Slice Of Saugatuck - Simply Scrumptious!
Saugatuck become the epicenter of Westport’s restaurant scene on Saturday when one of our town’s premier neighborhoods hosted the annual Slice Of Saugatuck after it was postponed from It’s original date, last Saturday due to bad weather.
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In addition to being able to taste some delicious samples from Saugatuck’s finest eateries, there were multiple live bands playing throughout the event, from The Little Pub parking lot on Riverside, to Bridge Square, the center of the festivities, to Railroad St. which was converted into a pedestrian zone.
(Photos, clockwise) Hungry attendees waited patiently for the offering at The Bridge at Saugatuck, newly opened at the site of the famous Mansion Clamhouse and most recently Parker Mansion. Another happy diner enjoyed fine Peruvian fare from Lomito on Saugatuck Ave. Great Italian was offered by Maria Funicello and her staff served up delicious tastes of Italy from Tutti’s, a Saugatuck institution for more than 20 years operated by Maria and her husband Pasquale. One of several bands kept the energy up and the party hopping.
The line for the Bridge at Saugatuck indicated the great samples that awaited diners at the front of the line.
Crowds packed Bridge Square and purchased their tickets and Rizzutos offered the kids not one but TWO bounce houses to take a break between bites. Two more bounce houses were on site elsewhere at the Slice.
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The historic Saugatuck Firehouse is a must-visit stop for kids who have the chance to climb aboard a working fire truck, get a "fire-helmet", take photos and see the inside of the fire house.
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Row one above shows kids dancing to the band playing at the plaza between The Whelk and Momu ice cream. Next, the line at Lomito is always long as attendees await their delicious, generous offering (center). Bill Rizzuto offers their signature Ceviché and the very creative Crab Meat Arancini (rice balls), made with both white and black rice and served with their Cajun Remoulade. The restaurateur estimates they will provide more than 800 samples of their dishes. At far right, a mom and her kids enjoy some treats from Dunkin Donuts.
Bottom row: The popular Kawa Ni had a long line as well as guests sampled their tasty cuisine. Bands all over inspired some to work their dance magic.
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