"The Taste of Somerville gives Door2Door Transportation great visibility in the community and most of our employees are volunteering tonight. It helps to bring a face to our highly trained staff," said Reed Cochran, Executive Director of SCM Community Transportation. "We approached the Chamber of Commerce about reviving the Taste of Somerville because it was such a successful event in previous years. I'm honored that they accepted and have made our 25th anniversary so special."

In attendance was Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone of Somerville and many Door2Door users like 84-year-old Emma Whyte, who moved to Somerville in 1953 from Germany. "I believe in Door2Door. I know how hard it is for people my age to get to doctors appointments and where they have to go, but Door2Door helps us and they are so nice! Tonight they picked me up to bring me here, and it was to cold to wait outside and the driver came right up to my door and helped me into the van" said Mrs. Whyte. "I'm glad I was able to come tonight because the food is so good. Especially Bread and Co,'s soup! It's delicious, I had two cups!"

Popular dishes included a short rib cream cheese dumpling by Sous chef Joe Longbottom from Gargoyles on the Square, Bread and Co.'s clam chowder and Capone Foods' served their Argentine empanadas. Also present was Redbones Barbeque, still beaming the day after their successful annual Bike Party and benefit.

Ball Square Fine Wines provided six samples of wine from their superior selection including, 07 Chateau L'Payral Bergerac, and 08 Porta Pinot Noir.

Beer enthusiasts were not disappointed as the Olde Magoun Saloon provided delicious Regatta Golden Ale, a local beer from the Cambridge Brewing Company served with Pork Carnitas.

Catering to the sweet tooth in guests were Lyndell's Bakery serving up their famous cupcakes, cream puffs and cookies in a mouth-watering display of desert treats. Crowds did not have to go far to enjoy a giant chocolate fondue fountain with an assortment of fresh fruit and snacks to dip.

Cooling off the crowd was JP Licks serving up fabulous flavors of their kosher ice cream including Oreo, Coffee Oreo, Black Raspberry, and Oreo Cake Batter.

Ray Zonghetti of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce said, "This event is great public relations for the restaurants, community and businesses. We hope that guests will look more into Somerville for great food and restaurants. It's also a fun community event that can bring people together." It is hoped that many of the guests will visit the restaurants and business will increase for those who participated in the event.

The ticket proceeds from the event were donated to Door2Door Transportation, a local nonprofit celebrating its 25th anniversary. The organization provides free transportation for persons with disabilities and the elderly. Their professional staff prides themselves on improving the quality of life for people by enhancing people's freedom to live independently. Door2Door transportation's fleet of 25 Para transit vehicles provide over 9,500 free rides a month.