If this were to review the restaurants showcased or the soups sampled the review would be a glowing 5, the event however ranks deep in the negative zone, as the entire event conssisted of one big crowded line, not a fun or relaxing way to spend an afternoon at all, will not be returning to that event
900 people in that small park is 800 too many. The restaurants were great for showing up and allowing a sampling of their soups. Thanks to all of them. However, being so up-close-and -personal with 899 other people was not fun. You literally couldn't move. Unless this event is moved to a larger venue where people can relax and move about ... I won't be back.
Had a good time, good variety of taste for the she-crab soup. Too many people in a small area though at the middle of the event. Would have helped to have volunteers with end of line signs held high to get to the right line. Could also have used more than 1 bar for drinks, long lines at times. Overall fun, would try it again with a few improvements.
I have been going for years. This is the lowest amount of vendors for the price. We only had 10 vendors.
It was very organized. The lines moved quickly and the soups were delicious.
2nd year attending. Outstanding way for local resturants to shine.
The festival was great, a little disappointed that more restaurants weren't represented. Also I think the sample portions should be a least 2 oz we paid 30 each for probably 3/4 cup of soup if that and it only took us about 30 min to taste test the 10 there , give us just a little more for the money, each restaurant should bring enough to accommodate the number of tickets sold again at least 2 to 3 oz servings each
We were disappointed in that there was only 10 restaurants participating, the portion were very small. The spoons were even smaller, very long lines basically had to get one sample and just get in line for the next, didn’t have much time to just enjoy your time there. The drink prices were, extremely high in my opinion. Our group had fun just because we were all together, but we won’t be returning to this event again.
Well organized, well staffed, and the lines weren't too long. Oh and the soups were very good.
Ten vendors. Soups ranged from the very good, to how did they get entered. Be prepared to only have a very small sample, about one ounce from each vendor. It's not a meal, just a tasting event, but it's a fun event, especially if the weather is good. Well organized and good entertainment.
