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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016
Photos by Heather Merriman Saba
Above: Gary Sweetman walks in the Parade of Chefs. Right: Michael and Coral Pleas
Sunday, May 15, at Mattison’s Bayside at the Van Wezel Benefiting Asolo Repertory Theatre
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solo Rep’s annual Men Who Cook event is the perfect ending to season. The relaxed evening takes place at
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, where guests enjoy the first part of the night socializing outside while enjoying a nice breeze off the bay (it really is a wonderful way to end your Sunday) and this year, there was an exciting twist — the event featured local breweries. So, on top of the original concept (men cooking, which is fantastic), guests had the opportunity to sample
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Miles Mattison, Tom Linson and Chef Paul Mattison