The 15th Annual TASTE OF CAMBRIDGE!

THE 15TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CAMBRIDGE  on the Charles River Waterfront!    **UPDATE: THE 2017 BENEFICIARIES HAVE BEEN NAMED!**   BARCC-CASPAR-CAMBRIDGE CAMPING-PAINE SENIOR SERVICES-CHAF-ON THE RISE   THE TASTE OF CAMBRIDGE CELEBRATES ITS 15TH YEAR AT CANAL PARK AT CAMBRIDGESIDE OVERLOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL BANKS OF THE CHARLES RIVER FEATURING 70+ OF “BOSTON’S BEST” RESTAURANTS IN CAMBRIDGE! EXCITING NEW PARTICPANTS, SPONSORS, AND ENTERTAINMENT. TUESDAY, JULY 11TH 2017 5:30-8:30 PM Raindate: Thursday, July 13th 2017  5:30 pm to 8:30 pm COME CELEBRATE WITH A DANCE PARTY AND TOAST TO CAMBRIDGE!    ENJOY GREAT FOOD & DRINKS, GAMES,  GRILLS, CRAFT BEER, the Dirty Water Brass Band, CELEBRITY DJ’S AND DANCING!   _FEEL GOOD AND DO GOOD! _ Buy a ticket to this benefit and provide support to local Cambridge non-profits doing direct service work in Cambridge in alcohol and drug prevention and treatment.  The TOC helps to support non-profit alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs each year. This years beneficiaries will be announced in May. Each year foodies descend upon the Taste of Cambridge to sample the delicious, creative, healthy and award-winning cuisine that enriches the culture of our city – and results in our being one of the best-recognized restaurant destinations around. _HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL TASTE OF CAMBRIDGE INCLUDE:_ THIS YEAR, THE WHOLE EVENT IS VIP! We are offering a “TASTE AND SPIRIT” tier for $75, which includes all food, beverages, and 4 beer, wine or specialty cocktails.               The “TASTE” tier for $50 includes all food and non-alcoholic beverages ( mocktails, juices, teas, and specialty coffees). Children and Families are welcome! Get the ultimate Tasting Ticket for the under 12 set (accompanied by a parent): KIDS TASTING TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $15.00 EACH FOR CHILDREN 6 TO 12; KIDS UNDER SIX ARE FREE. NEW! MOCKTAIL CONTEST! This year watch Cambridge mixologists compete to make the most innovative and best-tasting mocktail in the “Peoples Republic”. Local celebrity judges will decide the winner! NEW! BEST IN TASTE! Everyone gets a vote to elect the best “Taste” of Cambridge.  Your vote counts! THIS YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: NEW! 50Kitchen Personal Chef and Catering Service Abbey, The Abigail's Restaurant Alden and Harlow ArtBar CAMBRIDGE Asgard Irish Pub Bambara Kitchen and Bar Bantam Cider NEW! Beard Papa's Cream Puffs NEW! Beat Brasserie Bertuccis Bombay Sapphire NEW! Boston Burger Company NEW! Cafe Barada CAMBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CAMBRIDGE COMMON CAMBRIDGE OFFICE FOR TOURISM NEW! CAMBRIDGESIDE NEW! Christopher's Restaurant Craigie on Main Dosa Factory Downeast Cider House East CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK NEW! East Coast Grill & Raw Bar NEW! Farmer Willie's Flour Bakery + Cafe Forage Formaggio Kitchen NEW! Freepoint Hotel Friendly Toast, The Fuji At Kendall NEW! goPUFF GrubHub Harvest Hong Kong Restaurant Hops Test Kitchen & Raw Bar Iggy's Bread of the World Insomnia Cookies Irving House Jose's Mexican Restaurant NEW! Kalahari Biltong Kika Tapas Late July Snacks Legal Sea Foods NEW! Les Sablons NEW! Little Donkey Lone Star Taco Bar Lord Hobo NEW! Luzanel Tequila NEW! Mad River Distillers NEW! Mainely Burgers Middle East Restaurant MIT NEW! Nirvana The TASTE OF INDIA NEW! Noosa Yoghurt NuBar NEW! Oath Craft Pizza NEW! Olivia's Organics NEW! Poke city NEW! Privateer Rum Puritan & Company NEW! Purity Juice Rising, The Roxy's Grilled Cheese NEW! Saloniki Greek NEW! Shanti NEW! Smoke Shop, The Sparkling Ice NEW! Spindler Confections Star Market State Park NEW! Sumiao Hunan Kitchen Summer Shack The CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS Veggie Galaxy Viale NEW! Vice Cream Wagamama Whole Foods Market - River Street AND MORE... The TASTE OF CAMBRIDGE (ToC), founded by the CAMBRIDGE LICENSE ADVISORY BOARD (CLAB), is produced by dedicated CLAB volunteers. CLAB works year-round to prevent underage drinking and to educate and support liquor license holders in their efforts to prohibit sales to minors. The ToC, in addition to being an extraordinary gastronomic experience, is also a charitable event! Our participating restaurants, sponsors, and volunteers present the best “Taste of...” event to provide financial support to our beneficiaries! _***TICKETS SALES***_ Please note:  This is a charitable event and we _do NOT_ issue ticket refunds. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WE HAVE A RAIN DATE OF 7/13/16. Advance tickets until May 16, 2017: Taste and Spirit $60, Taste $40, Kids $12 Regular ticket sales after May 16, 2017: Taste and Spirit $75, Taste $50, Kids $15 At the door tickets July 11 or rain date July 13: Taste and Spirit $85, Taste $60, Kids $15 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT PLEASE CONTACT:  JULIANA LYMAN: 617-312-0278 OR CLAB.EXEC@GMAIL.COM @TasteCambridge [/@TasteCambridge] https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-of-Cambridge [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-of-Cambridge/121849187842169?ref=hl] http://www.tasteofcambridge.com [http://www.tasteofcambridge.com]   _FAQS_ ARE THERE ID REQUIREMENTS OR AN AGE LIMIT TO ENTER THE EVENT? All ages are welcome, but you must provide a valid ID to receive a 21+ bracelet if you want to consume alcohol. WHAT CAN/CAN'T I BRING TO THE EVENT? Dress to be outside comfortably for a few hours and bring some rain gear if weather looks iffy.  Please keep your belongings to a minimum, as all bags are subject to inspection.  No outside food or alcohol is allowed.  WHEN WILL I KNOW IF THE EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE RAIN DATE? In the event of expected prohibitive weather (e.g. lightening, heavy winds, excessive precipitation, etc.), an email notice will be sent on the day before the originally scheduled event (July 10th) to inform all ticket holders; please alert all members in your party.   MAY I BRING MY PET (DOG, BUNNY, SNAKE, PIGEON, DINOSAUR, ETC.)? Although we love them, due to health code restrictions, ONLY service animals are allowed. WHERE CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS? Please email clab.exec@gmail.com with any questions, thank you!