By Rachel Spacek
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Johnny Rockets bacon burgers sizzle -
Cake pops and sundaes made for a great dessert. -
A couple finishes their Johnny Rockets -
Capitol Eat’s organic greek salad and hummus was a healthy hit -
After waiting in a long line, ladies finally recieved their Johnny Rockets burgers and shakes -
The Tamale Lady chops up tamales for her guests -
A couple enjoys their Taste of Downtown shirts and nachos -
The Remains perform in Telegraph Square -
Taste of Downtown was an event for the whole family -
Qdoba nachos were enjoyed by all -
A woman leaves the Casino Fandango booth with a smile -
Thai Thai treats guests to eggrolls, rice and chow mein in the Carson Mall -
Pizza was a popular dish -
Qdoba attracted guests who longed for spice -
A couple enjoys tamales courtesy of the Tamale Lady -
At Reds Old 395 Grill, guests were served sausage, a brisket sandwhich and baked beans
Carson City community members flooded downtown for Taste of Downtown, Saturday evening with their stomachs growling, ready to taste the delicious foods of local businesses. Taste of Downtown gave guests a wide range of dinner entrees, promoted local businesses and supported Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Guests listened to eight local bands throughout the evening and tasted food and refreshments from 39 local businesses.
From cake pops to bacon burgers, guests dined like kings and queens at Taste of Downtown, courtesy of Advocates to End Domestic Violence. Advocates to End Domestic Violence is a private, non-profit organization formed in 1979 by two formerly battered women who saw a need for a domestic violence program in Carson City. The organization began in a small two-bedroom apartment and today has grown into a full service program that operates a 51-bed shelter and provides a wide variety of services designed to protect and support battered women and their children in the community.
With a mission to provide a safe and supportive environment where domestic violence victims can re-examine their view of themselves, advocates are working towards a violence free future. Advocates encourage acceptance of women for who they are and encourage women to take a step towards positive growth, independence and self-sufficiency.
All proceeds from The Taste benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence, a Carson City non-profit committed to aiding abused families in northern Nevada.
