Eating Sleeping & Traveling

A Savory Sampling
By Naoma Welk, Editor Business Matters
NJRCC held this year’s successful Savor Food Festival on March 8 at
beautiful Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. Restaurant owners
plied guests with their gourmet delights that ranged from Italian to
Mexican to South American and included the great American steak.
Nearly 250 members and guests attended and enjoyed the
opportunity to socialize and sample an array of specialties from
area restaurants and caterers.
For the first time, the event featured a variety of unique “mystical”
offerings like Chinese face readings, hypnosis and handwriting
analysis in a private room. Guests also enjoyed the musical
entertainment provided by “Mr. Entertainment” Michael Roselli
and magic tricks courtesy of Michael Turco.
Assembly Steakhouse, Baskingers and Rare, the Steak House
presented tender treats that drew beef lovers to their stations. Blue
Moon Mexican Café tantalized guests with chicken fajitas, and
Moe’s Southwest Grill of Clifton featured a Taco Bar. Nicastro’s
Gourmet Products, California Pizza Kitchen and Uno Chicago Grill
reeled in the pizza and pasta lovers.
Con Sabor A Peru served Chicken Causa, Lamb Peruvian Style
Ocopa and Seafood in a Hot Peruvian Sauce. Bonefish Grill offered
tuna sashimi and Frungillo catering hosted a sweet and savory crepe
station. Grab ‘Em Snacks presented Gourmet Plantain Chips which
prompted munchers to make a bee-line for Peruvian wines from
CATB Liquor Import and CMSC Spirits Group which brought
cleverly named beverages, Love Potion #9 and Spirit of Liberty.
For those with a sweet tooth, Cake Specialty presented an assortment
of mini Italian & French pastries and cookies; Marc’s Cheesecake
brought their creamy cheesecakes; the Melting Pot of Whippany
offered brownies and chocolate fondue with strawberries; Cookie
Party presented an assortment of cookies and cupcakes and Cabot
Creamery offered various flavors of cheese samples.
Before the night was over, guests made their way to the Greenhouse
Café and Coffee Distributing, which presented coffee, tea, espresso
cappuccinos and lattes.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Columbia Bank and the following
event sponsors for making this a special evening: Berkeley
College; Investor Savings Bank; Oritani Bank; Spencer Savings
Bank; M & T Bank; Great Eastern Energy and Synetek Solutions.
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