'Taste Of Southington' To Fill Stomachs

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The town's Barnes Museum Thursday evening will host a showcase that fuses good music with good, local food at the annual "Taste of Southington" celebration.

The event will take place Thursday, Aug. 4, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the museum, which is located at 85 N. Main St., Southington.

An evening of good eats and fine music will include a performance by the 18-piece Stanley Street Big Band.

In addition, Southington's "Valentine the Clown" will be on hand for some goofy entertainment for the children.

In between all of that, the "Taste of Southington" will feature food boths hosted by local restaurants and eateries.

So far, the posted lineup includes: Endless Sweets; Flair; Hop Haus; Ideal Tavern; La Catrina; Namaste India; Polish Plate; Smokin' with Chris; and The Art of Yum.

According to the museum, participating restaurants paid a $200 fee to set up and sell their food, along with a $50 fee to help the museum get a permit from the Plainville Southington Health District.

In return, restaurants keep the proceeds of their sales and get to participate in a much-anticipated community event.

The Barnes Museum serves as the town's main history museum and is located on the grounds of the Southington Public Library.

The weather is expected to be warm, but hopefully temperatures will cool down for the evening event.

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