ACF & PRI Host Second Annual Taste of Art on Sunday, June 13

The American Culinary Federation Minneapolis Chefs Chapter (ACF) and Partnership Resources, Inc. (PRI) are proud to present the Second Annual Taste of Art, an event bringing the artistic talents of these two organizations together for an evening of incredible food and beautiful art in a festive and fun atmosphere. Proceeds from the event will go to the ACF’s culinary scholarship fund and PRI programming. PRI serves adults with developmental disabilities and provides supported employment, cultural enrichment, recreation, and volunteering opportunities to its clients.  In addition to the ACF talents more & more Guest Chefs are suiting this worthwhile event.

John Schumacher is this year’s honorary guest chef and auctioneer. Schumacher is a well-known chef, author of eight cookbooks, licensed auctioneer. He and his wife, Kathleen, own and operate Schumacher’s Hotel and Grill 212 in New Prague.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Meet WCCO TV reporter, Jason DeRusha, our celebrity emcee and the man behind the popular “Good Question” feature.
View irresistible Live & Silent Auctions items, including gourmet, chef-prepared dinners in your home, weekend getaways complete with a personal chef, and private group cooking classes with chef instructors, plus our incredible one-of-a-kind, original art!
Opt for early VIP entry for a free Beer &Wine Preview Tasting at 5 p.m., with the special opportunity to meet and chat with ACF chefs and PRI artists.
Specialty hors d’ oeuvres will be served all evening with cash bar.
More than 30 area chefs and culinary students will be preparing culinary delights at featured stations throughout the evening.

Food stations and highlights
Salads: Curry Pasta, East Meets West and Banana Beef
Breads: Ciabatta, Dollar Buns, Sundried Bread, Garlic, Pan Bgio
Italian: Mozzarella Caprese, Bruchetta, Tuscany Potato Soup, Lobster Ravioli
Asian: Seared Sushi Grade Tuna, Assorted Sushi, Red Thai Soup, Okomyaki, Korean Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
Meat carvings: Roasted Meat, Mash potato bar, Roasted and fresh Vegetable Trays
Desserts: fantastic ones—trust us!
Cash bar throughout the evening will feature the Craft Beer & Wine
Musical entertainment by the Moss Piglets, an acoustic blue grass band (www.mosspiglets.com)

Information
Sunday, June 13, 2010
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis – Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Tickets: $50 per person  •  general admission
5 p.m. VIP Preview with Free Craft Beer & Wine Tasting: $75
($25 tax-deductible for either ticket)

TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS
please visit our website at
http://www.partnershipresources.org/
or call 952 925-1404