A unique dining event involving student chefs, a worthy cause and culinary delights dished up dollars for a local nonprofit that provides widespread community support.
Billed as Table on Talbot, the experience — which also honored Taylor’s 150th birthday — recently resulted in a check for $6,000 going to the Greater Taylor Community Foundation.
The event was led by Doug Moss, with hosting and organizational leadership provided by Talbot Commons Pocket Hotel in downtown Taylor and City Post Chophouse in downtown Georgetown.
The Anna + Anton Olson Legacy Foundation also served as the event sponsor.
“We are so grateful for their support,” said GTCF director Diana Phillips. “And the event was great, too.”
The foundation assists local nonprofits, promotes volunteerism and supports programs giving a helping hand to Taylor residents, officials said.
According to the foundation’s website, “We focus on the issues that matter most to Taylor: Supporting people, places, and programs that help our community thrive today and grow stronger tomorrow.”
Earlier this spring, the community dinner was held on Talbot Street between Sixth and Seventh streets to celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial and support the GTCF. Last month, the Table on Talbot organizers contributed $6,000 from the event’s net proceeds to the foundation.
Table on Talbot featured 150 guests seated at one long table down the center of Talbot with a meal prepared by students from the Taylor High School Culinary Program under the direction of Chef Mike Erickson of THS and Chef Adrian Corkill of City Post Chophouse in Georgetown.
“Table on Talbot was more than a dinner — it was a moment of connection, celebration and community pride,” Moss said. “Seeing neighbors, students, volunteers and local businesses come together around one long table reminded us of the power of shared purpose.”
He added, “It was deeply meaningful to witness our community support one another while also honoring Taylor’s 150th birthday.”
