Event to feature a variety of grilled cheese dishes, craft beers, and music
Oakland, Calif., 2017-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to the new Grilled Cheese Block Party, this Saturday, as part of its summer series of food-themed events. From Noon to 6 PM, attendees can sample cheese-inspired dishes. Organizers expect more than 3,000 people to attend.
Throughout the summer, Jack London Square has hosted block parties including the Tacopocalypse and Fourth of July Backyard BBQ. This new event will include popular comfort food like mac-n-cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches. Admission is free, with beer and food available for purchase.
“Block parties are a growing success at the Oakland waterfront,” said Nick Cattaneo, Director of Events & Strategic Alliances at Jack London Square. “We’re excited to have these food-centered celebrations that highlight creative cooking, feature local breweries and offer music as part of the day’s entertainment.”
The Grilled Cheese Block Party features live music from rock band Pyrograph and more than 20 vendors will be selling their sweet and savory items.
Chef Yaku Moton-Spruill, a finalist from the Food Network Star program, will also be on hand to share cooking tips.
The last party in this series will be the Oyster Block Party on September 16, in Jack London Square. For more information, please visit the Jack London Square website.
Transportation options to the Square include the Alameda/SF Bay Ferry, the free “B” that runs along Broadway, public transit, biking, walking and driving. For directions to Jack London Square, please go here.
About the Port of Oakland The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.
SOURCE: Port of Oakland
| Media Contacts: Mike Zampa Communications Director Port of Oakland (510) 627-1565 mzampa@portoakland.comMarilyn Sandifur Port Spokesperson Port of Oakland (510) 627-1193 msandifur@portoakland.com |
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