WG Chamber to hold 30th annual Taste of Willow Grove

The Taste of Willow Grove  is a popular community event, going on its 30^th year this year.

“You’ll run into all sorts of friends you haven’t seen in a while,” John DiMarzio, Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce president, said.

The chamber organizes this annual event, of which DiMarzio describes as an opportunity to showcase the pride of the Willow Grove Area dining scene.

Over 20 local restaurants will participate with this year’s event, each presenting participants with their signature dishes.

According to DiMarzio, this year will feature Willow Grove’s newest restaurants Mad Mex and BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, located in the Willow Grove Mall.

“When we called them, they said they were in right away,” DiMarzio said.

Other restaurants participating in the event include:

• The Great American Grill

• Holiday Inn Ft. Washington

• DOVE Chocolate Discoveries

• Truly Custom Cakery, LLC

• Lee's Hoagie of Abington

• And the culinary arts students of

The event willl take place on Dec. 4, from 5 – 8 p.m. at in Willow Grove.

According to DiMarzio, Kremp Florist will be festooned with bright and inviting holiday decorations, and participants may expect to be treated with a caroling performance by local students.

On YouTube, Kremp Florist posted a video from last year’s Taste of Willow Grove event, demonstrating the major preparations taken to make this event successful, as well as show the high attendance of this event.

According to DiMarzio in his recent president’s letter to the chamber of commerce, the event area will be expanded this year to accommodate an expected increase in event participation.

His letter also added that Willow Grove Chamber Members may receive a discount for this event.

According to DiMarzio, the restaurants volunteer their time and services at the event, and proceeds go toward chamber community efforts. However, the chamber is still accepting individual sponsors for this year’s Taste of Willow Grove.

In addition to the sample plates, and wine-tasting, raffles will be available, and will feature a grand prize of a 50-inch HD television.   

“It’s a good night out for $20, and it’s a good networking opportunity,” DiMarzio said.

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The Taste of Willow Grove:

Where: Kremp Florist

When: 5 – 8 p.m.

Tickets for this event are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Kremp Florist or at the Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce building, located at 419 Davsville Road.

For more information, call 215-657-2652 or visit www.ewillowgrove.com.