Community Corner
Taste of IB to Feature Flavors of Local Restaurants, Businesses
Between 40 and 50 Imperial Beach businesses, from restaurants to hair stylists, will showcase the variety of flavors they bring to to IB Sunday 1-4 p.m.
San Diego’s “Taste of” series have become an integral part of showing off the region's many cities and neighborhoods.
While others throughout the county, like the Taste of Italy and Taste of Hillcrest primarily focus on food, the Taste of IB allows businesses of all kinds to participate.
IB Business Improvement District Chairperson Mike Osborne said that the event allows any merchant who wants to showcase the services they offer a venue to do so.
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“A lot of businesses, especially start-ups, don’t have the money to advertise. Participation in Taste of IB is a way for them to get the word out to the public as to what they offer and the services they provide,” Osborne said, noting that businesses who wish to participate are able to do so at no cost.
“Many times people will drive by a business five times a week and never think to stop there. So this is a win-win for everyone,” he said.
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Some of the business who will be there include:
- Clam chowder from
- Scented candles by Scentsty by Brandy
- Cheeseticks and Taylor ham by
- Salon and beauty supplies by and
- Hair styling and facials by
- Mexican food by , and
Businesses who still want to participate must call 619-424-3151 or stop by the offices by 9 a.m. Friday.
“Last year there was a hairstylist who set up a station at Pier Plaza and gave free haircuts,” said IB Chamber of Commerce Executive Assistant Kimberly A. Palkovic. “There have also been pet shops on-site that give out free samples of treats and vitamins. What makes Taste of IB unique is that all types of businesses participate.”
Palkovic said that the only requirement for business participation is advance registration.
“The Chamber takes care of all the advertising costs,” she said.
The next Taste of IB will take place Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Participating restaurants will be primarily along Seacoast Drive while booth venders will be situated throughout Pier Plaza.
General admission tickets are $7 and can be purchased the day of the event.
“This is a great way for everyone to find out what IB is all about,” Osborne said. “We invite everyone to come down and check us out.”
