Getting ready for a great taste

Members of Montachusett Opportunity Council met with staff from restaurants participating in the third annual "The Taste of North Central." With the purchase of a $30 ticket, patrons are given the chance to sample items from each of the participating restaurants. The event, scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, not only showcases local restaurants, it serves as one of MOC's largest fundraisers for the year. Restaurateurs donate their food and time, so that all profits benefit MOC. (L to r) Michelle Rattanavang, Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel; Dan O'Sullivan, Sonoma Restaurant; Rick Walton, Gardner Ale House Brewery and Restaurant; Frank Lombardo, Wachusett Village Inn; Sean McNally, McNally's Grille & Pub; Bill Brady, Sonoma Restaurant; Tasha Marcus DiNardo, Lidio's Restaurant; Marcus DiNardo, Lidio's Restaurant, Laura Valerie, Cristina's Restaurant; Kathleen McDermott, Montachusett Opportunity Council; Colleen Campobasso, board member; and Tricia Pistone, Montachusett Opportunity Council. COURTESY PHOTO