In my inbox. I covered the event a few years ago for local television and attend most years. Good event.
-JAY
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ARLINGTON, VA — The 2011 Taste of Arlington heats up with the addition of local celebrity chef, Spike Mendelsohn’s appearance as a special guest at the Verizon booth. Mendelsohn, a Season Four and “Top Chef All-Stars” Chef’testant from the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning, No. 1 food show on cable, “Top Chef” is also known for his beloved Capitol Hill restaurants, Good Stuff Eatery and We the Pizza. Mendelsohn will be joining the Taste from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.
Mendelsohn’s appearance is another highlight for Taste of Arlington, a local foodie favorite featuring dozens of Arlington’s favorite restaurants alongside live entertainment, children’s activities and–for the first time ever–a wide variety of craft brews.
A limited amount of tickets are still available online at the reduced price of $20.00. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event for $25.00.
This annual event is organized by the Ballston Partnership and is the largest single day event in Arlington. This year’s proceeds from Taste of Arlington will benefit the Virginia Hospital Center, Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic and also the Arlington Community Foundation.
| What: | The 24th Annual Taste of Arlington – a lively street festival that celebrates community by bringing together a multitude of restaurants, local talent, arts and crafts, children’s activities and an average of 12,000 people from the greater Washington, DC area. |
| Where: | Wilson Boulevard in front of Ballston Common Mall
Parking is available all day for $1 at the Ballston Public Parking Garage adjacent to the Ballston Common Mall METRO Ballston-MU station (Orange line). Bike valet service provided by Washington Area Bicyclist Association |
| When/Who: | Sunday, May 22th, 2011 noon to – 5 p.m. Top Chef Chef’testant Spike Mendelsohn appearing from 1 p.m.-3p.m. Participating Restaurants: |
| Tickets: | The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required to taste.
Advance Online Tickets: eight Tastes for $20 One food sample costs one Taste ticket Tickets are on sale at: |
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