Taste of Downtown slated Nov.19 in Alton

From Illinois Business Journal news services

An Alton tradition, the eighth Annual Taste of Downtown, will be held at Argosy Casino’s Music Hall from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.

The event is coordinated by Alton Main Street organization.

Area restaurants will be preparing a wide variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Tickets of $15 will be on sale at the Alton Visitors’ Center, 200 Piasa St., or call (618) 465-6676 to pay with a card by phone or at Bossanova Restaurant & Lounge, 112 W. Third St. (cash or check only).

The event traditionally sells out. Check the “Events” page of the website http://www.altonmainstreet.org/ for updates on menu items. Guests must be 21 or older, with a valid ID in order to board the casino.