'A Taste of Durham' to Raise Funds for Library

From Durham Public Library P.A.L.S.: The 2017 “A Taste of Durham” will feature new area restaurants and longtime favorites. This 21st annual “community party” will take place on Saturday, February 4, 6:30-9:00 p.m., at the Durham Public Library. More than 20 area restaurants, caterers, and other businesses will offer sweet and savory foods, drinks, and even take-home pet treats (from Brenda’s Main Street Feed in Durham). Reservations at $35 each are limited. Reservations can be made online at the library’s website or in person at the library with check or cash.

Durham contributors Cozy Corner, Durham Market and Caterers, Durham Wine and Spirits, Kevin Michael Smith Personalized Catering, Kim’s Cottage Confections, Lino’s Market and Caterers, Little Rooster Liquors (wine tasting), Perk on Main, Artie’s Bar & Grill, and Time Out Taverne are all returning. Returning from Middletown are Brew Bakers Cafe, David Alan Hospitality Group, Fiore II, Hachi, Haveli India, ION Restaurant, and Tschudin Chocolates. Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel from Middlefield, although closed for the winter season, will participate. New this year are Golden House of Durham, El Pulpo & Tapas Bar of Middletown, and Dad’s of Wallingford. Bruce Schmottlach will provide piano accompaniment upstairs, while Peter Magrane & the Drive-By Blues Band will entertain in the downstairs Community Room.

Attendance at the event is limited to adults. The entry fee includes unlimited food tastings as well as three servings from the bar. The party will go on regardless of weather.

The Taste of Durham is the library’s biggest fundraising event and is sponsored by The Public Association of Library Supporters (PALS). The funds raised are used for programs, materials, equipment and services not included in the town’s library budget.

For more information, contact the Durham Public Library, (860) 349-9544, or go here.

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