FAMILYConnections’ “A Taste of NJ’s Best”, will take place on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange. This popular evening of music and delicious food will benefit over 4,000 area children, adults and families.
This year’s event honorees are: Beth Berns and the Berns Family, Former Trustee and Longtime Supporters of FAMILYConnections, and Bernice Manshel, Former Director of DYFS and FAMILYConnections Trustee.
A Taste of NJ’s Best has been an Essex County fundraising favorite and once again promises an exceptional array of NJ’s finest award-winning restaurants and caterers, including:
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- Ariyoshi, South Orange
- Basilico Restaurant, Millburn
- Chef Jesse, Chef to the Stars, South Orange
- David Ellis Events, Berkeley Heights
- Essex Junction Craft Bar and Kitchen, Bloomfield
- Fiorino Ristorante, Summit
- JT’s Confections, Randolph
- Libretti’s Restaurant, Orange
- Lithos Estiatoria, Livingston
- Nero’s Grille, Livingston
- Papillon 25, South Orange
- Pharmacie Liquor Bar, Montclair
- Restaurant Serenade, Chatham
- RW Delights, Home of the Heavenly Souffle, Millington
- Splurge Bakery, Millburn
- The Wooden Spoon Southern Kitchen and Saloon
- Wilshire Caterers at The Wilshire Grand Hotel
In addition to fine wines and beer, this year’s Gala will feature specialty vodka cocktails from Tree City Artisan Vodka in Kenilworth, NJ.
“This fun evening celebrates the work that FAMILYConnections does to build strong families and communities throughout 7 counties,” says Jacques Hryshko, FAMILYConnections’ Executive Director. “If you want to enjoy the finest food from NJ’s best while helping your neighbors in need, please join us!”
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FAMILYConnections serves Essex and surrounding counties with 35 behavioral health programs for all ages, helping people overcome major challenges including domestic violence, mental illness, addiction, trauma, and poverty. The agency runs The Loft at Columbia High School and The Hub at Maplewood Middle School. Funds raised from “A Taste of NJ’s Best” will support these services and deliver hope and a second chance for local children and families.
To purchase tickets ($150 per person) or to learn more about FAMILYConnections, please visit www.familyconnectionsnj.org or contact Nancy Wellbrock at nwellbrock@familyconnectionsnj.org.
