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Greetings! July 30, 2012
Record crowd fills up on food and family fun at
A Taste of Worthington 2012
 A record crowd of more than 5,000 attendees filled up on food and family fun at A Taste of Worthington, the Chamber's annual food sampling festival, on July 20, at OfficeScape Corporate Center.
Event guests enjoyed more than 50 appetizers, entrées and desserts from 22 area restaurants in a festive block party atmosphere, with live music and family activities. They then voted on their favorites in each category in the "People's Choice" competition, choosing these restaurants and dishes as most popular:
Best Appetizer: 1 - Rivage Atlantique - Lobster Salad Rolls
2 - J. Liu Restaurant & Bar - Lettuce Wraps
3 - Friendship Village of Columbus - Grilled Fruit Salad
 | | Serving up winning foods from Rivage Atlantique |
Best Entrée: 1 - Willow Brook Christian Home - Seared Filet of Beef with Bleu Cheese Polenta Cake, Fried Leeks, Candied Bacon and Beef/Balsamic Reduction2 - J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood - Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes
3 - Rivage Atlantique - Shrimp and Grits
Best Dessert: 1 - Mrs. Goodman's Baking Company - Assorted Cookies; Assorted Cupcakes; Assorted Slices of Cake; Assorted Personal Pies
2 - Graeter's - Assorted Ice Cream Flavors in Big Scoop Cups
3 - Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Tiramisu and Baklava
(See the entire menu in the article below.)
  WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone and Worthington Jewelers were presenting sponsors.
In addition to the presenting sponsors, event partners and corporate sponsors included Anthony Lordo, D.D.S. LLC, Friendship Village of Columbus, Insight Bank; Keller Williams Capital Partners/LaBuda Advantage Real Estate Team; Let's Bounce, Magic Cruises; Mid-American Mortgage Solutions; Paradigm Properties of Ohio; PNC - Worthington Branch, Chasing Buckley; City of Worthington; Coach Quarters, provider of the "volunteer lounge" luxury coach; Goddard School; Sam's Club; Sunpics Productions; Telhio Credit Union; ThisWeek Community News, Tilton's Automotive Service; and Worthington Schools.  | | Chasing Buckley |
Chasing Buckley, a local band, provided live music and Magic Cruises displayed cruise videos and messages on a "Jumbotron" large-screen TV. Other family fun included a children's play area supervised by Goddard School; cornhole competitions for children and adults, conducted by Young Professionals of Worthington (YPoW); a "bounce house," and a caricature artist sponsored by Keller Williams Capital Partners/LaBuda Advantage Real Estate Team.  | | Volunteers Lauren and Beth Sommer, Rick Meador and Karen Hanks |
Nearly 100 volunteers assisted in staging the event, which was planned by a volunteer committee headed by Sheila Sinno, Sinno Law Office, and Paul Cynkar, Battelle for Kids.
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Crowd chows down on dishes from 22 eateries
|  Name a food group, a culture, a culinary style ... chances are, that category or something like it appeared on the broad menu of tasty delights at A Taste of Worthington 2012 on July 20.
The People's Choice ballot winners are listed in the introductory article above, but all of the 22 restaurants and their more than 50 offerings were winners in the minds -- and stomachs -- of event guests. Thanks to these food vendors for presenting the following menu:
Appetizers
- Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center - Pot Stickers; Sauerkraut Balls
- Cameron's American Bistro - Creole Gazpacho
- Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Meatballs
- Friendship Village of Columbus - Grilled Fruit Salad with Lettuce and Dressing
- Greek Express/Acropolis - Hummus; Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
- J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood; Shrimp Durango
- J. Liu Restaurant & Bar - Lettuce Wraps
- Mojo TaGo - Salsa and Chips Sampler
- Pastimes Pub & Grill - Chicken Wings with Ranch and Bleu Cheese Dip
- Rivage Atlantique - Lobster Salad Roll
- Wurst und Bier - Small Soft Pretzel; Jumbo Soft Pretzel; Sauerkraut
Entrées
- Bravo! Cucina Italiana - Pasta Bravo
- Cameron's American Bistro - Butter Cracker-Crusted Walleye with Garlic Mashed Potatoes in Chipotle Shallot Sauce
- Champps Americana - Barbecued Ribs and Coleslaw
- Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Lasagna
- Crêpes á la Carte - Chicken Cordon Bleu Crêpe; Salmon Wellington Crêpe
- Friendship Village of Columbus - Bleu Cheese Burgers with Kettle Chips and Waldorf Slaw
- Gallo's Pit BBQ - Brisket Slider; Pork Slider; Cheesy Potatoes; Baked Beans
- Greek Express/Acropolis - Gyro; Chicken Gyro
- J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood - Filet Mignon with Mashed Potatoes
- J. Liu Restaurant & Bar - Jason's Spicy Chicken; Roasted Vegetable Risotto
- The Laurels of Norworth and The Laurels of Worthington - Pulled Barbecued Pork Sandwich
- Mojo TaGo - Steak, Chicken, Vegetarian and Fish Tacos; Niño Kid's Taco with Marinated Chicken or Cheese
- Old Bag of Nails Pub - Fish Sandwich and Chips
- Rivage Atlantique - Shrimp and Grits
- Willow Brook Christian Home - Seared Filet of Beef with Bleu Cheese Polenta Cake, Fried Leeks, Candied Bacon and Beef/Balsamic Reduction
- Wurst und Bier - Beef, Chicken, Pork (German) and Veal (Munich) Bratwurst
Desserts
- Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center - Baklava
- Cheryl's - Assorted Cookies
- Claudiana Italian Restaurant - Baklava; Tiramisu
- Crêpes á la Carte - Cinnamon Sugar Crêpe; Sucre Crêpe Garnished with Powdered Sugar; Strawberry Crêpe Drizzled in Chocolate Syrup
- Dairy Queen - Blizzard Frozen Dessert
- Graeter's - Assorted Ice Cream Flavors in Big Scoop Cups
- Greek Express/Acropolis - Baklava
- Mrs. Goodman's Baking Company - Assorted Cookies; Assorted Cupcakes; Assorted Slices of Cake; Assorted Personal Pies
- Mojo TaGo - Dessert Quesadilla
- Old Bag of Nails Pub - Carrot Cake
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York Golf Club hosts chamber outing on Sept. 10
|  Do you enjoy golf -- or the networking and business exposure opportunities that are associated with it? Then, save the date for our Chamber's annual golf outing (Monday, Sept. 10, at York Golf Club) and consider extending the networking experience to include a role as a volunteer.
Corporate sponsors for the event include The Laurels of Norworth and The Laurels of Worthington, along with B&C Blacktop Sealing Co.
Fifth Third Bank and Comfort Inn Polaris will serve as beverage cart sponsors. Friendship Village of Columbus is a putting green sponsor.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are now available, ranging from $125 to $1,600. Chamber members, co-workers, neighbors and friends are encouraged to sign up for the scramble-type outing as an individual golfer ($125) or for a foursome ($500).
Call 888-3040 to let us know how your business would like to find a "sweet spot" at the 2012 Chamber Golf Outing!
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DataCenter.bz to host August Business After Hours
| Explore the capabilities of DataCenter.BZ as you enjoy great networking, food, beverages and door prizes at the Chamber's next Business After Hours on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at 555 Scherers Court (43085).
 DataCenter.BZ operates Ohio's premier carrier-neutral data center and the largest and only purpose-built colocation center in central Ohio. The wholly owned campus maintains one of Ohio's largest collections of carrier, municipal and private fiber networks, serving as a critical point of interconnection for over two dozen Tier 1 and other major networks.
Reflecting on recent severe weather woes, Mike Scherers of DataCenter.BZ plans a "disaster plan" related theme for a variety of door prizes and a menu of food and drink from fellow Chamber-member businesses.
Monthly Business After Hours (BAH) events are designed to give Worthington Chamber members the opportunity to network with other members in an informal setting and to learn more about Chamber member businesses.
We encourage pre-registration. Select the registration link in the "COMING UP" box, above left, to reach the event website, and follow the prompts. Be sure to click "SUBMIT." You'll receive an e-mail confirmation when successfully registered.
Members who pre-register by 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 will receive preprinted name tags and eligibility for door prizes.
Attendance at BAH events is considered a privilege of membership. Please note our guest policy: Members may attend this event free of charge. Guests (spouses, friends, and referrals who are considering membership) are welcome at $20 per person. The guest fee is credited toward membership dues to those who join the organization. The fee is payable in advance or at the door by credit card, check or cash. |
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 Need more information about these or other Chamber activities or benefits? We're open for business 24/7 on our website, www.worthingtonchamber.org, to view or sign up for events. Call 888-3040 or click here to e-mail us for help in using our website, making payment arrangements, or learning more about Chamber member benefits. Copyright 2012 - Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, 25 W. New England Ave., Suite 100, Worthington, OH 43085. Phone: 614-888-3040. Fax: 614-841-4842. |
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