Barrington's In Bloom This Week

Barrington is blooming this week. 

The first-ever “Barrington Blooms” storefront-decorating contest started Saturday and runs through this Saturday, April 27. You can vote for your favorite storefront on Patch.

The week-long event sponsored by the Barrington Business Association also includes a food-tasting fundraiser, “Blooms Bubbles and Bistro,” on Thursday evening, April 25.

Many Barrington restaurants and eateries will serve up some of their best tastes of the town at Grapes & Grains on Bosworth Street from 6 to 8 pm. Here is the list so far and the food to be served: 

• Billy's -- goat cheese crostini
• Tyler Point Grille -- Arancini (panko fried wild mushroom risotto)
• Trendy's -- pizza
• Mangia Neapolitan Pizza -- pizza
• Casual Catering -- calzones
• Bagels Etc. -- bagel/wrap sandwiches
• Sweet Shoppe -- mini cupcakes
• Vienna Bakery -- pastries
• Pizzico – to be determined

RSVP at Grapes & Grains or contact Daisy Dig’ins on Maple Avenue (245-0580) or daisydigins@aol.com or Hollie's on the Avenue (245-0090). Tickets are $25 per person

Many merchants have decorated their storefronts, of course. You can vote for your favorites on Patch by clicking here. You will qualify to enter a raffle and win prizes donated by local merchants.