For the first time, Tuesday concerts will have food stations

For the first time, food from five local restaurants and catering businesses will be available in temporary stands during the 16 week Tuesdays in the Plaza concerts that start May 31, Healdsburg city staff said Wednesday night.

"People love the concerts, but they kept asking us, 'where's the food?'"  Matthew Thompson of the Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Department told members of the Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission at their public meeting Wednesday.

Thompson said the five food suppliers will set up stands along Plaza Street, which will be closed for public parking. He said he sent out letters of inquiry to all the area restaurants some weeks ago to see if they were interested in participating.

Of those, five food suppliers responded and agreed to be present for the full 16 weeks: They are: Healdsburg Charcuterie; Affronti Bar and Cafe; diVine Pizza;  Flavors of the Yucatan; and Epicurean Escape Catering, said Sonja Drown, recreation manager.

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"We really have an extraordinary lineup this year," said Thompson of the concerts, which run 6 to 8 p.m.Tuesdays through Aug. 30. Food vendors are expected to be there from 5 to 8 p.m.

 Check back on Healdsburg Patch for more details on the performers next week.