{"id":5646,"date":"2019-10-03T12:41:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T17:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eagleeyemedia.org\/?p=5646"},"modified":"2019-10-03T13:46:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T18:46:47","slug":"trio-of-tastes-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eagleeyemedia.org\/?p=5646","title":{"rendered":"Trio of Tastes Downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for a tasty night on the town? How about three in one? <\/span><\/p>\n

On October 17, 2019 the Greater Texarkana Young Professionals will be hosting their annual Taste of Downtown<\/strong> at three different locations beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. The point of this event is to encourage the growth of the downtown area as well as support local businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From 6-7 p.m. people will begin at Verona Restaurant to enjoy hors d\u2019oeuvres and enjoy a glass of one of the wine specials. The next tasting will be held at Hopkins Icehouse from 7-8 p.m. Hopkins will serve classic American appetizers and your choice of their beer or cocktail specials. Last, but certainly not least, 8-9 p.m. Pecan Point will be giving chef-inspired small plates along with a pint of a craft beer special or Pecan\u2019s signature sangria special.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of the food is covered by one ticket price, but participants will be responsible for purchasing their own beverages. Organizers encourage bringing cash so the process will be quick and smooth.\u00a0<\/span>The cost for the ticket will be $38 as the early bird special, or $40 the day of. Chamber of Commerce members also receive a discounted price.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Greater Texarkana Young Professionals is a committee of Texarkana\u2019s Chamber of Commerce. Their goal is to band together young professionals in the local community to network and to encourage fellowship with each other. For info on upcoming events, click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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