Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce -Lancaster County Tourism, PA

3rd Annual Taste of the River Towns

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Held in the historic Union Meeting House, Marietta, this event is a traditional restaurant fair that was moved to a Sunday afternoon for the 2012 event. During 2012, this ticketed event featured two servings: 4:00-5:15 pm or 5:30-6:45 pm. Tickets costing $15 per person were purchased through the Visitors Center (445 Linden Street, Columbia) or by calling 717-684-5249.

2012 participants included:

Learn more about each of our participants by clicking on their names.

The food was tasty and bountiful. Guests feasted on these tasty menu items from our vendors:

Bullys' Restaurant and Pub - Cream of Crab Soup, Bangers and Mash
Café Garth - Coffee
Golden Stories - Cheddar Spread, Chicken Salad Fancy Sandwichs, Pasta Bake, Crispy Bread
Hinkle's Pharmacy Restaurant - Chicken Corn Soup, Assorted Wraps, Ciabatta Sandwiches, Veggies, Stuffed Potato Skins, Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Keagy's Produce - Fresh Fruit Tray
McCleary's Public House - Sheppard's Pie, Tomato Bisque
Nissley Winery - Merlot, Rhapsody in Blue, Fantasy, Naughty Marietta wines
St. John's Herr Estate - Bananas Foster

Sincere appreciation is extended to our corporate sponsors for this event.

St. John's Herr Estate

Additional parking for the event was provided by the Donegal Insurance Group. Shuttle service for the event was provided through St. John's Herr Estate. Thanks to Keith Waugh for serving as driver during the event. Linen service was arranged through the services of Express Laundry and Linens, LLC.

Third Annual Taste of River Towns Pictures (April 22, 2012)


Approaching the venue... The historic meeting house is maintained by Marietta Restoration Associates. (Photo from 2010.)	Adam and Dave Zahm from Bully's Restaurant and Pub go over final details on serving up Crab Bisque or Bangers and Mash.

Café Garth sets up for participation in its first Taste of River Towns event.	The Hinkle's Pharmacy Restaurant puts the finishing touches on its display.

Preparations for the event included artistic displays to catch the eye before serving food that pleases the palate. A portion of the Golden Stories is shown here.	Golden Stories serves up tasty dishes while SVCC Board Member Laura Cowburn awaits to serve a selection of wines from Nissley Vineyards.

Bananas Foster anyone? St. John's Herr Estate, a Luthercare Community, serves up an annual favorite.	Some guests pass by McCleary's Public House foods served by SVCC Board Members Judith Bowers and Virginia Klingensmith before approaching the Hinkle's Pharmacy Restaurant table.

Guests enjoyed good and good company. Bring friends, family, or your sweetie to this event, or make new acquaintances while you dine.	Guests begin by picking up serving utensils. Long-time SVCC volunteer Ann Grubb, accompanied by her husband Luke Grubb, pass our sponsor's signage on the way to some Bananas Foster.

Plates are empty...we have some happy campers here!	Seating on the first floor is limited, but the balcony offers more tables for dining with friends or new acquaintances. (Photo from 2010.)