The majority of the time it can be very easy to get stuck in our usual everyday routines. We tend to pick the same set of restaurants to go to, and we all have our ‘go to order’ from our favorite places. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, it is good to occasionally step outside of our comfort zones by trying something new.

           This kind of adventure is exactly what the Taste of Downtown is made for; and with seventeen businesses participating, you will certainly have a chance to test your palate.

           The Taste of Downtown is run similar to a carnival game, (except there is no trick of the eye involved) each beverage or food can be purchased with tickets at the participating businesses from 5 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st. These tickets can be bought in advance until July 18th at 5 p.m. The tickets are sold at Farmer’s National Bank, and City Square Steakhouse, but these tickets can also be purchased at either Buehler’s in Wooster starting on July 7th. If you pre order your tickets, then you can purchase 6 tickets for five dollars, but you can purchase a ticket per dollar on the day of the event.

           Whether you are wanting to try a new coffee, entrée, or alcoholic beverage, the Taste of Downtown has something for everyone.

           If you are wanting to venture into the realm of drinks that warm you up, but you have no idea what your preference in alcoholic drinks are, then this will be the perfect night to find out. Grigio Wine and Cocktail Barn have two sample drink options for five tickets, or six tickets. Lincoln Way Vineyard and Troutman Vineyards and Winery are both offering samples of drinks for a single ticket, and five tickets for a glass. Blue Barn Winery, Minglewood Distilling Co, and JAFB will also be selling alcoholic drinks for 3 to 5 tickets.

           The ‘mild’ caffeine addicts, and those that are new to the community, will have plenty of opportunities as well. Sure House Coffee Co will have mini coffees and mini cretzels for 2 tickets each. Undergrounds Café and Coffee House is selling medium iced coffees for 4 tickets, and other bakery treats for three tickets.

           But for the people who are on the opposing team of the coffee addicts, our tea businesses will be participating in the event as well. Boba Bowl will have bubble teas or crumbites for a single ticket each, and Wooster Nutrition is selling three different mega teas for four tickets each.

           Of course, it is never good to start a great evening while hangry. But luckily, that will not be a concern for the Taste of Downtown. Each restaurant has a few options to pick from that can each be purchased with 1 to 6 tickets. Quite a few fan favorites are priced at 4 tickets, Omahoma Bob’s Barbeque will have two baby back ribs, The Leaf Restaurant will have fried green tomato BLT sliders, The City Square Steakhouse will have pork belly bites, and Broken Rocks Café and Bakery will have peach shortcake. Additionally, Meathead Union of Ohio will have a meatball for 1 ticket, and the Cookie Snob will also have 1 ticket per mini sugar cookie.

           Even if none of this fits your taste, Main Street Wooster has a full list of beverages and other fun foods that will be included in the evening. With so many businesses participating, you will be certain to find something that will be your new ‘go to’. No matter what you are in the mood to try, it is certain to be a fun filled evening with new things, friends, and good food.