Join the food community of Bloomfield for a late afternoon of fun as everyone enjoys sumptuous offerings from fine restaurants in Bloomfield and the surrounding area. Taste of Bloomfield returns to Oakeside Sunday April 26 2014 4 TO 6 PM. With spring in the air, and buds emerging on the trees, the grounds and home at Oakeside are the perfect setting for  this annual event.
Often overlooked by the food media who are more impressed with who was on television rather than what is on the plate, Bloomfield is full of culinary surprises. French, Greek, Jamaican, Pan-Latin, Mexican, New American, and Southern cuisine are all waiting to be discovered in town. The Oakes Estate on Belleville Ave is known for its architecture and landscape architecture. The building and ground are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and house the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center for history and arts programs in the township.Â
The Oakes family was one of the important industrial families in Essex County. The house and grounds were donated to the township of Bloomfield upon the death of Jean Doswell Oakes with the intention of being a cultural center.  Of course having such a gem in town often is met with whispers of “how much is that place costing me?” Oakeside is a self sustaining non-profit deriving income by serving as Bloomfield’s premier location for weddings and corporate gatherings.
Taste of Bloomfield celebrates the restaurant community of Bloomfield while providing another source of income for this historic property. At $30 a ticket ($25 in advance) where else can you take a culinary journey of the world while supporting an important piece of local culture – its a bargain! Tickets are available today on Eventbrite.Â
Restaurants that will be participating in Taste of Bloomfield include local favorites Spice Thai, Anthony’s Cheesecake, Orange Squirrel, Senoritas and Yellow Plum. Also joining the afternoon of fun will be Mes Reves (French), Jersey Artisan Distilling (Rum),  Stamna (Greek),  and Aki (Japanese). Not to be missed are Casserole, Fitzgeralds, and Taste It Again Jamaican Cuisine. There will also be bakeries, local caterers, private chefs, and a few other surprises along the way. While not affiliated with Bloomfield Restaurant Week, Taste of Bloomfield is a great way to sample the township to plan what “not gonna miss restaurants” will be on your list. Bloomfield Restaurant Week  is returns in August of 2015.Â
 Let’s Take A Peek At Oakeside
Period Architecture and Landscaping Are Found At This National Historic Landmark
 For more information or to purchase tickets, call 973-429-0960. Tickets are also available at Hot Bagels Abroad, 1129 Broad Street, Bloomfield and Anthony’s Cheesecake, 71 Washington Street, Bloomfield Cost: $25 in advance / $30 at the door ( Cash Bar)
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Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center
240 Beleville Ave
Bloomfield NJ 07003
(973) 429-0960
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Taste Of Bloomfield Makes This The Best Spring Ever | April 26 Join the food community of Bloomfield for a late afternoon of fun as everyone enjoys sumptuous offerings from fine restaurants in Bloomfield and the surrounding area.
