It’s time for Taste of the Nation – Boston’s ultimate springtime tasting event, scheduled for Thursday, April 5th at the Hynes Convention Center. The annual event combines the talents of more than seventy chefs from Boston’s best restaurants for an evening of delicious fun. This year’s event also includes samples from thirty wineries, a little something from Samuel Adams, a silent auction and live entertainment. Tickets for the shindig, which runs from 6:30-9:00pm, cost $85 each. VIPs can drop $125 for early admission. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger. Pick up your tickets at your nearest Greater Boston Whole Foods Market or call 617.774.1321. Check out the full list of participating restaurants on the Taste of the Nation website – here are some of the highlights: