Taste of the Vineyard Kicks Off the Summer Season
Taste of the Vineyard sells out in a day every year.
Taste of the Vineyard sells out in a day every year.
Vineyard Trust director Funi Burdick greets John Alley.
Vineyard Trust director Funi Burdick greets John Alley.
Vineyard Sound serenade lucky patrons waiting to get in.
Vineyard Sound serenade lucky patrons waiting to get in.
Line of well-dressed diners stretched down Main street.
Line of well-dressed diners stretched down Main street.
Cardboard Box was new to the Taste this year.
Cardboard Box was new to the Taste this year.
Jan Buhrman of Kitchen Porch Catering shows off a roasted pig.
Jan Buhrman of Kitchen Porch Catering shows off a roasted pig.
Cakes by Liz offered a sea shell and beach glass inspired cake.
Cakes by Liz offered a sea shell and beach glass inspired cake.
Bob and Gail Avakian joined revelers under the tent.
Bob and Gail Avakian joined revelers under the tent.
Black Dog Bakery desserts, pretty as a picture.
Black Dog Bakery desserts, pretty as a picture.
Shuckers were working double time at the MV Shellfish Group table.
Shuckers were working double time at the MV Shellfish Group table.
Chocolate covered strawberries anyone? From Blue Crab Kitchen.
Chocolate covered strawberries anyone? From Blue Crab Kitchen.
After sampling Island restaurant fare it's time to hit the dance floor.
After sampling Island restaurant fare it's time to hit the dance floor.
Patrons danced into the evening on the Daniel Fisher house lawn.
Patrons danced into the evening on the Daniel Fisher house lawn.
The Taste of the Vineyard is the kick-off-the-season party where Island restaurants show off their culinary skills by offering samples of new or signature dishes for the benefit of the Vineyard Trust. Many vendors participated this year, serving bites and sips to lucky ticket holders.