The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce announced Jan. 12 which restaurants would be featured at the Taste of the Town event, Jan. 18. Presented by Planet Lincoln and Visit The Woodlands, the 32nd annual event showcases thousands of people from around South Montgomery County each year, to sample appetizers, entrees, desserts, pastries and drinks from local restaurants, caterers, bakeries delis and beverage companies. This year’s event will take place from 4-9 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, and tickets cost $30 in advance or $35 at the door per adult or $20 in advance or $25 at the door per child age 4-10. “Taste of the Town is a food lover’s dream,” said Meagen Korenek, director of special events at The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, in a statement. “We are looking forward to this festive event and are thrilled to offer a variety of samples for all palettes.” Here are this year’s featured restaurants and sponsors: • Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse • Babin’s Seafood House • Bellagreen • Black Walnut Café • Berryhill Baja Grill • Brio Tuscan Grill • Broken Barrel • Bubba T’s Cajun Kitchen • Carrabba’s Italian Grill • Churrascos Steaks & Seafood • Craft Grill • Dairy Queen Woodlands • Grotto Italian Restaurant • Goode Company BBQ Restaurant • Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina • H-E-B • Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites-Shenandoah • Hubbell & Hudson Bistro • Huti’s 5 Free-Fire Grill • Jacqui’s Gourmet Rum Cakes & Spices • Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse • La Cantina Mexican Grill • Landry’s Seafood House • McAlister’s Deli • Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina • Masters in Dietetics, LLC • Pacific Yard House • Pepsi Bottling Group • P.F. Chang’s China Bistro • Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen • Stadia Sports Grill • The Red Brick Tavern • The Refuge Bar & Bistro/Catering • The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center • Trader Joe’s • Woodlands Church In addition to samples, the event will also feature live entertainment, photo booths and raffles. Restaurants will also compete in the “Best of Taste” competition for titles including “Best Appetizer,” “Best Entrée,” “Best Dessert” and “The 2018 Planet Lincoln People’s Choice Award.” “This is the party you don’t want to miss,” said JJ Hollie, president and CEO of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, in a statement. “Our restaurants and sponsors go above and beyond to provide an unforgettable experience at Taste of the Town.” For more information, call The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce at 281-367-5777 or visit www.tasteofthetown.org.