photos by Stephen Eginoire

Sizzling grills, deep friers and kegs of beer took over Main Avenue last Sunday during the ever popular Taste of Durango. For four straight hours, food fans of all ages ate and drank their way from tent to tent, sampling fare from Durangos finest establishments. This year, the Taste raised more than $10,000 for Manna Soup Kitchen. Heres a look:

Christinas Bar and Grills Sous Chef Jeff Swayze deep fries calamari to a golden brown. Tirzah Camacho offers up live art for Tasters. Seasons Executive Chef Dave Stewart shows off his savory lamb meatballs. Jamie Finney scarfs down a fully loaded Chicago style hot dog, courtesy of the Derailed Saloon. Steak and veggie kabobs were cooked to perfection on the Ore House grill.

 

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