The third annual Taste of the South will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 7 at Moore Norman Technology Center's South Penn Campus, 13301 S. Pennsylvania.
The large fundraising event allows attendees to sample food from 22 Oklahoma City and Moore restaurants. Along with that, a business expo will bring more than 25 area businesses together. The 395th Army Band Jazz Combo will provide live music.
Proceeds will benefit a program called HIRE (Help in Reaching Employment) and will help a former MNTC student who suffered severe burns through an act of domestic violence.
Restaurants taking part include:
" Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant,
" Boomerang Grille,
" Louie's Deli and Bar,
" Carino's Italian Restaurant,
" Earl's Rib Palace,
" Banchetto's,
" Café Broccato,
" Ted's Café Escondido,
" Two Olives Café,
" Jersey Mike's Subs,
" Swadley's BBQ,
" Dad's Diner,
" Chick-fil-A,
" The Blue Bean Coffee Co.,
" Michael's Catering,
" Johnnie's Sweet Creations and more.
Among the corporate sponsors are Top of the World, Allegiance Credit Union and Realtor Glen Cosper.
Tickets are $20 and are available for advance purchase only. For tickets or more information, visit www.mntechnology.com or call 354-5763, ext. 7404. "Carol Smaglinski | photo/Shannon Cornman
