Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Win Taste of the Browns Tickets!

With the temperatures cooling down and our Browns' season tickets hanging on the fridge, it's starting to feel like fall is just around the corner. And you know what that means...football season. "R" and his friends are already planning the home opener tailgating menu, and chatter about the Browns training camp litters my Twitter feed. It all puts me in the mood for one of my favorite fall food events in Cleveland...the Taste of the Browns.Now, my opinion of this event is a little biased because I used to work at the Cleveland Foodbank and planning this event was one of my big projects...but this does not change the fact that this is a fun and unique event, and truly one of the season's best food events. Now that I no longer work there, I get to actually attend as a guest and I can't wait!

It is being held on Monday, September 12th from 6-9PM. The event features over 25 of our area's best independent chefs and restaurants. Here are just a few of my personal favorites: Bar Cento (pictured above at the 2010 event), Fahrenheit, AMP 150, Light Bistro, Melange, Momocho, Zack Bruell's restaurants, and the list goes on...

And you're sampling all of this food (and wine, beer, and specialty martinis) down at Browns Stadium while you meet and mingle with alumni and current players. There is usually quite the crowd of them in attendance! The event also features a fabulous silent and live auction, including restaurant dining packages, Browns tickets and autographed memorabilia, and more. All proceeds benefit the Cleveland Foodbank. Tickets are $150, but each dollar donated to the Foodbank translates into 4 meals served in a local hunger center!

You can purchase tickets here, or enter to win TWO general admission tickets by leaving a comment below telling me which Taste of the Browns restaurant you want to try the most. It will be hard to choose! For a second chance to win, just tweet the following statement: "I want to win #TasteoftheBrowns tickets from @BiteBuff at http://tinyurl.com/3vb6atj." Please leave a comment on this post for each entry. I will use random.com to select a winner on Thursday, August 25th. Good luck, and I hope to see you there!

Disclosure: I was previously employed by the Cleveland Foodbank. They have provided me with one media pass in exchange for this post. As always, the thoughts and opinions above are 100% my own.

82 comments:

  1. BradAugust 16, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I would love to win and try something fun from Momocho! Cheers!

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  2. BradAugust 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I just tweeted too!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I'm excited for the Zach Bruell restaurants... I have heard great things about them, but I still haven't made it to one of them.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I tweeted about it!

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  5. eatdrinkclevelandAugust 16, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I am dying to try Chinato but haven't gotten there yet. It would complete my Tour de Bruell! : )

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  6. eatdrinkclevelandAugust 16, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    and I tweeted too!

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  7. LindsayAugust 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I can't wait to try Melange. Still have not been there, but have hear GREAT things!

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  8. CLEgal @ Why CLE?August 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Tough choice. I'll say Melange, since I've only been there for Dinner in the Dark. Great giveaway...thanks!

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  9. CLEgal @ Why CLE?August 16, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Tweeted!

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  10. Ashley TAugust 16, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    awesome! I would love to try Amp150!

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  11. @RuckinHookerAugust 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I heard XO was amazing!! Would love to try it out!

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  12. @RuckinHookerAugust 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Tweeted!! ;-)

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  13. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I would love to try One Red Door since we rarely get down to Hudson or the Akron area in general except to run.

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  14. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Tweet tweet! (Or in this case, WOOF WOOF!!)

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  15. Scott PappadaAugust 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I'd love to try AMP 150 heard nothing but great things!

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  16. Scott PappadaAugust 16, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I tweeted from @SPappadaPhD on twitter.

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  17. SarahAugust 16, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I'd love to check out what Melange has to offer!

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  18. lissalooAugust 16, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I would love to try something from any of the Zach Bruell as I haven't had to opportunity to check any of them out!

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  19. lissalooAugust 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I also just tweeted for the chance :D GO BROWNS!

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  20. SarahAugust 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I tweeted the giveaway!

    @SarahCLeimbach

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  21. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    So many to pick from! I would love to try Pier W. Love seafood and still haven't found time to go!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Tweeted away!

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  23. NikkihAugust 16, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Parallax! But they all sound delicious!!

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  24. Alicia at Poise in ParmaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    For years, I've heard great things about both Players on Madison and Three Birds. Would love to try either!

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  25. Alicia at Poise in ParmaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    ...and I tweeted!

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  26. Reshae @ Cleveland Food GoddessAugust 16, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I want to try AMP150...I live so close by, but have never made it!

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  27. Reshae @ Cleveland Food GoddessAugust 16, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    ....and I tweeted : )

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  28. CarlaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    The restaurant I want to try the most is Melange!!

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  29. CarlaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    ...and I just tweeted (carla8782)!!

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  30. swagmaster@gmail.comAugust 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Like to try Sushi Rock

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  31. swagmaster@gmail.comAugust 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    And I just tweeted

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  32. dmdecapiteAugust 17, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I am looking forward to trying Pier W! This is a great idea to promote The Taste of The Browns...I really believe in the Cleveland Foodbank and the services they provide to local residents in need!

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  33. dmdecapiteAugust 17, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I tweeted, too! (@DanaMarieEsq)

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  34. BenAugust 17, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Blue Point Grille--Sarah and have been meaning to get there for years.

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  35. BenAugust 17, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I just tweeted as well.

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  36. Steve Lorenz AKA@TweetmeslowAugust 17, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I am most interested in XO. Have been meaning to go there for years!

    Steve Lorenz

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  37. Karmel GravelyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love food! I think we have great restaurants in Cleveland and our surround suburbs. I have always wanted to try Three Birds. I have heard excellent things about them.
    And I tweeted!

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  38. Bite BuffAugust 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for all the comments, everyone! Keep 'em comin'!

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  39. GeorgiaInCLEAugust 17, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I tweeted the post!!

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  40. GeorgiaInCLEAugust 17, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love L'Albaros and would love to try anything from Zack's restaurants.

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  41. Nancy HellerAugust 17, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I'm a huge Jeff Jarrett fan, so AMP 150 would be first.

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  42. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I want to try Amp 150!!!

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  43. JASONAugust 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I would like to try Fahrenheit Restaurant. Chef Rocco is such a great supporter of all things local and such a proud Clevelander. Plus I heard his food rocks!

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  44. ADAugust 17, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    i tweeted it up!

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  45. ADAugust 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I want to try L'Albaros badly! However I'm on the West side and the long haul over 480 to eat dinner on the east side has been a minor setback ;)

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  46. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I would love to "re-try" Pier W because I did not have a great first experience!

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  47. KellyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I'd have to go with AMP 150 - their menu looks amazing!!

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  48. KellyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    i tweeted too (@Bluebook7)!

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  49. KristinAugust 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    tough choice! perhaps Melange - but i also want to try MORE food from farenheit!!

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  50. StropkoAugust 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    One Red door! I would love to see what they have to offer!!

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  51. Bite BuffAugust 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    AD- Get your butt over from the west side to check out L'Albatros! It is soooo worth the drive, and one of Cleveland's best restaurants. We do, and so can you.

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  52. Tara the FoodieAugust 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    This is like choosing a favorite child! I guess since Amp 150 is the only place out of that list I haven't tried yet but have really been wanting to, I would have to say I'd be most excited about trying their food.

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  53. Mason GoodmanAugust 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I still haven't tried AMP. I am looking forward to their grub!

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  54. Mason GoodmanAugust 18, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    also tweeted about this event. @masongoodman

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  55. Claudia BAugust 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I've been wanting to try AMP 150 and already love Momocho!

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  56. SusanAugust 19, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I'm actually dying to try One Red Door...heard great things about it!

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  57. CindyAugust 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Momocho without a doubt!!

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  58. DaveAugust 20, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I always look forward to seeing what Melange creates at these events.

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  59. KateAugust 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I'd like to try Light Bistro...I've always heard great things about their food.

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  60. Bite BuffAugust 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Michelle

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  61. Bite BuffAugust 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Michelle x2

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  62. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    This event is fantastic with a great lineup of chefs!

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  63. HeatherAugust 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I want to win this SO BAD!!!
    I've been dying to try Melange!

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  64. HeatherAugust 21, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I tweeted, too! :)

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  65. Joe @ The Frolicking FellsAugust 21, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I want to try Chinato! I love Italian food.

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  66. Joe @ The Frolicking FellsAugust 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I also Tweeted!

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  67. GPAugust 22, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Thanks for highlighting this event -- I heard about it last year and couldn't wait for it to come back around. I'm eager to check out Players on Madison's showing.

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  68. LgalloAugust 22, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    The restaurant I am most anxious to try is Melange. I have always wanted to eat there and haven't made it yet.

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  69. 6502ProgrammerAugust 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I have never tried Pier W.

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  70. 6502ProgrammerAugust 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    tweeted also

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  71. Green Dog WineAugust 23, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I'm most excited to try One Red Door - I haven't been there but I've heard mixed reviews so I want to try it for myself! HOPE I WIN! :)

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  72. Green Dog WineAugust 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    PS - I tweeted too! :)

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  73. VAugust 23, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I'd say AMP150...haven't been back since Chef Ellis left so I'd like to see how things are the same/different.

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  74. ADAugust 23, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    @BiteBuff I know, I know! So much to try, I love the Cleveland food blogs- Thanks for sharing all your tidbits, I am living vicariously through your blog, ha!

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  75. johnAugust 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Would live to try Momocho

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  76. Chip RichterAugust 24, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    It's so hard to choose... but I'm going to say Momocho.

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  77. kakatyAugust 24, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I want to try Light Bistro's fare since I've never been there!

    -@kakaty

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  78. kateAugust 24, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Tweet:

    https://twitter.com/#!/kakatywins/status/106363837585956865

    -@kakaty

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  79. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I would love to try a lot of these fantastic restaurants. But, why I really want to go (in addition to supporting a great organization like the Cleveland Foodbank) is to support Chef Demetrios Athenios from Deagan's Kitchen and Bar! I work there, too, and he is an amazing chef...not to mention a pretty great guy!!

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  80. Elena LAugust 24, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    i'd like to try L''Albatros

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  81. AdamAugust 25, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I really really really would like to try AMP 150.

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  82. Bite BuffAugust 25, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Congrats to @masongoodman! Contact me to claim your tickets by Monday.

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