Hoping to hit the jackpot? Head to the casino and find out what’s cooking at the 35th Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala; the event takes place on Wednesday, March 28 in the Avalon Ballroom at Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.
Tickets are now on sale for South Jersey’s premier food and beverage fundraising event. In fact, this year showcases cuisine specialties from 40 of the region’s best restaurants; plus intricate hors d’oeuvres samples prepared by talented students from the Academy of Culinary Arts.
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“Culinary Magic” is the inspiring theme for this year’s elaborate dining experience. In fact, food lovers won’t be able to keep their poker face for long; as the cuisine tricks from executive chefs woo you, as well as cooking experts from the Academy.
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But the night is more than talking, tasting, and dancing to live music from Central Park The Band; in addition, the gala will recognize two exceptional honorees.
Kevin Ortzman, regional president for Caesars Entertainment (Bally’s, Caesars and Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City) will be celebrated at the Restaurant Gala as the Community Honoree, and Georgeann Leaming of Brigantine, executive chef of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Kitchen located in Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino and 1999 Academy of Culinary Arts graduate, will be announced as the 2018 Culinary Honoree. Leaming is the Season 19 champion on the Food Network’s Chopped! series.
The event has raised $3 million for scholarships since 1984. All Gala proceeds benefit student scholarships at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College and Atlantic Cape Foundation operations. Moreover, it is a perfect way to encourage the next wave of great chefs.
Tickets to the Gala are $225 a person and can be ordered by contacting Kristin Jackson at 609-463-3621. Likewise you can email kjackson@atlantic.edu or visit www.atlantic.edu/gala.
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