Giving Back Magazine March 2019 | Page 99

6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. Dinner Program and Live Auction 9:00 p.m. Live Entertainment and Dancing FEATURING OUR COMMUNITY’S MOST CELEBRATED CHEFS Chef Sara Polczynski (Chair) Seasoned Plates Chef Jason Knibb Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar Chef Nick Brune ECO Caters Chef Dave McHugh SeaWorld San Diego Chef Ryan Bullock MIHO Catering Co. Chef James Montejano The Huntress Chef Joe Burns Waters Fine Foods & Catering Chef Ryan Orlando Campfire Chef Alex Carballo Chef Jason Peavy Continental Catering Chef Hanis Cavin The Pioneer Chef Fillipo Piccini Solare Ristorante Chef Denise Covert The Crossings at Carlsbad Chef Lance Repp The University Club Chef Evan Cruz Arterra Chef Denise Roa Rancho La Puerta Chef Amy DiBiase Vistal Chef Jeff Roberto Sushi On A Roll Chef Max Farina Zafferano Catering Chef Amy Russert Amy’s Cakery Chef Tommy Fraioli 10 Barrel Brewing Company Chef Danilo “DJ” Tangalin Bivouac Ciderworks Chef Gina Freize Venissimo Cheese Chef Vaugh Vargus UC San Diego Chef Ingrid Funes Cusp Dining & Drinks Chef Antonio Votta Viejas Casino & Resort Chef Jonathan Hale The Prado at Balboa Park Chef Anthony Wells Juniper and Ivy The opening cocktail reception and silent auction starts at 6 p.m. featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a very unique “wine wall” opportunity drawing, and a live musical performance by The Fremonts. Following the dinner, program, and live auction, guests will be treated to the musical talents of The Sleepwalkers for post-dinner dancing. The end of the evening wil feature handcrafted desserts and coffee in the valet lounge. - CONTACT AND TICKETS SanDiegoFoodBank.org/Gala Chad Deal 858-863-5199 Chef Victor Jimenez Cowboy Star RECEPTION ENTERTAINER The Fremonts The Fremonts are self-styled modern purveyors of Gulf Coast R&B. In 2003, the band was named, “Best Blues Band” by the San Diego Reader. THE NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT - Emcees - FOX5’s Chrissy Russo & Raoul Martinez The Sleepwalkers The Sleepwalkers have been playing authentic Americana roots rock since 1992. Their first album, Can’t Stop Rockin’, garnered national accolades and a nomination for Best Americana album in the San Diego Music Awards. MARCH 2019 | GBSAN.