Seventh Street Restaurant Fair A Huge Success
 The Fivestone Band wowed he crowd with classic contemporary rock! The band will be back for the Chamber's annual Fall Festival Street Fair on October 24. The Garden City Chamber of Commerce's first ever Restaurant Week in Garden City, July 20-23 was reported by the 18 participating restaurants to be a success. The four-day event wound up with the Seventh Street Restaurant Fair on Friday evening, July 24. Mother Nature smiled on the larger than anticipated crowd which turned out on this balmy summer evening to enjoy the culinary specialties of Seventh Street restaurants and "eateries." The event had been proposed by the Chamber and approved by the Village Board of Trustees to make up in a small way for the disappointment shared by all at the cancellation of the Belmont Festival this past June 5. Adding to the festivities was the Fivestone Band, whose classic rock wowed the crowd. Through the courtesy of the New York Racing Association, contributing sponsor, two face painters and Coke's Polar Bear Bounce were there to the delight of the kids.
 Enjoying the festivities were L-R: Arthur Anderson, president Kiwanis Club of Garden City, Pat Cappelli and Lou Cappelli, Kiwanis Club president-elect. Enjoying a repast within Seventh Street Café were L-R seated: Roger Eltringham, president of the Garden City Chamber, Jackie Eltringham and Msgr. Edward L. Tarrant. L-R standing: Lea and John Pironi Chamber director (Pittoni, Bonehonsky and Zaino. TCBY had hotdogs, popcorn and other treats in addition to their famous ice cream and yogurt. Thanks to NYRA and CocoCola, the kids cued up without a break for Coke's Polar Bear Bouncer from 6 - 8 p.m. John Wilton (Garden City Properties) with Patrick Longo, proprietor. Sunflower Fine Art & Framing. Thanks o NYRA, contributing sponsor, Kate and Robin from Event Kings created SRO lines for the kids. Waiting their turn were Cody and Mack-Kenzie Wehrum of Garden City The best fun was looking in the mirror! Monica Schoelle, Director, Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Bob Schoelle, Village Administrator with grandchild DJ McDonough. Serving up roast beef sandwiches, their famous sliders and pulled pork, was the crew from Town Meet Market. Ritico's Freya and Robert Bates' specially prepared pulled BBQ'd chicken was a great hit! Patrick Longo, Chamber director and owner, Sunflower Fine Art & Framing showcases several specimens. A great place to meet and greet friends, neighbors and business associates! Wow! Amazing where our American Flag will turn up! Waiting on line for face painting. The crowd never diminished for the specialties at Walk Street restaurant. Seventh Street Café had the "spread of spreads" outside of the restaurant served up by Heather Guzman, general manager and Ramann; inside, not a table to be had! Alfresco dining up and down Seventh Street. Marie Fennessy, center, offers some great merchandise from Witchy Poo. Leo's was alive with customers throughout the evening. Robert Kloepfer, Walk Street proprietor, right, with friend John Fox. L-R: Chamber member John Collins wirh Eric and Cindy Clancy and Arthur Anderson, Chamber member and president of the Kiwanis Club of Garden City. The gals at Leo's served through the window! Watching the kids bounce inside Cokes Polar Bear Bouncer. |
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