Beth Augustyn, Erin Vic and Lisa Tooker with Luigi DiRuocco, Joellen Zuk
Trista Nelsen, Megan Gilligan and Mindell Rethwisch with Ann Pitschka and Sherrie Michael Photos by Linda Shepard
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Lori Kol and Leanne Knott with Kay Telford and Marcy Odorisio
Dawn Kuster and Randi Carter with Monique Wyatt and Andrea Milton
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Tip Top Ballroom was the location of the 2nd Annual “Rock the Fork-A Catering Challenge” on June 9th. Over 120 guests from the public and hospitality community in Omaha dined on a gourmet three course meal designed and prepared by the students at the Institute for Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College in conjunction with Brandies Catering. The $5,800 raised will benefit the Institute for Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hospitality School and Greater Omaha Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives Scholarship Programs (NACE).
Jon Jenkins, Lisa Tooker, Tracy Diehl, and Jackie Schultz with Angela Brant, Carrie Dayton, and Don Schneider
The guest participated in a silent auction and watched five local chefs from various catering companies compete in a cooking competition. In addition to the culinary completion, several local businesses turned out to participate in a Tablescapes competition featuring Rock and Roll themed decorations. The chefs were judged by a four-person panel that included: Jim Trebbien, Rich Barmettler, Colleen Cleek, and Doug Smith. For more information about NACE call 301-4022.
Veronica Westenburg and Jessie Perreca with Kristen Kalinowski and Lauren Eicher
Lynn Reynolds and Renae Shea with Bob Green and Bonnie Carolun
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Mindell Rethwisch and Beth Barrineau with Ann Pitschka and Jackie Schultz
Joe Jennings with Aaron Paul and Frank Morlan
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