The 18th Annual Chicago’s Taste of Romania September 13-14, 2008 Chicago, IL (July 26, 2008) – The time is near once again when Chicago will join in the annual grape harvest celebration. The 18th annual, Chicago’s Taste of Romania kick starts on September 13-14, 2008 on California at the Addison intersection. The highlight of the event will once again be the traditional grape stomp. Daring festival goers and dignitaries alike, throw off their shoes and make the traditional Romanian grape juice, or “must”, the old fashion way, celebrating the Romanian grape harvest. Visitors will also enjoy and participate in traditional Romanian arts and crafts, folk music and live entertainment from Romania, this year including the biggest artist in Romania: Loredana Groza and her band. Folk dancing directly from Romania: Junii Sibiului will be performing, as well as local groups from Greece, Serbia, Poland, and Romania. Kids of all ages will love the games, tradition folk music, as well as the dancing and pop Romanian talent. Chicago’s Taste of Romania is known for its outrageous selection of hearty food, including spit-roasted pig, lamb, ox, and gallons for freshly squeezed grape juice. Traditional Romanian favorites are also being served, such as skinless homemade sausage and stuffed cabbage. This year we are proud to have ProTV International on as our Media Partner. ProTv International is the premier Romanian language TV channel specifically targeting the growing number of Romanians choosing to work, study or live abroad. The tent covered event will be held rain or shine. The location is in the heart of the city, and in addition to the parking lot, there is plenty of street parking. Chicago’ s Taste of Romania was founded in 1991 with the intent to bring the flavor and culture of Romania to Chicago. The event has since drawn many local and national celebrities, as well as many politicians’ support. One never knows whom one might run into at the Taste of Romania. Founded by: Little Bucharest & Continental Café 3661 N Elston Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tel (773)929-8640 (773) 604-8500 |
