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Cooking
for a Cause: 100 Percent of Proceeds
from Chefs to the Rescue
to Benefit Alabama Tornado Victims
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Cooking
for a Cause: 100 Percent of Proceeds
from Chefs to the Rescue
to Benefit Alabama Tornado Victims
 AUBURN, AL – On Wednesday,
June 1st, chefs from Auburn, AL and restaurants across the United
States, in partnership with Auburn University, will band together for a
night
of delicious culinary creations and a great cause. Chefs to the Rescue
will benefit the Auburn
Family All-In Relief Fund that
provides financial support to the victims of the April 27th
tornadoes that touched down in Tuscaloosa, Dadeville, and across the
state of
Alabama. The event will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Hotel
at
Auburn University. Ticket prices are $100 per person for the
event and
$1,000 per person for the VIP “Meet the Chefs Reception” that will take
place
in the hotel’s Terrace Room after the event. One hundred percent
of the
proceeds will be donated to the Auburn Family All-In Relief Fund.
Tickets
can be purchased at http://bit.ly/ChefRescueTickets.
For additional details about the event, please visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/AUChefstotheRescue. “The concept of Chefs to the Rescue came naturally after seeing the devastation the tornadoes had left across the sate,” said Hans van der Reijden, Managing Director of The Hotel at Auburn University. “The culinary talents of this town and from around the country decided to do what we do best – gather a group of friends and colleagues together to cook amazing food and provide support and comfort to those in need. We can do so much more working collectively than working separately. ” Chefs to the Rescue will feature a meet and taste with more than a dozen talented chefs whose creations will be paired with beer and wine donated from breweries and wineries from all over the United States. Individuals who purchase tickets for the VIP “Meet the Chefs Reception” will enjoy one-on-one time with some of the top culinary talents in the country after the event concludes. The following esteemed chefs will be participating in Chefs to the Rescue: Local Chefs
About Auburn University: Auburn University has provided instruction, research and outreach to benefit the state and nation for more than 155 years, and is among a distinctive group of universities designated as Land, Sea, and Space Grant institutions. Auburn makes a nearly $5 billion economic contribution to the state each year, has more than 250,000 graduates and provides 140 degree programs to more than 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students. For additional information, please visit www.auburn.edu. About The Hotel at Auburn University Centrally located near the shops and restaurants of downtown Auburn, AL, The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center is just a short walk from the excitement of Auburn University and a diverse array of cultural and entertainment attractions. The hotel features 236 guestrooms and suites and numerous venues for meetings and special events. For a true taste of Italy, visit Ariccia Trattoria & Bar, located inside the hotel. An open kitchen and outdoor terrace seating add character to this restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, Sunday Brunch, and offers take-out service. Located in Ariccia Trattoria & Bar, Piccolo is Auburn's only true lounge experience for specialty cocktails and a large variety of appetizers and desserts. The property is managed by the Atlanta-based West Paces Hotel Group. For additional information or reservations, please call (800) 228-2876 or visit www.auhcc.com. |
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