Last night I went to the 9th annual Taste of the Towns on behalf of my father's computer repair business, Allatar. It was an event in West Boylston at the Manor Restaurant where numerous other restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and other businesses met together as they tasted food and drink samples. There was a large turnout and everything was delicious. Of course it cost $25 to enter, but the price was worth it.

The Taste of the Towns had businesses from Holden, MA and a few of the surrounding towns.

The Backyard Grillin' Company made some really tasty grilled meat on rice. Val's Restaurant also had two incredible dishes to serve. The Mexicali Grill, which recently replaced the Playa del Carmen on Main Street in Holden, had numerous different Mexican dishes to serve that were all tasty. Ethan's Family Restaurant served an Italian favorite that was really good.

One noteworthy bakery was the Owl and the Pussycat Cakes, which had tiny cupcakes with very tasty frosting. Another was the Bean Counter, which had very rich chocolate cupcakes with a light cream filling.

The Carolina Liquor Division made some really good margaritas. 

There were numerous other businesses, and I look forward to the possibility of going again next year.