Hometown Holidays/Taste of Rockville takes place this weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Redgate Park (14500 Avery Road). This is the first year at the new location, moving away from Rockville Town Square where the event was previously held.
Per the City of Rockville:
The Taste of Rockville at Hometown Holidays is presented by and benefits the Rockville Chamber of Commerce and Community Reach of Montgomery County. The Taste of Rockville is open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy food, specialty beverages and desserts from some of Rockville’s best restaurants. Each ticket is $1.25 and can be purchased at a Taste of Rockville ticket booth. Taste tickets cannot be used at beverage booths or for the kids amusements. Restaurants and menus are subject to change.
Participating Restaurants and Menus
Bibibop serves you with wellbeing, and a happy healthy lifestyle. Blending traditional Korean flavors with American classics, build your own bowl with freshly prepped ingredients every day.
Menu
Chicken and Purple Rice: 4 Tickets
Steak and Purple Rice: 5 Tickets
Tofu and Purple Rice: 4 Tickets
Chicken and Supergreen: 4 Tickets
Steak and Supergreen: 5 Tickets
Tofu and Supergreen: 4 Tickets
At the Big Greek Café, we believe that relationships, family and community are built around sharing delicious meals. Since 2009, we have put our belief into practice, crafting traditionally inspired Greek dishes made with the best ingredients and offered at reasonable prices. Our fun and casual atmosphere is the perfect place to share a meal with friends and family.
Menu
Mini Gyro Pita: 6 tickets
Spanakopita: 5 tickets
Dolmada: 4 tickets
Corned Beef Kings dishes are beautifully garnished, piled high, always fresh, and thoughtfully crafted. The food speaks for itself! Onsite Sunday only.
Menu
Reuben: 6 tickets
MillyAnn: 6 tickets
Rachel: 6 tickets
Turkey Delight: 6 tickets
Angry Turkey Rachel: 6 tickets
Chips/potato salad/soda: 3 tickets
The Crêpe Shoppe makes amazing classic crepe’s, but what really sets them apart is the innovative health-conscious menu options and seasonal specialties. They do this by collaborating with local vendors for the best, freshest, seasonally available locally sourced ingredients. Onsite Saturday only.
Sweet Crepes: 6 tickets
Savory Crepes: 6 tickets
Fresh Lemonade: 6 tickets
Bottled Gatorade: 5 tickets
Bottled Water: 4 tickets
Kona Ice is a Mobile Shave Ice Truck offering many flavors that are gluten, nut, and dairy-free while also being 40% less sugar (we also offer some sugar free flavors). Grandma Kona is available for all types of events and fundraisers.
In the near future we will be opening Grandma’s Ice Cream and Waffles on E Gude Drive where we will serve homemade soft serve ice cream with non dairy options.
Menu
12oz. Shaved Ice, various flavors: 3 tickets
El Mercat is a casual, approachable restaurant that serves seasonal, house-made dishes. The restaurant is known as a familiar, warm, and cozy place that draws in residents on a regular basis.
Menu
Tortilla Espanola: 6 tickets
Albondigas: 6 tickets
Churros con Chocolate: 6 tickets
Escalivada: 6 tickets
Kusshi is a local sushi restaurant located at Pike & Rose.
Menu
Tako Yaki (fried octopus balls): 6 tickets
Chicken Kaarage: 6 tickets
Pork Gyoza (fried pork dumplings): 6 tickets
Shrimp Shumai (fried shrimp dumplings):6 tickets
Japanese Snacks: 6 tickets
Gyudon: 6 tickets
Mosaic is based on French cuisine with many accents from around the world and serves a unique menu in a modern bistro-style atmosphere.
Menu
Waffle Strawberry & Cream: 4 tickets
Peking Duck Ginger Slaw Waffle: 6 tickets
Waffle Nutella: 3 tickets
Vegan Ginger Pepper Slaw: 2 tickets
Grilled Tillamook Cheddar Waffle: 4 tickets
Shitake Mushroom Bisque: 3 tickets
Beverages
A variety of drinks including water, soda and beverages from Bud Light will be available at two locations throughout Hometown Holidays. There will not be mug sales or refills this year. Beverage booths accept cash, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Taste of Rockville tickets cannot be used to purchase beverages at these beverage booths.
Feature photo courtesy of Mosaic Cuisine on Facebook.