Taste & Tour of the Countryside 2010

This years Taste and Tour of the Countryside was held on October 19th at the Drexelbrook Events Center . Drexelbrook has been the host of this great showcase for the hospitality industry for the last nine years.
The event this year was attended by an estimate 2500 guests who came to sample the food and beverage and styling of the regions best caterers, restaurants and hospitality professionals.
Drexelbrook Events was honored to have won first place in this years competition which was judged on food, decor and service.

The theme set by Drexelbrook Events was "Drexelbrook In The Country, City & At The Beach" The beach theme featured a Jeep from David Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep complete with a boardwalk, beach chairs & plants from Eventricity and Hollywood Landscaping.
The menu was an incredible new Salsa that was publicly showcased for the first time at this event.
An incredible table setting and ostrich leather table was provided by Party Rental . The salsa served with a fresh made Margarita was a big hit and guests were quick to sign up to be the first to order this product when it hits the market

"Drexelbrook in the Country" featured an amazing grilled asparagus and wild mushroom risotto and warm hard cider, The cinnamon and apple aroma filled the room. The Jeep Cherokee surrounded by the colorful mums and pumpkins was the perfect setting for this great pairing.  A folding picnic table from Party Rental was the perfect table for this artful display. Hollywood Landscaping and Eventricity provided perfect accent's that brought Chester County feel indoors. The final touch was an incredible farmhouse table setting from Party Rental that featured tin mugs & plates.

"Drexelbrook Events in the City" Featured an incredible Ahi Tuna paired with a wonderful microbrew proving that sake or wine is not the only beverage that is paired well with Sushi Grade Tuna.
Rittenhouse Square came to life with the Dodge Challenger as a back drop and a city scape complete with street sign and park bench. Drexelbrook Events is proud to have won first place for the presentation and is excited about debuting our Off-Premise Division.

Drexelbrook Catering also featured a interactive pasta and wine station allowing guests to create their own pasta combination featuring assorted toppings, cheeses and freshly made pasta that was being rolled in front of the guests. A beautiful Tuscan themed backdrop, sunflower themed floral pieces and bountiful baskets of fresh ingredients highlighted this station.

Our many thanks to David Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Eventricity, Party Rental Ltd, Hollywood Landscaping, Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine and Brandywine CVB  and all the amazing sponsors of this great event.

The event helped raise funds for the Brandywine Battlefield and was the 17th year this event has taken place. It truly was an amazing event was an incredible turn out of guests. Drexelbrook was filled with a whose who of event and hospitality professionals. Go to http://www.tasteandtour.org/ for more information.

Thanks to Lindsay Docherty Photography for these images. Lindsay is a preferred vendor at Drexelbrook
http://www.lindsaydocherty.com/