CITY PARTNERS WITH WELCOME PROJECT’S “YUM” CAMPAIGN TO HOST “A TASTE OF IMMIGRANT CITY” RESTAURANT EVENT 4/25

SOMERVILLE - The general public is invited to join Mayor

Joseph Curtatone, Shape Up Somerville and the Welcome Project's "YUM"

Restaurant Campaign on Wednesday, April 25^th for YUM: 

A Taste of Immigrant City, a tasting event to showcase some of the

City's worldwide cuisine as interpreted by Shape Up Somerville-approved

restaurants.  Ten immigrant-run

restaurants from across the City will feature menu items from all over the

world, and this year YUM restaurants and Shape Up Somerville have partnered to

offer healthy menu options in line with the City's campaign to increase access

to fresh, wholesome, healthy foods.  The

event will be held from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Center for Arts at the Armory,

191 Highland Ave.

"One of the most enjoyable features of Somerville life is

our rich cultural diversity. One third of residents were born outside the U.S. and

more than 50 different languages are spoken at home by the students in our

public schools.  It should come as no

surprise that we have some of the best international flavors on the east

coast," Mayor Curtatone said.  "Our local

restaurants offer tastes of India, Istanbul, Haiti, Italy, Africa, Tibet,

Brazil, the Caribbean, the Balkans, Thailand, and more.  This event will offer a great peek at some of

our talented chefs and local restaurants, and I'm looking forward to tasting

each menu item."

The

YUM Restaurant Campaign is a Welcome Project program supporting immigrant-run

restaurants in the

city. Proceeds from their discount cards sold each year - granting 10% off of

orders of $25 or more - benefit immigrant advocacy and support services. Participating

restaurants receive free promotion from The Welcome Project and attend this

yearly event where they bring free tastings from their menus.

"YUM

is a great opportunity to taste - in one evening - the incredible diversity of

cultures and cuisines in our city," said Warren Goldstein-Gelb, Director at The

Welcome Project. "The funds we raise support the success of immigrant families

and strengthen the cultural richness of Somerville all year long."  

Hear

remarks from Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, bid on items in the silent auction (Red

Sox tickets!), enjoy the the Andean rhythms of Son Del Sol. Experience Brazilian,

Mexican, Turkish, Nepali, Indian, Italian and Ethiopian and Thai offerings all

under 1 roof!  Participating restaurants

include Aguacate Verde, Amelia's Kitchen, Churrasco Buffet & Grill, Fasika,

Istanbul'lu, Masala, Maya Sol, Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar, Sabur, and Yak

&Yeti.

Tickets

are available by visiting: https://www.wepay.com/events/yumtickets.