Taste of Lakewood

It's no secret that Lakewood has quickly become a booming hub of yum over the past few years, with a plethora of eating establishments. Today's Taste of Lakewood celebrates this fact; better yet, you can go to Madison Park and experience it all in one place. This year, the party moves outdoors, in order to accommodate the growing crowd it has attracted over the past 10 years. General admission is free, but $50 VIP tickets are available for those who want to "greatly enhance" their experience, with parking, a separate bar area and a special dessert, among other perks. Participating restaurants include Angelo's Pizza, the Beer Engine, Deagan's, El Carnicero, Forage Public House, Root Cafe and more. Everything starts at 1 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. (Liz Trenholme) tasteoflakewood.com.