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Matthew Kelly
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550 East Spring Street, Franklin Hall - Room 252
Columbus, Ohio 43215
21st Annual Taste the Future Goes Green with Goal of Zero Waste
While delectable cuisine will take center stage as the main event at the annual Taste the Future, a new green initiative is a featured attraction this year. The showcase of culinary masterpieces includes savory samples from more than 50 of central Ohio’s finest establishments.
To better serve the community and lessen the environmental impact of holding such a large event over a thousand people, the goal this year is zero waste. Significant changes include use of plastic eco products made with sugarcane or corn that are 100% compostable. They include all white-colored food plates and utensils and all cups supplied at drink stations. Although they look and feel like plastic – they are not.
Across campus special disposal stations and volunteer assistants will be available to help patrons properly dispose of paper, food, dinnerware, plastic bottles, glass and aluminum in receptacles for both compostable and recyclable items.
Tickets for Taste the Future are $100 each. All proceeds fund scholarships and special projects at Columbus State Community College. This adult-only event will be held on the campus at 550 East Spring Street, Columbus on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Set up for the event will begin that morning.
Participating Establishments Announced for Taste the Future 2009 - Media Preview Party and Demonstration set for September 1.
The Columbus State Development Foundation today announced the lineup for the twenty-first annual Taste the Future Culinary Showcase and fundraiser.
A media preview party and demonstration is set for 5:30 p.m., September 1, 2009 at the Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus (161 North High Street) to announce menu items and highlight Columbus State Alumni Chefs. There will be a menu item demonstration on site and appetizers for sampling. Food writers, local television and radio reporters, and entertainment bloggers are invited to attend to learn more about this exciting event and interview Columbus State graduate chefs.
Nearly 50 establishments including chefs from catering companies, private clubs, top restaurants and hotels have signed on as participants in 2009 once again making Taste the Future the largest and most diverse culinary showcase fundraiser in Central Ohio.
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