Flavors of Forsyth Promises Fun and a Full Belly

The weather has been iffy, school is winding down, and people are scrambling, but one event this week remains a sure bet for good food and a fantastic time--Flavors of Forsyth at The Avenue!

This second annual food festival will be presenting so many different foods and restaurants, there may just be too many to choose from. And that's a good thing.

Benefiting the , admission is free; tickets for food, drinks and activities are just 50 cents each. Local fare from around Cumming will be offering appetizers, entrees, and desserts in snack-size portions, under tents and umbrellas. 

Enjoy live music from Last Five Standing, and try out some of Forsyth's favorite restaurants. Cumming resident Morgan Compton plans to expand her palate with a few new menu items.

"My first stop will be Jim and Nick's Barbeque, but I really want to try Tin Drum and Buckhead Pizza Company. I'm most excited to visit the Chepe's booth--my favorite."

Among Forsyth County diners, Chepe's is a popular choice for those that plan to attend Flavors of Forsyth. Denise Wood, a regular Chepe's patron, is focused on the fajitas they will be serving.

"The fajitas are my absolute favorite, and I'm hoping they bring out their Chipotle Taco too. I might not leave their tent," she says.

Fagan's Biscuit Barn, once featured on the Food Network, will be offering their famous biscuits and gravy.

More than 40 restaurants will be participating. There will also be a Kid Zone and other sponsors offering giveaways and prizes.  Included eateries are:

• Baba's Gyro & Kabob
• Backyard Burgers
• Black Diamond Grill
• Buckhead Pizza Company
• Castleberry Ale House
• Cheeky Mexican Taqueria
• Chef Kern's
• Chepe's Mexican Grill
• Chick-Fil-A
• Cinco Mexican Cantina
• City Bistro
• Construct-A-Burger
• Creations Bakery
• 'Cue Barbecue
• Dandelion Restaurant
• Deckers Express 
• Dreamy Gelato & Chocolates
• Edible Arrangements
• Fagan's Biscuit Barn
• Foster House
• Gasthaus Tirol
• Haagen Dazs
• Ichiban Steak & Sushi
• Jilly's Cupcakery
• Jim 'N Nicks
• Kani House Steak & Sushi
• Lenny's Sub Shop
• Lucci's Little Italy
• Marlow's Tavern
• Mellow Mushroom
• Moe's Southwest Grill
• Norman's Landing
• Provino's Italian Restaurant
• Robin Hood Tavern
• Romano's Macaroni Grill
• Smoke Jack Southern Grill & BBQ
• Shane's Rib Shack
• Southside Bistro - South Forsyth High School Culinary Arts
• Ted's Montana Grill
• Tin Drum Asia Cafe
• West Forsyth High School Culinary Arts
• Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches
• Yogli Mogli

In 2010, The Culinary Competition Winners were chosen in four categories: Best Appetizer/Salad (Chef Kern's Fine Foods,) Best Casual Entree (Construct-A-Burger,) Best Fine Dining Entree (Spondivits,) and Best Dessert (South Forsyth High School Culinary Arts). With more vendors participating this year, it should be a healthy competition between many amazing eateries. 

Additionally, many venues located in The Avenue will be hosting events to compliment this festival. Georgia Aquarium Dolphin Tales Tour features a 75-foot long truck which invites you inside--where you’ll be instantly transported to the deck of the ship sailed by the aquarium show’s mystical main character, the StarSpinner. Flavors & Fashion  from e.k. taylor hosts a runway fashion show highlighting the hottest summer trends. Enter to win an e.k. taylor gift basket valued at $500. Flavors and Furniture Georgetown Interiors is offering 50 percent off any one item in stock, and enjoy complimentary refreshments plus free surprise giveaways for kids inside the store. Bring in a photo of your “room challenge” for a complimentary interior design consultation. Girls Night Out at Coldwater Creek invites you to bring your friends and create your own sale. Receive 30 to 40 percent off your purchase, beverages and snacks provided. There will also be a $100 Jewelry Raffle at 6:30 p.m. and $250 Wardrobe Raffle at 7:30 p.m.! Ladies Night at Firkin & Crown will feature BOGO appetizers and live music.

Flavors of Forsyth begins promptly at 5 p.m. and will wrap up at 10 p.m. For more information, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Leigh Crow at United Way of Forsyth County, 770-781-4110.