Third Annual Cooking for Kids: Gourmet Fare from Everywhere! National and Local Chefs Come Together for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Who:
Guest of Honor Lidia Bastianich, beloved TV chef, restaurateur, business owner and best-selling author, will welcome other celebrity chefs including Top Chef contestant Chef Ariane Duarte of CulinAriane in Montclair, NJ; from the Food Network’s Chopped, Chef Michael Carrino of Restaurant Passionné, also in Montclair; Official Chef to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games Scott Cutaneo of Restaurant Equus in Bernardsville; and more than 50 of the metropolitan area’s most outstanding chefs and restaurants with a sampling of food, wine and other libations.

What:
An evening replete with exquisite cuisine, cooking demonstrations, food and wine tastings, assorted brews, and much more.

Why:
To raise funds for pediatric programs and services at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital located at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ.

When:
Monday, April 26, 2010 VIP Reception: 6:00–7:00 p.m. General Admission: 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Where:
The Venetian 546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ

Details:
This marks the third year of this event, which last year attracted more than 450 guests. There is a fee of $150 for general admission starting at 6:30 p.m., and $250 for an Exclusive VIP Reception 6:00–7:00 p.m.
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Media Contact:
Nancy Collins or Liz Asani at 973.754.4500.