2010 Taste of Roanoke
17th Annual Taste of Roanoke
A much looked forward to annual event, The Taste of Roanoke on August 21st marks the 17th year for this popular night-on-the-town in Roanoke. Sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce, the Taste of Roanoke features local restaurants, non-profit organizations and civic groups serving specialty food items. The event has the feel of a neighborhood block party with the Main Street blocked off and filled with lots of tables and chairs and the restaurants with their grills out and cooking as they serve.
Items served for the evening include: Grilled tenderloin sandwiches, barbecued ribs, gumbo, Kobe beef burgers, roasted chicken, corn on the cob, sloppy joes, home-made ice cream, whole hog sandwiches and more! The prices range from $1.00 to $7.00 and there is no admission charge.
Back by popular demand this year are the Conglomernotes, a 17-piece orchestra that plays big band music while entertaining the diners. “We leave room for dancing,” says Mat Quickery, Roanoke Chamber President. “It’s great, fun music and a chance to work up an appetite for more food!”
The Taste of Roanoke runs from 5-8pm on Saturday, August 21st and any proceeds from the event go to the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce scholarship fund. For more information: Mat Quickery, 672-2265; Alice Eshelman, 672-1715