“A Taste of Talent”, the premier culinary event in northern New Jersey, is held each April at Perona Farms on behalf of Project Self-Sufficiency. Patrons enjoy sampling hors d’oeuvres, entrees and desserts from more than 30 area restaurants.
Sponsorships packages for “A Taste of Talent” range from $500 - $25,000, and a limited number of individual tickets are usually available at a cost of $200.
This incredible event sells out every year so purchasing tickets early is strongly encouraged. For tickets, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500.
Participating restaurants have included:
- Perona Farms
- Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique
- Black Forest Inn
- The Boat House
- Bobolink Dairy
- Café Pierrot
- The Chatterbox
- Cheddar Alley
- The Chocolate Goat Gift Shoppe
- Cliff’s Homemade Ice Cream
- County Seat Restaurant
- The Dining Room
- Everything Homemade
- George’s Wine & Gourmet Gallery
- Glenmere Mansion
- Homestead Rest
- Jimmy’s Italian Tavern
- Krave Café & Caterers
- Pandan Room
- Pies on Wheels
- The Prickly Pear
- Restaurant Latour
- Salt Gastro Pub
- Salt Studio
- Smokey’s Brick Oven Tavern
- Sunset Pub & Grill
- Tanti Baci Caffé
- Trinity
- Truffles
- Upstream Catering
- Wok ‘n’ Sushi
Area designers transform the entryway with showcases of their work, all of which is available by Silent Auction. Contributing designers have included:
- Alicia Shearer, Alicia Shearer Interior Design
- Patricia Bruterri, Sweet P.E.A.'s
- Melissa Mauro-Duffy, Fine Design
- Tracy Gibbins, Tracy Gibbins Interior Design
- Holly George, Holly George Interior Design
- Patsy B. Johnson, A Matter of Style
- Jacky Murphy, Victory Frame Shop
- Michelle Michaluk, Designs on the Side
- Linda Moran, Serendipity Design
