The City of Garden Grove presents Foods of Garden Grove Live, a first-time tasting event featuring an international selection of the city's most acclaimed and customer-favored food and drink eateries. The event takes place on Friday, October 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Village Green park, at 12732 Main Street in downtown Garden Grove. The event also includes live music, headliner to be announced, at the Garden Amp on Historic Main Street. Admission to the event and concert are free with tickets needed for the food tastings.

An initial list of participating establishments includes Aum Beer, Azteca Restaurant and Lounge, Barrio, Brodard Chateau, Carolina's Italian Restaurant, Da Vien Coffee, Garlic and Chives, Henry's Bar & Grill, Los Sanchez, Loving Hut, Phin Smith, Pho Redbo, Sabroso! Mexican Grill, and Smoke Queen BBQ.

Three tasting packs available for purchase online or at the event are: Fun Pack - five tastings for $10; Foodie Pack - 12 tastings for $20; and Family Pack - 20 tastings for $30. Tickets to The VIP Lounge are $45 per person, which includes 10 tastings, exclusive appetizers, and two alcoholic drink tickets (must be at least 21 years of age to purchase and claim wristband).

Additional restaurants, free activities, and concert information will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Foods of Garden Grove Live event is part of the re-launch of the City's Foods of Garden Grove initiative, highlighting over 100 select Garden Grove international food and drink establishments. The initiative, furthering the City's efforts to support its small-business community, offers a virtual food tour of the City's recognized ethnic enclaves, including Garden Grove's Little Saigon and Orange County's Koreatown, as well as Latin eateries, local favorites, and Michelin Guide honorees. For more information, visit www.ggcity.org/fogg.

For Foods of Garden Grove Live event details and to purchase tasting packs online, visit www.ggcity.org/fogglive.