Aug. 17, 2023

Get your taste buds ready for this year’s Taste of East Grand Rapids. Organized by the Gaslight Village Business Association supported by the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library, this popular event returns 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.

Booths will line Wealthy Street between Lovett Avenue and Lake Drive, offering attendees a sampling of local cuisine from Gaslight Village eateries and featuring local artisans, all-ages entertainment and live music from Jake and Jimmy Band.

The event benefits Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Tickets for food and entertainment options will be sold through 8 p.m.

2023 Menu

Bagel Kitchen

  • Cold brew – various flavors (4 tickets)
  • Lemonade – various flavors (4 tickets)
  • Small boxed water (3 tickets)
  • Large boxed water (4 tickets)

Big Bob’s Pizza

  • Cheese pizza (2 tickets)
  • Pepperoni pizza (2 tickets)
  • Mediterranean pizza (3 tickets)

Bowdie’s Chophouse

  • Mac and cheese – (5 tickets)
  • Mushrooms – (3 tickets)

Carolina Lowcounty Kitchen

  • Crab mac and cheese (5 tickets)
  • Chicken and dumplings (4 tickets)

Crescent Floral & Gifts

  • Farm fresh bouquet (5 tickets)

Jersey Junction

  • One scoop of ice cream, single flavor (3 tickets)
  • Cone for ice cream (1 ticket)

José Babushka’s – 2023

  • Quesadilla station – beef, chicken or veggies (5 tickets)

Kilwins – 2023

  • Slice of chocolate fudge (5 tickets)
  • Single scoop of ice cream in a dish (5 tickets)
  • 5-ounce bag of caramel corn (5 tickets)
  • 5.5-ounce bag of peanut brittle (5 tickets)
  • Three-piece Oreo bag (3 tickets)
  • One sea salt, caramel, milk or dark chocolate chew (1 ticket)
  • One truffle – dark, mocha, raspberry or malt (1 ticket)

Kona Ice

  • King size shaved ice – various flavors (5 tickets)

MIX

  • 9-ounce energizing tea (5 tickets)
  • 9-ounce iced protein coffee (5 tickets)
  • 9-ounce specialty beverages (5 tickets)
    • Caffeinated and caffeine-free options available

Olive’s Restaurant & Bar

  • House burger – shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, homemade pickles, special sauce, American cheese, and brioche bun  (8 tickets)
  • Olive burger – shredded lettuce, tomato, olive mayo, swiss cheese, brioche bun (8 tickets)
  • Chips and dip – homemade caramelized onion dip with Great Lakes kettle chips (4 tickets)
  • Chocolate “snack pack” – homemade chocolate pudding (2 tickets)

Pera Pizzeria

  • Cheese pizza (2 tickets)
  • Pepperoni pizza (3 tickets)

Pink Piggy

  • Cheeseburger egg roll (5 tickets)
  • Popcorn chicken (5 tickets)
  • Boba popsicle (2 tickets)
  • Jasmine green tea with lime (4 tickets)