![]() “We've been doing this event for a long time and would never miss it,” said Tracey deWaal. The restaurant features French cuisine with an Asian flair, and samples at A Taste of Talent certainly tantalized taste buds. Andre's Restaurant opened in 1998 in Newton to rave reviews and recently renovated and relocated to beautiful Seneca Lake in Sparta. While some restaurateurs came from outside the area, others, such as Tracey and Andre deWaal, are very well known in Sussex County. “We've gotten great ratings and it's those that brought us here tonight,” he said pointing to several articles about the restaurant, “And Project Self-Sufficiency does so much good.” ![]() Mario Valdez, from Abril Coicina in Maplewood, handed out a flavorful concoction with a Mexican flare and said the restaurant, which features a modern fusion to Mexican cuisine, was happy to be a part of the event. Guests wound their way through Perona Farms enjoying all kinds of culinary creations with varying ethnic undertones and appetizers to main courses to desserts were all included in the sampling. “This is a fantastic event,” Gary Kraemer said, “And it's our pleasure to come each year and perform.” Gary and Carol Kraemer, of Fredon, love music and they were thrilled to be playing their string instruments as one of the many musical groups dotted throughout the building. “We are exceptionally grateful for the time, talent and resources provided by the chefs and the designers who have contributed to this event year after year, and to the entire community for their support of our programs for low-income families.” “A Taste of Talent directly benefits our Sussex County neighbors in need, and is the cornerstone to our annual campaign,” Berry-Toon said. Project Self-Sufficiency's Executive Director, Deborah Berry-Toon, greeted guests in a festive yellow jacket welcoming them to the event. The 20th Annual “A Taste of Talent” was all about exquisite food, meeting renowned chefs and listening to some fantastic musical ensembles. LAFAYETTE - Monday night saw Perona Farms transform into a culinary extravaganza as chefs from over 40 culinary establishments and representatives from three design firms gathered to raise funds for Project Self-Sufficiency, a vital community charity based in Newton. ![]()
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