Join us as we “Savor the Flavor” of Newton and Needham!

The event we've all been waiting for is here at last!The 2008 Spring Seasonings Community Tasting, hosted by the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the Newton Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.

The evening’s festivities will include the sampling of fabulous cuisine, exceptional wines, gourmet beers and non-alcoholic beverages, from over 30 food and beverage stations provided by local vendors.In addition, attendees will be able to unwind with music and dance entertainment provided by Siagel Productions and Dance Academy, while bidding on our spectacular Silent Auction and Raffle prizes.

Gift bagswith an array of items from our sponsors will be given to the first 300 attendees who bring a canned or non-perishable food item to the event.The food will be donated to the Newton Food Pantry.Also, a portion of the Spring Seasonings proceeds will be donated to the Needham Community Council to support their food related programs.

Event Sponsors to date include: Community Newspaper Company, Brookline Bank, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Siagel Productions, RCN, The Village Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cambridge Savings Bank, Community Magazine, Middlesex Savings Bank, NECN, Mount Ida College, and Needham Bank.

Vendors to date include:Ariadne Restaurant and Bar, Bakers' Best, Blue Ribbon BBQ, Boston Beer Company, Boston Marriott Newton Hotel, Cabot's Ice Cream, Cabot Creamery, Coca Cola Bottling Company of NE, Costco, Fiorella's, Fusion Personal Chef Services, Future Brands, LLC., Giovanna Gelato, Inc., Gordon's Wine, J.P. Licks at Newton Centre, Inc., Legal Sea Foods, Let’s Dish, Narragansett Brewing Company, Nature Springs Water Co., Inc., Newton-Wellesley Hospital Catering, Panera Bread Needham, Sheraton Needham Hotel, Sheraton Newton Hotel, Skipjack’s, Starbucks Coffee Company, Stone Hearth Pizza, The Capital Grille, The Ground Round, The Rice Barn, Whole Foods, and more to come…

Tickets are on sale now for $35 per person in advance, $45 per person at the door, or purchase 10 tickets for $300. To purchase tickets please contact the Newton-Needham Chamber office Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM at 617-244-5300, email info@nnchamber.com, or visit our website at www.nnchamber.com. 

The Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization consisting of over 650 businesses in the Newton-Needham area. The Chamber is an advocate for business and offers programs for networking and advertising for local businesses.