Published January 20. 2026 12:37PM<\/p>\n
ArtsQuest invites the community to warm up winter with bold flavors and some friendly competition at the 16th Annual Souper Bowl. This delicious culinary competition will take place Sunday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. in the Musikfest Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Restaurants and caterers from throughout the region will prepare their tastiest soups to compete in the categories of Cream-based, Meat-based, Most Unique, Seafood-based, Vegan, Judges\u2019 Favorite and People\u2019s Choice.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are SOUPer excited to be hosting the Souper Bowl XVI this year. We have some first-time competitors, in addition to several who have been competing for years,\u201d said Alexis Kuczek, programming coordinator at ArtsQuest. \u201cI\u2019m always impressed by the creativity and effort all the restaurants put into their soup entries, and I think we\u2019ll have a great showing again this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Participating restaurants include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cathy\u2019s Creative Catering and Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n
\u2022 Hanoverville Roadhouse<\/p>\n
\u2022 La Kang Chicken & Rice<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lehigh Catering<\/p>\n
\u2022 Molly\u2019s Irish Grille & Sports Pub<\/p>\n
\u2022 Northampton Community College \u2013 Culinary Arts<\/p>\n
\u2022 Palette & Pour<\/p>\n
\u2022 Panchitas Kitchen<\/p>\n
\u2022 Roasted<\/p>\n
\u2022 Taichi Bubble Tea<\/p>\n
\u2022 The View at Morgan Hill<\/p>\n
\u2022 Winsor Deli<\/p>\n
The Bake-A-Re will be offering baked goods and desserts for purchase.<\/p>\n
Fans of this annual favorite event are encouraged to take advantage of ticket pricing until Jan. 24 as pricing increases the week of the event. VIP tickets not only allow you into the event an hour early so you get the first tastes of the soups, but you\u2019ll also get a free drink ticket good for any Yuengling beer, Franklin Hills wine or soft drink.<\/p>\n
There are a limited number of tickets available for children 12 and under. Please note that children 2 and under are not required to have a ticket to gain access to the Souper Bowl.<\/p>\n
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