‘Tasteful’ fundraiser set at Five Points

TORRINGTON — The fifth annual A Tasteful Event is coming to Five Points Arts Center, University Drive, from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The fundraiser, which benefits Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwest Connecticut, or FISH, recognizes the agency’s efforts to feed and house residents, for more than 50 years, according to a statement.

Area restaurants, caterers, bakers, chocolatiers, spirit distillers and ice cream makers have volunteered to provide food for the event. Music will be provided by Jacque Williams Entertainment.

Guests can participate in a silent auction featuring gift baskets, jewelry and watches, a variety of wines, picnic fare, a dinner delivered to your home, an overnight escape, ski passes, a fitness membership, a laptop computer and numerous gift certificates.

Celebrity “Food Tasting” judges are Julia

Scharnberg, Nancy Strini, Matthew Daly and Jack Sheedy, who will award trophies to the event’s food providers for best savory and best sweet treats, favorite distiller and event newcomer, and for best in show presentation/display.

Showcasing favorite specialty dishes include Catering by Gia, Ciesco Catering, @ the Corner, Litchfield Distillery, Noujaim’s Mediterranean Bistro, Johnny Potato, Nutmeg Fudge Factory, da Capo Ristorante Italiano, Love It Vegan and Café 38 — some entering in both categories. Guests will have the chance to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award favorite. More than 40 area businesses have donated as event sponsors and will be recognized at the fundraiser.

Tickets are $30 per person, and are available at www.fishnwct.org, by calling 860482-7300, or at the door. The event will also feature wines and other beverages.