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Celebrity Chefs Beach Brunch fundraiser held at Rusty Rudder
October 11, 2011
BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Enjoying the variety of food and drinks while supporting a local charity are (l-r) Jody Rini, Sam Roberts and Eden employee John Rainier. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Representing the presenting sponsor of the event, WSFS Bank, are (l-r) Donna, Kyle and Senior Vice President Scott Baylis. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Irish Eyes Lewes head chef Juan Escamilla puts the finishing touches on the crab bruschetta. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
What would a brunch be without Bloody Marys? Shown serving up a Bloody Mary to Jill Mahon, left, is Henlopen City Oyster House co-owner Joe Baker. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Getting away from their Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill table and enjoying other gourmet foods are Katie Avsec, sushi chef and owner, left, and Holly Ski, chef owner. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Working the grill for Cultured Pearl and Grub Grocery is executive chef Eric Johns. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Event hostess Alice Bavis from WBOC gets a sample of the black truffle macaroni and gourmet cheese from chef Craig Clifton of Porcini House. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
At the silent auction table, Alan Tuttle, left, and Dennis Huffman look for their favorite wines in the 100 bottles of wine up for auction by Atlantic Liquors. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Taking a break from their gourmet food sampling are (l-r) Wayne Steele, Bob Martin, Eden director of operations, Danielle Panarello, and Eden manager Gabrielle Wheatley. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The Annual Meals on Wheels Delaware Celebrity Chefs Beach Brunch was held at the Rusty Rudder Oct. 2. This popular annual event raises funds for Meals on Wheels Delaware. Meals on Wheels Delaware is an umbrella organization for local chapters in each county.
The 550 attendees enjoyed gourmet samplings of food, gratuities, specialty cocktails, wine and beer from 30 restaurants and drink providers.
Shown at the event are busy Meals on Wheels Delaware directors (l-r) Mari Considine, executive director; Jenna Byczek, development and communications director; and Meg Nichols, director of events.
