UNION FIREFIGHTERS COMPETE AT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

On Monday, February 27, 2017, firefighters from around New Jersey will compete at the Cooked and Uncorked Food and Wine Festival benefiting the New Jersey State Firefighter’s Mutual Benevolent Association and The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. This event, which draws people from throughout New Jersey, will be held at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Last year more than $50,000 was raised from the event which was attended by more than 900 peopleThe Ultimate Fire Department Cook-off will be part of the evening as firefighters from 20 departments will compete in two different categories: Gourmet and Firehouse Cooking.
The competition is part of the culinary extravaganza where participants will be able to experience the tastes and flavors of more than 40 of New Jersey’s finest restaurants, caterers and dessert shops all in one location. Event sponsors include Allied Beverage Group, Bayonne Community Bank, ShopRite, and Autoland.
If you are looking for an entertaining evening of great food and wine, don’t miss this event. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 at the door. Visit www.cookedanduncorked.com to order tickets, view participating restaurants and wine/spirits and for more information. Tickets can be also be ordered by calling Liz Bennett at 973-322-4305.