Monday, May 5, 2008

Taste of Mount Dora

Now, this is my kind of evening. A big street party with live music, good friends, and more food than I can eat. Over 10 restaurants participated representing a whole international smorgasbord from Japanese, German, Italian, and American Bistro. All were serving their best appetizer, entree and dessert in tapas style portions.


Julie Black kicked off the evenings entertainment with some soulful blues that you just couldn't help but tap your foot and shake your bum too. At least I know I was shakin' in the volunteer tent. Julie's song "Angel For Blues" recently hit #3 in Bluesville's Top 10 on XM Satellite Radio. Also an artist, Julie created the album cover for her cd. Art ... music ... She fits right into the groove of our town!

The Lost Cats kept us moovin and groovin for the remainder of the evening with all of our favorite local musicians ... Robert Cohen, Andrew Johnson, Garry Bringman, Cliff Shooker, Ruth Blake and also featuring Central Florida jazz & blues singer Jacqueline Jones. Currently, Jacqueline is starring in the Mount Dora Theatre Company's production of A Little Moonlight celebrating Billie Holiday through May 25th.

Check out the photos of this event posted in our Photo Gallery. And when you're looking for a place to dine and have a good time, check out the Winners of the 2008 Taste of Mount Dora ...

People’s Choice:

Appetizer/Side Dish
1st Lakeside Inn -- Beauclaire Dining Room -- Mandarin Chicken Salad
2nd 5th Avenue Café -- 5th Avenue Spring Salad

Entrée
1st 5th Avenue Café -- Chicken Dorati
2nd Waterman Village Bistro -- Scallops au Poivre over Rice Pilaf

Dessert
1st Waterman Village Bistro -- Lemon Pie Croizer
2nd Lakeside Inn – Beauclaire Dining Room -- Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Judges:
(Walt Disney World Resort: Bob Getchell & Michael Thompson & Mount Dora BBQ Company: Larry Baker)

Appetizer/Side Dish
1st Pizzeria Corleone -- Roni Rolls
2nd Waterman Village Bistro -- Baked Brie with Quince Paste Crustini

Entrée
1st Casa Mia Café -- Penne Boscaiola
2nd Pizzeria Corleone -- Muffelatta n’Awlins

Dessert
1st The Gables Restaurant -- Austrian Apple Strudel
2nd 5th Avenue Café -- Crème Brulee
2nd Waterman Village Bistro -- Lemon Pie Croizer

--Rachelle

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