DEARBORN – The East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA) has again teamed up with the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce to indulge participants with the unique cultural tastes of East Downtown Dearborn with a Taste of Dearborn East event on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, from 6 to 10 p.m.

This is a mouthwatering way to enjoy the delectable restaurants East Dearborn has to offer! Several restaurants will participate this year in East Downtown Dearborn, as well as along Warren Ave. and in the Fairlane Town Center complex.

Cost is $20 for reservations made by Sept. 10. Ticket price at the door is $25.  Register online at www.dearbornchamber.org. 

Check-in will be held at the EDDDA office located at 13750 Michigan Ave. (across the street from Dearborn City Hall) starting at 5:30 p.m.

Participants must be at least 21 to attend and will receive a wristband and menus for participating restaurants.  Participants sample free appetizers, purchase drink specials if they choose, then walk or drive to the next participating restaurant of their choice. 

For more information, contact Melissa Kania of the EDDDA at 313.943.3141. 

Participating restaurants include:  360 Lounge, Bamboozle’s Pub & Grille, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Joe’s Top Dog, Lile’s Ham Sandwich Shop (at check-in), M & M Café (at check-in), Milan’s Pizza, PF Chang’s China Bistro, Red Star (at check-in), Roman Village Cucina Italiana, Shelby’s On Warren.

What better way to please your palette with the many cultural flavors East Dearborn has to offer, all in one evening!

For more on events and businesses in east Dearborn, visit the EDDDA website and sign up for their newsletter at www.EastDowntownDearborn.com. Also find them on Facebook — just search East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority.