Spagio and Spagio Cellars today announced its 10th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to benefit Columbus Childrens Hospital Hospice Program through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a Veuve Cliquot champagne reception where guests are able to meet the chefs of the evening, followed by the main event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 26 at Spagio, 1295 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Attendees will stroll through the Spagio kitchen with the opportunity to stop at different stations and taste award-winning cuisine prepared by world renowned chefs from across the country (full list of featured chefs below). They will sample wines from premiere vineyards, enjoy live music entertainment and participate in a silent auction. Event tickets are $195 per person or $2,950 for a sponsor-level table (includes 10 tickets and mention on event materials). Tickets for the champagne reception are $100 per person and space is limited. The event is black-tie optional.For more information about Spagios A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars and to purchase tickets, please contact Katelyn Burkholder at (614) 722-2985.Featured ChefsSpencer Budros Pistachio Sweet Kitchen, Columbus, OhioTom Fleming Central 214, Dallas, TexasChef Hartmut Handke Handkes Cuisine, Columbus, OhioBrian Hinshaw M, Columbus, OhioJohn Hogan Keefers, Chicago, Ill.Paul Kahan Blackbird, Avec, Chicago, Ill.William Koval Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Seattle, Wash.Shawn McClain Spring, Green Zebra, Custom House, Chicago, Ill.Hubert Seifert Spagio, Columbus, OhioAllen Sternweiler Allens New American Café, Chicago, Ill.Ghyslain Maurais Ghyslain Chocolates, Inc., Union City, Ind.Don Yamauchi Tribute, Farmington Hills, Mich.Dean Zanella 312 Chicago, Chicago, Ill. About Pleasure GuildPleasure Guild, an organization of 80 women committed to raising funds for Columbus Childrens Hospital, traces its roots to the hospitals beginnings. In 1890, a group of boys and girls decided to make and sell small crafts to raise money for the purchase of pleasures for the children in the hospital. In 1908, a group of women formalized the childrens fundraising efforts and became Pleasure Guild of Childrens Hospital.Pleasure Guild has raised over $2.5 million for the children of Columbus Childrens Hospital, and in recent years, Childrens Hospice Program. Members commit to a three-year term and participate in a variety of fundraising and service projects.Contact:Mary Ellen Fiorino / Pam Barber Columbus Children’s Hospital Marketing and Public Relations(614) 722-4595
Spagio and Spagio Cellars today announced its 10th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to benefit Columbus Childrens Hospital Hospice Program through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a Veuve Cliquot champagne reception where guests are able to meet the chefs of the evening, followed by the main event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 26 at Spagio, 1295 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Attendees will stroll through the Spagio kitchen with the opportunity to stop at different stations and taste award-winning cuisine prepared by world renowned chefs from across the country (full list of featured chefs below). They will sample wines from premiere vineyards, enjoy live music entertainment and participate in a silent auction. Event tickets are $195 per person or $2,950 for a sponsor-level table (includes 10 tickets and mention on event materials). Tickets for the champagne reception are $100 per person and space is limited. The event is black-tie optional.For more information about Spagios A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars and to purchase tickets, please contact Katelyn Burkholder at (614) 722-2985.Featured ChefsSpencer Budros Pistachio Sweet Kitchen, Columbus, OhioTom Fleming Central 214, Dallas, TexasChef Hartmut Handke Handkes Cuisine, Columbus, OhioBrian Hinshaw M, Columbus, OhioJohn Hogan Keefers, Chicago, Ill.Paul Kahan Blackbird, Avec, Chicago, Ill.William Koval Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Seattle, Wash.Shawn McClain Spring, Green Zebra, Custom House, Chicago, Ill.Hubert Seifert Spagio, Columbus, OhioAllen Sternweiler Allens New American Café, Chicago, Ill.Ghyslain Maurais Ghyslain Chocolates, Inc., Union City, Ind.Don Yamauchi Tribute, Farmington Hills, Mich.Dean Zanella 312 Chicago, Chicago, Ill. About Pleasure GuildPleasure Guild, an organization of 80 women committed to raising funds for Columbus Childrens Hospital, traces its roots to the hospitals beginnings. In 1890, a group of boys and girls decided to make and sell small crafts to raise money for the purchase of pleasures for the children in the hospital. In 1908, a group of women formalized the childrens fundraising efforts and became Pleasure Guild of Childrens Hospital.Pleasure Guild has raised over $2.5 million for the children of Columbus Childrens Hospital, and in recent years, Childrens Hospice Program. Members commit to a three-year term and participate in a variety of fundraising and service projects.Contact:Mary Ellen Fiorino / Pam Barber Columbus Children’s Hospital Marketing and Public Relations(614) 722-4595