1st Annual Showcase of Niagara's Chefs
For Immediate Release
March 4, 2011
1st Annual Showcase of Niagara’s Chefs
to support the GNGH Foundation & Walker Family Cancer Centre
Niagara Falls, ON – The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Showcase of Niagara’s Chefs that will take place at Table Rock on Sunday, April 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Executive Chefs from well known properties throughout the city have created an irresistible menu that highlights the creative ability and skill found right here in Niagara. Niagara Parks is pleased to present talented guest chefs: Claudio Mollica of Casa Mia Ristorante, John Tennier and Matt Atkinson from Remingtons of Niagara, Angelo Melchiorre of Casa Vostra and Matt Marazzo from Carpaccio Restaurant and Wine Bar. Niagara Parks’ very own Paul Pennock C.C.C. of Elements on the Falls, Elbert Wiersema of Queenston Heights Restaurant and Sidney Krick of Edgewaters Tap & Grill will also be participating in this charitable event.
Held within Elements on the Falls Restaurant and Table Rock’s Grand Hall overlooking the Falls, participants are invited to mingle and explore each chef’s offerings as well as a fine selection of cheese from Cheese Monger, Roger K. Thompson of The Cheese Truckle. Special sweets prepared by Niagara Parks’ Pastry Chef Francesca Della Manna and Niagara Ices from Italian Ice Cream Chef, Andrew Vergalito will round out the menu. The following local wineries will also be on site providing samples: Stoney Ridge, Mike Weir, Chateau des Charmes, Reif, Jackson Triggs as well as a new product sampling by Molson. Special draws are also planned in support of the charities.
Tickets are limited and are $65 each, which includes tax and gratuity. Purchase in advance at the participating restaurants (except Queenston Heights and Edgewaters) and parking is free (a $20 value). All proceeds support the Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation and the Walker Family Cancer Centre’s It’s Our Time campaign.
Elements on the Falls is located within Table Rock and is owned and operated by The Niagara Parks Commission. Established in 1885, it is NPC’s mandate to preserve, protect and enhance Niagara Falls and the Niagara River Corridor for the enjoyment of visitors, all while remaining financially self-sufficient.
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Click here for menu. For more information contact:
Tony Baldinelli, Communications Manager
tbaldinelli@niagaraparks.com
(905) 371-5837