Taste of carolina
The Woman’s Club of Clayton hosted its 2024 Taste of Carolina at The Farm at 42, Clayton on Saturday, March 30. This popular event featured food from many of your favorite local restaurants as well as a silent auction, DJ and dancing. Funds raised will be used to support many local community causes.
For additional event information please contact
Event Chair, Karen Keeslar.
Thanks to all those who supported the event
TWCC was able to raise
over $27,000!
Special thanks to our generous event sponsors and restaurants!
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Allstate – Stephen Medlin
Bella Bloom Medspa
Dean and Cathy Penny Family Fund
Jones Advisors
Lynn Roman, Allen Tate Realtors
McLaurin Funeral Home
Mr. Handyman
Bronze Sponsors
Taste of Carolina 2023
Congratulations to Manning’s Restaurant for winning the People’s Choice Award at the Woman’s Club of Clayton (TWCC) major fundraiser, Taste of Carolina, held on March 18th at the Farm at 42. First runner-up for People’s Choice was Caribbean Delight Restaurant. The dining event showcased the best food from local restaurants, all in one location. Those attending sampled “taste-size” portions from the restaurants’ menus and participants voted on a People’s Choice award for their favorite restaurant. In addition, judges from Wake Technical Culinary Arts determined specialty award winners as follows: Most Original – Vinson’s Pub & Eatery; Best Dessert – Festejos Mexican Grill & Bar; Best use of Local Ingredients – Low and Slow Smokehouse; Best Presentation – Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and Yi Gi Asian Foods. Other participating restaurants were Neuse Country Club’s 918 Bar & Grill, Skylines Cafe & Bar, Nina’s Restaurant & Bar, and Simple Twist. Participants also enjoyed a Silent Auction, DJ Mike Brock, dancing, and 50/50 Raffle.
TWCC is so grateful for the community support of this event. There were 27 local businesses that purchased sponsorships and numerous restaurants, local businesses and individuals contributed items for the Silent Auction as listed on the attached program for the Taste of Carolina. Total funds raised exceeded $25,000!
Restaurant winners (left to right) Manning’s Restaurant-People’s Choice Winner; Caribbean Delight Restaurant-People’s Choice Runner Up; Low and Slow Smokehouse-Best Use of Local Ingredients; Festejos Mexican Grill & Bar-Best Dessert; Betsy Grannis-TWCC President; Vinson’s Pub & Eatery-Most Original; Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and Yi Gi Asian Foods-Best Presentation; Dianne Carroll-TWCC Co-Chair for Taste of Carolina
Attendees enjoy the music and dancing