17th Taste of Downtown showcases Carson City's finest food, music and friends
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 7:41pm
The 17th Taste of Downtown brought Carson City citizens together again, celebrating what makes the community rich in spirit despite the hard economic times. The annual event brought people of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate and give to a temendously worthwhile and much-supported organization, Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Dozens of restaurants and shops proudly represented themselves Saturday, dishing out some of their finest food to thousands of hungry tasters. Live music on multiple stages kept the festive spirit going throughout the night.
In no particular order, here's what some people had to say:
Terry Jiron of Carson City: " Taste of Downtown is a unique way to see Carson City. You see a lot of things — people and shops and restaurants — you don't ordinarily see."
Bob Fuutogo, Carson City: "It is a way, once a year, to discover some of the new restaurants and live bands."
In the thick of the fun on Telegraph Avenue was Trish and Dan Wilson of Downtown Coin. They reported a steady amount of traffic coming through the door, and lots of interest in a $65 coin they were to raffle.
"It's been a very good day; I like to call it a 'three F day': Good food, folks and fun," she said. "There's lots to do and people to see. It's a great day for Carson City and the Advocates program."
Erik Wingfield, born in Carson City and now lives in Reno: "It's nice to come home now and then and the Taste is a good way to catch up on some of the new things going on in town." He said his mom is a volunteer for Advocates to End Domestic Violence, and wanted to come out and support the cause that is important to her.
"When you think of Carson City, you think the capitol. I think a lot of people who don't know anything about Carson City would be surprised at the level of culinary diversity here."
Allecia Mills, Reno: She said it was her first time at Taste of Downtown, and that she especially liked the variety of food.
Kenny Lowden, Carson City: He said he was impressed that a trolley ran up and down the street and it was filled with people each time he saw it.
"People can't say that Carson City doesn't have anything to offer because look at all the restaurants here. There's a lot of good food here the locals know it....It's an ideal way for Carson City to showcase itself and give to a good cause."
On the downside, he said he would prefer less cigarette smoke around the food booths and though the music is good, it is also "a little on the loud side."
Valarie White, Dayton: "It's comforting to see all the police here. I'm sure it will get rowdy later."
Among the pluses to the event was that it supports the Advocates program. And, she said she likes the variety of food, but wished there were more Chinese restaurants in the mix.
"I'm biased. It's my favorite food," she said.
Greg Barilla, Carson City: "We live in Carson City, it is our home and this is happening today now, so, why not be here? Everyone in Carson City should."
Trevor Gross, Carson City: "It's a good opportunity to learn about the new restaurants in town and it's a good cause. It's good to be here."
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