The Dish on
Signature Chefs
Local taste buds are watering in anticipation of
this year’s Signature Chefs gala. The March of Dimes
fund-raiser is an amazing culinary celebration where
guests sample a delicious array of gourmet cuisine
prepared by San Antonio’s finest chefs. You don’t
have to know a saté from a sauté to delight in the
Signature Chefs’ distinctive dishes or to bid on their
culinary packages during a live auction.
“Signature Chefs has quickly grown into the premier
culinary event of the season,” says Beverly
Purcell-Guerra, 2007 Signature Chefs co-chair. “It’s a
rare opportunity to indulge your palate, meet our
region’s top
chefs in person and help the March of
Dimes fight to save babies.”
This year’s Signature Chefs is scheduled for
November 18th at the Westin La Cantera.
Participating chefs currently include Jason Dady —
The Lodge/Bin 555, Heather Nanez — Bohanan’s
Prime Steaks and Seafood, Jonathan Demeterio —
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Shane
Bruns — Oro Restaurant & Bar, Cesar Gallegos — St.
Anthony Hotel, Dwayne Gale — Eyes Over Texas at
The Tower of Americas, Caryn Hasslocher — Fresh
Horizons Creative Catering, Jonathan Parker —
Merchants Grand Café, Gus Ortiz — Silo Elevated
Cuisine, Ernie Estrada — Francesca’s at Sunset, Westin
La Cantera, Craig Ognoski, — Craig’s Saute and Grill,
and Mike Bomberg — Spice of Life Catering.
On top
of preparing
all of
the tantalizing
dishes,
the Signature
Chefs also show their generosity by contributing
some extraordinary travel and dining packages.
The ingredients for these creative packages can
incorporate private cooking lessons, company parties
or getaways to stunning locations. As you can imagine,
bidding is fierce during the exciting live auction.
Last year, Chef Laurel Waters really turned up the
heat when she doubled her package on the spot. The
surprise move helped her bring in the highest bid of
the night, $13,000!
“We’ve worked very hard to raise the bar each year
and make this the most exciting event of the season,”
adds Purcell-Guerra. “Whether you are a new
or returning guest, you are sure to be enthralled by
the atmosphere and the high-quality food and auction
packages.”
Other elements of the night include live entertainment,
a wine bar and silent auction. Tickets and table
sponsorships are still available.
For more information call the March of
Dimes at (210) 696-1030.
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