Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:00-8:00 PM
Agricenter International - West Pavilion
This premier food, beverage & wine tasting event showcases 40 of the most outstanding restaurants, caterers and beverage distributors in the Germantown and greater Memphis area. This event is open to the public and we invite our visitors to come and sample some of the finest cuisine and beverages around while enjoying a culinary adventure where you can explore a variety of new tastes, discover some new favorites, and browse leisurely through our Silent and Live Auction items. All proceeds from our Live Auction go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition.
Tickets are on sale now and may be ordered by clicking on the link below. Tickets may be picked up or will be mailed in September.
BUY EARLY - LAST YEAR WAS A SELL-OUT!
Taste of the Town is 21+ event
Advance Tickets No Longer Available Please Purchase Your Tickets at the Door
Sunday, September 28 Starting at 5:00 pm
Thanks to Everyone Who Donated Auction Items!
If you or your business would be interested in donating items for the Silent and/ or Live Auction call the Chamber office at 755-1200 or click on the link provided below to download an Auction Donation form. Auction items valued at $800 or more will be considered for entry into the Live auction with all proceeds benefiting...
It's quick, it's easy and it's great advertisement for your business!
DOWNLOAD THE AUCTION DONATION FORM
Check out this years list of items!
2008 Live Auction Items
Orlando Florida Vacation Package
Donor: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Private In-Home Wine Tasting for 12
Donor: Kirby Wines & Liquors
Pair of U of M Season Basketball Tickets
Donor: University of Memphis
Men's Tag Heuer Swiss Quartz Watch
Donor: Bob Richards Jewelers
Better Than Sex Package
Donors: Edible Arrangements Germantown, Pugh's Flowers,
Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown
Nine Light Fusion Chandelier
Donor: Spectrum Lighting & Controls,Inc.
Private Catered In-Home Dinner Party for 10
Donor: Esplanade
Dozen Dining Delights
Featuring 12 Memphis Area Restaurants
2008 Silent Auction Items
Art, Home Decor & More
Arthur Court Silver Chip & Dip Serving Dish - All About Weddings
Arthur Court Serving Tray - Gift Horse
Cottage Look Oval Braided Rug - Capel Rugs
$250 Gift Certificate - Capel Rugs
Handmade Pottery Platter & Plates - Cotton Blossom Gifts & Antiques
Print Entitled "Ever Watchful" - Don Putnam Photography
St. Regis Crystal Ice Bucket w/matching glasses - Gail's Line Promotions
Framed Watercolor "Morning Workout" - John & Sandy Rhodes Wine Carafe & Glasses - Mike Simpson & Associates
Arthur Court Cheese Plate/Serving Knife - My Secretary
Grapevine Pattern Wooden Serving Tray - My Secretary "French" Inspired Canvas Prints - Tadporter's Hand Carved Root Basket - Waddell & Reed/ Jim & Marge Kasperbauer Ducks Unlimited Stain Glass Window - Wilder Systems
Candle Set & $25 Gift Certificate - Wish Clothing Company
Arts & Entertainment
One Hour FedEx Flight Simulator Session - FedEx & Make-A-Wish
Sponsor Level Membership - The Dixon Gallery & Gardens
2 Tickets to Ballet Memphis' "Firebird" - The Orpheum Theatre Dinner & The Symphony - Cafe Toscana & The Germantown Symphony Orchestra
Children's Corner
Arthur Court Baby Silver Bowl & Spoon - All About Weddings
Giraffe Tee & GC to the Little Gym - Blessings of Comfort & Make-A-Wish
Kids Birthday Party for 10 - Paint A Piece Decorative Children's Growth Chart - Swatches
Florals & Gifts
$100 Gift Certificate for Lynn Doyle Flowers - Admobile Memphis
Fall Harvest Gift Basket - Apartment Finders/ Now Leasing
Wine Basket Gift Set - BELFOR Property Restoration
Scented Soy Candle Collection - Blessings of Comfort
Holiday Floral Arrangement & Comp Decor Consult - Veesart Financial
For the Girls
Autographed Sweet Potato Queens Books - Donna Chandler Newman
Fun Food, Drink & More
$50 Gift Certificates - Cafe Toscana $50 Gift Certificate - Circa Member for a Day - Crescent Club 15 lbs Farm Raised Catfish - Lakes Catfish
Party Platter of Sandwiches - Lenny's Sub Shop #5
Lunch or Dinner for 2 at Blue Shoe Bar & Grill - Memphis Marriott East
Martini Madness - Pitman Glass Company
$50 Gift Certificate - River Inn at Harbor Town
$50 Gift Certificate - Sekisui
$50 Gift Certificate - Stella
Hands-On Cooking Classes - Viking Cooking School
Get-Aways & Weekend Retreats
One Night Weekend Stay - Embassy Suites
Downtown Memphis Condo Weekend Package - Event Central, The Majestic & Grill 83 at the Madison Hotel
One Night Stay/Dinner for two at the Alluvian Hotel - The Alluvian Hotel
Health, Fitness & Beauty
1 Year Membership - Anytime Fitness Germantown
Brow Contour & Consultation - Brow Gal Cosmetics Eye Care Services GC - Dr. Steven Shum/The Optical Boutique "Pamper Yourself" Gift Basket w/$95 GC - Germantown Aesthetics
Personal Fitness Training Session - Healthy Habits
Personal Fitness Training Session - Donna Hughes Personal Trainer
Facial/ Signature Look Color Compact - Mary Kay/Sharon Carney-Wright
Arbonne Gift Basket - Mary Elrod Century 21 River Oaks Maselle
Mammogram Screening or Diagnostic Evaluation - Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital
Cardioscan - Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital
"Calm" to Your Senses Basket - Origins At Home Spa Escape Party for 5 - Relax Spa Escapes
Flu Vaccination - The Shot Nurse Immunization & Wellness Service Home/Office Furnishings & Equipment
Brother Laser Printer - Mary Elrod Century 21 River Oaks Maselle
Executive Office Chair - Memphis Business Interiors
Jewelry,Clothing & Accessories
Cream Pearl Choker w/matching teardrop earrings - All About Weddings
Vera Bradley Tote - Consumer Specialist Fred Miller
Big Buddha Black Leather Handbag - Dazzle Fashion Jewelry/Accessories
Freshwater Chocolate Pearl Necklace - DeAngelis Jewelers
Chocolate Brown Giraffe Print Handbag - Felicia Bella $100 Gift Card - Flirt
Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet - More Than Words Sterling Silver Necklace w/Matching Earrings - Patty Carnahan Jewelry
La Dolce Glass Necklaces - Pittman Glass Company
Ladies DKNY Designer Sun Glasses - Dr. D.L. Mormon & Dr. Paul Mormon - Eyecare East, PLLC Anthony Alexander Belt - Seriously FUN! 3 Strand Brown Pearl & Czech Crystal Necklace - Susan Quarels Designs
Vera Bradley Miller Bag w/Cosmetic Tote - Vera Bradley Germantown Fall Fashion Ensemble - Wish Clothing Company
Green Giraffe Print Bag/Earrings & $25 GC - Wish Clothing Company
Western Cut Blouse & $25 GC - Wish Clothing Company
Silver Antique Look Charm Necklace & $50 GC - Wish Clothing Company Private Shopping Party for 10 at "What's Hot" - What's Hot
Photography Services
$400 Portrait Gift Certificate - Sandra Stroh Fine Portraiture
Services (Auto/Business/Home)
Car Care Package - Abra Auto Body & Glass, Christian Brothers Automotive, Bill Linder State Farm
3 Hour Home Staging & Re-design Consultation - Changing Scenes
2 Gift Baskets w/Comp. Meeting Room Rentals - Courtyard Germantown, Courtyard Lenox Park, Residence Inn Germantown & Fairfield Inn & Suites Germantown
2 Hour Home Design Consultation - Jill Hertz Interior Design
Handyman Special - 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Lowes, Mr. Handyman, ServPro
$100 Lowes Gift Card - Lowes Winchester
Sports & Outdoors
Complimentary Golf Swing Analysis - GolfTEC
Nike Power Distance Golf Balls - Corporate Benefit Management Group
Memphis Grizzlies Club Level Ticket Package - First Tennessee Framed OJ Mayo "Memphis Grizzlies" Jersey - First Tennessee
Nike Hybrid Golf Club w/cover & Nike Golf Balls - Make-A-Wish
One Hour Golf Lesson - ParMasters Golf Training Center
1 Month Corporate Membership - ParMasters Golf Training Center Round of Simulated Golf - ParMasters Golf Training Center (4) Rounds of Golf at Windyke CC & Dozen Callaway Hot HX Golf Balls - The Mutual Fund Store
Plan your strategy now and come prepared to
bid on your favorite items!
Cash, Checks, Mastercard & Visa will be accepted
2008 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
We are pleased to announce that Pat Register one of Memphis' most highly acclaimed Saxophonists will be performing for your musical entertainment.
Both live and in the studio, Pat is known for his passionate tone and razor sharp phrasing.
A native of Louisville,KY, he came to Memphis in the late eighties and quickly established himself as one of the hottest sax players in a city famous for its musicians.
Over the years, he has shared the stage with such artists as Pieces of a Dream, Herbie Mann, Alex Bugnon, Najee, Rachelle Ferrell, Jonathan Butler, Waymon Tisdale, Will Downing, Miles Jaye, Kirk Whalum, Glenn Jones, Phil Perry, Rufus Thomas, the Barkays, Tony Terry, Evelyn Champagne King, B.B. King, David Porter, Isaac Hayes, Howard Hewett, Mavis Staples, Larry Graham, the Memphis Horns, John Waite, Bobby Kimball, Kip Winger, Jimi Jamison, Bruce Carroll, Olanda Draper and Kim Hill.
2008 Taste of the Town Committee:
Judy Gupton, Chair/ University of Memphis
Janice Hamil, Co-Chair/ Investment Representative
Renee Cook, Co-Chair/ Hampton Inn & Suites Janie Day/ Paragon National Bank Casey Kaufman and Brooke Ehrhart / Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-South
Dave Klevan/ Corporate Benefits Management Group
Chris Roan / Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau Mary Elrod/ Century 21 River Oaks - Maselle
Teresa Perryman/ Bancorp South Terry Reeves / Hicks Convention Services
2008 Event Sponsors to Date:
Connoisseur Sponsor: Harrah's Entertainment
Epicurean Sponsor: Bancorp South
VIP Area Sponsor: Fidelity Investments
Gourmet Sponsors: Cellular South The Village at Germantown
Total Health Chiropractic Rehab Clinic
Live Auction Sponsor: Doris McLendon's Fine Jewelry Silent Auction Sponsor: Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown
Media Sponsors: Commercial Appeal
FM-100
2008 Event Partners to Date:
A & L Custom Cookies At Home Tennessee Magazine Edible Memphis Magazine FM-100 Hicks Convention Services and Special Events Memphis Communications Corporation Morris Auction Group US FoodService
2008 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Ask a Chamber Representative for more information or
Click Here For Sponsorship Information
Click Here To Become A Sponsor
SNEAK PEEK of This Year's Restaurant and Hospitality Vendors: (This list is tentative and not complete)
Amerigo an Italian Restaurant Ben & Jerry's Big Foot Lodge Bonefish Grill Café Toscana
Cal's Steakhouse Clear Mountain Refreshment Services CrepeMaker Draper's Catering of Memphis East End Grill Elfo's Esplanade Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Fratelli’s Grisanti's Bola Pasta Half Shell Restaurants Interim Restaurant & Bar Jason's Deli Jim's Place Grille Kirby Wines & Liquors Memphis Pizza Café Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Owen Brennans PepsiAmericas Qdoba Mexican Grill Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar Romano's Macaroni Grill Ruth's Chris Steak House Sheraton Casino & Hotel Simply Fabulous Southwestern Wine & Liquor Star Distributors Stix Swanky's Taco Shop The Butcher Shop The Classique Epicurious The Honey Baked Ham Company The Tennessean Trinity Wine & Liquors Yia Yia's Euro Café
And more...
Never Been to Taste of the Town?
If you've never been you won't want to miss it this year. After experiencing tremendous growth the event was moved to a new venue in 2006, Agricenter International. Returning for our 3rd year at Agricenter we expect more than 500 guests to attend and enjoy tasting the scrumptious generous samples provided by 40 different restaurants, caterers and beverage vendors including Italian, French, European, Chinese, Mexican and American cuisines. Guests also will enjoy browsing all the items up for bid in our Silent and Live Auctions. We typically have 100+ items due to the generosity of more than 100 area businesses and individuals who donate their goods and services. Through their donations and the generosity of our Live Auction participants, the Chamber was delighted, for the seventh year in a row, to grant not only one wish but two wishes to two separate area children with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-South.
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