The COMO Flavors festival returns for a second course this fall, with its sophomore edition set for Oct. 18 at Lakeside Ashland.

Launched last year, COMO Flavors seeks to gather community around cuisine. Organizers sought to mingle more established restaurants with newer and emerging ones.

The festival is "structured for participating restaurants to serve sample sized portions for one ticket and larger portions for multiple tickets," according to a news release.

A few of last year's participants included Shiloh Bar and Grill, 50 Yard Line Bar and Grill, Como Arepas and Cola's Kitchen. From 2024: COMO Flavors festival debuts Saturday. Here's what to know before you go Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

While this year's lineup is still to be announced, organi

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