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Students benefit from tasteful Montrose event
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| People line up to try out tasty dishes at the Taste of Montrose fundraising event on Sunday. The event benefits the after prom party for Crescenta Valley High School students. (Roger Wilson/News-Press) |
Local restaurants satisfy some hungry patrons while raising funds for CV High after-prom party.
By Ani Amirkhanian
Restaurants in the Montrose Shopping Park served up treats Sunday to waiting patrons, who ate samplings for a good cause during the second annual Taste of Montrose.
About 20 restaurants from the shopping park and nearby areas participated in the event, which helps raise funds for Prom Plus, the after-prom party for students at Crescenta Valley High School.
The event was expected to raise about $3,000, said Robin Goldsworthy, Prom Plus coordinator.
“I was really excited to do something that incorporates the whole community,” Goldsworthy said. “Montrose is becoming a dining destination.”
The participating restaurants set up tables in front of their businesses and served food to hungry patrons. Pasadena resident Tim Delia and his friend Luis Gomez of Montrose ate a garden salad from Rocky Cola Cafe.
Gomez, whose son is a senior at Crescenta Valley High, bought tickets for his friends to help support Prom Plus.
“I think it’s important,” Gomez said. “It pays for itself, and you get a lot of food.”
Glendale resident Monika McCoy and her 14-year-old son Matthew Cervera ate ribs, beans and sausage links from Zeke’s Smokehouse.
“It’s delicious,” McCoy said. “We’re here to show support for the school and community. Besides, we love food.”
Prom Plus was started in 1993 after a Crescenta Valley High School senior was murdered at an unsupervised post prom hotel party in 1991. It was established as a response to the tragedy.
“It’s getting more and more kids every year,” Goldsworthy said, adding that is costs about $20,000 to put on Prom Plus.
The committee organizes fundraisers throughout the year to supplement the cost, she said.
One of the newest eateries participating in Taste of Montrose was Montrose Cafe, which opened its doors six weeks ago.
Montrose resident Mack Cruise and his wife, Jeanne,tried the hummus and crackers at the restaurant and moved on to sample the food of restaurants nearby.
“It’s a good event, and it’s worthwhile,” Mack Cruise said. “We support whenever we can.”
Several establishments including Berolina Bakery, Leo’s All Star Bar and Grill and Dream Dinners set up booths on the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue.
Glendale resident Regina Robinson, who has two sons at Crescenta Valley, couldn’t resist the chocolate-covered apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The chocolatier set up shop in the shopping park.
“We’re supporting Prom Plus, but we are also supporting local restaurants,” Robinson said, with a mouth full of chocolate. “We applaud the parents and individuals who put this together.”
ANI AMIRKHANIAN is a news assistant. She may be reached at (818) 637-3230 or by e-mail at ani.amirkhanian@latimes.com.
About 20 restaurants from the shopping park and nearby areas participated in the event, which helps raise funds for Prom Plus, the after-prom party for students at Crescenta Valley High School.
The event was expected to raise about $3,000, said Robin Goldsworthy, Prom Plus coordinator.
“I was really excited to do something that incorporates the whole community,” Goldsworthy said. “Montrose is becoming a dining destination.”
The participating restaurants set up tables in front of their businesses and served food to hungry patrons. Pasadena resident Tim Delia and his friend Luis Gomez of Montrose ate a garden salad from Rocky Cola Cafe.
Gomez, whose son is a senior at Crescenta Valley High, bought tickets for his friends to help support Prom Plus.
“I think it’s important,” Gomez said. “It pays for itself, and you get a lot of food.”
Glendale resident Monika McCoy and her 14-year-old son Matthew Cervera ate ribs, beans and sausage links from Zeke’s Smokehouse.
“It’s delicious,” McCoy said. “We’re here to show support for the school and community. Besides, we love food.”
Prom Plus was started in 1993 after a Crescenta Valley High School senior was murdered at an unsupervised post prom hotel party in 1991. It was established as a response to the tragedy.
“It’s getting more and more kids every year,” Goldsworthy said, adding that is costs about $20,000 to put on Prom Plus.
The committee organizes fundraisers throughout the year to supplement the cost, she said.
One of the newest eateries participating in Taste of Montrose was Montrose Cafe, which opened its doors six weeks ago.
Montrose resident Mack Cruise and his wife, Jeanne,tried the hummus and crackers at the restaurant and moved on to sample the food of restaurants nearby.
“It’s a good event, and it’s worthwhile,” Mack Cruise said. “We support whenever we can.”
Several establishments including Berolina Bakery, Leo’s All Star Bar and Grill and Dream Dinners set up booths on the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue.
Glendale resident Regina Robinson, who has two sons at Crescenta Valley, couldn’t resist the chocolate-covered apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The chocolatier set up shop in the shopping park.
“We’re supporting Prom Plus, but we are also supporting local restaurants,” Robinson said, with a mouth full of chocolate. “We applaud the parents and individuals who put this together.”
ANI AMIRKHANIAN is a news assistant. She may be reached at (818) 637-3230 or by e-mail at ani.amirkhanian@latimes.com.
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