2017 Tastemakers

Thousands of foodies will enjoy samples of cutting-edge dishes from Utah’s top restaurants and food purveyors in a scenic setting around The Gateway’s centrally located, walkable and beautifully landscaped Olympic Fountain. Ticket holders will indulge in tastings from Utah food producers—chocolatiers, cheesemakers and bakeries as well as restaurants—plus an additional dozen in the exclusive VIP pavilion, each serving unique food and drink, including craft beers, cocktails and much more.

Five signature Tastemaker cocktails will be served as well as wine and craft brews. Gold Standard and Lunar Soul will perform their signature mix of live music and deejays on both nights. Open top, hop-on-hop-off buses whisk guests from the main pavilion to additional, off-site participating downtown restaurants.

Guests receive a Tastemakers Passport, to be stamped after each sampling. The Passports are valid for both nights of the event and are later redeemable for exclusive discounts and coupons at participating restaurants throughout the summer. Instructions and a stroll area map will be available online and on the Tastemakers mobile site.

A portion of all proceeds will benefit Head Start Utah, a program that promotes school readiness for young children from low-income families.