Tastes for Tomorrow 2012

LORA Presents

"Escape to the Islands"

a TASTES FOR TOMORROW
SCHOLARSHIP GALA

A Scholarship Fundraiser for the Chefs of Tomorrow

The Local Owner Restaurant Association (LORA) brings island life to Salisbury on March 10 with a night of fantastic food and Caribbean music. The third annual “Tastes for Tomorrow” Scholarship Gala will feature a spread from 18 area restaurants and music by PICNIC and MP Steel.

PICNIC, regular performers at area hot spots including the Fountains and Seacrets, will put a tropical spin on the night with music from Jimmy Buffet, the Beach Boys and other margarita-inspired bands. PICNIC takes the stage at the Fountains Wedding and Conference Center at 7:30 p.m.

The MP Steel Duo will kick off the evening with the distinctive sound of steel drums reminiscent of Jamaica.   The Duo is well-known for appearances at area restaurants and island-themed parties.  Flip flops are welcome!

Tickets for the event are $50 per person/$95 per couple. This year’s gala invites you to “Escape to the Islands” and raises funds for scholarships awarded to local students attending culinary school. The gala begins at 6 p.m. and runs through midnight. Special thanks to Executive Sponsors: Sysco, Sharp Water, U.S. Food Service, WMDT Channel 47, and Comcast Spotlight.

For tickets, e-mail info@lorarestaurants.org or stop by one of the Local Owner Restaurant Association locations. For more information, contact David Wharton, Cakes by David, at 410-742-1571 or visit www.lorarestaurants.com.

The Local Owner Restaurant Association (LORA) is a non-profit organization made up of restaurant owners in Wicomico County, Maryland and Delmar, Delaware. LORA is committed to promoting the goals of local business, supporting local charities and educating the public on the importance of local commerce.  LORA members:

Menu:

Catering by Chef Stewart: Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pigeon Peas and rice

Cakes by David: Assorted Desserts and cakes

Cactus Taverna: Piealla

Vinny's LaRoma: All vegetable Orzo Primavera; an array of fresh vegetables tossed with fresh tomatoes and herbs

Old West: Slow smoked tender Ribs with homemade BBQ sauce and Coleslaw

Namaste: Chicken Curry: Chicken pieces cooked in light gravy and spices & Pulav-Rice : Basmati Rice cooked with green peas,carrotts, casue-nuts and raisins

Mela Bar and Grill: Freshly made and baked Crab Balls with dipping sauces

Mikes Downtown Deli: Freshly made Seafood salad with a array of fresh seafood mixed in a light sauce served with crackers

Zia's: Vegetable Bella Vista; all fresh vegetables including egg plant in a homemade marinara sauce with fresh herbs

Break Time: Freshly cut Fruit Assorted Cheese Display , Fresh Vegetable display with dips

Adams: Eastern Shore style Crab dip with assorted bread points and crackers

Mr. Paul's Legacy: Carved to order.. Smoked Beef Briskett w/ Honey BBQ Glaze, French Crusty Rolls & Mr. Pauls Homemade Sweet potato Biscuits W Honey Cinnamon Butter..

La Tolteca:

Hunan Palace: Our Specialty- General Tso's Chicken

Delmar Pizza: Rigatoni Ala Americana: Sautéed Fontanini sausage tossed in a homemade marinara sauce with ricotta and mozzarella over rigatoni pasta then slowly baked to perfection..

Sobo's: Ahi Tuna on fried wontons, House Made Mascarpone, topped with Pickle Cucumber-Apple Slaw and a soy wasabi glaze

Subrunners: Assorted styles of seasoned Meatballs

The Fountains: Thai Chili glazed Pork Loin, carved to order with homemade rolls

Eastern Shore Coffee: Assorted Coffee, Cappuccino, and other delights