July 31, 2017 (Bethesda, MD) - Taste of Bethesda returns on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 11am-4pm and will bring nearly 50 restaurants and five stages of entertainment to Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, downtown Bethesda’s famous food and music festival celebrates 28 years of diverse and delectable cuisine offered by Bethesda’s local restaurant community.

Taste of Bethesda is located on Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in the heart of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Five stages showcase musical and cultural performances, and a children’s area featuring art and craft activities, balloons and face painting will provide additional entertainment for young visitors.

As downtown Bethesda continues to grow, several new restaurants will debut at Taste of Bethesda this year: Community, George’s Chophouse, Medium Rare and TapaBar among others. Returning favorites such as Georgetown Cupcake, Jaleo, Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar, Mussel Bar, Olazzo, Ruth’s Chris and many more will also be in attendance this year.

The sounds of bands Albino Rhino, Band of Us, Chopteeth, Hayley Fahey Band, Lea Morris (2017 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards winner), Lloyd Dobler Effect, Patrick Alban Band and Signature Live will fill Woodmont Triangle during Taste of Bethesda. The cultural music and dance stage will feature Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble, Nomad Dancers, Soul in Motion and Wild Zappers.

Admission to Taste of Bethesda is free. Tickets will be sold on-site to “taste” different foods; tickets are $5 for four tickets and a serving costs one to four tickets. The event is located three blocks from the Bethesda Metro station. Free parking is also available in downtown Bethesda’s public garages. The free Bethesda Circulator will transport visitors to and from the Bethesda Metro station and public garages.

Teaming up and serving as sponsors for the festivities will be BGE Home, The Family Firm, Olde Towne Pet Resort, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, mix107.3, 105.9FM/AM630 WMAL, Bethesda Magazine and Washington Parent.

Participating Restaurants

Benihana of Tokyo

Bethesda Curry Kitchen

BGR The Burger Joint

Brickside Food and Drink

Chef Tony’s Fresh Seafood

Fresh Baguette

Georgetown Cupcake

Guapo’s

Gusto Italian Grill

Häagen-Dazs

Hanaro Sushi

Jaleo

Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine

Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar

Mamma Lucia

Medium Rare

MoMo Chicken + Grill

Morton’s, The Steakhouse

Mussel Bar & Grille

Olazzo

The Original Pancake House

Passage to India

Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Penang Malaysian Cuisine

Pi Pizzeria

Quartermaine Coffee Roasters

Redwood Restaurant and Bar

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Shangri-La

Silver

Smoke BBQ

Smoothie King

Starbucks

Suma Restaurant and Bar

Tandoori Nights

TapaBar

Tapp’d Bethesda

Tommy Joe’s

Tout de Sweet Pastry Shop

Tropical Smoothie Café

For more information, please call 301/215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.

Established by Montgomery County in 1994, the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc. (BUP) has grown from two full-time staff members to more than 35 employees working in maintenance, marketing, transportation management and administration. In its 20-year operation, BUP created Bethesda Transportation Solutions (BTS) in 2000, established the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District in 2002, took over management of the Bethesda Circulator in 2006, and opened Gallery B in 2011 and Studio B in 2014. For a closer look, please visit www.bethesda.org.