This year, we’re excited to announce a new indoor/outdoor venue — STUDIO WEST 117. YOU are invited to join us for a delicious day out. Admission is free, with VIP tickets sold to be seated on the rooftop deck. This year will be epic — kids games, a climbing wall, and shopping are just a few of the extras. Come see for yourself and bring the whole family!
great food, local merchants, prizes, and more
New Venue for 2023
This year’s event is taking place in the brand-new indoor/outdoor venue, Studio West 117, eliminating any worries about inclement weather. Our event will feature indoor restaurant booths, outdoor picnic areas, live music, and an outdoor merchant area with a backup indoor plan in case of rain. As if that weren’t enough, we’re also offering a spectacular rooftop deck for VIPs. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this exciting event and show off your menu favorites to the Lakewood community.
SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JUNE 11, 1-6pm!
Join us as we celebrate our restaurants, merchants, and the community that we all thrive in.
Scholarships
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce scholarship program, funded in part from the Taste of Lakewood, will award scholarships in 2023.
restaurants
On the second Sunday this June, Studio West 117 will transform into a food festival, showcasing Lakewood’s outstanding restaurants.
live music
There is always entertainment all day! This year, JellyNJamz will perform to crowds as they eat, listen, dance, play and shop. Jeff Varga will play for VIP.
shopping
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is committed to our local business owners and is always excited to highlight them — all in one place!
Participating Restaurants
Restaurants added daily
A big THANK YOU to Immigrant Son Brewery, a Gold level sponsor and the official beer of Taste of Lakewood
Interested in participating as a restaurant or merchant this year? Curious about our sponsorship levels? Download our participation restaurant, merchant or participation packets below.
Treat yourself and help a student
A portion of VIP Ticket proceeds contribute to the future of young minds
VIP Experience, sponsored by the Clifton Club at the Taste of Lakewood includes highly sought after amenities and provides a unique experience for event VIPs. The 2023 Taste of Lakewood VIP ticket ($75) includes:
- VIP Parking (some say this alone is worth $75)
- Seating on the rooftop deck from 1-4pm
- Separate VIP Full Bar with Immigrant Son beer with two drink tokens
- Private music by Jeff Varga
- Two food items of your choice from participating restaurants, delivered to you at the VIP rooftop deck.
- Waiter to retrieve your order
- One free VIP-only Raffle ticket to win Pier W Complete Dinner for TEN (additional chances available for purchase at event)
VIP raffle prize sponsor Pier W has generously donated a ‘Complete Dinner for TEN at Pier W’ as a raffle prize only offered to Taste of Lakewood VIPs. The dinner includes a 4-5 course menu to be custom designed by Chef Regan Reik (based on chosen protein, seasonal ingredients & availability) with wine paired with each course. The ‘Complete Dinner for TEN at Pier W’ is valued at over $2,000.
Tickets to the VIP rooftop deck support the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce scholarship program. As part of the VIP experience, seated customers order from their table or seeat and their professional waiter retrieves the order, then runs the food back to the table.
For Sponsors
For Merchants
2023 Sponsors
Working together to co-present this incredible day
GOLD
SILVER
FRIEND
Cuyahoga Community College
Eric Lowrey, BHHS Lucien Realty
T. Harrison & Associates, Inc.
Troy Bratz – Keller Williams Elevate
CONTRIBUTOR
By the Book Accounting
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
SGT Clean
Shinn Law Firm
Event Details
EVENT CO-PRESENTERS
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland Magazine
Studio West 117
Convey360
TASTE OF LAKEWOOD 2023
1:00pm — 6:00pm
Studio West 117, Lakewood, Ohio
General Admission is FREE
VIP EXPERIENCE
Includes reserved parking, seating on the rooftop deck, personal waiter, food and drink tokens, private music by Jeff Varga, and one raffle ticket to win a special prize.
THANK YOU 2022 SPONSORS
Dollar Bank
University of Akron Lakewood
Tri-C