A Taste of Covington Food, Wine, Music & Art Festival, presented by Gulf Coast Bank, returns June 1-30, 2023 for its 12th annual celebration of Covington's stellar restaurants and arts-loving culture in Covington, Louisiana.

This month-long event features wine dinners, tastings and more, Tuesday through Friday nights with special events on weekends.

Each restaurant provides an all-inclusive four to five-course gourmet meal with wine pairing at varied prices. Most seatings are at 7 p.m., and are limited, so make your reservations early with the restaurant of your choice. Menus and prices are posted as received at www.atasteofcovington.com.

Vintner's Dinners are by reservation only, made directly with each restaurant. A Taste of Covington events are 21 years or older for adult entertainment (no children or pets). Events have sold out each year, so be sure to purchase/reserve early. Tickets and information are available at www.aTasteofCovington.com. No tickets to events will be sold at the door.

EVENTS

Festa del Vino Wine Tasting
Saturday, June 3 - 7:30 p.m.
Covington Firehouse Event Center, 432 N. Theard St.
Fine wine tasting event with swing jazz by Christy and The Rascals. $90. Features premium wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Sponsored by St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper. Click here for tickets.

The Gloriette Vintner Dinner
Friday, June 23 - 6:30 p.m.
Southern Hotel, 429 E. Boston St. - Ballroom
Includes dinner by The Gloriette Chef Steven Marsella, pairings by Artisan Fine Wines and features live music by Ben Redwine and Don Vappie.
$150 all inclusive. Call (985) 202-8090 to reserve.

VIP Global Whisky Tasting with Adam Acquistapace + A Grand Toga Wine Tasting
Saturday, June 24 - 6:30 p.m.
Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St - Patio Room
Guests can sample dozens of whiskies and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Randy Hebert. $135 combo ticket for both events.
Catered by The Gloriette. Limited to 50 tickets. Click here for tickets. 

A Grand Toga Wine Tasting
Saturday, June 24 - 7:30 p.m.
Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St - Ballroom & Patio
Guests can sample dozens of wines and enjoy live music by Déja Vu Band. $100 (Grand Tasting ticket only). Admission includes optional toga attire & contest, wine. Catered by The Gloriette.
Click here for tickets.

Champagne Jazz Brunch
Sunday, June 25 - 11 a.m.
Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St. - Ballroom
Features Jazz music by Ben Redwine, Don Vappie and Ed Wise. $85.50 + taxes & fees. Sponsored by Sen. Patrick McMath.
Click here for tickets.

Vintner's Dinners
6:30 pm Icebreaker/Drinks, 7:00 pm Seatings
Admission: Varies
Food lovers can explore all of Covington's fantastic dining options, all month long with two dinners each week. Each participating restaurant will host all-inclusive dinners of four or more courses with wine pairings. Reservations are required and seating is limited at each location. Menus announced at ATasteofCovington.com.

2023 Participating Restaurants: Vintner Dinners

• June 1 – Thursday: Desi Vega's Steakhouse Northshore - 1950 N. Hwy 190, (985) 276-4994
• June 7 – Wednesday: Gallagher's Grill - 509 S. Tyler St, (985) 892-9992
• June 8 – Thursday: Seiler Bar - 434 N. Columbia St, (985) 898-3424
• June 10 – Saturday: Annadele's Plantation - 71518 Chestnut St, (985) 809-7669
• June 14 – Wednesday: Del Porto Ristorante - 501 E. Boston St, (985) 875-1006
• June 21 – Wednesday: Tavi Restaurant - 330 N. New Hampshire St, (985) 200-2045
  
• June 22 – Thursday: Nonna Randazzo's Bakery - 2033 N. Hwy 190, (985) 893-1488
• June 23 – Friday: The Gloriette - 428 E. Boston St, (985) 202-8090.
  
• June 27 – Tuesday: Valencia - 315 N. Vermont St, (985) 900-2151
• June 28 – Wednesday: Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar - (985) 400-5668

Sunday Jazz Brunch Series
Each Sunday in the Month of June
Brunch at each location is by reservation only with tickets. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Participating restaurants announced on website.

ABOUT A TASTE OF COVINGTON
A Taste of Covington events are 21 years or older for adult entertainment (no children or pets). Events have sold out each year, so be sure to purchase/reserve early. Tickets and information are available at www.aTasteofCovington.com. No tickets to events will be sold at the door. Proceeds from A Taste of Covington benefit advertising and marketing for local businesses through the non-profits Covington Business Association (CBA) and others throughout the year.

The Covington Business Association, located at 427 N. Theard St., Suite 230, Covington, is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing and advancing the interest of local businesses in Historic Downtown Covington. A Taste of Covington is supported through generous sponsorships and donations from local and regional beverage importers and distributors, public officials and associations, banks, corporations, and media in print, digital, TV and radio.

Photos courtesy of A Taste of Covington.