New Chef For a New New Orleans

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"New" Chefs for a "New" New Orleans

NYC and New Orleans Chefs Unite to Host
New Orleans Economic Development Fundraiser


September 3, 2005 - Legions of chefs from New York City ands New Orleans are joining forces to donate their time, talent, and perspective to a special fundraising effort intended to spur restaurant and hospitality redevelopment in New Orleans. The event, entitled "New Chefs for a New New Orleans," will showcase next generation talent including NYC Chefs Galen Zamarra of Mas and Sue Torres of Sueqos, as well as New Orleans Chefs Bob Iacovone of Cuvie and Chuck Subra of La Ctte Brasserie. Additional participants will be announced later this week. Chefs will design signature inspired New Orleans fare to be served at The Cornell Club-New York, October 11th, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

Ticket costs will be $175 per person. In addition to the signature fare, beverages, and entertainment, there will be a silent auction. Cash donations will be accepted as well. All event proceeds will benefit New Orleans tourism efforts through the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Event organizer, Katie Callahan, principal of Venue PR, "A significant portion of Venue's client portfolio is located in New Orleans, including Restaurants Cuvie, Reni Bistrot, La Ctte Brasserie, Dakota, and Dunaway's Continental -- and we're all devastated by current events. However, as anticipated, in traditional NYC fashion, response has been overwhelming to help one of the nation's pre-eminent food cities rise again!"

Should you be interested in cooking, attending, donating, or organizing, please contact Katie at 212.758.5322 or katie@venuepr.com.

Event details can be located at www.venuepr.com beginning Thursday, September 8th.