BOWLS & BOOKS SOUPFEST CONTEST

The 22nd “Bowls & Books” Soupfest Contest will be held at the Rhode on Wednesday, March 26th. Eight restaurants will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and eight different restaurants will be serving from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. People coming to the event receive a score card and a commemorative bowl provided by Copy Center. The attendees go from table to table, tasting, enjoying and scoring the soups. Where else can you eat that many soups in one sitting?

There will be local authors sharing time and talent – with their books for sale. The Spring art show/contest will be on display in the Pollard Gallery. We will hold 50/50 drawings during the events.

All proceeds go toward the continued renovation of the Rhode Center for the Arts. Renovation has been an ongoing effort for the last 30 plus years. Ticket are available at: Pollard Gallery (518 56th Street) and Copy Center (5036 6th Avenue). Tickets may also be purchased online or at the door on the day of the event.

RESTAURANT CONTESTANTS

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

24’s Rumors Lounge: Chicken Corn Chowder

Franks’ Diner: Swedish Meatball Stroganoff

Kaiser’s Pizza and Pub of Kenosha: Toscana

Ono Kenosha: Kabocha Soup aka Japanese Squash

Public Brewing Company: French Onion

Ruffolo’s Pizza: White Chicken Lasagna

Villa D’ Carlo: Lasagna Noodle

Waterfront Warehouse & La Fogata Mexican Grill: Chicken Tortilla

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.:

Captain Mike’s: Smoked Turkey & Pepper Jack Cheese

Century Pub & Eatery: Pickle Soup

Church & Market: Zuppa Toscana

Coopers Uptown: Bacon Chicken Pot Pie

Kenosha Tap House: Beef Barley

Rustic Road Brewing Company: Chuck’s Cheesesteak

Twisted Cuisine Catering: Creamy Vegetable

Union Park Tavern: Irish Cheddar w/Brown Bread Croutons