FOODIES ventured into Reading over the weekend to get a taste of the world's flavours on offer.

Reading's Blue Collar hosted a 'giant street party' filled with independent food businesses serving more than 20 cuisines.

The town centre also came alive on Saturday, August 14, with musical entertainment from Eat Reading perennials RASPO along with Los Dos Gringos and the Woodley Ukulele Band.

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Shoppers could also enjoy a drink at the Prosecco bar and taste the fine ales and beers on offer.

There was plenty of food on offer too, from bao buns and noodle dishes from YouBao, jerk chicken, pork and mutton curry from The Bissy Tree, Arancini balls, polenta chips and pasta dishes from Polentista.

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People could also satisfy their lunchtime craving with some loaded fries from Dirty Snax.

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