Taste of Beachwood Participating restaurants included: Bahama Breeze, Beachwood Bistro, Ben and Jerry’s Scoop Shop, Benihana Restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, California Salads, Granite City Food & Brewery, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Old Carolina Barbecue Co., Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar, Park East Grill, Peet’s Coffee and Tea, Sanctuary, Valenti’s Ristorante, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, Winks Bar and Grille and Zoup! Harvard Park. Thanks go to the presenting sponsor, DDR, and table sponsors: Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Family Health Center, Inside Business Magazine and Sports & Spine Physical Therapy. On November 6, the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual Taste of Beachwood event at Embassy Suites. Hundreds of guests filled the banquet room to dine on samplers from various local restaurants. Attendees enjoyed everything from soup, shrimp and sandwiches to cake, cookies and ice cream, all prepared by exceptional local chefs. And while mingling through the crowds, music by the Beachwood High School Chamber Orchestra filled the air. Congratulations go to Maggianno’s Little Italy (pictured, top two photos) on being voted this year’s “People’s Choice,” and Ben and Jerry’s Scoop Shop (pictured, bottom left) on being voted “Best Overall Display.” “This event is unique because Beachwood’s business community and residents can enjoy it together, and everyone can experience Beachwood’s finest cuisine all in one place,” event chairman Doug Levin said. Executive director Cindy Caldwell added, “For us, it’s not so much a fundraiser as it is a fun way to give something back to our partners and community members. We also encourage all attendees to use the participating vendors for their future catering needs.” Photos by Discovery Photo 22 Beachwood Buzz n December 2014