25th ‘A Taste of Hoboken’ Will Raise Funds For Renovation

HOBOKEN, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Hoboken Community Center. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

The Hoboken Community Center, a non-profit formerly known as the Hoboken North-Hudson YMCA, will host the 25th "A Taste of Hoboken" event on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 to support the renovation of the building’s recreation wing, including its beloved Art Deco pool. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hobokencc.org/taste.

Featuring live music, wine, beer, and cuisine tastings from Hoboken’s top restaurants, the event will be hosted on the Stevens Institute of Technology campus in the Howe Center’s Bissinger Room, featuring magnificent Manhattan skyline views.

“The renaissance of Hoboken has seen many great things like the restoration of the waterfront, several new parks and the addition of the light rail on the west side. What Hoboken still desperately needs is a community center that serves everyone,” said Ken Nilsen, president of the Hoboken Community Center. “With broad support from our elected leaders and members of the community, we have real momentum towards restoring and reopening the recreational facilities at the former Y. All proceeds from A Taste of Hoboken will go toward that effort.”

The event begins with a "Prosecco Preview" at 6:00 pm, where guests pay a premium to be in a less crowded room and an opportunity to mingle and talk to chefs and other restaurant representatives about their cuisine. General admission begins at 7:00 pm, and the event runs until 9:00 pm.

This year, Hoboken chef Maricel Presilla is up for a James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef, and both of her restaurants - Cucharamama and Zafra - will be present. Other participating restaurants include Anthony David’s, Carlo’s Bakery, La Isla, Karma Kafe, Tutta Pesca, Madison Bar and Grill, Choc O Pain, Court Street, Charitto’s, Leo’s Grandevous, and Elysian Cafe.

Wine and beer will be served compliments of Giannone Wine and Liquor, a longtime supporter of A Taste of Hoboken. Giannone has two great locations - in Hoboken and West New York.

Live music will be provided by Hoboken’s own Swingadelic - the NYC area’s greatest “little big band.”

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