Collegiettes, how awesome was Taste of Reynolda? The second annual #TOR event just happened this past Friday, March 27. The event brought stores, restaurants, organizations and students together to celebrate the close, historical connection between Reynolda Village and the Wake Forest University student body.
Photo by Haleigh Monyek
Upon entering the venue, a huge green and white balloon arch welcomed me inside to a room filled with booths and speakers bumping soft music mixed by a DJ. One of my friends, Wake Forest student Madison, was also a first timer attending the event. She came because she “likes free stuff!” Don’t we all?
Speaking of free stuff, there was swag pouring off of every booth. It was like the vendors were begging us to take their samples. Don’t mind if I do.
Photo by Haleigh Monyek
At the Southern Tide booth, there were koozies, cups, croakies, and a raffle for t-shirts and hats! I usually don’t have luck when it comes to winning raffles…but you never know! The store Boho Blue is an affordable boutique and participated in the event to bring awareness about the fashion-forward clothes they sell at a reasonable price. Their clothes were bright and perfect for spring.
Restaurants, such as the Village Tavern, gave away coupons. Food vendors passed around a variety of different snacks. A goat cheese-sweet potato combo was offered by the organization, Fresh Food Network. It’s an online grocery store that delivers to campus and then students pick up their orders Thursdays at Campus Kitchen. Score! This store offers local food to reconnect people to where their food comes from. They are making eating healthy food fun.
Photo by Haleigh Monyek
One of the Co-Chairs of Taste of Reynolda, Lara, became involved with planning the event in Spring 2013. As an Art History major, she wanted to share the community aspect of Reynolda Village. “This is a celebration of history and the connection between Reynolda Village and Wake especially since the Reynolda family donated the land to construct Wake Forest.” Her favorite part of the event is seeing so many students, watching the acapella groups, and being exposed to businesses and history that they didn’t know before.
*Cover photo from triad-city-beat.com.