Sixth Annual Philanthropic Foodies Culinary Showcase on July 30 to Benefit Two Local Nonprofits; Features 15 Local Chefs

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The sixth annual Philanthropic Foodies culinary showcase, taking place on Sunday, July 30 at Rosamond Gifford Zoo from 4:30 to 8 p.m., will benefit Friends of Dorothy House and GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse.

Philanthropic Foodies consists of 15 tasting stations with food prepared on-site by Syracuse area chefs. This year’s chefs include: Chef Jason Jessmore, Aster Pantry; Chef Eva Zaczynski, Eva’s European Sweets; Pit Master Dick Benedetto, Smoke Incorporated BBQ; Chef Anthony Donofrio, Modern Malt; Chef Chance Bear, Lincklaen House; Chef Matt Riddett, Empire Brewing Company; Chef Mark Bullis, Bull & Bear Roadhouse; Pizzaiolo John Vigliotti, Peppino’s Restaurant and Catering; Chef Sam Mondello, Vince’s Gourmet Imports; Chef Sarah Hassler, The Stoop Kitchen; Chef Brandon Gore, Modern Malt Bakeshop; Chef Luke Szabo, Scratch Farmhouse Catering; Chef Danny Vault, The York; Chef DeAnna Germano, Chef4Rent; and Pat Gannon, Gannon’s Ice Cream.

Tasting stations are paired with beverages provided by local businesses, including: Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Middle Ages Brewing Company, Opici Family Wines, Empire Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Modern Malt, Treleaven Wines, Vine & Barrel, 1911 Spirits, and Peaks Coffee Co.

Philanthropic Foodies also features a live and silent auction, a wine wall, and live entertainment provided by local jazz duo and SAMMY-award winning musicians Ashley and Jimmy Cox.

The organizations benefitting from Philanthropic Foodies serve a wide range of needs in the local community, including:

• Friends of Dorothy House - offers home-based care to people with AIDS and terminal illness through recuperative or hospice care, supportive housing and emergency assistance.
   
• GiGi’s Playhouse – offers free therapeutic and educational programming to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

For more information and to purchase tickets for Philanthropic Foodies, visit www.philanthropicfoodies.org. A minimum donation of $100 per person is requested.
 

About Philanthropic Foodies
Founded in 2012, the goal of Philanthropic Foodies is simple – to eat, drink, and give back! Philanthropic Foodies combines a culinary showcase of talented local chefs and products from local purveyors, as well as a silent and live auction, to create a unique fundraising event that benefits multiple nonprofits within the Central New York community. For more information, visit Philanthropic Foodies at www.philanthropicfoodies.org.

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