Laramie International Flavor Festival
Thank you for a great 2024 Flavor Festival!
#laramieflavorfest
Through collaborations, international flavors, and conversations, Laramie International Flavor Festival celebrates diverse international residents and influences. More than 20 downtown restaurants and businesses will be offering specials and events inspired by 60+ international students and community members from 40+ nations. Questions about the event? Contact flavorfestival@laramiemainstreet.org
2024 Restaurant Specials
Click each to meet flavor ambassadors and read stories
Specials Available April 16 - 20, 2024 unless otherwise noted
Address: 213 Grand Ave, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Bakso Meatball Soup and Soto Ayam inspired by Susana Sofia Rumainu and Jaineth Grigal Youwe
4/16 & 4/17 Only
Address: 320 S 2nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Pozole, Enchiladas, and Carne Asada inspired by Roger Coupal and Chef Juan Banuelos
Address: 201 E. Custer Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Fish & Chips inspired by Paul Talyor
Address: 404 S 4th Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Specials: Tajadas, Hervido Galina, Pabellon Criollo, Arepas, Hallacas, Golfeados, and Polvorosas inspired by Victoria Rivas Zambrano
Address: 211 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Taiwan, Japan, and Philippines inspired by Spencer Hu, Larson Lind, and Clayton Ruland
4/19 only
Address: 101 E. Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Carbonnade Flamand/Belgium Beef Stew inspired by Rebecca Wambeke
Address: 202 S. Second Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Specials: Lebanese Falafel and Falafel Wrap inspired by Milana Wolf, Gazan Musakhan Rolls inspired by Abdalrahim (Abed) Abuwarda, Georgian Khachapuri inspired by Nini Gegidze, and Makroud inspired by Abdeldjalil Latrach
Address: 301 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Traditional English Breakfast inspired by Nid Collins
Address: 101 E Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Takoyaki Octopus Pancakes inspired by Charlotte Romero
Address: 321 S. 2nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Kymer Banana Cakes inspired by Ruth Williams
Address: 123 E. Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Hornado Pork Sandwich, Llapingachos and Peanut Sauce, Locro de Papa, and Alfajores inspired by Silvia Aguirre-Peppers
Address: 100 E. Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Brazilian burger with plantains, white cheese, lime sauce and black beans inspired by Maria Duarte Varchavtchik-Imhof
Address: 110 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Handel Pilsner inspired by Even Brande
Address: 201 E. Custer Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Dunkel Beer inspired by Ingrid Trahan and Elote Tortellini inspired by Dianne Thompson
Address: 110 E Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Bulgogi street tacos with cabbage and mango inspired by Andrew Wee
Address: 111 E. Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Chai Tea Ice Cream inspired by Danish Kumar
Address: 107 E. Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Æblekage Drink and Homemade Rye Bread and Herbed Butter inspired by Emily Edgar and Carol Smith
Address: 209-211 S. 2nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Polish Favorites inspired by Marcin Sliwinski
April 19 & 20
Address: 213 S. 1st Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Ta’ameya (fava bean falafel), Koshary, Basbousa (semolina cake), Pomegranate Mimosa, Hibiscus Tea Cocktail inspired by Justin Mistikawy
Address: 171 N. 3rd Street, Laramie, WY 82070
Special: Air Bandung inspired by Sulaiman Raja
 
International Flavor Festival Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
FREE: Welcome Reception with Aylin Carey
5:00 pm
Aylin will share how Turkish tea and baklava connect her to heritage and memories
Laramie Main Street Alliance: 115 E. Ivinson Ave.
FREE: Press Conference & Awards for Writing Contest Announcements
5:30 pm
Laramie Main Street Alliance: 115 E. Ivinson Ave.
FREE: Laramie International Flavor Festival Week Proclamation
6:30 pm
Laramie City Hall: 4th Street and Ivinson Ave.
FREE: International Food Trivia @ Bonds Brewing
7:30 pm
Bonds Brewing: 411 South 2nd St.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
FREE: International or Food Poetry Reading Open Mike
6:00 pm
Night Heron 107 E. Ivinson Ave.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
International Barefoot Boogie
6:00 - 8:00 pm
This is a mindful dance party in a club-like setting to popular music (all ages)
The Collective: 100 South 2nd St.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Live in Laramie at the Elks: Brazilian music
Donations accepted at the door for the Elk’s Lodge and Laramie Main Street
4:00 - 5:30 pm - Open Brazilian Dance workshop for community with Kebrina Josefina De Jesús
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Jorge Alabe Quartet
The Elks Club: 103 South 2nd St.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
FREE: International Culture Adventure
2:00 - 5:30 pm
Music and dance from the international community
Posters and demonstrations by international students and scholars from UW
Shared stories- gather stories for 2025 festival.
International games hosted by Accelerated Dragon.
Hear the stories that inspired this year's festival at 4pm
Hosted by WyoGlobal
The Collective: 100 South 2nd St.