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Eventos / Events Heart of Florida United Way recauda más de $185,000
Le Cellier at Epcot Photo Caption: Chef Al Youngman from Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot shares the restaurant’s culinary creation with more than 1000 guests attending Chef’s Gala benefiting Heart of Florida United Way. The restaurant served up Charred Pork Tenderloin with Maple Polenta, Pea Tendrils, Baby Corn, and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette. (photo credit: Brian Fox Photography) Orlando, FL – Veinticuatro de los mejores cocineros de los más finos restaurantes de la Florida Central se reunieron en la 19na Gala Anual Chef, a beneficio de Hearts of Florida United Way (HFUW) el sábado 21 de mayo en Epcot® World Showplace. En el evento se presentó comida extraordinaria, finos vinos, música en vivo y una deslumbrante subasta silenciosa. Más de 1,000 asistentes disfrutaron de la noche, que generó más de $185,000 que beneficiarán programas locales sin fines de lucro apoyadas por United Way que proveen comida, refugio y otros servicios a los ciudadanos de la Florida Central en extrema necesidad. “La Gala Chef de este año fue un tremendo éxito en todo sentido,” dijo Robert H. (Bob) Brown, Presidente/CEO de Heart of Florida United Way. “Gracias a la dedicación
de los miembros de la junta, Disney, los cocineros y muchos otros generosos auspiciadores, el 95 por ciento de todo el dinero recaudado ira a ayudar a nuestros vecinos, amigos, familiares y compañeros de trabajo que han caído recientemente en tiempos difíciles como resultado de la crisis económica actual en nuestra comunidad.” Ahora en su 19no año, Gala Chef ha crecido hasta convertirse en el evento principal de caridad de fina comida junto a vinos. Los siguientes establecimientos participaron en la Gala Chef 2011: Artist Point, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge; The Capital Grille; Eleven, Reunion Resort; Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; Harmony Golf Preserve; The Hollywood Brown Derby, Disney Hollywood Studios™;
Hollywood Studios™; Kona Cafe, Disney’s Polynesian Resort; Kouzzina by Cat Cora®, Disney’s BoardWalk; La Luce by Donna Scala, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek; Le Cellier Steakhouse, Epcot®; Napa, The Peabody Orlando; Narcoossee’s, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa; Primo by Melissa Kelly, Grande Lakes Orlando; Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant; Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion; Sanaa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge; Todd English’s bluezoo, Walt Disney World Dolphin; Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, MAGIC KINGDOM® Park; Tusker House Restaurant, DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park; The Wave…of American Flavors, Disney’s Contemporary Resort; Disney’s BoardWalk Bakery; Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ Bakery; Sprinkles Cakes Custom Cakes; Sweet! by good golly miss holly; Coffee Roasters Alliance; Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company. WALT DISNEY WORLD® ha servido como sede y auspiciador del evento desde su creación. A través del gran apoyo de Disney a la Gala Chef, mas de un millon de dolares han sido recaudados para programas que sirven a los más vulnerables residentes de la Florida Central. Otros auspiciadores del evento del 2011 incluyen Harriett Lake; CNL & CNLBank; FIS; General Dynamics; OUC–The Reliable One; Publix Super Markets; Waldorf Astoria Orlando; Lawton Printers; Baker & Hostetler LLP; Bank of America; Fifth Third Bank; Florida Hospital; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Group; JCPenney; L3 Communications; Sara Brady Public Relations, Inc.; United Healthcare; y University of Central Florida. Los auspiciadores de los medios incluyen WFTV 9 Family Connection, Forward Florida, Orange Appeal, Orlando Magazine, Telemundo Orlando, Winter Park Magazine y 103.1 WLOQ.
Heart of Florida United Way raises more than $185,000 Orlando, FL – Twenty-four top chefs from Central Florida’s finest dining establishments joined together for the 19th Annual Chef’s Gala, benefiting Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) on Saturday, May 21 at Epcot® World Showplace. The event featured extraordinary food, fine wines, live music and a dazzling silent auction. More than 1000 guests enjoyed the evening, which generated more than $185,000 to benefit local non-profit programs supported by United Way that provide food, shelter and other services to Central Floridians in dire need. “This year’s Chef’s Gala was a tremendous success by every measure,” said Robert H. (Bob) Brown, President/CEO of Heart of Florida United Way. “Thanks to the dedication of our co-chairs, Disney, the chefs and many other generous sponsors, 95 percent of all money raised will go to help our neighbors, friends, family and coworkers who have recently fallen on hard times as a result of the ongoing economic crisis in our community.” Now in its 19th year, Chef’s Gala has grown
to become Central Florida’s premiere fine dining and wine pairing charity event. The following establishments participated in Chef’s Gala 2011: Artist Point, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge; The Capital Grille; Eleven, Reunion Resort; Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; Harmony Golf Preserve; The Hollywood Brown Derby, Disney Hollywood Studios™; Hollywood Studios™; Kona Cafe, Disney’s Polynesian Resort; Kouzzina by Cat Cora®, Disney’s BoardWalk; La Luce by Donna Scala, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek; Le Cellier Steakhouse, Epcot®; Napa, The Peabody Orlando; Narcoossee’s, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa; Primo by Melissa Kelly, Grande Lakes Orlando; Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant; Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion; Sanaa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge; Todd English’s bluezoo, Walt Disney World Dolphin; Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, MAGIC KINGDOM® Park; Tusker House Restaurant, DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park; The Wave…of American Flavors, Disney’s Contemporary Resort; Disney’s BoardWalk Bakery; Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Bakery; Sprinkles Cakes Custom Cakes; Sweet! by good golly miss holly; Coffee Roasters Alliance; Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company WALT DISNEY WORLD® has served as host and sponsor of the event since its inception. Through Disney’s outstanding support of Chef’s Gala, more than one million dollars have been raised for programs that serve the most vulnerable Central Floridians. Other 2011 event sponsors include Harriett Lake; CNL & CNLBank; FIS; General Dynamics; OUC–The Reliable One; Publix Super Markets; Waldorf Astoria Orlando; Lawton Printers; Baker & Hostetler LLP; Bank of America; Fifth Third Bank; Florida Hospital; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Education Group; JCPenney; L3 Communications; Sara Brady Public Relations, Inc.; United Healthcare; and the University of Central Florida. Media sponsors include WFTV 9 Family Connection, Forward Florida, Orange Appeal, Orlando Magazine, Telemundo Orlando, Winter Park Magazine and 103.1 WLOQ.
Gran apertura de Ichiban Buffet Kissimmee, FL - Ichiban Buffet puede satisfacer cualquier gusto con su delicioso menú que incluye más de 200 platos de comidas americanas, japonesas, chinas, hibachi, sushi, así como otras comidas étnicas, las que los clientes pueden comer todo lo que sus apetitos demanden. El dueño, que es nativo del sur de China, inmigró a los Estados Unidos en 1990, y ha estado en el negocio de restaurante durante los pasados diez años. Ichiban Buffet tiene cuartos privados para reuniones, o fiestas, y puede proveer servicios de banquetes, comida para llevar, y certificados para regalos. Además de refrescos y té, el restaurante sirve una selección especial de vinos y cervezas. En la celebración de la Gran Apertura, los clientes recibirán un descuento especial del 20% en todos sus consumos, hasta el 30 de junio de 2011. A aquellos clientes que visiten con frecuencia el restaurante se les ofrecen tarjetas para comidas gratis. Ichiban Buffet está localizado en el 5269 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, y usted puede hacer reservaciones llamando al teléfono 407-396-6668.
Ichiban Buffet: Grand Opening Kissimmee, FL - Ichiban Buffet can satisfy any appetite with its delightful menu which includes more than 200 items on the buffet all you can eat buffet of American, Japanese, Chinese, Hibachi, Sushi and other ethnic foods. The owner came from Southern China in 1990, and he has been in the restaurant business during the last ten years. Ichiban Buffet has private rooms for meetings, or private parties, and can provide catering services, take-out dinner, and gift certificates. In addition to the soft drinks and tea, the restaurant serves a special selection of wines and beers. During the grand opening’s celebration until June 30, 2011, the guests will receive a special 20% discount on all the items consumed. For repeated customers Ichiban Buffet offers cards for a free meal.
Más de 20 de los mejores cocineros de la Florida Central de los mejores restaurants participaron en la 19na Gala Annual Chef a beneficio de Heart of Florida United Way. (photo credit: MacBeth Photo)
Ichiban Buffet is located at 5269 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, and you can call for reservations by phone 407-396-6668.