All Star Chef Line Up Will Cook for Meals on Wheels Benefit

2nd Annual Cornucopia to Benefit Meals on Wheels Features All Star Chef Line Up

On Monday, November 4th Meals on Wheels will host the 2nd Annual Cornucopia fundraiser which features top chefs from around the Hudson Valley preparing an intimate dinner party for their own table of 12 guests. Each table will have its own exclusive experience as they get to know the chef, hear his or her cooking tips, and taste a one of a kind meal prepared especially for them. The event will take place at Edgewood Country Club at 449 Rivervale Road in River Vale, New Jersey from 6:00pm – 10:00pm.

Some of the unusual characteristics of this event include the fact that the chefs will be preparing and finishing their entrees in front of guests tableside; the need for guests to register early in order to choose the chef they wish to dine with; and the production of a keepsake cookbook/journal where many recipes from the chefs will be included.

The participating restaurants include:

• 8 North Broadway, Nyack
• Alain's Petit Bistro, Nyack
• Banchetto Feast, Nanuet
• DPNB Pasta & Provisions, Nyack
• D'Vine Bar, Sparkill
• Cafe Bicerin, Nyack
• Hudson Water Club, Haverstraw
• Joe & Joe, Nyack
• Karenderya, Nyack
• Kwan Thai, Pearl River
• Lynch’s Restaurant, Stony Point
• Marcello's Restaurant, Suffern
• Mystic Flavor Catering, Park Ridge
• Nanuet Restaurant, Nanuet
• NoCo Catering, Tappan
• Pier 701 Restaurant and Bar, Piermont
• Roost, Sparkill
• The Old ’76 House, Tappan
• Touch of Italy, Delaware

In addition, new this year the students from the Rockland Community College Hospitality and Culinary Arts School under the auspices of Chef and Department Chair Chris Spezial, will prepare and serve all the appetizers during cocktail hour. Actor Kevin Kilner will return as the Emcee for the event.

Three people will be honored for their dedication to Meals on Wheels; Mrs. Shelly Berger who founded Meals on Wheels 45 years ago, Dr. Donald Hammond, Former CEO & President of Meals on Wheels, and Dr. Mark Geller and Montefiore Nyack Hospital.

Tickets are $225 and individuals will have an opportunity to select the chef they want to dine with based on the date and time they submit their reservation. Questions should be directed to Stephen Papas at Meals on Wheels at (845) 624-6325 or via email at spapas@mowrockland.org . Tickets are available for purchase at https://meals-on-wheels-of-rockland.ticketleap.com/cornucopia-2019/dates/Nov-04-2019_at_0600PM

Meet and mingle with all the Chefs during cocktail hour!
8 North Broadway
Chef Constantine is one of our favorites! - "Very Good" - New York Times
The Old '76 House
Chef Greg Stott Formerly with Lutece and Cafe des Artistes, Alto (3 Stars New York Times, Two Michelin Stars)
Alain's French Bistro
"Hidden Gem" - New York Times
Banchetto Feast
One of Rockland's Most Loved Restaurants
Cafe Bicerin
Brand New - Opening in Nyack in November - meet Chef Kevin
Mystic Flavor Catering
Connie has a 5 Star Rating on Facebook and was a favorite last year (she also does our centerpieces!)
D'Vine Bar
Chef Chris Holland joins us this year! A Chopped Champion who will compete for the third time on November 12th!
D'Vine will be creating a specialty cocktail for Meals on Wheels just for our event!
Joe & Joe in Nyack
"Kudos to Chef Maureen Genna!" Jeanne Muchnick, Journal News
Karenderya
Selected as one of the top 20 best new restaurants in America by Esquire Magazine
Kwan Thai
Considered by many to be the finest Thai Restaurant in the region!
Marcello's
One of Rockland's most beloved Chefs, we're excited to have Marcello with us this year!
NoCo Catering
"Joe is a BBQ Pit Master!" - LT
Hudson Water Club
Chef Dennis hails from the CIA in Hyde Park, the French Culinary Institute, The Four Seasons & Gotham Bar and Grill
Pier 701
"6 stars out of 5!" - LC. "Chef Denis' food is simply wonderful"
Lynch's Restaurant
“Chef Juan is that rare talent who combines great skill, with great personality and people skills, and transformed our restaurant into the great place it is."
Roost
"Count on the kitchen to wow you!" - Liz Johnson, Journal News. The NY Times, Westchester Magazine, Zagat and other publications have lauded Chef Kevin's work.
DPNB Pasta & Provisions
Chef Tony Scotto: 4 Stars from the New York Times at Del Posto as well as a Michelin Star and James Beard Award.
Touch of Italy
Big Cip, as he is fondly known, joins us all the way from Delaware where he owns 5 restaurants. His Da Vinci sandwich was selected by People magazine as the Best Sandwich in the entire state!
Nanuet Restaurant
Chef Kerry trained at the Institute of Culinary Education and started her career at the famed Butter Restaurant
RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center
Chef Cris Spezial interned under Thomas Keller (Owner of the French Laundry, Per Se and others) and competed on Chopped and now is program director for RCC's Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center in Nyack

The mission of Meals on Wheels is to enhance the wellness of Rockland's older adults and their families by providing services that support their safety, independence and health. Meals on Wheels believes that every older adult in Rockland should be given the opportunity to live their life to the fullest. Meals on Wheels programs are funded in part by the Administration on Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, Rockland County Office for the Aging, donations, grants and fees.

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