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By Lisa Abraham
Beacon Journal staff writer
POSTED: 04:20 p.m. EDT, Apr 21, 2009
The who's who list of chefs taking part in the North Union Farmers Market benefit makes it well worth the drive to Woodmere on Monday.
This is the 15th year for the annual Let's Get Fresh benefit, which will feature more than 25 of Northeast Ohio's most prominent chefs.
Steve Schimoler and Olena Gudz from Crop Bistro in Cleveland, Karen Small from Flying Fig in Cleveland and Michael Mariola from South Market Bistro and City Square Steakhouse in Wooster are just a few of the names who will be offering samples of their dishes, both savory and sweet. There also will be beer and wine stations.
The benefit is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, inside Eton Chagrin Boulevard, 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere. Valet parking is included with the ticket, which starts at $80 and goes up to $500 for patron level.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, by calling North Union at 216-751-7656 or at http://www.northunionfarmersmarket.org.
North Union operates farmers markets and helps train farmers who sell produce at markets throughout Northeast Ohio.
UA spring dinner
Students at the University of Akron's Hospitality Club are hosting their annual spring dinner on Saturday.
The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. with fruit and cheese, followed by an appetizer of beef satay with balsamic and grape reduction; salad of mixed greens, oranges, Gorgonzola cheese and candied pecans with a citrus vinaigrette; chicken or red snapper, served with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and rosemary asparagus; and raspberry swirl cheesecake.
The dinner is $21.95, with beer and wine available for purchase. For reservations, call 330-972-6615. Dinner will be served in the Crystal Room inside Gallucci Hall, on Grant Street on the UA campus.
May days at Kirbie's
Kirbie's Family Meats & Catering is holding its presummer celebration every Saturday in May from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The events will include beer and wine tastings, giveaways, recipes, catering and grilling tips.
Owner Kris Burns also is introducing a menu of hamburgers made with 85 percent lean beef chuck, ground hourly. Burgers start at $2.25 for a 4-oz. patty and come with chips.
Kirbie's is at 4062 Fishcreek Road at Graham Road in Stow; 330-688-4999.
Men cook for charity
Thirty-five local chefs will be cooking up some of their best dishes at Summa Health System's Ninth Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser May 1.
A panel of female judges will pick the best dish.
Tickets are $50, which includes tastings, recipe cards and a people's choice ballot. Patron tickets are $125. Call 330-375-3159.
The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. at the St. Joseph Family Center, 610 W. Exchange St., Akron. Proceeds benefit the hospital system's programs for men, including prostate and heart issues.
Wine country deals
If you are planning a trip north to the wineries, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante has a deal this month that's worth noting: a three-course Italian dinner with wine pairings for $42.99 per couple.
Taste the Flavors of Italy includes an appetizer of cheese manicotti with lobster cream sauce, entree of bucatini pasta with tomatoes and pancetta with beef braciole, and cannoli for dessert. Each course is served with a glass of Ferrante Signature Series wine. The deal is available 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Reservations are not required. Ferrante is at 5585 State Route 307, in Harpersfield Township, near Geneva. Call 440-466-8466 or visit http://www.ferrantewinery.com.
Ferrante is also one of five wineries in Ohio's Grand River Valley region that are hosting an Around the World event on Saturday.
The progressive event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 at each winery, where two European-style wine samples will be paired with hearty appetizers and recipes from a particular country.
The wineries taking part are Ferrante (Italy); Debonne Vineyards (Slovenia); Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant (Ireland); Laurello Vineyards (Italy); and St. Joseph Vineyards (Germany).
All five wineries are within a 10-minute drive from each other. For directions and information, visit the Winegrowers of the Grand River Valley Web site at http://www.wggrv.com.
/> Dinner for a cause
Tickets are on sale for a Galloping Gourmet four-course wine dinner at Ken Stewart's Lodge in Bath Township to benefit Grandparents Against Sexual Predators.
The dinner is May 17, beginning with appetizers at 4 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $100, half of which goes to G.A.S.P., a nonprofit volunteer organization that works with the county sheriff's department to help respond to Amber Alerts involving children who are abducted or missing. In addition, GASP members assist in safety and educational programs, including fingerprinting children.
For information, call 330-760-1327. For reservations, mail a check made out to G.A.S.P. to 235 Seneca Trail S.W., Hartville 44632.
Ken Stewart's Lodge is at 1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road.
L'Ecole in Aurora
Christopher's Aurora Bistro is holding a dinner featuring the wines of L'Ecole No. 41, a winery in Walla Walla, Wash., on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m.
L'Ecole, which means schoolhouse in French, is an award-winning artisan producer of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah and semillon. L'Ecole produces about 1,000 cases each year.
The evening begins with a reception, where samples ofL'Ecole's wines will be offered.
A five-course dinner by Executive Chef Christopher Shydlowski costs $50, plus tax and tip, and bottles of L'Ecole will be available tableside at state retail prices, plus a corkage fee. Wines also will be available for purchase to take home.
Call 330-995-2776 for a reservation. Christopher's Aurora Bistro is at 204 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora.
Here's the scoop
All area Baskin-Robbins locations are holding 31-cent scoop night from 5 to 10 p.m. April 29.
It's the company's way of saying thanks to its customers. In conjunction with the event, Baskin-Robbins will donate $100,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter program, which helps to prepare future volunteer firefighters.
There's a three-scoop limit per person.
Check the fridge
Stonyfield Farm has recalled specific dates of its fat-free plain quarts of yogurt because they may contain a food-grade sanitizer.
The recalled products are Stonyfield's 32-oz. Fat Free Plain yogurt with a UPC code of 52159 00006, with product codes printed along the cup bottom that start with the date codes May 06 09 (time stamped 22:17 through 23:59) and May 07 09 (all time stamps). About 44,000 quarts were distributed nationally.
The New Hampshire company received several reports of people noticing an off-taste when eating the product, but no illnesses have been reported. Consumers are advised to not eat the yogurt and to return it, opened or unopened, to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Customers with questions should call Stonyfield's consumer relations department at 800-776-2697.
Just to be clear
Vaughn Morrison, former owner of Dodie's Restaurant in Highland Square, said he is not working at the new Dodie's on White Pond.
Morrison is selling his signature pies to the new eatery for its dessert offerings and continues to bake for others as well. But Morrison said that is his only affiliation with the new place operated by Bill and Nancy Allio, who also run the adjacent Rosarita Cantina on White Pond.
The who's who list of chefs taking part in the North Union Farmers Market benefit makes it well worth the drive to Woodmere on Monday.
This is the 15th year for the annual Let's Get Fresh benefit, which will feature more than 25 of Northeast Ohio's most prominent chefs.
Steve Schimoler and Olena Gudz from Crop Bistro in Cleveland, Karen Small from Flying Fig in Cleveland and Michael Mariola from South Market Bistro and City Square Steakhouse in Wooster are just a few of the names who will be offering samples of their dishes, both savory and sweet. There also will be beer and wine stations.
The benefit is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, inside Eton Chagrin Boulevard, 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere. Valet parking is included with the ticket, which starts at $80 and goes up to $500 for patron level.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, by calling North Union at 216-751-7656 or at http://www.northunionfarmersmarket.org.
North Union operates farmers markets and helps train farmers who sell produce at markets throughout Northeast Ohio.
UA spring dinner
Students at the University of Akron's Hospitality Club are hosting their annual spring dinner on Saturday.
The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. with fruit and cheese, followed by an appetizer of beef satay with balsamic and grape reduction; salad of mixed greens, oranges, Gorgonzola cheese and candied pecans with a citrus vinaigrette; chicken or red snapper, served with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and rosemary asparagus; and raspberry swirl cheesecake.
The dinner is $21.95, with beer and wine available for purchase. For reservations, call 330-972-6615. Dinner will be served in the Crystal Room inside Gallucci Hall, on Grant Street on the UA campus.
May days at Kirbie's
Kirbie's Family Meats & Catering is holding its presummer celebration every Saturday in May from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The events will include beer and wine tastings, giveaways, recipes, catering and grilling tips.
Owner Kris Burns also is introducing a menu of hamburgers made with 85 percent lean beef chuck, ground hourly. Burgers start at $2.25 for a 4-oz. patty and come with chips.
Kirbie's is at 4062 Fishcreek Road at Graham Road in Stow; 330-688-4999.
Men cook for charity
Thirty-five local chefs will be cooking up some of their best dishes at Summa Health System's Ninth Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser May 1.
A panel of female judges will pick the best dish.
Tickets are $50, which includes tastings, recipe cards and a people's choice ballot. Patron tickets are $125. Call 330-375-3159.
The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. at the St. Joseph Family Center, 610 W. Exchange St., Akron. Proceeds benefit the hospital system's programs for men, including prostate and heart issues.
Wine country deals
If you are planning a trip north to the wineries, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante has a deal this month that's worth noting: a three-course Italian dinner with wine pairings for $42.99 per couple.
Taste the Flavors of Italy includes an appetizer of cheese manicotti with lobster cream sauce, entree of bucatini pasta with tomatoes and pancetta with beef braciole, and cannoli for dessert. Each course is served with a glass of Ferrante Signature Series wine. The deal is available 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Reservations are not required. Ferrante is at 5585 State Route 307, in Harpersfield Township, near Geneva. Call 440-466-8466 or visit http://www.ferrantewinery.com.
Ferrante is also one of five wineries in Ohio's Grand River Valley region that are hosting an Around the World event on Saturday.
The progressive event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 at each winery, where two European-style wine samples will be paired with hearty appetizers and recipes from a particular country.
The wineries taking part are Ferrante (Italy); Debonne Vineyards (Slovenia); Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant (Ireland); Laurello Vineyards (Italy); and St. Joseph Vineyards (Germany).
All five wineries are within a 10-minute drive from each other. For directions and information, visit the Winegrowers of the Grand River Valley Web site at http://www.wggrv.com.
/> Dinner for a cause
Tickets are on sale for a Galloping Gourmet four-course wine dinner at Ken Stewart's Lodge in Bath Township to benefit Grandparents Against Sexual Predators.
The dinner is May 17, beginning with appetizers at 4 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $100, half of which goes to G.A.S.P., a nonprofit volunteer organization that works with the county sheriff's department to help respond to Amber Alerts involving children who are abducted or missing. In addition, GASP members assist in safety and educational programs, including fingerprinting children.
For information, call 330-760-1327. For reservations, mail a check made out to G.A.S.P. to 235 Seneca Trail S.W., Hartville 44632.
Ken Stewart's Lodge is at 1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road.
L'Ecole in Aurora
Christopher's Aurora Bistro is holding a dinner featuring the wines of L'Ecole No. 41, a winery in Walla Walla, Wash., on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m.
L'Ecole, which means schoolhouse in French, is an award-winning artisan producer of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah and semillon. L'Ecole produces about 1,000 cases each year.
The evening begins with a reception, where samples ofL'Ecole's wines will be offered.
A five-course dinner by Executive Chef Christopher Shydlowski costs $50, plus tax and tip, and bottles of L'Ecole will be available tableside at state retail prices, plus a corkage fee. Wines also will be available for purchase to take home.
Call 330-995-2776 for a reservation. Christopher's Aurora Bistro is at 204 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora.
Here's the scoop
All area Baskin-Robbins locations are holding 31-cent scoop night from 5 to 10 p.m. April 29.
It's the company's way of saying thanks to its customers. In conjunction with the event, Baskin-Robbins will donate $100,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council's National Junior Firefighter program, which helps to prepare future volunteer firefighters.
There's a three-scoop limit per person.
Check the fridge
Stonyfield Farm has recalled specific dates of its fat-free plain quarts of yogurt because they may contain a food-grade sanitizer.
The recalled products are Stonyfield's 32-oz. Fat Free Plain yogurt with a UPC code of 52159 00006, with product codes printed along the cup bottom that start with the date codes May 06 09 (time stamped 22:17 through 23:59) and May 07 09 (all time stamps). About 44,000 quarts were distributed nationally.
The New Hampshire company received several reports of people noticing an off-taste when eating the product, but no illnesses have been reported. Consumers are advised to not eat the yogurt and to return it, opened or unopened, to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Customers with questions should call Stonyfield's consumer relations department at 800-776-2697.
Just to be clear
Vaughn Morrison, former owner of Dodie's Restaurant in Highland Square, said he is not working at the new Dodie's on White Pond.
Morrison is selling his signature pies to the new eatery for its dessert offerings and continues to bake for others as well. But Morrison said that is his only affiliation with the new place operated by Bill and Nancy Allio, who also run the adjacent Rosarita Cantina on White Pond.
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