by Rachel Perlow
Monday evening, May 5th, the annual Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation 2008 New Jersey event was held at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. In previous years, it had been held at the Madison Hotel, which always seemed too big, being spread out over the grand ball room, The Conservatory, and a third smaller ballroom. Last year it was held at the Olde Mill Inn, which was a little too small – just one regular sized ballroom. The Birchwood Manor was just right. One very large ballroom, with adjacent patios and lounge to escape the crowds. Or, I may just be prejudiced towards the place, as my high school prom was held there I don’t want to tell you how many years ago.
But the size of the venue is besides the point, that being to raise money to fight childhood hunger. To that end, it was a huge success, bringing in lots of money to benefit The Community FoodBank of New Jersey and Eva’s Village, while allowing area restaurants, caterers and merchants to promote themselves to their ideal customers.
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