On Sunday, February 26 beginning at 5 p.m., the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) will host “The Toast,” an event celebrating the commencement of this year’s 2017 New England Food Show at Empire Asian Restaurant and Lounge.
 
Restaurant owners, chefs, service personnel, back of house staff as well at the industry’s business partners and general public can mix, mingle, network and exchange stories about the trials and tribulations encountered in everyone’s favorite industry at this lively celebratory event. Included in admission, guests can enjoy unlimited sushi from Empire as well as delicious passed appetizers and cocktails. Music will be provided by DJ Liz Ladoux, one of the top female DJs in the United States, and to top it off, “The Voice” finalist and Massachusetts native, Sam James will give an exclusive performance, not to be missed! 
                             
Admission is $25 per person to the general public and each ticket includes admission, complimentary passed appetizers and a voucher for Empire’s “Sushi Unlimited,” which can also be redeemed at a later date during their weekly Monday night promotion. This event is sponsored by US Wealth Management, BMI and Toast Tab.