MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – The city of Meridian will showcase its food to the public this weekend as several businesses come together to showcase their special dishes.
The Taste of Meridian gastronomic festival will be on Saturday from 5 pm on the lawn of the Town Hall.
The Taste of Meridian started as an idea from the owner of the V Lounge. Germal Thigpen said he wanted to create something that would draw attention to other businesses and also to the city.
“Since I’ve been involved with V Lounge, I’ve just gotten into the kitchen side. The more I got into the kitchen side, I wondered how we can get businesses and bring them together in a way that everyone knows all the business,” Thigpen said.
Four companies from different food backgrounds come together to highlight the food they believe best represents the Queen City, hence the name Taste of Meridian.
“So we have The Island 601, which is run by Leon, one of my good friends. He’s going to be there. Good Jamaican food. So we have TC Kitchen. He’s got a food truck. He’s our local Meridian, which is a good guy. We also have the Grill Man. They called the Grill Man, he’ll be at your local parties and after parties selling good ribs and chicken and things like that,” Thigpen said.
Grill Man creator Daryl Jones is known for his burgers winning the Bud and Burgers competition last year.
“A few friends of mine just stood up to me about it. I wasn’t going to do it, but they talked me into it. We went and won,” Jones said.
Event organizers said they have a goal.
“To bring love and unity to our community,” Jones said.
“Showcasing the city of Meridian, we have a great taste of Meridian,” Thigpen said.
There will be bounce houses, music and other festivities at the event.
If you are a restaurant or food vendor and want to join this event. You can contact the organizer at 601-701-8569.
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