The Taste of West Seattle, a gathering of the best restaurants on the peninsula and beyond broke all fundraising records on May 21 by raising over $53,000. That's the highest fundraising total ever for the Taste of West Seattle.

The annual event is sponsored by local West Seattle businesses covering all the expenses. That means that every dollar of ticket and raffle sales go directly to supporting West Seattle Helpline's programs helping neighbors in need.

The award winners for the evening included Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes catering who won "Best Taste" (food), Stuft Cakes who won "Best Sweet" (desserts) and Viscon Cellars who won "Best Pour" (wine, beer, or cider).

Over 500 people attended the event, which sold out for the third consecutive year. The latter half of the night involved full-throated sing-a-longs with piano performer, Derrick Richards, to classic songs like Piano Man, Wonderwall, and Free Bird.