The Passaic County Community College and the Greater Paterson OIC are hosting the first annual “Paterson Plates,” a food tasting event at the Hamilton Club on Wednesday afternoon.

A variety of tasty cuisines from Paterson restaurants and local culinary arts programs will be featured at the event. Paterson is known as New Jersey’s ethnic food capital.

Entertainment will be provided by City Jazz. Event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Club at 32 Church Street in Paterson.

Tickets are $10 advance and $15 at the door. For ticket information visit GPOIC.org or call 973-881-0540. Tickets can be purchased through the website.