First-Ever Blindfolded Food/Wine Tasting & Benefit at Farm Grill

NEWTON, Mass. — (October 15, 2019) — Boston-area food lovers are invited to experience the delicious tastes and aromas of authentic Greek cuisine during an exclusive multi-sensory event to benefit The Carroll Center for the Blind.

Today, Farm Grill & Rotisserie announced their first-ever blindfolded wine and food tasting to support the nationally recognized Carroll Center, which helps blind and visually impaired children, adults and seniors become active and independent.

The event will take place from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 27 at Farm Grill & Rotisserie, 40 Needham Street, Newton. Those who are sighted will wear occluders (blindfolds) while savoring a four-course meal featuring traditional Greek favorites like tzatziki, kebabs and baklava. Recognized by national and local celebrities, athletes, executives and accomplished Greek chefs as the standard bearer in Greek cuisine, Farm Grill is supporting a nonprofit organization that owner Alex Iliades holds dear.

“Growing up in Newton, one of the teachers I admired the most had lost his sight and benefited tremendously from his involvement with The Carroll Center for the Blind. I have seen their incredible commitment to helping people who are blind or visually impaired lead fulfilling lives. It is an honor to support their work,” he said.

“The night serves to bring together a diverse group of people for a unique multi-sensory evening of food and fun,” said Gregory J. Donnelly, President and CEO of the Carroll Center. “Farm Grill is well known for both its wonderful food and wonderful heart. We are thrilled that they have chosen to partner with us for this event.”

Those interested in being part of this special evening are encouraged to sign up quickly, as seating is limited. Tickets are $95, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to The Carroll Center for the Blind. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please go to farmgrillblindtasting.eventbrite.com, email development@carroll.org or call 617-969-6200.

About Farm Grill & Rotisserie

For over 20 years, Farm Grill & Rotisserie has been serving up the area’s best authentic Greek favorites from its family-run restaurant and catering service in Newton, MA. From our signature gyros to our traditional moussaka, we offer an expansive Greek/Mediterranean menu of fresh salads, hot and cold sides, homemade soups, grill and rotisserie items, specialty dinners, seafood, homemade desserts, and wine, beer and Greek Spirits. Learn more about our restaurant, takeout/delivery, in-home private dining, catering, and gift baskets for your family or business at farm-grill.com, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or call 617-964-7766.

About The Carroll Center for the Blind

Established in 1936, The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are blind and visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. The nonprofit organization provides services for individuals of all ages and all stages of vision loss, including vision rehabilitation services, vocational and transition programs, assistive technology training, educational support, services for seniors, and an optical shop. For more information, visit www.carroll.org.