By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Local restaurants in the central Connecticut area are gearing up for Bristol’s first-ever “Flavor’d Food Fest: A Taste of Bristol and Beyond.” In July, Bristol Rising announced the launch of the event, which will focus on food entirely, featuring dishes from Bristol restaurants and organizations as well as other restaurants from other surrounding communities. Organized by Bristol Rising and presented by D’Amato Construction, The Hartford Courant Media Group, The Carousel Museum and the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, Flavor’d is an all-day event centered on food that Bristol has never experienced before. Each food vendor will showcase two to three menu items. Members of Bristol Rising said they hope Flavor’d Food Fest will become a success similar the Pop Up Piazza event that took place in 2011. The Pop Up Piazza brought at least 15,000 guests to Bristol, showing the possibility of a future “bustling” downtown, according to a pervious press release from Bristol Rising. Mark Walerysiak, community liaison of Bristol Rising, said around 20 food vendors have stepped up to participate in the event. He said the event not only serves as a great way to introduce those local restaurants to visitors but also […]
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