Salisbury, MD — Dove Pointe was buzzing with excitement on June 4 as hundreds of food enthusiasts gathered for the 17th Annual Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats, presented by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Evolution Craft Brewing Company, and Southern Boys Concepts.
One of the region’s most anticipated culinary events, Taste of the Town brought together some of Delmarva’s favorite restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and specialty food businesses for an evening of exceptional flavors, community spirit, and friendly competition.
Throughout the event, guests sampled an impressive variety of dishes and cast their votes for their favorites in three categories. After a night of spirited voting, the winners of the 2026 Taste of the Town were:
- Simple Tastes– representing casual, light fare, won by Green Hill Country Club
- Signature Tastes– representing upscale, more refined dishes, won by Sobo’s Wine Beerstro
- Delectable Desserts– representing the crème de la crème of Delmarva desserts, won by Krave. A Gluten Free Shoppe
Attendees enjoyed unlimited food samples, local craft beverages, and the opportunity to discover new restaurants and revisit longtime favorites from across the Delmarva region.
While only three businesses took home the prize, every participating restaurant was a winner, showcasing the incredible talent, creativity, and hospitality that make Delmarva’s culinary scene so unique.
Participating businesses included:
- Brick Row Market
- Brew River Seafood House & Dock Bar
- The Dinner Express
- Evolution Public House
- Green Hill Country Club
- Krave. A Gluten Free Shoppe
- Market Street Inn
- Mogan’s Oyster House
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Playa Bowls
- Savour
- Sobo’s Wine Beerstro
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere appreciation to all participating restaurants, vendors, volunteers, and attendees who helped make the event another tremendous success.
Special thanks to our host, Dove Pointe, and our sponsors whose support helped bring this community favorite to life: Presenting Sponsors Evolution Craft Brewing Company, and Southern Boys Concepts; Media Sponsor 47 ABC – WMDT, Host Dove Pointe, Music sponsor Revive Sound Productions; Platinum Sponsor Visiting Angels of the Eastern Shore; Gold Plate Sponsors Karen Davis – State Farm Agent, Livingston Wealth Management and The Voice Radio Network; and Silver Plate Sponsors Griswold Home Care for Lower Eastern Shore, Pushing Paper Bookkeeping and Salisbury University.
Guests also enjoyed music by DJ Randy Potter of Revive Sound Productions, prize giveaways, and opportunities to connect with local businesses and fellow food lovers throughout the evening.
Taste of the Town continues to promote Delmarva’s vibrant restaurant and hospitality industry and encouraging residents to explore the many outstanding dining experiences available throughout the region.
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- Chef Liz Krauss’s Winning Artisan Meatballs.
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- Green Hill Country Club – Simple Tastes Winner
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- Lisa Dale’s Winning Gluten Free Baked Goods.
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- Sobo’s Wine Beerstro – Signature Tastes Winner.
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- Chef David Well’s Winning Quantico Queso Spoons.
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- Krave. A Gluten Free Shoppe – Delectable Desserts winner.
About Delmarva Eats
Delmarva Eats was created by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce during the COVID pandemic to support and promote local restaurants, hospitality businesses, food producers, and culinary experiences across the Delmarva Peninsula. The online community continues to connect food lovers with local dining destinations while providing restaurants with a platform to share specials, events, and new offerings.
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to join the Delmarva Eats community, support local restaurants, and continue exploring the incredible flavors that make Delmarva a unique culinary destination.
