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The original posting came from My Downtown STL, which can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/mydowntownstl.com\/taste-of-st-louis-2019\/<\/a><\/p>\n This year, Taste of St. Louis<\/a> attendees will also get a taste of Downtown (again).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n Five years after moving to Chesterfield, the annual food festival is returning to its roots.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an event that consistently brings people from across the region to taste St. Louis\u2019 award-winning cuisine,\u201d said Missy Kelley, President & CEO of Downtown STL, Inc. \u201cWe are excited about the new, family-centered programming and look forward to celebrating with families and foodies in Downtown St. Louis.\u201d<\/p>\n The fifteenth annual event, which is free to attend, will be held September 13-15 at the Soldiers Memorial. From top-notch food to live music to a Chef Battle Royale, there will be tons to see (and eat) at Taste of St. Louis, so we created the ultimate guide to help you make the most of your weekend.<\/p>\n The undisputed highlight of Taste is Sauce Magazine\u2019s Restaurant Row<\/a>, which will feature 40 elite eateries. There will be representation from the entire Metro Area, including Downtown favorites such as The Midwestern<\/a>, Sugarfire Smokehouse<\/a>, and Park Avenue Coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n In addition to serving standard menu selections, each restaurant will offer two \u201cTaste Bites,\u201d which are smaller portions of their cuisine, so you can try more without filling up. Don\u2019t worry about standing in line to purchase tickets. All of the restaurants take cash (and most take credit cards).<\/p>\n Each year, Taste\u2019s organizers select eight of St. Louis\u2019 top chefs for the festival\u2019s Chef Battle Royale<\/a>.<\/p>\n Over the course of three days, the chefs take the culinary stage to compete in seven \u201cbattle\u201d categories. Each chef has 40 minutes to produce his or her best dish in front of a live audience on a massive LED video wall. By the last day, one chef is crowned the champion.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a preview of this year\u2019s participating chefs:<\/p>\n When it\u2019s time to wash down all that food, you\u2019ll have plenty of options.<\/p>\n Beer lovers can bask in Taste\u2019s craft beer selection featuring some of the city\u2019s favorite breweries such as Schlafly. There will also be bartenders on hand if you\u2019re in the mood for a cocktail.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget your ID.<\/p>\n What pairs best with amazing local food? Amazing local music, of course.<\/p>\n Taste of St. Louis will feature original music acts throughout the entire weekend on its Local Music Stage<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re into rock, pop, soul, or country, this eclectic lineup will provide the perfect playlist to complement your weekend-long culinary excursion.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at the lineup:<\/p>\nThe Ultimate Guide to Taste of<\/h1>\n
St. Louis<\/h1>\n
Sept 13 – 15 at the Soldiers Memorial.<\/h1>\n
The Food (Of Course)<\/h2>\n
Chef Battle Royale<\/h2>\n
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The Drinks<\/h2>\n
The Music<\/h2>\n
Friday, September 13<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Saturday, September 14<\/strong><\/h4>\n