Earlier this month, Ivy Hall Nursing Home hosted a unique treat for residents by treating them to a “Taste of the Town.”

The residents were able to sample a variety of different foods provided by local restaurants for this event.

Assistant Activities Director Chelcie Ricker worked with local restaurants to get different items from their menus for residents to try and provide their feedback on.

Ricker and the staff at Ivy Hall expressed their deepest thanks to all the restaurants who participated by donating food for the event.

Local restaurants taking part in “Taste of the Town” at Ivy Hall were Miso Teriyaki House, Pizza Inn, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Zaxby’s, Dairy Queen, Little Caesars, Applebee’s, Bojangles, Jiggy Ray’s Pizzeria, Dino’s, Fatz Cafe, KFC, and Captain D’s.

Below are some of the thoughts the residents shared on the food:

Applebee’s

“Are there any more of those brownies? I’m still drooling over them.” — Cleo Taylor

“I’ve never had a salad like Applebee’s served! The nuts were a nice touch.” — Joann Smith

“Food from Applebee’s was my favorite. It  was all good and we appreciate it.” — Woody Buchanan

Bojangle’s

“BoBerry biscuits were the sweetest dessert after all that good food.” — Ben Edwards

Captain D’s

“Loved the spicy jalapeno poppers.” — Woody Buchanan

“Mozzarella sticks were delicious.” — Penny Cable.

“Fish was good and not greasy.” — Anne P.

Dairy Queen

“Had never tried their BBQ wrap before, it was very good and you can’t go wrong with their gravy.” — Jo Wright

Dino’s

“Best meatballs I’ve ever eaten. We’ll have to go back there!” — Woodrow Buchanan

Fatz Cafe

“Loved their salad — crunchy, fresh, and delicious.” — Joyce Raygle

“Could’ve ate the whole tray of chicken by myself.” — Ben Edwards

Jiggy Ray’s

“Loved the big slices of pizza.” — Pearl Edwards

“ It’s the most different flavored pizza I’ve eaten. I loved it. So delicious.” — Peggy Potter

“The best thing I tasted all day out of all this good food.” — Ellen Kresgee

KFC

“Crunchy good white meat chicken with plenty of sauce to choose from.” — Virgil Helton

Little Caesar’s

“Crazy bread was my favorite!” — Melvin Woods

Miso Teriyaki House

“Never tried a crab rangoon before, but I’m sure glad I did.” — Olivee Miller

Pizza Inn

“Cinnamon dessert was to die for, would eat it again right now if I had it.” — Alvin Whitehead

Taco Bell

“Many folks enjoyed the softshell tacos — they went like wildfire!” — staff of Ivy Hall

Wendy’s

“The chili was incredible. I could’ve eaten the whole tub!” — Elizabeth

Zaxby’s

“Zax sauce has always been my favorite. Chicken was excellent.” — Nancy

Additional Comments:

“I like everything. Most people have a certain thing they like. Not me, I like it all.” — Avanell Arnett

“The shrimp from Captain D’s was good, the pizza from Jiggy’s was excellent!” — Hazel Weaver

“It was more than a taste, it was a whole meal!” — the staff of Ivy Hall