An Elegant Food Tasting Event
To benefit the March of Dimes
The 11th Annual Manchester Signature Chefs Auction took place on Monday, November 10, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at The Executive Court Banquet & Conference Center in Manchester. Over 150 people attended this exciting food tasting event, featuring food samples from over 10 local restaurants and other food purveyors. The following is a list of some of the organizations that participated: T-Bones & Cactus Jacks, Alphorn Bistro, Harts Turkey Farm, Piccola Italia, 3 C’s Cozy Culinary Café, Smuttynose Brewing Co, Pasquales Ristorante, The Granite Restaurant and Bar, Hannaford Supermarket, Magic Hat Brewing Company, Edible Arrangements, The Yard, Uno’s Chicago Bar and Grill, Van Otis Chocolates and Frederick’s Pastries.
The dollars raised through this event not only help fund March of Dimes research but help support your local communities through the community grants program and the newest initiative, the NICU Family Support Program at Children’s Hospital of Dartmouth.
The evening included menu samplings from many of the area’s most creative chefs and wine tastings provided by Southern NH Wine and Spirits. Music played for everyone’s listening pleasure, while both live and silent auctions helped everyone get a head start on holiday shopping! Attendees were also able to participate in exciting raffles and door prizes including 150 gallons of heating oil or propane courtesy of Rymes Propane and Oil.
In addition to the many March of Dimes volunteers that made this event possible, Miss New Hampshire 2008, Natalie Shaw and Mrs. New Hampshire International 2008, Irene Raissis Alton were also in attendance lending a hand to help raise awareness, support and funds for the March of Dimes. Event raised approx. $23,000.
