WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — Downtown Willoughby is turning Erie Street into a foodie playground Saturday, Sept. 27 with the return of the Mac N Cheese Throwdown DTW Shuffle.
Launching from the Garage Bar on Vine Street, participants can check in between 12:30 and 3 p.m. They can then spend the afternoon sampling creative mac and cheese dishes at 12 local venues. Each stop includes a 3-ounce tasting and a discounted cocktail made with Tito’s Vodka cocktails. Retail discounts and limited-edition Shuffle swag will be available. The event wraps up at 5 p.m.
This year’s participating restaurants include:
- Ballantine
- Barrio Tacos
- Erie + Vine
- Frank and Tony’s Place
- Garage Bar
- Geraci’s
- Nora’s Public House
- Sage Karma Kitchen
- Sol
- Westel’s
- Wild Goose
- Yard on 3rd
Guests are asked to vote by text for their favorite mac and cheese creation.
Tickets are $39.19. They include entry, an event passport and mac and cheese samples at all stops.
In addition to being fun, the DTW Shuffle supports a cause. A portion of proceeds will benefit W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, a Northeast and Central Ohio nonprofit that trains and places service dogs with children who have disabilities.
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