Bundling up to go from your car into a restaurant is like being an arctic explorer in January. And the will to try a place you’ve never been before? Even harder. The OPRF Chamber of Commerce has it arranged it so you can taste the best of more than 30 local food and beverage vendors all under one roof.
“This is an amazing way to try many local foods all at once,” said event volunteer Joan Sibal.
On Friday, Jan. 30, in the ballroom at The Nineteenth Century Club it’s a choose your own adventure menu as you stroll past table after table of delectable offerings. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes an “Ask the Chef” interaction and live + DJ music. Tickets cost $50 to nibble the night away until 9:30 p.m.
If you want a VIP experience that begins at 5:30 p.m. with an open bar pouring beer and wine, and early admission to the local food cornucopia. That ticket is $150.
Drink tickets can be purchased in a 4-ticket pack for $40. Otherwise, drinks can be purchased during the event for $10 each.
Last year many of the participants got more than dinner from the event.
“It’s a great way to research where to go next on our monthly outings together,” said Sarah Irvine, who came with a group of friends.
“This is what I call a ‘communitarian’ event,” Keith Graham said, describing the neighborly feel of the event. “I’m finding out about new things on the menu at some of my favorite places, like Poor Phil’s and Publican.”
All the funds generated by food fans goes to support the work of the chamber and its vision to support all who live and work in the community.
