TASTE OF BETHESDA 2014 PHOTO GALLERY + JALEO PAELLA VIDEO

Here are scenes from yesterday's Taste of Bethesda. Turnout, by my estimation, was very good, especially given the weather situation early in the morning. The public parking garage near Battery Lane was filled to capacity.

Chefs from Jaleo prepare
the DC area's largest paella

Entertainment was provided
by several bands

Turnout was far better
than the previous day's
weather forecast suggested

Benihana

Christian Lopez Band

Gringos and Mariachis

Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle

ArcLight brought a
larger-than-life character
to promote the new
ArcLight Cinemas, opening
November 4 at
Westfield Montgomery Mall

Tyber Bierhaus

American Tap Room at
Bethesda Row touted
the "best brunch in
Bethesda"

Attendees got a preview of what
ArcLight Cinemas will have
to offer Bethesda movie lovers

Camacho Cigars brought
motorcycles...

...and arm wrestling

Don't tell CVS about these
"full throttle smokes"

Full Throttle Smokes
in Bethesda

Aerial view

Smoke BBQ's mascot
worked the crowd

Steamers has a prime spot
for Taste of Bethesda but
had to sit this one out

Gallery Bethesda promoted its
Oktoberfest, which will be
held October 25 from 2-5 PM

Fall-themed decorations
on the plaza at Gallery Bethesda

Hay bales at Gallery Bethesda

Once the rain moved out of
town, the crowd remained
sizable for the rest
of the event

Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Services Center booth

Bethesda-based startup Spotluck
was promoting its hyperlocal
restaurant app that features
new deals every day


 

GALLERY BETHESDA TASTE OF BETHESDA CONTEST & PRIZES

Get your phone out and snap a photo of your favorite thing at Taste of Bethesda today (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the corner of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues and beyond), and you could win a gift card from Gallery Bethesda luxury apartments.

Post your photo to their Facebook page, add the hashtag #TheNewHeight, and the one that earns the most Likes by October 17 will be the winner.

There are more ways to win today, though. Stop by the Gallery's plaza at 4800 Auburn Avenue during the Taste of Bethesda for prize giveaways, and check out the outdoor fall decorations.

TASTE OF BETHESDA THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 - RESTAURANTS, MENUS

The biggest annual event in Bethesda is this Saturday, October 11, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Taste of Bethesda offers the chance to sample dozens of the best restaurants in town, in one compact street festival in the Woodmont Triangle. Plan your strategy using this handy menu.

There will also be live music on five stages around the Woodmont Triangle. There's no charge to enjoy any of the concerts.

Admission to the event is free, but to try the food, you'll need to purchase taste tickets. $5 gets you four tickets, and each "taste" at various restaurants' tents will cost you one to four tickets. Ticket sales end at 3:30 PM.

Don't miss the Back to Bethesda Car Show across Wisconsin Avenue at Chevy Chase Cars, and Rescue Day at the BCC Rescue Squad at Old Georgetown Road at Battery Lane. Both events coincide with the Taste of Bethesda Saturday.

Taste of Bethesda is hosted by Bethesda Urban Partnership, and this year's sponsors include Capital One, ArcLight Cinemas, Cadillac, Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, L'Academie de Cuisine, DC's 107.3, WMAL, Bethesda Magazine, Washington Parent and Celebrity Cruises.