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Blog Post: Calling All Foodies and Fun Lovers

This weekend, you have the opportunity to find out for yourself how much fun Vienna is. Foodies, fun lovers and families will all enjoy Taste of Vienna!

If you've been reading our blog about "Life In Vienna" over the past few years, then you already know that WE LOVE LIVING IN VIENNA! In fact, the whole purpose of our blog is to share all the reasons WHY we love living in Vienna.

Well, this weekend, you have the opportunity to find out for yourself how much fun Vienna is. Our past blog posts have talked about the awesome variety of cuisines offered in Vienna's restaurants, the fabulous music scene, the family friendly activities and the people themselves. And this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. all of these things will converge in one spectacular event.

I'm proud to say that The Belt Team is a sponsor of what is being billed as "the first annual" Taste of Vienna. This is an event you don't want to miss! And proceeds will benefit the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department. VVFD has served our community for over 100 years. And these men and women truly deserve our support. I can tell you from personal experience having had a daughter with serious medical problems that the EMTs and fire fighters are sent straight from heaven. It's a call you never want to have to make, but when you call 9-1-1 and within minutes you hear the siren on the VVFD truck, that siren is a beacon of hope.

There's no admission required for the event. Each restaurant will sell "tastes". And wine and beer will be sold as well. We hear that more than 30 local restaurants will be represented and many of them will have their owners and/or executive chefs on site. This isn't just typical street vendor food like you'd see at a fair. If you and your family can never agree on where to go out to eat because you like different cuisines - this is the perfect event for you! Everyone can try their favorite at the same time.

Here's a partial list of participating restaurants:

  • ADITI INDIAN DINING
  • ALEGRIA
  • BAZIN'S ON CHURCH
  • CAFFE AMOURI
  • CALIFORNIA TORTILLA
  • CHEF GEOFF'S TYSONS CORNER
  • CHURCH STREET PIZZA
  • CREPE AMOUR (opening soon)
  • CULINARIA COOKING SCHOOL
  • DONATOS PIZZA
  • FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ
  • KABOB TAVERN
  • LA SANDIA
  • MAPLE AVE RESTAURANT
  • MAPLEWOOD GRILL
  • NOODLES & COMPANY
  • OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
  • PANACHE TYSONS
  • PEKING EXPRESS OF VIENNA
  • PURE PASTY CO.
  • PURPLE ONION CATERING CO.
  • ROBEKS
  • SILVA'S PATISSERIE
  • SWEET CITY DESSERTS
  • SWEETLEAF
  • TARA THAI
  • TEQUILA GRANDE MEXICAN CAFE
  • VIENNA INN
  • WHOLE FOODS MARKET
  • YIRASAI SUSHI & GRILL (Japanese & Korean Cuisine)

 

Not only will there be fabulous food, but the line up of entertainers is excellent as well. These are musicians you might catch at some of Vienna's musical haunts like Jammin Java or the piano bar at Maplewood Grill - but this time no ticket charge or tip jar! Here's the schedule:

Noon - Tom Lohrmann
1PM - Overland (Formerly - Ray Bennett & Band)
2PM - Natalie York
3PM - Natalie York
4PM - Terry Lee Ryan
5PM - School of Rock
6PM - Shenandoah Run
7PM - Overland

You can bring your kids (there will be face painting and a moon bounce), but you can't bring your dog (unless it's a service dog). And I'd suggest walking if you can as parking will not be easy. VVFD says the event is on rain or shine, so you'd better pack your umbrella too!

For more information, visit the web site for Taste of Vienna.

Hope to see you there. Come find out why WE LOVE LIVING IN VIENNA!

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