Local restaurants participate in 9th annual taste of the tow

the town. a number of local restaurants showed off their culinary talents – to compete to be the taste of the town winner. 47 abc’s michelle mackonochie was there and has the story. track 1 7 restaurants – and one bakery. all going head to head to win this years taste of the town. put on by the young professionals committee of the salisbury area chamber of commerce – it’s not just about the $100 cash prize at the end. “its an opportunity for us to really highlight the local restaurants that we have here in the area.” track 2 costing just 20 dollars to get in – once inside – food and drinks are unlimited. attendees turn in tickets for their favorite dishes– the restaurant with the most tickets at the end wins. participating restaurants include brew river – market street inn – cake art – and mojos. sophia smecker of the salisbury chamber of commerce says each year – this event gets better and better. something new this year? vittles food truck. partner and chef jeremy dashiell says “for us it means a lot we’re the little guy – we just got on the scene.” “for us its about putting out our name and putting out good food for the people.” track 3 someone not so new to the event – roadie joes. they’ve been coming to the event for 4 years. owner jeremy norton says it’s a huge opportunity for them now that they have a culinary trained chef. “75 percent of people would never decide to come to roadie joes for food but now they will because our food is excellent.” track 4 abbotts on broad creek say they got involved last year after the chamber reached out to them and it was all worth it – because they won last year. “were back again this year to defend our crown and keep the momentum going.” track 5 based in laurel – delaware – they offer traditional american cuisine. chef owner ryan cunningham says they’re trying to establish relationships in the salisbury area – so it was only fitting for them to come back to the event. “its just meeting new people – especially being a young professional myself you know meeting other young professionals is really cool.” track 6 michelle mackonochie 47 abc. and the winner of this years event — defending champions – abbotts on broad creek. and staying on the topic of eating and imbibing – this weekend