Location
The event is held along Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Taste of Bethesda is located just three blocks from the Bethesda Metro.
Admission
Admission to the Taste of Bethesda is free. Taste tickets are sold on-site in bundles of four tickets for $5. Food servings cost one to four tickets. Restaurants serve delectable dishes from 11am–4pm. Ticket sales end at 3:30pm.
2025 Restaurants – More TBA
ala & Beth’s Hummus, Manti, Dolmades, Crispy Chicken Burger, Charred Octopus, Barley Risotto
Aventino Suppli al Telefono, Caesar Salad
Bethesda Chocolates Hot Iced Chocolate, Pretzel Rods, Turtles, Nonpareils, Pretzel Bars
California Tortilla Chips & Queso, Korean BBQ Taco, Nachos, Nacho Grill Melt, Screamin’ Taco
Ceremony Coffee Roasters Hot Coffee, Cold Brew Coffee, Specialty Coffee Tonic (non-alcoholic)
Delhi Spice Samosa, Vegetarian Combo Box, Chicken Combo Box, Mango Lassi
DIG Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes & Onion Jam, Chili Lime Brussels Sprouts, Charred Chicken & Rice, Crispy Tofu
Dog Haus Biergarten Chilli Idol, Soo Cali, Burger Sliders Sliders, Red Wine, White Wine, Draft Beer
Georgetown Cupcake Red Velvet, Chocolate Squared, Cookies & Creme, Pumpkin Spice, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Birthday
Hawkers Asian Street Fare Roti Canai, Chili Crisp Cucumbers, Korean Fried Chicken
Just Ice Tea Peach Oolong, Lemon Black, Berry Hibiscus, Original Green, Dragon Green, Raspberry Black
Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine Chicken Makhani, Saag Paneer, Rice, Samosa
Kusshi Sushi Takoyaki, Pork Gyoza, Shrimp Shumai, Ika Geso, Chicken Karaage, Ponzi IPA
Levain Bakery Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Walnut, Fall Chocolate Chunk
Max’s Best Ice Cream Spiced Cider Floater Shooter, Fall Beer Floater Shooter, Mini Ice Cream Cone, Warm Tartlet a la Mode, Mini Ice Cream Sandwich, Mini Brownie Sundae
Medium Rare Steak Frites Sandwiches
Moby Dick House of Kabob Kubideh, Chicken, Falafel, Rice
Nothing Bundt Cakes Bethesda Red Velvet, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Lemon, and White Chocolate Raspberry Bundtinis
The Organic Butcher of Bethesda Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Papa Johns Small Cheese Pizza, Small Pepperoni Pizza
Passage to India Butter Chicken Taco, Dosa, Samosa Chat, Makhani Pasta
Pho Viet Shrimp Summer Roll, Pork Spring Roll, Shrimp Dumplings, Beef Pho, Chicken Pho, Thai Boba Tea
Pike el Diamante Steak or Chicken Kabobs, Birria Tacos, Steak or Chicken Tacos, Ceviche, Pork or Chicken Pupusas
Pisco y Nazca Causa de Pollo, Ceviche Callejero, Tuna Tartare Tacos
Puree Juice Bar Cold Pressed Juices, Smoothies, Vegan Eats Treats
Q by Peter Chang Sichuan Chili Wontons, House Spring Rolls, Beijing Duck Pastry, Pan-Friend Vegetable Dumplings, Q’s Sparkling (non-alcoholic)
The Red Bandana Bakery Cookies, Donuts, Macarons, Cupcakes, Cheezy Bread, Hand Pies
Rooted3 Potato Bites, Loaded Potato Bites, Chili, Smoothies (with or without alcohol), Apple Cider (with or without alcohol)
RUTA Syrnyky, Cheese Balls, Mlyntsy, Holubtsi, Pravda Beer, Ukrainian Cider
Seventh State Cream of Crab Soup, ButterCake with Roasted Apples & Whipped Cream, Hip Flask Snack Mix, Back Pocket Punch
Silver New American Brasserie Tuna Tartare, Double Chicken Penne Pasta, Pistachio Mousse, Vegan Lemon Tartlets
Smoke BBQ Pork and Chicken Sliders, Chicken Wings, Mac and Cheese, Craft Beer & Wine
Smoothie King Angel Food Smoothies
Teazzi Oolong Milk Tea: Honey Amber, Four Season, Ruby; Peach Green Tea, Bamboo Oolong Tea, Japanese Multigrain Tea
Tout de Sweet French Macarons, Lemon Drop Cookies, Mini Tarts
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Sunrise Sunset, Jetty Punch, Mango Magic, Acai Berry Boost, Island Green, Assorted Cookies & Chips
World of Beer TBD
ZAO Stamina Ramen Mazesoba, Vegan Mazesoba, Japanese Cold Brew Tea
Entertainment Schedule
Cordell Stage
11:15am – 1:15pm Elikeh 1:45pm – 3:45pm Kentucky Avenue
Norfolk Stage
11:15am – 1:15pm Patrick Alban & His Buena Vista Social 1:45pm – 3:45pm TBD
St. Elmo Stage
11:15am – 1:15pm Cecily 1:45pm – 3:45pm Melissa Quinn Fox
Veterans Park
11am – 1pm Sara Jones 1:30 – 3:30pm TBD
Volunteer
Stay tuned for news about 2025 volunteer opportunities.