Hoboken Mozzarella Festival Returns For 2017

HOBOKEN, NJ — The fun-filled, gooey-goodness of Hoboken's best mozzarella will return to the Mile Square City on Sunday, Jan. 29, when the 5th Annual Hoboken Mutzfest sets up shop.

A celebration of the city's most delicious mozzarella, the “World-Famous” Hoboken Mutzfest features some of the city's top eateries serving up their own special homemade mozzarella and selection of signature menu items.

This year Subaru, Suez and Polly-O are on board as the top sponsors, according to an event news release.

All event proceeds will benefit the Hoboken Family Alliance and its programs to support children with special needs, including Hoboken Bike Camp for individuals with disabilities, along with the organization's community-wide philanthropic efforts, organizers stated.

The 2017 lineup includes:

• M&P Biancamano, 1116 Washington St.
• Margherita's Pizza & Cafe, 740 Washington St.
• Rosticeria da Gigi, 916 Washington St.
• Tony Boloney's, 263 1st St.
• Vito's Italian Deli, 806 Washington St.

The event, emceed by comedian Dan Frigolette, will include a cannoli-eating contest, Sinatra Sing-A-Long contest and entertainment by Frank Sinatra impersonator, Eric DeLauro.

General admission tickets are $25. Learn more here.

Photo: Mike Hauke, owner of Tony Boloney's, shows the handmade process of making mozzarella. Via prnewswire.com.

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