February 10, 2003

Culinary Salute to Mardi Gras! 2003

The Culinary Salute to Mardi Gras! 2003, “Rainforests of the World” is Saturday, February 15.  The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring Texas food and beverage vendors on the second floor of the Jockusch Building, located at 2029 Strand (21^st and Strand). Guests also will have the opportunity to purchase commemorative Mardi Gras! Galveston 2003, “The Rainforests of the World” posters and medallions. 

Beverage vendors include Haak Vineyards & Winery, Margarita in a Bag, Anheuser-Busch and Coca-Cola Bottling Company.  

Brothers Petronella will be cooking up Texas “blackened and fried” oysters for the event. Other participating vendors include: Antipasto Plus presenting Italian appetizers and sauces, Texan, offering samples of their Texas wine vinaigrettes, Tex Mex-Gourmet, boasting about their salsa, dips, dressings and soups, Brazos Pride Foods introducing their chuck wagon style BBQ Sauces & Rubs, and Ty’s Spices featuring brisket rub, fried chicken mix and rib rub. 

Guests will also have the opportunity to sample products by Mother Teresa, Inc. who specializes in Italian salad dressing, marinara and pasta sauces and PJ’s displaying a variety of Texas candied jalapenos and wine jellies.

The Wooden Spoon will also be there attending to those with a sweet tooth for fudge, along with Village Creek Kitchens known for its specialty jellies.

After guests have enjoyed a variety of Texas produced cuisine, live festive entertainment will follow.  There is a $5 entry fee. Tickets are sold at the door.

The Culinary Salute is Co-Sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture, Coca-Cola and Budweiser, and coordinated by the Park Board of Trustees.

Mardi Gras! Galveston 2003: "The Rainforests of the World" will be celebrated February 21 through March 4, 2003.  For more information contact the Galveston Isle Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) GAL-ISLE or visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com.

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