Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 18, 2010

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A TASTE OF ARCADIA

 MountainViews-News Saturday, September 18, 2010 

Monday, September 20th, 2010

5:30-9pm 

LA County Arboretum, Arcadia

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce wants 
to tell you the story of a fund raiser that 
was born some 35 years ago, and has now 
grown to become Arcadia’s signature event: 
Taste of Arcadia, held on a Monday evening, 
September 20th at 5:30 pm at the historic and 
beautiful Southern California landmark – 
the LA County Arboretum.

Taste of Arcadia began as a yearly modest 
cocktail & appetizer evening, with a few 
hundred guests attending. Held at various 
venues, including backyards, this event has 
had a variety of titles over the last three and 
a half decades (you may remember it as the 
“Wineshed Mixer”.) At one time, it was also 
held in the infield of Santa Anita Park and 
raised money to build the Arcadia float for 
the Tournament of Roses Parade on New 
Years Day. When interest in a float faded, 
interest in a community event did not, and 
the event was reborn. 

To bring you up to date, under the able 
guidance of Chamber member Bob Kenz, 
local Robeks Juice owner, Taste of Arcadia 
has emerged as a true destination event, 
relocating in September of 2000 to the 
LA County Arboretum. Exploding to 
1200 delighted guests, not only do those 
attending eat, drink, dance, and are 
entertained under the stars, part of their 
ticket price is designated to 3 local non-
profit organizations….this year, the Foothill 
Unity Center, the Arcadia Chapter of The 
American Red Cross, and The Arboretum 
Foundation. Piggy-backing onto these 
donations for the last several years is Arcadia 
Host Lions Club, who also present a check 
to the beneficiaries. 

Chamber member Verena Somer, of “the 
SERVICE advisors”, stepped up as Taste 
of Arcadia Chair starting in 2009, and is 
working to bring us an even more fabulous 
event in 2010. We’ve introduced some NEW 
features this year including “The Roost”, 
a wine, beer and martini- tasting nook, 
that you’re going to love! Along with Bob 
and other hardworking Chamber member 
volunteers, Verena is sure to make this year’s 
event a resounding success. 

We want to give a very special thank you 
to this year’s GOLD sponsor, Merrill 
Lynch located at 801 West Huntington 
Drive in Arcadia. Additional sponsors are 
Westfield, Santa Anita, and Oak Tree Racing 
Association.

The event starts at 5:30 pm, but, we have 
some very special “pre-show” entertainment 
- the Arcadia High School drumline – 
performing at the gate at 5:15 pm. So, meet 
your friends, taste delicious food, wine, ales 
and martinis from over 35 restaurants and 
beverage providers - and boogie to the 
sounds of COLD DUCK! 

Unlimitedtickets - $45. Door $55. 

Buy on-line at www.tasteofarcadia.com, 

or call us at (626) 447-2159


Map # Restaurant/ Vendor Type of Food1 The Fresh Gourmet @ The Peacock Café 
Mexican marinated chicken soft tacos, Mojito rum 
pulled pork tostadas 
2 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill 
Short Rib, ”Pot Roast” Skewer3 FrontRunner RestaurantJumbo scallops in ginger infused sesame oil, Asian 
seaweed salad, Wonton crisp blow torched citrus 
ponzu glaze4 Castle CateringSpicy Sauteed Mushrooms, Chocolate Chunk Cookies5 Philly’s Best Cheese 
Philly cheese steak sandwiches 
6 De Croupet’s CakesCarrot Cake, Chocolate bits, Marble cake w/ Buvarian 
crème, Vanilla cake w/ raspberry mousse7 Cabrera’s Mexican RestaurantChicken mole Spanish rice8 Courtyard by MarriottSmoked Salmon, Coconut Chicken9 & 10 Nikki C’sShrimp Tacos,
11 Pioneer PointPork ribs, Steak, Mashed potatoes12Peppers Mexican Grill & CantinaMini Steak Tacos, Mini Chicken Tacos13 Casa Del Rey 
Spinach Enchiladas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa14 Azusa Pacific UniversityChicken curry Canape, artichoke & parmesan cheese 
canapé, beef, zucchini & cherry tomato kebob15 California SkewersChicken potstickers, Chicken skewers, Tofu skewers, 
Hummus, Pita chips16 Zapata ViveChicken flautas, Beef Taquitos 
17 Matt Denny’s Ale House 
Pulled pork w/ BBQ Sauce, Tri Tip w/ BBQ Sauce18 AU 79 Tea HouseGreen Tea, Honey Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Splenda19 Capistrano’s RestaurantBruchettas, Lemon Cilantro Chicken, Spanish rice 
20 Twohey’s RestaurantBBQ Pork Ribs, Chicken Pesto pasta21 The GablesGarlic rice w/ vegetables w/ scallops wrapped in 
bacon, Mini cheese puffs22 CharcuterieCheese Fondu, Homestyle chips 
23 Jakes’s RoadhouseBBQ Ribs, Sausage Samples 
24 Arcadia GardensChocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, chocolate cake, 
oatmeal cookies25 Olive GardenPasta marinara, Breadsticks, Fettucine Alfredo, 
Lasagna 
26 Double Tree Hotel/ Elements RestaurantMini shrimp tacos, Purple Peruvian potato salad, 
Chocolate chip cookies27 The DerbyChocolate bread pudding, Cheesecake 
28 Sweet & SavoryChopped Chicken sandwich, Red velvet cake,chocolate 
cupcakes, lemon cupcakes, pecan bars, lemon bars, 
chocolate chip & sugar cookies 
29 Souplantation 
Strawberry Lemonade, Caesar Salad(lettuce, crou-
tons, parmesan cheese w/ dressing :cheese, vinegar, 
lemon juice, olive oil) 
30 Coffee Bean & Tea LeafRegular Coffee, Chocolate Chip cookies, Oatmeal cook-
ies, Splenda sugar, Individual creamers31 RobeksBanana smoothie, Strawberry smoothie, Orange 
smoothie 
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Adults $39Children $1824 25 26 271110987654321THE ROOST32 Wine of The Month33 Wine Warehouse34 Wine Detective35 Chamber Booth36 Perfect Mix (Martini Bar) 
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THE ROOST38 37 3633 34 3532ReservedSectionMonday September 20, 20105:30 - 9:00 pmLa County Arboretum301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CATicket sales to benefit:
Foothill Unity Center,
Arboretum Foundation, 
American Red CrossTickets $45At the door $55RestroomsEnter/ ExitFor tickets or event information , visit www.tasteofarcadia.com or call 626-447-2159Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 
proudly PresentsTaste of ArcadiaDining and dancing under the stars at the LA County Arboretum, featuring over 
30 of the region’s top restaurants in an elegant and unique setting with the 
sounds of live music by “Cold Duck.”