Yum: interjection. 1. delicious; tasty; excellent (used to express pleasure, esp. in the taste of food). (Wordsmith)

A feast for the senses, the 10th Annual Taste of Nashoba, held at the Lawrence Academy Gymnasium on March 22, 2011, surpassed expectations once again!

With 35 vendors, the 900+ arriving guests were greeted with a spectacular feast for both the eye and the palate that invited exploration from table to table. While Indian Hill Music Center entertained guests, frequent "detours" became necessary, due to the wafting of tempting aromas, or the glimpse of a special treat just too good to pass by. Neighbors and friends enjoyed a casual evening chatting, sampling, and admiring the considerable culinary talent present in our own small valley.

Guests voted for the "Peoples Choice"; see below for a list of the winners. The Ayer Rotary Club volunteered to staff the coat check. Loaves & Fishes volunteered to sell water. With such a great venue and fabulous fare everyone left inspired and full, and armed with a list of places to visit in the next few months.

"...and the 2011 winners are...!"

Best Appetizer......................Gibbet Hill Grill, Groton
Best Beverage...........Bailey's Bar & Grille, Townsend
Best Entrée...............Bailey's Bar & Grille, Townsend
Best Dessert.........................Aunty Ellen's Creative Confections, Leominster
Best Presentation.......Aunty Ellen's Creative Confections, Leominster

2010 Taste of Nashoba Video

Click here to see video from the 9th Annual Taste of Nashoba on March 23, 2010. Special thanks to Dan Knapp of World Turtle Productions

2012 Taste Vendors
As of February 1, 2012

Bistro at the Center Bliss Bakery & Market, Inc. Ed's Weenies "To Die For" Dips and Spreads Devens Common Center Dolce Wood-fired Italian Grille Dunkin' Donuts by The Catalano Companies Bailey's Bar & Grille Bull Run Restaurant Carlson Orchards, Inc. Devens Grill

Gardner Ale House Narragansett Beer Red Tail Golf Club Four Points by Sheraton Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods Jack O'Lantern Wine & Spirits Still River Winery Shriver Job Corps Center The Bistro at Groton Wellness The Outlook Restaurant at Nashoba Valley Ski Area/Sunset Tiki Bar and Grill Wachusett Brewery

2012 Ticket Partnership Program

The Nashoba Valley Chamber is not only committed to the development of a strong, healthy economy in the communities where we live and do business, but we also believe in partnering with community based worthy organizations.

Each organization will receive a percentage of the proceeds for the tickets that they sell. We encourage you to purchase your tickets by contacting one of these non-profits.

Ayer Business Alliance Ayer Fire Department Groton-Dunstable Booster Club Friends of the Reuben Hoar Library (Lttn)

Westford Historical Society & Museum Groton Womens Club Groton Fire Department Lawrence Library (Pepperell)

Vendor Registration

Vendors are now being accepted for the 2012 Taste of Nashoba.

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