If you think Greene County isn’t home to some fantastic restaurants, think again! Greene County has a great selection of local restaurants serving delicious home cooked food and delightful desserts. If you’ve always wanted to see what Greene County has to offer your tastebuds, check out the Greene County United Way’s A Taste of Greene.
Serving as a pandemic-safe alternative to the annual United Way’s Greene Cuisine, A Taste of Greene delivers the chance to sample wares from your favorite Greene County food providers –and offers the opportunity to try some new ones. The event is a four-week blind taste test sampling food from local vendors, all in the comfort and safety of your own home.
“We were really bummed we couldn’t hold Greene Cuisine in 2020. It is a favorite of our staff and board, and an event that many look forward to each spring,” says MaChal Forbes, the director of the Greene County United Way (GCUW). “A Taste of Greene still offers samples from local restaurants and caterers but allows them to participate in a new – and socially distanced – way. To make it even more fun, all participants will get to vote for their favorite, as well as be entered to win a weekly raffle. We thought it would be a fun way to raise money while still showcasing some of the best food in the county.”
Each Friday in May, participants receive a box with 4-6 8oz samples themed around that week’s course. A placemat, napkins, utensils, and reheating instructions are included with the samples. Participants will also find a suggested wine pairing from Thistlethwaite Vineyards. And Thistlethwaite is offering free wine tastings during the month of May for those participating in A Taste of Greene.
Each box is costs $15 and is designed for one person. Participants that sign up for all four weeks will receive a $10 discount. Week one (appetizers) must be purchased by April 30 and will be ready for pick up on May 7. Week two (soups, salads, or sides) must be purchased by May 7 and will be ready for pickup on May 14. Week three (entrees) must be purchased by May 14 and will be ready for pickup on May 21. Week four (desserts) must be purchased by May 21 and will be ready for pickup on May 28. All boxes can be picked up from 3pm to 6pm at the GCUW office located at 748 E. High Street in Waynesburg.
After enjoying their food samples, participants will receive an emailed survey to vote for their favorite dish. Winning dishes and vendors will be announced on the GCUW’s Facebook page @GreeneCountyUnitedWay. The GCUW will also be raffling off gift cards for participating restaurants to those partaking.
Current vendors include Brady’s Roadhouse, Heritage Craft Butchers, Piccolo’s BBQ, Jam’s Sweets, and Stokes General Store, and more hope to be added. The GCUW would like to thank event sponsors Keystone Lawn Services, Waynesburg Lumber & Supply, and Blueprints. FMI, visit www.greenecountyunitedway.org/atasteofgreene.html.
