On Thursday, April 26th at 7:00pm, check out Taste of the Lower East Side, an exciting night of unlimited food and drinks to benefit local families in need. Guests will enjoy endless food tastings from the neighborhood's hottest restaurants, including Beauty & Essex, barrio chino, Clinton St. Baking Co., CO-OP Food & Drink, Inoteca, The Meatball Shop, The Stanton Social, Think Coffee and many more. The event will also feature an open bar with creative cocktails, a lively silent auction, raffle prizes and a live DJ, the event is a must for foodies, proud locals and those who love partying for a good cause.

Now in its twelvth year, Taste of the Lower East Side draws more than 1,000 supporters and is one of NYC's most anticipated tasting events. It's held at beloved venue 82 Mercer, with tickets starting at $175 and all proceeds benefiting the Grand Street Settlement.

Founded in 1916, the Grand Street Settlement is a nonprofit providing low-income families with innovative programs ranging from youth development to community support for seniors, with the ultimate mission of building community and creating an enriched quality of life. The organization is currently in need of volunteer mentors for its youth programs -- learn more and get involved!

Date and time: April 26th at 7:00-10:30pm

Location: 82 Mercer, NYC