MUTZ-SEE EVENT: 8th Annual Hoboken Mutzfest — SUNDAY, JANUARY 26th

Posted on January 15, 2020 in hMixers

Want to start a fight in Hoboken? Ask three people where to find the best mozzarella cheese (“mutz”), and then just walk away…

Joe Epstein photo

Hoboken’s grand mutz tradition is legendary, with folks traveling from far and wide to get some of the freshest, creamiest, gooey goodness in the world. Mutzfest came about as a way to acknowledge the world-class craftsmanship of our local Italian delis. The event was initially a contest to crown the best mutz in Hoboken—but when that got too contentious (true story), the decision was made to make it an overall celebration of the glory that is mutz.

***MUTZ IS ALL YOU NEED: Hoboken’s Italian Delis Always Please With The Cheese***

The year, the 8th Annual Hoboken Mutzfest returns to the Elk’s Club (1005 Washington Street) on Sunday, January 26, and features some of the city’s top eateries serving up their own special homemade mozzarella and a selection of signature menu items.

Hoboken Mutzfest held at the Hoboken Elks Club – photo by Joe Epstein/JoeEpsteinPhotography.com

All event proceeds benefit the Hoboken Family Alliance and its programs to support children with special needs—including Hoboken Bike Camp for individuals with disabilities—along with the organization’s community-wide philanthropic efforts.

Some of Hoboken’s most renowned mutz-makers will be participating in this annual classic that brings together local small businesses and the community at large—bound by their love for mutz.

The 2018 lineup includes:

Dolce & Salato (1101 Grand St.)
Frankie & Ava’s (208 Washington St.)
Losurdo Bros. (410 2nd St.)
M&P Biancamano (1116 Washington St.)
Tony Boloney’s (263 1st St).
Vito’s Italian Deli (806 Washington St.)

Of course mutz is extremely versatile. Anyone interested in putting their homemade recipes on the line are invited to enter the Mutzfest Challenge to see how experts judge your recipe. Register today and three lucky winners receive two general admission tickets to the event. www.mutzfest.com

The event also features entertainment by McGill & Co., the hugely popular cannoli-eating contest, Sinatra Sing-A-Long contest, ESPN giveaways and fun for people of all ages.

Polly-O, the prized ingredient for Hoboken’s best mutz, will be provided to all participants compliments of The Kraft Heinz Company.