  Pacypacy_ Member Username: Pacypacy_ Post Number: 182 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 136.181.195.84 |
I no longer attend the Taste Fest, it has gotten out of hand. Orginally it was intended to allow the people to sample the wares and maybe make decisions as to what restuarants they may want to try in the future. I refuse to shell out 4-6 dollars or more to sample 2 or 3 rib bones. The other fare is equally rediculous in price. What if you have a large family...stay home that's what. The Taste Fest has evolved into a Waste Fast as in money. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1630 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Maybe you and the Lionking can hang out and not spend any money together. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6234 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
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Harmonie Member Username: Harmonie Post Number: 589 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 198.109.32.15 |
The music is free...and some of it is damn good if you ask me  | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 686 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237 |
When does Common perform? | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6236 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
8:30 tonight. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 894 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.174.187 |
Pacy got a point...but I always negotiate a phat plate. | ||
Boo Member Username: Boo Post Number: 142 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 63.117.185.99 |
they better have those deep fried mars bars again this year... and those are only 4/5 tickets. in fact i think they should just deep fry everything. | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 687 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237 |
Thanks for the info Jeff. | ||
Lurker Member Username: Lurker Post Number: 1660 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198 |
This year they will have deep fried brownies and deep fried cookie dough. Enjoy. | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 688 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.61.194.237 |
The best way to get some extra grub is to smile at the ladies who are serving you. I always get a full meal with a few tickets. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6084 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Audra Kubat, 7:00 tonight! Awesome, can't wait to see her in the open air again... New Center Council Park...SW corner of the Boulevard and Second, I think. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1150 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
i'd rather shoot myself in the face than see audra kubat | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6085 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Jazz lovers, don't miss the Blackman/Arnold World Jazz Quintet MONDAY at 5 on the stage at Cass that faces Woodward. Caught this guitar wizard Blackman down at Bert's a few weeks back...he is a smoking hot player, and totally down-to-earth. He comes all the way in from the far-western suburb of Ann Arbor...don't miss 'im. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6086 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Gravitymachine, Please DO, then. Aim well. Sounds like you've got a pretty good-sized target to hit. WTF do you have against Audra?! | ||
Chris_rohn Member Username: Chris_rohn Post Number: 252 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.212.35.215 |
Kings of Leon. Monday. Oh yes. | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7532 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.24 |
Pack a lunh for your family and take in the event for free. Let's see - free interactive booths for kids, free concerts and a great family atmosphere. Yep, you have every right to bitch. I hope you churn your own butter since the makers and grocers mark it up. The horror. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1151 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
I greatly dislike her music amongst other things anyways, I have never gone there for the food, I'm there for the music ssm the paybacks the sights hard lessons hairshirt ... | ||
Baltgar Member Username: Baltgar Post Number: 9 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 67.38.83.5 |
I don't see what the problem is? They have some very talented national artists and it is free! The food sounds really good too. Looking forward to seeing: Elise McCoy (very talented local singer @ 6pm tonight) All American Rejects Kings of Leon Blackman/Arnold World Jazz Quintet | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 37 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56 |
Ray Davies. Mavis Staples. New Pornographers. bring a backpack with sandwiches. Or stay home. yikes. | ||
Tomoh Member Username: Tomoh Post Number: 237 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 24.136.10.153 |
I must second Gannon's recommendation on Blackman and Arnold (John Arnold). John Arnold's broken beat stuff is also awesome. Who says you have to buy anything there? It's a free event. It takes a true hater to hate the TasteFest. | ||
Thelionking Member Username: Thelionking Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 207.148.194.249 |
@Dabirch - It wasn't about the money.... It was the fact that Historic Fort Wayne did a 'bait-n-switch'! There was almost no mention of a price change from last year until I got to the guard shack! If I had known ahead of time that it would cost $18.00, I probably would have paid it. You should know a person before you insult them!!! As far as the TasteFest goes, my family will be going. We go every year. It's a tradition. The foods good, and it's a great way to try out foods to see if we want to go to the restaurants later. The music is just outstanding! | ||
Harmonie Member Username: Harmonie Post Number: 590 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 198.109.32.15 |
GravityMachine...I will see you at most if not all of those shows Blackman and Arnold are also good and I will try to make them though I have to work on Monday  | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1634 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
You haven't been around here long, have you? Thicken the skin a little, smile and enjoy the day. Don't take things personally. Hope to see you down at the taste fest... | ||
Thelionking Member Username: Thelionking Post Number: 12 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 207.148.194.249 |
I've been a 'lurker' for a while... Just joined officially in December. I'm sorry... The responses to my other post has me a little defensive... okay, A LOT defensive! Hope to see you down there too! I'll be the one in the lion shirt (not Detroit Lion) and the Fort Street Brewery hat! | ||
Dannaroo Member Username: Dannaroo Post Number: 11 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 209.254.56.226 |
If you like world music, do not miss Amadou & Mariam tomorrow night. I caught them at both Coachella and Bonnaroo and this blind duo and their band will definitely get the crowd moving. Other awesome acts to see this year: Cat Power (w/The Memphis Rythem Band) Kings of Leon New Pornographers | ||
Funkycarrie Member Username: Funkycarrie Post Number: 315 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 69.209.138.56 |
I Don't even want to look at who's playing this yer since I can't attend again... dammit. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6238 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
Because the ribs are prohibitively expensive? | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1389 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 140.244.107.151 |
Whenever I hear someone complain about the cost of the food at this event...I ask them to remember that this is a free, family-oriented event touting our city while raising money for causes that benefit the city and the less fortunate of its residents...see the descriptive text below from the TasteFest website {bold text is mine): WHAT IS COMERICA TASTEFEST? The Comerica TasteFest is a five-day outdoor food and entertainment festival in Detroit's New Center during the Fourth of July weekend. The event is a family affair which offers free national and local talent on four stages, over 40 Michigan restaurants selling "tastes" of their specialties, free stage shows, activities for children, and a marketplace of unique Detroit products and memorabilia. The Comerica TasteFest is free and open to the public. The festival is supported by many of Detroit's top radio and television stations, as well as the local print media. Over 500,000 people attend the event each year from throughout southeastern Michigan and Ontario. The Comerica TasteFest is produced by the New Center Council, Inc. (NCC) a 501(c)3 nonprofit business organization dedicated to the development and management of New Center as a vibrant, diverse and economically healthy district. New Center is the northern anchor of Detroit's Greater Downtown. Since 1993, the festival has generated over $1,000,000 in profit that supports NCC initiatives in the areas of public space maintenance, economic development and planning, and youth and charitable programs. In addition, NCC has used Comerica TasteFest proceeds to help produce an award-winning summer youth program at the local Fairbanks Elementary School. To date, NCC has donated in excess of $400,000 to the Fairbanks Elementary School for equipment and programs, and to produce the summer youth program. The Comerica TasteFest is a recipe for success on many levels. It supports a vital Detroit community, offers a great "City" experience for over 500,000 attendees, and provides a strong marketing vehicle for its sponsors and partners. http://www.newcenter.com/taste fest/2006/about.htm | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1971 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.234 |
It's not expensive if you can score some of the VIP passes. Yay, free beer. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10257 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
I'm just hoping nothing offends you, causing you to turn around and go home. No telling what kind of emotional impact that may have on a family happening two times within a week. | ||
Monahan568 Member Username: Monahan568 Post Number: 135 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 64.32.219.138 |
Yaaaay, free beer i should be at a few of those shows too Gmachine | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 91 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 12.159.32.66 |
any beer/alcohol available at the tastefest? | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 42 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56 |
The overpriced beer and wine and alcopops flow like a mighty river. I'll have a backpack filled with my personal choice of tasty beverages. | ||
Tomoh Member Username: Tomoh Post Number: 239 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 24.136.10.153 |
There's also bars/lounges in the area you can sneak off to for other drinks. | ||
Naturalsister Member Username: Naturalsister Post Number: 744 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.30.23.247 |
Thank you everyone for jacking this thread!!!!!!!!! I love the Taste Fest, and have no intention for missing it. Since I do work everyday, it is not a challenge to have the "extra cash" to go and have a great time. My baby brother (DFD) has a Wife & 3 kids, and my big brother (Commercial Painter) has a Wife & 5, and they are regulars at the Taste Fest. These fine working-class gentlemen don't complain about the prices; they get their families out there to enjoy one of the best summer festivals that Detroit has to offer. See you in New Center!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! later - naturalsister | ||
Thelionking Member Username: Thelionking Post Number: 13 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 207.148.194.249 |
Oh Supersport, you are soooo funny! Why you're not on 'Last Comic Standing' I'll never know.... The only thing that offends me is people who don't know when to give it up... like YOU! Let's keep this thread on topic, shall we? The TasteFest is fun, plain and simple. Hope to see you all there (even you, Supersport) | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1366 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
But the topic of this thread is that the Taste Fest is a RIPOFF! | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1367 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
Oh, wait... nevermind. YAY Tastefest! | ||
Harmonie Member Username: Harmonie Post Number: 592 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 198.109.32.15 |
For those that want cheap beer there is a bar in the bottom of the Fisher Building that sells your basic beer in plastic cups for TONS cheaper than at the festival and you don't have to buy tickets. If I don't bring my own, I just keep making trips down there. It's pretty close by to most of the stages too! Oh...but the VIP tent with free beer isn't bad either | ||
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto Post Number: 2155 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 216.203.223.79 |
"stay home that's what. The Taste Fest has evolved into a Waste Fast as in money." I love irony. A guy who supports the megabillion dollar fiasco in Iraq squaking about five dollar snacks... Hey, just borrow someone elses credit card like GWB! I always eat before I go, and then I enjoy the free music and the crowds, and sometimes I even score tix to the VIP tent and have free beer. When the weather's nice, riding ones bike avoids the parking hassle. Barnesfoto, frugal person. | ||
Pjazz Member Username: Pjazz Post Number: 46 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.212.57.249 |
Inflations a bitch. The Taste Fest has always been an event I try not to miss. I think the extra few bucks for the food is worth it, but the Music is really why I attend. I'll see ya there. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6091 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Audra seemed off tonight...she was rushing through songs, missing rhythms and lyrics, and the sound person didn't have a clue. There was heavy bass from two directions cluttering up the sound, I'm sure that didn't help her find her own voice. Blanche was curiously entertaining, I didn't know what to expect...but caught a few of their songs before wandering to the Howling Diablos...and then again after they quit. Howling Diablos got it on good, but ended their set early, it seemed. Never even SAW the main stage...but the people watching was superb everywhere. Then I discovered I dropped the keys to my bike somewhere...and ended up learning how long a walk it is from the New Center to Eastern Market. A-R-R-r-r-g-g-g-h-h!! | ||
Beatsworking Member Username: Beatsworking Post Number: 49 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 68.41.46.226 |
I had an awesome time tonight. Common was amazing (for free!!). Last time I saw him I probably shelled out 25 bucks. Ate some good Ethiopian. Some people think Tasefest is getting worse (Pacy), I think it keeps getting better. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 528 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
the food choice sucked this year. I bought tix for food and the only appetizing thing was a budweiser which is gross | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6097 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Sat next to a guy at the counter down at Zeff's Grille this morning...and he went OFF when I asked if he was going to the TasteFest. He was pissed that the tickets went from 12 for $5 to 9 for $6 for just a taste of food. Too much for him. I don't remember the tickets being that cheap last year...I just remember bitching about the difference between the quantities they sell you and how much it costs to buy anything. They're not even multiples...so it looks to be designed to NOT allow the commonfolk to deduce how much they're paying for the food and drinks, and there is ALWAYS a remnant wasted! Has to be a conspiracy somewhere in there... I love it that the street hustlers are now asking everybody for their spare tickets when leaving...everybody has a few left over. Funny thing, the longest line was for Bert's Ribs...by far. He was cleaning up. Actually, he was cooking, but he was cleaning everyone's pocketbooks! Anybody find three keys on a square keyring...let me know. Two of 'em are round security keys. | ||
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto Post Number: 2159 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.2.148.59 |
I'll look for them today, Gannon! You probably dropped them when you were buying your overpriced tickets! | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6099 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
LOL, I followed YOUR instructions to the letter last night and spend not one dime. Ate and got my buzz on BEFORE riding up there...carried one of those leather canteens full of water, after finishing the bike's bottle. I walked around where I sat for Audra...but the security people said there had already been a good number of people back to find things they'd lost. Made me feel a 'little' better at having dropped them, but only because there were others as stupid as me...but quicker to notice and get back to look. I guess they didn't have an hour walk home first!! I'll be checking the lost and found today... | ||
Damon Member Username: Damon Post Number: 665 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 172.145.213.122 |
Common was awesome last night! | ||
Bongman Member Username: Bongman Post Number: 1156 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
Anyone going to see Cat Power tonite ? | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 52 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56 |
yep | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 3476 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.227.65.58 |
Gannon, Remind me to introduce you to an alternative in travel within the City, the bus. Not necessarilly a time saver but cuts down on the trudging. While dating myself, I'm really looking forward to Spiro Gyra . The last time I saw them live was at Ford Auditorium, but that's another thread. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6108 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Ha, you know as well as I that I could STILL be waiting for that Woodward bus after eleven at night. You just want to recruit ONE MORE person who will complain about the service! The exercise was great, I slept well! | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 108 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 68.40.195.233 |
i'll be there to see cat power and ray davies. god bless that man. he got shot, what, two years ago? and is about 60 years old... and STILL finds time to show us why the kinks are the best band of all time. | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1369 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.85.155.145 |
Gannon- I thought you run marathons. Surely an hour walk is not what made you sleep well. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6115 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Yeah, you're right. It MUST have been from coming down off the rush of adrenaline caused by my self-anger at losing my keys. For the record, I merely JOG marathons...heh. But I am just getting back into training, and seven miles jogging at 2 in the afternoon before the 4 mile bike ride was JUST enough to make that extra walk work! | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1370 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.85.155.145 |
Which reminds me - today is the last day for early (read: cheap) registration for the Free Press Marathon this year. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6117 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Caught that...I'll be spending the additional ten bucks and get a high bib number. I just don't have the spare $65 at the beginning of the month. Cool reminder, though. | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 491 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.208.126.160 |
Kings of Leon--Thanks. | ||
Swgz31 Member Username: Swgz31 Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.43.3.234 |
The food in my opinion is a rip off, the concerts tho were great so far this year, I'll be there again tonight for the All American Rejects, I've already seen The Sights and Kings of Leon. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 77 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56 |
Who got the most Burt's Bees handouts? We ended up playing a game, when we were handed a hand lotion, we took a drink. Guess why I didn't go back today? | ||
Damon Member Username: Damon Post Number: 667 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 172.149.33.113 |
I spent $18 for food (30 tickets) and I ate plenty. I had a great time! | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 1016 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 69.242.223.42 |
For $18, I could get three Paul's large pizzas and have change for another three 2-liter Faygos. And eat and drink super plenty... But having a great time at the Food Fest is OK too. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1398 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.122.57 |
Dave and I spent only $18 for food and tried several different restaurants' offerings. We were able to enjoy a great variety of foods from restaurants we have yet to patronize, but definitely will consider for future outings. Yes, the portions were moderate...only tastes or samples...but we didn't feel as though we didn't get enough for our money. And on top of that, the setting plus the musical acts, other performers (like the Derby Girls), vendors, and the artists were top-notch!! | ||
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit Post Number: 549 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.246.10.173 |
Well I dropped $18 for 3 lemonaids today | ||
Steelworker Member Username: Steelworker Post Number: 684 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 67.38.9.57 |
i spent all day with free booze in VIP today | ||
Toolbox Member Username: Toolbox Post Number: 940 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.184.29.148 |
I went 3 days this weekend and only shelled out $18. The pass to the VIP area helped immensely. |
