Taster's Showcase
17th Annual Taster's Showcase
Sunday, April 22, 2012
1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Marriott Fremont | 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA
Community Overwhelmingly Supports Kidango
Last year marked the 16th anniversary of Kidango's Taster's Showcase. Over 200 community members attended this event to enjoy fine food, wine and beverages and to support the work of Kidango. Through community support Kidango grossed over $74,000 for its critical early education, mental health, early intervention and nutrition services.24 local restaurants, wineries and food distributors partnered with Kidango to serve up its tastiest food and wine extravaganza to date. Guests were extremely pleased with this year's tasty selections and will rave about their favorites all year long! Also, Kidango's Live and Silent Auctions were extremely successful!
Awards
A judging panel made up of culinary professionals awarded honors to local restaurants, wineries and food distributors in the following food categories:- Best Appetizer
- Best Meat Entrée
- Best Seafood Entrée
- Best Poultry Entrée
- Best Vegetarian Entrée
- Best Specialty Food
- Best Rice/Pasta
- Best Salad
- Best Soup
- Best Dessert
- Best Homemade Dish
- Best Presentation and Table Decoration
- Red Wine
- White Wine
- Special Beverages (including coffee, beer and specialty wines)
Event Sponsors
Taster's Showcase would not be possible without underwriting from generous sponsors. Through their support Kidango grossed over $74,000!
You can help support Kidango's early education programs and support services any time of the year. A donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated. Please visit the Support Kidango page for more information or mail a check to Kidango, 44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538