1:43 p.m., Oct. 3, 2007--Hurry to get your tickets to the popular Taste of Newark--there are just a few left. The fall food festival is being held from noon-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, on the lawn of Old College, and last year's event sold out.

More than 35 Newark restaurants will join with fine wine distributors in the area to ensure a variety of great food and drink. There will be entertainment, featuring popular UD mascot YoUDee, UD cheerleaders, the UD Royal Palm Steel Drum Band, plus the Juggling Hoffmans, cooking demonstrations and other happenings.

Tickets are $40 each and may be purchased at the Taste Office, 273 East Main St. For more information, visit [www.eatdowntownnewark.com] or call (302) 368-2561, extension 11.