The Taste of Anaheim: A Foodie's Paradise

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If you’re visiting the Anaheim area in early May, you’ll be in town to enjoy the 20^th annual Taste of Anaheim. This yearly event is a combination food and music festival that offers the chance to sample food from dozens of restaurants and vendors.

This year’s Taste of Anaheim will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Anaheim GardenWalk, a shopping and entertainment complex located in the Anaheim Resort District. The family-friendly event is sponsored by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. 

A Foodie’s Paradise

Vendors are still being confirmed for the 2015 event, however, more than 40 vendors participated in 2014. In the past, festival goers have been able to sample fare from McCormick & Schmick's Grille, Tony's Original Deli and Bottle Shop, Ruth’s Chris’ Steakhouse, Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Noble Ale Works, Manhattan Steak and Seafood, Paradise Garden Grill and even Disneyland!

Even if you’re not a full-blown foodie, you can still enjoy trying time-tested favorites and new offerings from nationally known and local restaurants alike.

Schedule for the 2015 Taste of Anaheim

The schedule for the 2015 Taste of Anaheim includes: 

Food Tastings from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Entertainment from 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Silent Auction from 5:30 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.

Bands

In addition to tasting food from dozens of area restaurants, you and your family can enjoy live music from several tribute bands. Hot August Night, a Neil Diamond tribute band, will take to the stage led by their Neil Diamond look-alike singer to perform classic favorites including "Sweet Caroline" and "Song Sung Blue."

L.A.vation, a U2 tribute band, will also be on hand to entertain the crowd with hits from U2’s 13 albums.

If you love the music of No Doubt, you’ll enjoy the performance by No Duh, a No Doubt tribute band. Their high-energy show is on point with performances by the world-renowned band itself.

Tickets

Tickets for the Taste of Anaheim can be purchased online or at the door. Ticket prices will soon be announced on the event website. Please check the website and check on Facebook for updates.

About Anaheim Garden Walk

Anaheim GardenWalk is located close to Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center, and is a short drive from the Honda Center and Angel Stadium. Anaheim GardenWalk offers 460,000 square feet of outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment options.

Parking is available in the four-story parking garage at Anaheim GardenWalk. 

When you’re not attending the food festival, you may enjoy spending some time exploring Anaheim GardenWalk’s shops, restaurants and options for nightlife. Shops include LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, White House Black Market, Fresh Produce, G-Stage, Geeky Mamas, Kensington Luggage, O’Neill, Red Apparel and more. Read more about the great places to shop in and around Anaheim on our blog. 

My Castle House

After a fun evening at the Taste of Anaheim, you'll enjoy heading back to relax in your beautiful Disneyland vacation rental home by My Castle House. We offer 14 wonderful properties in the Anaheim area, all convenient to area attractions. All of our Disneyland vacation rentals are well-appointed offering the comforts of home and the ability to prepare your own meals in fully equipped kitchens. Relax in the pool – all of our castles have one – and get a good night’s rest in any one of our incredible themed rooms.