Taste of Hoover returns to Aldridge Gardens

The 3rd annual Taste of Hoover is taking place Thursday, October 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Aldridge Gardens. The annual event featuring cuisine from local restaurants, caterers, and other food vendors  is a fundraiser for Aldridge Gardens. 

 This year’s restaurants include Cedars Grill, Earth Fare, Edgar’s Bakery, Fried Green Tomatoes, Moe’s Original BBQ, Taziki’s, The Boot at the Preserve, The Whole Scoop, Jubilee Joe’s, the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Merk’s Tavern & Kitchen, Puerto Plata Dominican Restaurant, Dale’s Southern Grill, Southern Legacy BBQ & Brew, and more.  

Participating caterers include Asian Rim, Chef Clayton’s Catering, Five Star Event Catering, Gourmet Pantry Catering, Iz Catering, Savoie Catering, Jim ‘n Nick’s, and the Happy Catering Company.  Beverages will be provided by Coca-Cola, Jefferson State Culinary and Hospitality, Back Forty Beer, International Wines, and Royal Cup Coffee.

Entertainment will be provided, and James Spann of ABC 33/40 will do a live weather report from the event.  Additionally, Hoover resident and author Jon McClure will be on hand autographing copies of his book, “Alabama’s Best Restaurants Cookbook.”

Tickets are on sale at aldridgegardens.com.  Tickets are $30, or $20 for members of Aldridge Gardens.