Held September 19 on the greens at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, the ninth annual Taste of Ojai benefitted the Rotary Club of Ojai Education and Charity Foundation. Guests enjoyed local fare from Azu’s tapas to Zhena’s Gypsy Tea. In all, 25 food and beverage companies participated, providing a full spread of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, accompanied by beer and wine from regional makers and purveyors. The Jimmie Calire Trio kept toes tapping throughout the event, which was presented by the Rotary Club of Ojai and the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa.
Sangria at the Vesta Home & Hearth table. At far right, owner Debbie Curry.
Bill Monnot and his daughter, Megan; Jason Anderson; Dr. Marty Pops, past president, Rotary Club of Ojai; Lori Wyatt, Paradise Artists, Inc.; David Brubaker, president and CEO of Ojai Community Bank, and his wife, Karen.
Nathan Van Veeling; Alyce Parsons, president of The Parsons Group; Blake Parsons; Alexandra Pavit.
Zepure Yukich, Carrie Calabria, Josephine Antoci, and Stacy Benotto.
Mike and Elana Daley, Barbara and Jack Wells, Sherrie Daily, Geoff Wells.
Don Scanlin, chairman of the board at Ojai Community Bank, and his wife, Ann; Tyler Simpson and Tina-Louise Eckert.
10-01-2009
