October 2006

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Join the Tasters Guild Orlando at the Signature Chefs Gourmet Gala & Auction to benefit the March of Dimes Thursday, October 19th, 2006 at the Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal, a Lowes Hotel.

Top chefs from Central Florida gather to cook their signature dish for the March of Dimes. The Tasters Guild Orlando will be teaming up with Coastal Wines to donate time and wine for the March of Dimes. Wine pairings and a martini bar compliment the food.

Herve Ceyeu-The Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel

Mario Tozzi-Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar

Bogdan Sonta-Fresh Mediterranean Market at the WDW Dolphin

CJ Gabrielson-McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant

Carmine DiCandia-The Capital Grille

Scott Fender-Gentry’s

Melissa Kelly and Kathleen Blake-Primo by Melissa Kelly

Ryan Leto-Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant

Brandon McGlamery-Luma on Park

Alexander Rodriquez-Ristorante Tuscany

Andy Williams-New World Professional Chef

Roy Daniel-Big City Catering

Robert Getchell-Boma-Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Alain Vergnault-DUX Restaurant, The Peabody Orlando

Larry Sinibaldi-The Palm

David Clark-Pearl Steakhouse

Lenny Martinsen and Sal Arena-Sharks Underwater Grill at SeaWorld

Humberto Gomez-Morton’s the Steakhouse

Zack Martin -The Boheme at the Westin Grand Bohemian

Frank Chiasera-The Citrus Club

James Wessman-The Orlando Culinary Academy

DeJuan Roy-The Plantation Room at The Celebration Hotel

Jean Louis-The Starlight Grille and Sheraton Studio City

Jim Kilberg-Bice Ristorante

Jimmy Alston-AAA National

Thursday, October 19, 2006, The Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, A Loews Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd.

Orlando, Florida 32819

Phone: (407) 599-5077 ext.33

Schedule:

6:00pm: Cocktail Reception

6:30pm: Doors Open

7:30pm: Silent Auction Closes

8:00pm: Program Begins

8:30pm: Live Auction Begins; Food Stations Close

9:45pm: Check-Out

$150 per person, $1500 for a table of 10. Call Sarah Lewis at 407-599-5077 to purchase tickets or tables.

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Join Tasters Guild Orlando at The Taste of Thornton Park to benefit Central Florida SPCA & Humane Society Thursday, 19 October 2006 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM. The event is being held at the historic Veranda Bed & Breakfast in Thornton Park. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door. A silent auction featuring goods and services from local merchants will be held to benefit the Central Florida SPCA & Humane Society. For more information, call (407) 765-5050.