Tasty Culinary Experience Delights Sell Out Crowd
September 2011 – The Taste of MainStreet went off without a hitch after the event was rescheduled one week later due to the county-wide blackout on September 8. The Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association and participating restaurants staged an omnivore’s paradise that rivaled previous 21 years. Hundreds of participants were treated to the culinary creations of 33 different eateries. From Ogata’s sushi to the laid back offerings at Java Hut, the night’s samplings were a welcome surprise to many. “I’m impressed with all of this amazingly creative food in little sample...
Read MoreBlackout! Encinitas Goes Dark on the Eve of the 22nd Annual Taste of Mainstreet
September 2011 – At 3:38 p.m. last Thursday, somewhere in the desert between Arizona and California, a power line failed. A hundred miles away, in the midst of a heat wave, all of downtown Encinitas was left without power. Everything seemed to carry on as usual, just a sunny southern California day, until it got dark. Traffic lights and streetlights were out, gridlock ensued, and no one knew just when the power would come back on. Encinitas wasn’t alone. In total 5 million people were without power, and businesses in the greater San Diego area saw losses as high as $118 million,...
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SOLD OUT! 22nd Annual Taste of MainStreet Rescheduled for Thursday, September 15th Thursday September 8, 2011 6-9pm The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association is pleased to present the 22nd Annual Taste of MainStreet International Food Festival on Thursday, September 8th from 6pm-9pm. Downtown Encinitas has over 40 unique eateries, located in a historic downtown. Many of these restaurants are well known throughout San Diego County for being fine purveyors of food. For the third year we will be holding the People’s Choice Award. We encourage every event attendant to vote for...
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September 9, 2011 – Rescheduled for Thursday, September 15th! August 11, 2011 Press Release Contact: Carris Rhodes Phone: 760.943.1950 Email: crhodes@Encinitas101.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Who: The Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association presents the 22nd Annual Taste of MainStreet What: Beloved community event that includes tastes from over 30 downtown restaurants and live music in five locations. Tickets are $25 and are available for purchase August 18th at the DEMA office or online at encinitas101.com. WHEN: Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 6pm-9pm. WHERE: Downtown Encinitas...
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Tastiest Event of the Year Brings Community Together for Birthday Bash
August 2010 In honor of the 21st birthday of the Taste of MainStreet event, the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association and participating restaurants are giving the community a reason to celebrate! After 20 years of serving up the finest samplings of delectable delights, Taste of MainStreet is stepping it up a notch. This year, ticket holders are treated to happy hour prices and signature cocktails at a special rate at participating establishments. Now you have a reason to celebrate like it’s your 21st birthday. Another reason to purchase the unbelievably affordable $25 ticket is the...
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