous chefs have to time everything perfectly to ensure their proteins and sides all are finished on time without finishing too soon to avoid serving the judges cold food. Chicken quesadillas and fresh berries with mascarpone were accented by flowers and berries and a rustic wooden crate. FREE Menu Board In this sauce, it was a perfectly creamy topping that mixed well with the fruit to create a faux strawberries-and-cream feel. Hundreds of people packed 6th Avenue in West Reading Saturday for the 2nd annual West Reading French Fry Festival. The 2022 Fashion Show featured a LIVE runway with our favorite independent boutiques. 12 French Fry Festival at 3 Daughters Brewing! Cost: $20-25 per ticket To learn more about French Frye Fest and to purchase tickets, visit the event website. One of the hardest things as a judge was having to watch as the pork rested on the cutting board for several minutes in front of me before the countdown truly began and Chef Tim and his competitors began plating. New Restaurants Opening Soon in Berks County, Where to Eat at the Reading Fire + Ice Festival, Backwoods Brothers Authentic Texas Cuisine, read about our visit to the restaurant here. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. and chili powder but its so good. back-of-house operations. By the time we left, the number of cars on the parking lot French Fry Day promotion. Sometimes, you just want dessert first. 10 lucky winners will Other restaurants in attendance included Nonno Albys, which was still preparing the chili for its chili cheese fries when we arrived; Go Fish!, who had fries with crabmeat; and Relish, the West Reading hot dog restaurant, was offering a hot dog topped with yucca fries and avocado aioli. 2018 Taste of Hamburg-er Festival Contest Winners, Appearance: SpudsTaste: SpudsOriginality: Spuds, Appearance: Boy Scout Troop #184Taste: Leesport Lodge #141 I.O.O.FOriginality: Salem Church, Appearance: Blazing Swine BBQTaste: Blazing Swine BBQOriginality: Wow Foods, LLC, 1st Place: Deitsch Eck Restaurant2nd Place: Dawns Deli3rd Place: Christ Evangelical Free Church4th Place: Salem Church. I guess I just had my expectations too high.