Red's takes best overall at Taste of Downtown
Results of the 2016 Taste of Downtown Carson City fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence (AEDV) are in, and Red's Old 395 Grill on South Carson Street claimed the Best Overall award out of the nearly 40 restaurants competing at Saturday's event.
The Best Taste distinction went to Casino Fandango, which served up barbecued ribs and a watermelon salad.
Garibaldi's on North Carson Street downtown was awarded Best Atmosphere, while Bleu Cafe, off E. Winnie Lane in North Carson City, claimed the award for Best Sweet entry.
Keva Juice, located on South Carson Street behind, won the distinction fo Best Drink. And SpecialTeas Tea Shop on E. Telegraph received the award for Best Discovery.
The award for Best Shop went to the Artsy Fartsy Gallery at Telegraph Square, while Soul Persuaders earned the distinction of Best Band at the 2016 Taste of Downtown Carson City.
AEDV Executive Director Lisa Lee said she expects yesterday's Taste of Downtown to be yet another success story in her organization's fundraising efforts.
"It looks to be close to last year," she said.
The results of the annual benefit are not yet available, she said, because of increased sales on Friday and the day of the event.
Lee said there were concerns about the impact that construction of the downtown Carson Street corridor would have on this year's Taste of Downtown, but last night's crowd proved to be a positive indicator.
"We were worried due to construction and people fearing to go downtown," Lee said. "But in the end, it was great. The streets were packed and people were happy."
Go here for a photo gallery from Saturday's event.
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