Tuesday, September 07, 1999
Food just one part of 'Taste'
Reading features music, arts, crafts
BY WALT SCHAEFER
The Cincinnati Enquirer
READING — Silk flowers and home stitched needlework, ceramics and carved wood figures will join rock 'n' roll, country music and food here this weekend.
The 12th annual Taste of Reading will take over Benson Street for the two-day celebration that will feature more that 100 arts and crafts creators along with antique displays, said event spokesman Tim Hoerst.
“The Taste of Reading is one of the most popular events in our community,” said Mayor Earl Schmidt. “It is a showcase event. A lot of people with roots here and who have moved away from our community come back to rekindle memories and friendships.
“This is just a positive upbeat program for our community. It brings strangers into town and offers us a chance to show off our city and our friendship,” the mayor said.
The Taste of Reading, which will feature 12 or more food booths, draws about 5,000 people.
Many come for one of the largest gatherings of crafts makers in the area, said Mr. Hoerst.
Restaurants and merchants participating this year include: Don Vonderhaar's Market, Sorrento's Restaurant & Lounge, Andy's Cafe, China Express, Foley's, Domino's Pizza, Pfennig's Market, Reading IGA, Angilo's Pizza, Patricia's Cakes and Lampe's Bakery. St. John United Church of Christ also is sponsoring a food booth.
The Taste, which closes Benson Street west of Reading Road for the weekend, is organized by the Knights of St. John, a Catholic men's fraternal group. More than 100 volunteers and 80 businesses contribute.
Entertainment this year includes Country Music Incorporated, Richie and the Students, the Halker-Flege American Legion Post Big Band and Stagger Lee with guest vocalist Erica Creech.
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