Taste of Coppell offers new look at city’s top restaurants

Ayoung Jo
November 18, 2015

Those attending the Taste of Coppell try out new food samples at the Senior and Community Center on Nov.8. “The thing that I love about this event is that it brings the citizens together” Mayor of Coppell Karen Hunt said. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Those attending the Taste of Coppell try out new food samples at the Senior and Community Center on Nov.8. “The thing that I love about this event is that it brings the citizens together” Mayor of Coppell Karen Hunt said. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
The sixth annual Taste of Coppell hosted by Coppell Chamber of Commerce took place at the Senior and Community Center on Nov. 8. Due to its popular demand, all tickets were sold out, and the Chamber of Commerce plans to move the event to a larger venue for next year. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
The sixth annual Taste of Coppell hosted by Coppell Chamber of Commerce took place at the Senior and Community Center on Nov. 8. Due to its popular demand, all tickets were sold out, and the Chamber of Commerce plans to move the event to a larger venue for next year. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell High School senior Taddie Cook helps pass out wristbands at the Taste of Coppell on Nov. 8 at the Senior and Community center. “I’ve been helping for the last three years,” Cook said, “ I get to count the votes and see which businesses are really loved by Coppell.” Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell High School senior Taddie Cook helps pass out wristbands at the Taste of Coppell on Nov. 8 at the Senior and Community center. “I’ve been helping for the last three years,” Cook said, “ I get to count the votes and see which businesses are really loved by Coppell.” Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt tastes the spicy chicken sample from Wu’s Asian Bistro at the Taste of Coppell on Nov. 8 at the Senior and Community Center. “I don’t know who’s going to win tonight, but it’s going to be neck and neck.” Mayor Hunt said. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt tastes the spicy chicken sample from Wu’s Asian Bistro at the Taste of Coppell on Nov. 8 at the Senior and Community Center. “I don’t know who’s going to win tonight, but it’s going to be neck and neck.” Mayor Hunt said. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell city council member Marvin Franklin and Texas state representative Bennett Ratliff smile for the camera at the Taste of Coppell on Nov.8. Franklin and Ratliff were two of the eight individuals judging the restaurants at the event. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Coppell city council member Marvin Franklin and Texas state representative Bennett Ratliff smile for the camera at the Taste of Coppell on Nov.8. Franklin and Ratliff were two of the eight individuals judging the restaurants at the event. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Frost Cupcakery lays out its display of miniature cupcakes on the table at the Taste of Coppell on Nov. 8 at the Senior and Community Center. Frost Cupcakery received the Golden Fork Award, and it’s White Chocolate Cheesecake was named the Best Sweet Treat. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Frost Cupcakery lays out its display of miniature cupcakes on the table at the Taste of Coppell on Nov. 8 at the Senior and Community Center. Frost Cupcakery received the Golden Fork Award, and it’s White Chocolate Cheesecake was named the Best Sweet Treat. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
A resident asks the chefs from Zenzero Kitchen about their array of samples including apple bread pudding and angus beef sliders. Zenzero Kitchen was one of the three recipients of the Top Taste award winners. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
A resident asks the chefs from Zenzero Kitchen about their array of samples including apple bread pudding and angus beef sliders. Zenzero Kitchen was one of the three recipients of the Top Taste award winners. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Voting boxes are set up near the exit of the Taste of Coppell Nov. 8. at the Senior and Community Center, where visitors can vote for their favorite restaurants of the evening as they leave the event. The restaurants that received the Top Taste awards were J Macklin’s Grill, Zenzero Kitchen and Carmel Restaurants and Lounge. Photo by Ayoung Jo.
Voting boxes are set up near the exit of the Taste of Coppell Nov. 8. at the Senior and Community Center, where visitors can vote for their favorite restaurants of the evening as they leave the event. The restaurants that received the Top Taste awards were J Macklin’s Grill, Zenzero Kitchen and Carmel Restaurants and Lounge. Photo by Ayoung Jo.