Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Monthly The Power to Make a Difference
August 2013
Rain didn’t dampen 20th Annual Taste of UA The Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce thanks all who participated, volunteered and attended the event. It is because of this wonderful group of people that possess such a sense of community that makes this event so successful and special.
Series, Nationwide Insurance brought high-speed action to the Taste of UA. Area Nationwide Insurance agents and Chamber member Mike Sergakis, along with Bob Smith and Nick Miller, hosted the NASCAR Nationwide Series show car at the Taste. The NASCAR Nationwide Series official show car was on display for visitors, and visitors were able to take a spin around the track in the Nationwide racing simulator.
We would like to thank and recognize the following: The City of Upper Arlington Yard Solutions for providing the fencing around the Bier Garten Vaughan Music Studios for providing sound and music services The Bob Ras Band for providing entertainment The Daily Growler for providing delicious craft beer and root beer The UA Chamber of Commerce members who
volunteered their time and braved the rain to help with set up and tear down and everything else that needed to be done on the day of the Taste Charlie Groezinger for serving as the Chair of the Taste of UA Committee Teresa Conway for all the big and small things she did to make sure that the Taste of UA happened The Taste of UA Committee members including: Chip Ashby, Dan Bartholomew, Aryn Bates, Edie Blough, Janet Boissy, Robert Brzezinski, Teresa Conway, Kevin Fix, Charlie Groezinger, Becky Hajost, Tom Large, Chris Potts, Brenda Reddy, Jack Salvato, Debbie Segor, Clayton Toothman, Susan Toothman and Dennis Pachner with Landmark Survey Group.
Celebrity Food Contest Judges Eric Gehrig - Columbus Crew Aaron Schoenfeld - Columbus Crew Mike Davis - WBNS 10 TV Edie Blough - Title First Agency Paul Imhoff - UA City School District Ted Staton - City of Upper Arlington Steven Druckenmiller - Citizen Food Judge Appetizer 1st Place - Wine Bistro 2nd Place - Rusty Bucket 3rd Place - Mojo Tago Entree 1st Place - Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar 2nd Place - Nicola Restaurant & Bar 3rd Place - Dave’s Dogs Dessert 1st Place - Graeter’s Ice Cream 2nd Place - Giant Eagle Market District 3rd Place - Great Harvest Bread and La Chatelaine People’s Choice Award 1st Place - Nicola’s Restaurant & Bar 2nd Place - Rusty Bucket 3rd Place - Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar
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Although it wasn’t a picture-perfect day, the 20th annual Taste of UA was still a success. Dozens of restaurants, caterers, businesses and organizations had the opportunity to show off their goods or services despite the rain. UA residents and the community braved the rain to support our local businesses and restaurants who participated in the Taste. The event featured something for everyone including amusement rides for the kids, music, the OSU Mobile Tour, and for the first time in the history of the Taste, the Bier Garten was located within the confines of Northam Park. Not only did visitors get to taste some of the best food, they also were able to enjoy specialty craft beer provided by the Daily Growler. As part of its sponsorship for the NASCAR Nationwide
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