Would You Like to Taste the Future?
Author: swampkitty05 // Category: Charity, Columbus, Contest, Events
It’s that time of year again! Year after year, we love going to Taste the Future, Columbus State Community College’s fundraising event for the Hospitality program at the college – and most of the restaurants participating in the event either employ CSCC graduates or work closely with the program during their apprenticeship. This year the event will be held on Tuesday, September 14th on the Columbus State main campus. The weather forecast looks promising (mid-70′s and clear), so it should once again be an awesome event that shows off the best of what Columbus has to offer.
We stopped by their Media Preview Party last night at the Polaris Hilton, and ate dishes made by CSCC alumnus Executive Chef Kevin Ball.
Honestly, I never even knew there was a restaurant there. I loved their burgers, perfectly cooked and delicious ground ribeye on a bun with garlic aioli. I’m going to have to come back and order it off their regular menu. Yum!
Along with the burger, these shoestring fries paired perfectly.
I really liked the grits with spicy shrimp and pork belly. Even though the Polaris Hilton won’t be participating in Taste the Future this year, the food we ate last night is representative of what you can expect at the event.
To get a better idea of what makes the event so special, check out my slideshows for 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006.
Columbus State was once again generous enough to gift me a couple of pairs of tickets (value $200 per pair) to give away to my readers! Entering is the same deal as last year – to enter to win, visit the menu section of the Taste the Future site, and pick out the dish you’d most look forward to trying if you got to go. Leave a comment on this entry with your choice, and please make sure that your email address is linked somewhere so that if you win I can contact you. The contest ends at 11:59PM on September 11th, and winner will be chosen by a random number generator. The tickets will be held under your name for you at will call.
Be sure to follow me on Twitter, as I’ll be giving another pair of tickets away on there. Good luck!
Update: Congrats to Anne D. and Ryan B. on winning the tickets! Thanks to everyone else for entering. Hope to still see you there!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
I'm a sucker for shrimp and grits, and I'm sure G. Michael's wouldn't disappoint. The husband loves scallops, so he'd be trying all the scallop dishes…the Refectory's looks great!
September 8th, 2010 at 7:37 am
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November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
My plan of attack…Luce' Enoteca first for the chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon followed by the BBQ Braised Short Rib Sliders at Michell's Steakhouse.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
I'm looking forward to the Chorizo Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce, but so many items sound good
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Cucumber & Honeydew Melon Soup Shooters… sounds intriguing
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
I want to try that Doughssant!! A deep fried croissant? Yes please!! : )
September 8th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I would head straight for all the crab cakes, starting with the ones from Elevator!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Pork belly and grits! That's a new combination for me.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Escargot on a Stick! I've always wanted to try escargot…classic french dish that is it…How easy on my palate would an Americanized version be! Only in America can everything go on a stick..
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
The Cucumber Crostini topped with Herb Boursin Spread, Prosciutto, Watermelon from Elevator intrigues me!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
It's my first time to read your blog and I love it!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
The Refectory's Scallop Pomponnette with Sauce Bonne Femme sounds tasty!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Oh goodness there is so much to pick from! Okay I'm going with, Braised Ohio Bison Crostini with Quince BBQ Sauce, Manchego. I love manchego cheese and braised bison is a win all around!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
so many things looked good! I think I would want to try
Courtyard Restaurant at Willow Brook: Herb encrusted Apple Jack Pork Tenderloin on Asiago Crostini with Pineapple Chutney
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
I always want to go to events like these, but I'm either out of town or can't afford them!
I think the chicken and truffled dumplings sound awesome, as chicken & dumplings is one of those things that, no matter how good of a cook I am, I just can't make right. At least not to taste like my mom's.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Everything sounds amazing, what a great event! Just reading The Clarmont's "Shredded Barbecue Chicken Wrap with a Mango Papaya Barbecue Sauce" made my mouth water.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
House Jerk Pork on Plantain Chip with Black Bean & Champagne Mango Salsa sounds awesome!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Uh yea…. I'm with Steve….
Chorizo Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce
mmmmmm bacon
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
I'm so totally into the Scallop Pomponnette with Sauce Bonne Femme. I would probably hit small children in the face with whiskey bottles for more of this.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
THe Macchiato Espresso Bar completely changed coffee for me. No jitters, just pure energy, and it tasted like the espresso beans were just yesterday roasting out back behind the cottage in Brazil that I wish I owned. Good stuff.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Ohh I would love the Chilled Corn Gazpacho with a Lobster & Caviar Garnish. And since I can't afford $200 per ticket I would really appreciate the passes!!!!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Pick me. I want to try Thai Barbecued Pulled Pork and Asian Slaw with Lemongrass and Mint Vinaigrette by Chef Linda Meoak at The Forum at Knightsbridge
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
The Braised Ohio Bison Crostini with Quince BBQ Sauce and Manchego looks awesome!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
""Doughssant" created in 1991, Half donut, half croissant. AKA "Fried Croissant" First of it's kind."
How fantastic does that sound?
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
So many things sound delicious! If I had to pick just one I think I'd try the Tenderloin of Beef on Toasted Rye Crostini with Cambazola Cheese and Black Garlic from Bistro 2110 at the Blackwell Hotel.
September 11th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I’m thinking crab cakes would be top on my list!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Mmmmm bison crostini. Sounds delish!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Ahhhhh….So many excellent choices. I do love the shrimp & grits, so I'll be in G. Michaels line early.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
I have to say Auddino Bakery’s “doughssant” absolutely intrigues me. If done correctly if could be heaven. Also the Refectory’s scallop pomponnette sounds divine.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
I'm a sucker for anything blue cheese, so take me to the burgers at the Friendship Village table!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
OK, the contest ended two days ago. Did I win?
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Nope, sorry. Anne D. won the blog contest, and Ryan B. won the Twitter contest, Hope to see you at the event anyway!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Yes, I am still going tonight. It's my favorite food event of the year. It would have been more delicious with a free ticket. HAHA!