A couple of Hoboken organizations came together to help raise money for a children's mentoring program.

HOBOKEN – Local pizza lovers’ “heaven” came back around for another year. 

Hoboken Happy Hours and True Mentors teamed up for the second annual Hoboken Pizza Fest. A portion of event proceeds will benefit True Mentors, the town’s only one-on-one mentoring program for children ages 7 to 17. 

“It’s to get local people involved,” said Tara Casazza, a True Mentors board member. “It’s been a great turnout.” 

Last year’s feast drew in hundreds of foodies, forcing the event to relocate to a bigger spot at Our Lady of Grace Church, located at 400 Willow Ave. 

And that seems to be the case again. 

During the fest’s first session – which ran until 2 p.m. — dozens waited on multiple lines to grab a slice from the handful of vendors present at the event. 

The participating pizzerias include: 

  • Napoli’s 
  • Tony Boloney’s 
  • The Brick 
  • Dozzino 
  • Hot House Pizza 
  • O’Bagel – Session 2 ONLY 
  • Frankie & Ava’s – Session 1 ONLY 
  • Pizza Vita – Session 1 ONLY 

The attendees – who purchased a $25 ticket beforehand – were treated with Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, live music and pizza-themed games. For the older foodies, an open bar was also available. 

Mike Buscio, who performed for the first two-hour session, did various renditions of hit-songs — such as “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran and “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys – as the venue flooded with loud conversations and the smell of hot pizza. Tables were also decorated with pizza-themed items to match. 

The event will also see who loves pizza the most as they host a pizza eating contest, sponsored by Giovanni’s, during the second session, which will run from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Source: http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/10/foodies_feast_at_annual_pizza_fest_photos.html
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