AREA – More than 25 restaurants, celebrity chefs, and special guests are joining together to take part in Restaurants for a Cure, New Jersey’s
premiere restaurant and cocktail tasting event to benefit children who are hungry. All of the funds raised – 100 percent – will be donated to Share Our Strength, a charity that feeds hungry children all over the country. A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold for $75, which includes a special one-hour meet and greet reception with celebrities starting at 6 p.m. Celebrity guests include: Robin Dorian, Food Network’s Star of “Food Finds” and “After Midnight” former New York Jet Greg Buttle Vinnie Tunnero and Desiree Starett of Style Network’s “Split Ends” and DJ/ CHEF Marc Weiss. Weiss, who will provide music for the evening, has been featured on Food Network’s “What’s Hot! What’s Cool!” and Discovery Home’s “The Party Planner,” as well as MTV’s “Celebrity Spring Break Style” and MSNBC’s “Entertainment Hot List.” Adding to the fun, Dorian and Tunnero will compete in a cooking contest that will sure to keep guests entertained while enjoying the delicious culinary delights. During the VIP reception, celebrity chef Robin Dorian will host an event where a mixologist will be creating a new Belvedere cocktail that will be introduced and featured at all participating restaurants following the event.
Participating restaurants, caterers, St. Germain, Anheuser Busch and nightspots include Church Street Kitchen in Montclair Comfort Lounge in Montclair Fascino in Montclair The Petite Cafe in Nutley Toros in Clifton Due Terre Enoteca in Bernardsville The Bernards Inn in Bernardsville Copeland in Morristown Tim Schafer’s Cuisine in Morristown Pink Cake Box in Denville The Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren Park Avenue Club in Florham Park Restaurant Serenade in Chatham Boulevard Five72 in Kenilworth Montville Inn in Montville Yuki Hana Sushi in Madison Tiffany’s in Pine Brook, David Ellis Catering in Cedar Knolls and Cinque Figlie in Whippany, Ome Caterers in Whippany , Grand Cru in Englewood Food For Thought Catered Events in Teaneck, www.stuffedcannoli.com, www.SplurgeBakery.com, and www.LoveMyCakeBoutique.com and more.