Northwestern New Jersey’s premier culinary fundraising event, A Taste of Talent, will be held at Perona Farms on behalf of local non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency on Monday, May 6^th, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Patrons are invited to mingle with chefs from approximately 50 celebrated area restaurants while feasting on appetizers, entrees, and desserts.  The epicurean event raises funds for the non-profit agency which specializes in services for low-income families in Sussex, Morris, Hunterdon, and Warren. 

Some of the many fine chefs and establishments which have signed on to participate in the event include Andre's Lakeside Dining; Angry Erik Brewing; Black Forest Inn; Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse; Cafe Pierrot; Caffe NaVona; Chesapeake Tavern; The Chocolate Goat Gift Shoppe; The Circle; Clay Oven; Cliff's Ice Cream; The Copper Kettle; Cranky Noodles; Crossed Keys Estate & Inn; Czig Meister Brewing; Emily's Hearth; the Farmer's daughter; Fran's Farmhouse Kitchen; Fromage, LLC; George's Wine & Spirits Gallery; Gourmet Gallery; Hayek's Market; Hunter's Lodge; Indian Masala; Jersey Artisan Company; Krave Caterers; Mama's Cafe Baci; Man Skirt Brewing; Mr. Crabby's Seafood House & Sports Bar; Mosaico Tavern; North Shore House; O'Reilly's Pub & Grill; Passionate Chef; Pattycakes; Perona Farms; Rusin Office Food; Seasons 52; Springhouse Creamery; St. Moritz Grill & Bar; Stillwater Cafe; Sussex County Community College Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program; Upstream Catering; Windsor House Tea Room & Bakery; and others.

Sponsorships for A Taste of Talent range from $500 - $25,000; a limited number of tickets for individual donations are available at a cost of $300.  The event will take place indoors and outside at the venue.  Volunteer musicians will entertain guests by performing throughout the facility, including Colofonia Ensemble, Meant to Be, New Sussex Symphony, Pro Tempos, Skylands Dulcimer String Band, Sparta High School Chamber Club, and the Sussex Brass Quintet.

“For more than 25 years, A Taste of Talent has been our signature fundraising event and the cornerstone of our annual campaign,” noted Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.  “Funds raised by A Taste of Talent make it possible for Project Self-Sufficiency to provide the programs and services necessary for families in northwestern New Jersey to attain economic self-sufficiency.  We continue to be humbled by the support we receive from the restaurateurs in our area, and we are looking forward to a delightful event.”

Perona Farms is located at 350 Andover-Sparta Road, Andover.  To make a contribution to Project Self-Sufficiency, to obtain tickets to A Taste of Talent, or to find out more information about the programs and services available at the agency, visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org or call 973-940-3500.