Restaurant Lineup Revealed For 'Taste of Hoboken' Fundraiser

HOBOKEN, NJ — Want to sample dishes from the area's best restaurants and raise money for charity? The Hoboken Community Center, a nonprofit organization that provides food, shelter, and more to people in need in Hoboken, just announced the lineup for its annual
"Taste of Hoboken" fundraiser.

This year's event takes place at Maxwell Place Park on June 7 from 6-9 p.m.

More than 25 local restaurants will provide guests with samples of their signature dishes, including the following: The Ainsworth, Alessio’s, Annie & Em’s Bakeshop, Anthony David’s, Baking Mama, Barbès, Bin 14, Blue Eyes, bwè kafe, East Iceland Coffee Co., Fat Taco, Fruiti Fi, Halifax, Hudson Table, Il Tavolo di Palmisano, Karma Kafe, Leo’s Grandevous, The Madison Bar & Grill, Olivia’s, Pilsener Haus & Biergarten, Plaka Souvlaki, Saku, Sangría Hoboken, Seven Valleys, Tony Boloney’s, Touch the Heart, and more to be announced.

Sponsors for the event include Jersey City Medical Center, Academy Bus, Hoboken Business Alliance, BCB Bank, Bijou Properties, Cresthill Academy, Hashtag Legal, Foot and Ankle Premier Specialists and UBS. Giannone Wine & Liquor Co will provide more than 10 wine, beer and liquor brand tastings.

A silent auction will be held simultaneously on-site and online through GalaBid. Local experiences and gift certificates to Hoboken businesses will be available. Those not in attendance are still able to bid virtually by visiting galabid.com/tasteofhoboken. There will also be an on-site wine pull.

The New Jersey-based band The Benjamins will perform.

Taste of Hoboken has been held for more than 20 years in support of the HCC’s programs, such as the food pantry, which supports nearly 1,700 residents and families.

The HCC also provides housing at the former YMCA to 96 low-income men.

Tickets are on sale now at hobokencc.org/a-taste-of-hoboken. The event is 21 and over.

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