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Taste Of Madison 2013

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Taste of Madison Brings Together Great Food, Drink, People

Gala evening at the Park Avenue Club benefits three community organizations.

A crowd was on hand for the annual Taste of Madison event held Monday evening at the Park Avenue Club.  Over 100 businesses contributed food, merchandise, wine and other spirits to make the event a succesful fundraiser for the Madison Rotary Club, Madison Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Development Commission.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Last Chance to Buy Taste of Madison Tickets

Organizers announce new group offer.

The annual Taste of Madison fundraising event is on Monday, April 15, and organizers are urging guests to purchase their tickets now before they sell out. Taste of Madison, which is presented by Gary's Wine & Marketplace, is one of the premier wine and food tasting events in New Jersey. The event is being held at elegant Park Avenue Club at 184 Park Ave. in Florham Park. The tasting tables are hosted by Madison's best chefs and Gary's distinguished wine vendors. The wine vendors represent prestigious foreign and domestic vintners. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available Gary's Wine & Marketplace at 121 Main Street in Madison and via TasteofMadison.org. Tickets are also available at Gary's other locations in Wayne and …

Friday, April 12, 2013

Restaurants Prep for Taste of Madison

Escargot, 'grandma pizza' and Drip coffee in store.

Madison restaurant kitchens will be bustling this weekend and on Monday as borough eateries prep their dishes for the annual Taste of Madison Monday night. For chef Robert Ubhaus of Rob's Bistro, his Sunday afternoon will include stewing escargot for several hours in white wine, herbs, celery, carrots, onions and garlic. On Monday, he'll mix the escargot with a basil puree and diced brie, then serve it in a little tart shell at the event. The presentation and preparation "takes away a little of the fear factor" for any attendees who have never tried cooked snail, said Ubhaus, whose classic French bistro is on Main Street. Escargot will be one of the many, varied dishes served Monday during the fundraiser, which is being held at the Park …

Alice Jameson

8:35 am on Friday, April 12, 2013

That photo really kills the appetite, looks like she’s swabbing for DNA.   more ›

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Restaurants Ready to Provide a Taste of Madison

Annual food and wine festival slated for April 15 in Florham Park.

The participating restaurants are set for the annual Taste of Madison, planned for Monday, April 15 at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave., Florham Park. “We invite you, your family and friends to celebrate Tax Day 2013 at the Taste of Madison. The Taste is a special night of socializing with friends, both old and new,” said Danielle Torrani Dixon, one of the three co-chairs of the Taste of Madison Organizing Committee. “The Taste is the best party of the year in Madison,” she said.   The proceeds from the Taste of Madison benefit charitable causes, civic improvements and business development in Madison. “Almost 90 local businesses are donating their food, wine, merchandise or financial support to efforts of the Taste,” said Maureen Byrne…

Tony

10:23 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013

Can't wait for taste of Madison the park avenue club is always grateful to give us a venue and I'm especially excited because not only does the park Avenue club have a table I get to to participate at an even for my own town. Sous chef Anthony Marano of park avenue club   more ›

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Boost Your Business and Taste of Madison

Organizers announce corporate sponsorship opportunities, including a new sponsorship level this year.

The Taste of Madison 2013 is now offering corporate sponsorship opportunities that will simultaneously improve Madison and local businesses, organizers have announced. The Taste of Madison, which takes place April 15 at the Park Avenue Club, is one of the premier annual tasting events in New Jersey and a primary fundraiser for its partnering, host organizations: Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, Madison Downtown Development Commission and Rotary Club of Madison. Last year's Taste drew almost 500 guests and was the social event of the year in Madison. In 2012, almost 30 of Madison’s very best and most generous restaurants and merchants participated in the Taste by contributing their own fine food and wine, along with their time and …

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Taste of Madison Offers VIP Tickets for Valentine’s Day

Special deal on a pair of tickets is announced.

The Taste of Madison 2013, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, is selling pairs of VIP tickets to the event for $175, which is a $25 savings off the regular price. The best annual tasting event in Morris County, the Taste of Madison is on Monday, April 15, organizers said. The site of the event is the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Ave., Florham Park. The Taste features Madison’s finest dinning establishments and wines from across the world in an elegant and hospitable setting. The Taste is a major fundraiser for three of Madison’s esteemed non-profit volunteer organizations. The Valentine’s Day VIP offer is good until Sunday, Feb. 17. Tickets can be purchased via www.TasteOfMadison.org and at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace locations in Madison, …

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