SMITHFIELD
Variety is the spice of life and that could be found in abundance at the third annual Flavors of Isle of Wight. Restaurants and businesses that feature food provided samples that included barbecue, beers, cakes and, of course, the world famous Smithfield ham.

According to the Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce, money raised from this event goes toward college scholarships that are presented by the Isle of Wight Community Foundation, which is a 501(c) (3) philanthropic organization created by the chamber.

Supporting sponsors were Sentara Healthcare and Smithfield Foods.

The participating restaurants and businesses were:

• Arts Center @ 319

• Bon Vivant Wine & Brew

• Cockeyed Rooster Cafe

• Cure Coffeehouse and Brasserie

• Gatling Pointe Yacht Club

• Harmony Woods Baked Goods & Catering

• Hooked on Fondant Cakery

• Keurig Green Mountain

• Mosaic Catering & Events

• Pam’s Smokehouse BBQ and Catering

• QDaddy’s Pitmaster BBQ

• Sista’s Cafe

• The Smithfield Inn

• Smithfield Station

• Taste of Smithfield

• Tropical Smoothie Cafe

• The Market

• Wharf Hill Brewing Co.