LAKE RIDGE, Va. — The community came together in Lake Ridge to make this year’s Taste of Lake Ridge a successful event.
Held last week at the Tall Oaks Community Center at the intersection of Hedges Run and Cotton Mill drives, the afternoon festival welcomed residents who were able to sample foods from 10 area restaurants.
Tim’s Rivershore
Pizza Bolis
Hard Times Café
Oscar’s BBQ
Confections Cupcakes
Rita’s Ice
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
The All American Steakhouse
Jo on the Go
Glory Days Grill
“An estimated 750 plus samples were distributed from each restaurant. Wegman’s provided sodas and water to wash down the fabulous food. Everyone that came out had nothing but great things to say about the event and how good the food tasted,” said organizer Victoria Blevins with Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association.
There will be another Taste of Lake Ridge event next year at the Tall Oaks center on May 15. Restaurants that would like to participate should contact the Lake Ridge Association via email: [email protected]
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