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Photos: Taste Chandler culinary fest

Taste Chandler AZ

The annual Taste Chandler culinary festival took place Saturday evening in downtown’s A.J. Chandler Park. About 1,000 people attended the sold-out event.

Taste Chandler AZ

Pittsburgh Willy’s owner Randy Walters handed out free hot dog samples.

Taste Chandler AZ

Latitude Eight Thai Grill owner David Fliger was mixing martinis.

Taste Chandler AZ

SanTan Brewing Company was dishing out hefty samples of its San Antonio Mac ‘N’ Cheese.

Taste Chandler AZ

The line to get into the beer & wine tent got a little long at times…

Taste Chandler AZ

… inside, however, there was plenty of room to relax.

Taste Chandler AZ

A band kept the crowd entertained.

Taste Chandler AZ

The longest lines of the evening seemed to be for Pearl Sushi.

Taste Chandler AZ

Here’s what they were waiting for: Edamame, sushi rolls … and tacos?

Taste Chandler AZ

Festival-goers sample the offerings from Irish Republic.

Taste Chandler AZ

There were plenty of beers and wines to choose from.

Taste Chandler AZ

They also were mixing drinks at the Vintage 95 table.

Taste Chandler AZ

NYPD Pizza offered several different pizzas.