Local restaurants participate in the annual Taste of River

The annual Taste of River will be held at the Don Umerley Civic Center in the heart of Rocky River on July 11, from noon to 3 p.m.
Part of the city's River Days, the free event welcomed more than 700 visitors last year.
The following restaurants will be participating by offering samples of their signature menu items. This year's vendors include: 100th Bomb Group, Bearden's, Bomba, Buffalo Wild Wings, Donato's Pizza, Ferris Steakhouse, Fresco Mexican Grill and Salsa Bar, Giant Eagle, Herb's Tavern, Mitchell's Ice Cream, Mooyah, Nature's Bin, Pearl of the Orient, River Dog Cafe, Salmon Dave's Pacific Grille, Thai Cravings Cafe and The Woods. Tickets are required for food samples, with each ticket worth a dollar.
The Don Umerley Civic Center is at 21016 Hilliard Rd. The Taste of River is sponsored by the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce.