International Taste of Niles !

Successful Event Benefits Niles Sister Cities Program

 

The Village of Niles hosted the fourth annual International Taste of Niles (formerly known as the Taste of Sister Cities) on Sunday, November 23^rd at White Eagle Banquets, located at 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue.  The event featured culture and cuisine from eighteen local restaurants, representing more than eight countries around the globe.  Also on hand were live musicians, dancers and other entertainment that reflects the culture and history of the Niles sister cities in Greece, Ireland, Italy and Poland.  In addition, the International Taste of Niles featured a silent auction and a complimentary prize drawing.  For the kids, there was a special children’s activity area. 

According to Acting Mayor Robert Callero, “The Taste was a wonderful opportunity for people to explore the heritage of the different ethnicities found in our community.  Many people have never sampled the traditional dishes of their own heritage, much less the favorite foods of other cultures and countries.  This is a great chance to enjoy old family favorites or try something new and different—and it all benefits the Sister Cities Program.”

Participating restaurants included:

Filipino
Filipiniana Restaurant

Greek

Kappy’s Restaurant

Marilyn’s Restaurant

Mykonos

Korean

Woori Village

Arirang

Irish

Unforgettable Edibles Catering

 

Italian

Graziano’s

Amici’s

Mexican

Taco Burrito King

Polish

Niles Polish Deli

Forest View Bakery

Alexandra’s Café

White Eagle Banquets

Lone Tree Manor

 

Misc.

Howard Street Inn

Farmer’s Best Intl. Market

Dairy Queen

The International Taste of Niles is an annual event and serves as the primary fundraiser in support of the Sister Cities Initiative, whose mission is to “promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, & cooperation – one individual, one community at a time”.  Niles is proud to have four Sister Cities:  Nafplion, Greece; Leixlip, Ireland; Pisa, Italy and Limanowa, Poland. 

For more information on the International Taste of Niles, please contact Denise Joseph at (847) 588-8449.  For more information on the Sister Cities program, please visit www.sister-cities.org.

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