2025 Taste of Fame Program

Honoring Anne Burrell WCNY’s 11th Annual Taste of Fame Culinary Fundraising Experience

Lidia Bastianich Emmy Award-winning Public Television Host, Cookbook Author, Restaurateur

OCTOBER 3, 2025 DRUMLINS COUNTRY CLUB 800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY 13224

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michael Humphrey

Michael D’Eredita

Tere Paniagua

Ana Sylvia Espinosa de los Monteros

Deryn Pomeroy

Chair

Diane Gayeski

Vijay Srinivas

Francisco Suárez

Thomas Griffith

Colleen Viggiano

Vice-Chair

Mark Jackson, Sr.

Greg Fedele

Peter G. King

Treasurer

Don McPherson

Hanka Grabovica

Daniel Mera

Secretary

Maria Murray Michael O’Connor

Directors Emeritus: Shiu-Kai Chin Robert Daino Evelyn Ingram Ronald A. Teplitsky

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor Wegmans Food Markets Dinner Sponsor William G. Pomeroy Foundation VIP Cookbook Sponsor Vince’s Gourmet Imports Silent Auction Sponsor Central Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired Table Wine Sponsor Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery

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Signature Cocktail Sponsor Hearth & Home

Photo Booth Sponsor Apex Entertainment Syracuse

VIP Sponsor Bear Creek Restaurant

Hotel Sponsor Marriott Syracuse Downtown

VIP Wine Sponsor Billsboro Winery

Parking Sponsor Colonial Laundromat

A/V Sponsor Mike’s TV, Appliances and Power Equipment

Swag Sponsor Dupli Envelope & Graphics

Red Carpet Sponsor National Carpet & Flooring

Dessert Sponsor OneGroup

Centerpiece Sponsor Allen Floral Group, LLC

Honorary Sponsor Pewter Spoon Cafe

HOST Lidia Bastianich Emmy Award-winning Public Television Host, Best-selling Cookbook Author, Restaurateur, and Culinary Entrepreneur

EMCEE Ron Curtis Jr. Writer, Producer, and Voiceover Talent

COCKTAIL HOUR INTRODUCTION Ron Curtis Jr.

REMARKS Michael Humphrey, Chair, WCNY Board of Trustees Evelyn Ingram, Director Emeritus, WCNY Board of Trustees Mitch Gelman, President & CEO, WCNY

HONORING ANNE BURRELL With the Burrell Family & Friends

THREE-COURSE DINNER Stories with Chef Lidia

CLOSING Ron Curtis Jr. The silent auction closes at 8:15 p.m.

@wcnypbs Follow us on social media to see photos from tonight’s event!

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Taste how good it is to make history!

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Chef Lidia Bastianich’s Three-Course Dinner Menu SALAD COURSE Roasted Squash and Carrot Salad Oven-roasted squash and carrots with crisp chickpeas, escarole, and balsamic, finished with ricotta salata and toasted almonds.

ENTRÉE CHOICE OF: Skillet Gratinate of Chicken & Mushrooms Pan-seared chicken breasts layered with shiitake mushrooms, tomato, and fresh sage, finished with a white wine sauce and melted fontina and Grana Padano, accompanied by a creamy barley, kale, and butternut squash risotto.

Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine Slow-braised beef short ribs in red wine with porcini mushrooms, pancetta, and fresh herbs, served in a rich, velvety sauce alongside creamy barley, kale, and butternut squash risotto.

Ricotta Manicotti with Spinach Filling Fresh pasta rolled with ricotta and spinach, baked in tomato sauce with melted Muenster and Grana Padano.

DESSERT COURSE Chunky Cherry Bread Pudding Rich brioche soaked in a creamy custard with Amarena cherries, baked until golden, and finished with toasted almonds and a hint of cinnamon.

Accompanied by varietals from Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery.

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Anne Burrell 1969-2025 Chef Anne Burrell dedicated her life to sharing her passion for food, hospitality, and community. Known for her vibrant personality and signature spiky blond hair, Anne inspired countless aspiring chefs and home cooks through her celebrated career on television, in restaurants, and as an author. A native of Central New York, she proudly brought her culinary talents back home time and again, never forgetting her roots while making an indelible mark on the national stage.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Anne’s legacy shines in the joy she brought to those around her. Whether she was teaching, cooking, or simply sharing a laugh, Anne’s warmth and generosity created lasting memories for family, friends, and fans alike. Her life’s work reflects not only a mastery of the culinary arts but also a genuine love of people, leaving a legacy that will continue to nourish and inspire for generations to come.

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Chef Anne’s Favorite INGREDIENTS • 1.5 oz. Tito’s Vodka • Fill with Soda Water • Splash of Grapefruit Juice

DIRECTIONS 1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.

2. Add the Tito’s vodka and a splash of grapefruit juice.

3. Top with soda water and stir gently.

4. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve.

Grapefruit-Vermouth Spritz INGREDIENTS • 2 oz. Dry Vermouth • 2 oz. Pink Grapefruit Juice • 4 oz. Grapefruit Seltzer

DIRECTIONS 1. Pour the vermouth and grapefruit juice into a tall glass.

2. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Top with seltzer and stir with a rosemary sprig.

4. Add the sprig, a slice of grapefruit, and serve.

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Lidia Bastianich Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning public television host, best‐ selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Most importantly, she has accomplished all of this by marrying her two passions in life—her family and food—to create multiple culinary endeavors alongside her two children, Joseph and Tanya.

Lidia’s love of food, cooking, and its ability to connect family and friends was nurtured as a child in her birthplace of Istria, which was part of Italy until the region was given to communist Yugoslavia at the end of WWII, the same time Lidia was born. After living under the new harsh regime, Lidia and her family were forced to flee. After a dramatic escape that involved temporary separation from her father in Italy, they registered as refugees and lived in a refugee camp in Italy before they were resettled in the United States when Lidia was eleven. It was here that Lidia’s culinary journey took flight, influenced by her experiences and the diverse cultures she encountered.

Her cooking style is a tribute to her grandmother Rosa’s farm-to-table approach, Aunt Nina’s sophisticated techniques in Trieste, and the commercial cooking skills she acquired in a refugee camp kitchen.

After their immigration to the USA, Lidia’s family settled in Astoria, Queens, where, as a teen, she made her foray into the food industry, taking an entry-level job at Walken’s

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Bakery, owned by actor Christopher Walken’s parents. It was also in Queens where Lidia and her husband opened their first restaurant, Buonavia, to critical acclaim in 1971.

After opening her third restaurant, Felidia—one of the first women-owned fine dining restaurants in America—legendary chefs Julia Child and James Beard came to dine one evening with Lidia. Soon after this memorable first meeting, Julia invited Lidia to appear as a guest on her famed PBS cooking show, which catapulted Lidia into the world of television. Once she stepped in, Lidia never looked back: creating Emmy Award-winning cooking programming over the last 25 years including “Lidia’s Kitchen,” “Lidia’s Family Table,” “Lidia’s Italy,” and “Lidia’s Italy in America,” as well as the threetime James Beard Award-winning series “Lidia Celebrates America.”

Lidia’s cooking shows air nationwide in the U.S. on public television and CREATE, internationally, and on various digital networks including Amazon Prime, Tubitv, and Xumo. Her cooking segments are also part of her TUTTOLIDIA YouTube channel.

Along with her television series, Lidia has published numerous cookbooks, co-authored with her daughter Tanya. Her most recent book is “Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours,” which was released in October 2023, a companion to her new 26-part public television series, “Lidia’s Kitchen.” She is also the author of the English and Italian version of her memoir: “My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food.”

Lidia is a celebrated chef and restaurateur and a founder of Eataly. She co-owns Becco with her son Joseph Bastianich and Lidia’s Kansas City with her daughter, Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Together with Tanya and son-in-law Corrado, she also developed a line of all-natural sauces called LIDIA’S. In March 2023, she released a line of cookware with HSN. Lidia is a member of Les Dames D’Escoffier and founding member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, two non-profit organizations of women leaders in the food and hospitality industries. She is also a champion for the United Nations Association of the United States of America’s Adopt- A-Future program, in support of refugee education.

In June 2024, Lidia was honored with the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. She has also earned seven James Beard Awards (Outstanding Chef, Television Food Show, Best Chefs in America, Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America, Specials 2016, Special 2017 and 2018) and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Host (2013 and 2018). In 2022 Lidia received the Silver Award from APT for 25 years on Public Television.

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Silent Auction The silent auction closes at 8:15 p.m.

Bidding Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Bid on your phone by visiting one.bidpal.net/tof25 and registering or text TOF25 to 243725.

There is no app required.

How can I check my bids or donations?

On the auction page, tap the “Your Activity” button on the menu to review the list of your bookmarked items, bids, and donations.

2. Register on any page of the auction center by tapping on the “Sign in” link in the top right corner. Registration is required to make a donation or place a bid.

3. Sign in with your email address, Facebook account, or Google account.

After selecting your preferred sign-in method, you will be prompted to enter the required information for registration.

4. Select the item you would like to place a bid on.

5. Tap the “Bid” button to open the “Place Your Bid” pop-up window, where you can enter your bid. You can also click the “Watch” button to bookmark the item for later.

6. Enter your bid and then select “Confirm Bid.” 7. In the next window, you will be able to set your Max Bid—the most you are willing to spend on the item. If you don’t want to set a Max Bid, you can simply select “No Thanks.”

8. Please pick up your items at the conclusion of the event in the Upper Lobby. Large items must be picked up at the WCNY-TV Studios, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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How do I know if I won an item?

Tap the person icon in the top right corner to check the status of your bids.

You can see whether you are the highest bidder, if someone outbid you, or if you won the item.

How do I pay for the item I won?

In the same section mentioned above, you will be able to pay for your transactions on the receipt tab.

How can I get my invoice?

Supporters will be texted a receipt when their purchase is completed. There is also an option to email yourself a receipt. WCNY will also send email receipts to guests as needed.

Is there any bid limit on items?

There is no limit on how many items you can bid on or how many times you can bid.

How can I make a donation?

Go to the “Make a Donation” page and select your donation amount. Or enter your amount by selecting the “Other” option, then select the donate button.

Is there sales tax on the item?

Only certain packages are subject to 8% sales tax.

THANK YOU TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS! •

110 Grill

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Forge Gone Conclusions

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Nola’s Restaurant

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1911 Established/Beak & Skiff

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Forty Weight Coffee Roasters

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Onondaga County Parks

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5 Wits - Destiny USA

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Fred Astaire Dance Studio

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Pastabilities

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Airy Acres Vineyard

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Friend & Supporter of WCNY

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Phoebe’s Restaurant

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Anthony Road Wine Company

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Friends of the Central Library

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Precision Pilates

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Apex Entertainment

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Glowgolf

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Prejean Winery, Inc.

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Atwater Vineyards

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Green Hill Farms

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Randolph O’Neill Vineyard

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Baltimore Woods Nature Center

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HABA Toy Outlet Store

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Raphael’s Men’s Shop

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Barbagallo’s Restaurant

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Recess Coffee

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Bellevue Country Club

Hand in Health Massage Therapy

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Redhouse Arts Center

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Bet the Farm Winery

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The Rev Theatre Company

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Billsboro Winery

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Riley’s - Syracuse

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Bistro 1926 at Drumlins Country Club

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Riverside Artisans

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Robinson Family Jewelers Rosamond Gifford Zoo

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Blue Moon Apothecary & Wellness Center

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Blue Moon Yoga & Movement Studio

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Hearth & Home of Syracuse

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Hofmann Sausage Company

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Horned Dorset Inn

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Hospitality Syracuse Inc dba Taco Bell

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Inspire Moore Winery

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Ithaca Guitar Works

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Salt City Market

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Kindred Fare

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Sew What of CNY

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Kinney Drugs Inc.

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Seward House Museum

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Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub

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Sheldrake Point Winery

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del Lago Resort & Casino

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Stasis Float Center

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Lakewood Vineyards

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Stickley Furniture

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Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

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Strigo Vineyards

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Studio 245

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Bonefish Grill

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Brewery Ommegang

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Bull & Bear Roadhouse

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Buttonwood Grove Winery

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Cafe Blue

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California Closets Syracuse

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Carol Watson Greenhouse

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Lavender Blue

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Synple

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Cayuga County Tourism Office - Cayuga Cuisine

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Limp Lizard

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Syracuse Crate

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Cazenovia Jewelry

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LongHorn Steakhouse - Camillus

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Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club

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Chick-Fil-A

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Mackenzie - Childs

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The Syracuse Orchestra

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Chocolate Pizza Co.

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Mangia Restaurant

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Syracuse University Athletics

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CJS Vineyards, LLC

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Manlius Jewelry & Repair Inc

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The Tailor & the Cook

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Coca-Cola Bottling Co of NY

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Maple Hill Nursery

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Tassone’s Wine Garden

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Coleman Florist

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Mario & Salvo’s Pizzeria

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Taverna Banfi- The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

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The Corning Museum of Glass

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Marriott Syracuse Downtown

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Vince’s Gourmet Imports

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Cosentino’s Ristorante

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Matt Brewing Co.

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Cranky Cat Collection

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Vintage Bling & Other Fabulous Things

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The Daily Diner

Maxie’s Supper Club & Oyster Bar

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Wegmans

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Damiani Wine Cellars

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Meyers Chocolates

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Weis Vineyards

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Mike’s TV, Appliances & Power Equipment

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Wolffy’s Grill & Marina

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WonderWorks - Destiny

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XO Taco

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Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse

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Delta Lake Inn

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Mixed Methods

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Delta Sonic Car Wash

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Montezuma Winery

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

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Donated by the Burrell Family

NAC Entertainment/ Famous Artist

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Drumlins Country Club

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Elderberry Pond Restaurant

National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum

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Everson Museum of Art

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National Comedy Center/ Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

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