Taste of the Nation returns on Tuesday, June 9th with over 60 Boston chefs plating their best bites to help end childhood hunger. The tasting event takes place at the Cruiseport Boston and guests can dine on gourmet offerings from restaurants like Alden & Harlow, Belly Wine Bar, Commonwealth, Grill 23, Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Loyal Nine, Rialto, Sweet Cheeks, Taranta and more. There’ll be beer, wine and spirits to wash it all down, live music and a silent auction. General admission tickets cost $95 each and the event runs 7:00-9:30pm. VIP tickets cost $150 each with admission at 6:00pm, a mini bottle of bubbles and a chance to preview the silent auction. 100 percent of ticket sales support No Kid Hungry’s mission to end childhood hunger with donations to local non-profits Cooking Matters Massachusetts and Project Bread. Get your tickets online here to get in on the tasting event of the season.