Celebrating Bergen’s Best Night!

As 6 p.m. approached on Thursday, Sept. 18, we’ll admit it—we were buzzing with excitement. Tickets to the Bergen Wine & Food Experience had officially sold out, guests were lining up outside Edgewood Country Club in River Vale and we were ready to kick off what promised to be Bergen’s best night.

And once the doors opened, the evening exceeded every expectation.

Guests strolled through Edgewood’s elegant ballrooms and lawn, sampling food and drink from dozens of local restaurants and eateries. There were appetizers, main courses and desserts from Morton’s The Steakhouse, RP Prime Steakhouse, Sputino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Calandra’s Bakery, Osteria Crescendo and Rosa Mexicano, and sips from All Points West Distillery, Delicato Family Wines, Gearblock Brewing and Amante 1530, just to name a few.

Live music by Tribal Legacy and The Seth Kessel Band kept the energy high and the good vibes flowing all night long.

“We come to find out about new restaurants and see all the new drinks here in Bergen County,” one guest told us.

Also attending were our sponsors, including Visions Credit Union, Land Rover Englewood/Land Rover Paramus, The Taylor Lucyk Group, Optimum, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Dr. Dayna Cassandra Cosmetic Dentistry, bergenPAC, The Klipper Group, Gentle Dentistry, Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, Don Julio, Johnnie Walker and Ketel One Vodka.

“The best thing about tonight is the atmosphere,” another guest said. “There are smiles on everyone’s faces and they’re having a great time.”

Cheers to a great night, and we can’t wait to see you all next year!

Photos by Chris Marksbury

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