The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 31st annual Taste of the Town Feb. 9. The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 31st annual Taste of the Town Feb. 9.[/caption]

The 31st annual Taste of the Town, hosted by The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

“Our award-winning restaurants play a key role in creating the destination experience that is unique to The Woodlands,” said Nick Wolda, President of The Woodlands and Visitors Bureau, in a statement.

Taste of the Town features samples of appetizers, entrees, desserts, pastries and beverages from local restaurants, caterers, bakeries and delis.

These are a few of this year's featured restaurants:
- Black Walnut Cafe
- Brio Tuscan Grille
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Craft Grill
- Del Frisco's Grille
- Grotto Ristorante
- Guri do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse
- Goode Company BBQ
- Morton's Grille
- The Refuge Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the evening, and guests can donate non-perishable canned food in partnership with Woodlands Church to donate to local charities.

Proceeds from Taste of the Town help The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce create opportunities for business success and spur economic growth in the community.

General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Ticket packages are also available. Visit www.woodlandschamber.org to purchase tickets.