The Downtown New Westminster Business Association is hard at work on plans for the fourth annual Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival.
The event, considered to be the largest of its kind in North America, will take place on Columbia Street on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 10 p.m. The event will feature more than 90 food trucks, 24 shaded patios, six beer gardens.
The BIA reports that Tacofino, Fij’s Railway Express and Johnny’s Pops are among the “returning superstars,” while up-and-coming food trucks like Say Hello Sweets and El Cartel will be attending this year’s event.
The 2016 food truck festival will also features a new boutique condiments bar, courtesy of Maille Mustard. Along with offering an array of gourmet mustards, mustard sommelier Harry Lalousis will be teaching people how to add “a touch of sophistication” to their everyday meals.
The Arts Council of New Westminster will be providing entertainment at the free event.
Businesses network on the green
The Douglas College Foundation and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce are teeing off at an upcoming event.
The DO Business on the Green golf tournament is an annual event aimed at allowing people to network and make connections, on the green during a tournament and at a following dinner. It’s taking place on Wednesday, June 22 at Westwood Plateau.
To register, go to www.newwestchamber.com.
Serving up art
Wild Rice is serving up more than food at River Market.
The restaurant has partnered with Van Dop Gallery to be its off-site location. Every three months, Wild Rice hosts a new exhibition that’s curated by Trudy Van Dop. Works by Lanta Meng and April White are currently featured on the walls of Wild Rice.
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