Press Release
Cooking up some fun for a good cause: Join the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild for its 9th Annual Chef Fest
For immediate release, February 25, 2009
Contact
Christine Doucet, Public Relations Coordinator, 630-993-5819
ELMHURST — Treat yourself to dozens of delicious dishes prepared by the western suburbs most celebrated chefs at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild's Chef Fest 2009. This annual culinary event takes place on Thursday, March 26 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace from 5:30-9 p.m. with proceeds benefitting Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare projects and programs.
Currently, more than 25 chefs from local restaurants and bakeries will be generously providing the food for this annual fundraising event. "We are so greatful for the generosity of all the participants," said Peggy Eades, chairman of the 2009 Chef Fest. "Thanks to them, this event grows larger every year. People come back year after year because Chef Fest provides a unique opportunity for them to enjoy their favorite area restaurants, try new ones and at the same time support Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare."
The evening will also include basket and cash raffles. A donation of $60 per person is required. Tables of 10 for $600 are available in advance; individual tickets may be purchased at the door. To purchase tickets for Chef Fest, or for more information, please call Carol Finan at 630-832-4972.
The current list of Chef Fest 2009 participants includes:
- 100 South Chop House & Grill, Elmhurst
- Andresen's Bakery, Bensenville
- Anthony's — The Doubletree Hotel, Oak Brook
- Armand's, Elmhurst
- Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook
- Brio Tuscan Grill, Lombard
- Cafe Amano, Elmhurst
- Capital Grille, Lombard
- Ditka's Restaurant, Oak Brook
- Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
- Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare cafes, Elmhurst
- Francesca's Amici, Elmhurst
- The Grotto, Oak Brook
- Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Lombard
- Holy Mackerel!, Lombard
- Jade Dragon, Bensenville
- Mon Ami Gabi, Oak Brook
- RA Sushi, Lombard
- Red Dragon, Elmhurst
- Redstone American Grill, Oakbrook Terrace
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Elmhurst
- Silverado Grill, Elmhurst
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbeque, Wood Dale
- Tuscany, Oak Brook
- Two Chef's Cafe & Catering, Bensenville
- Volare Ristorante, Oakbrook Terrace
- Weber Grill, Lombard
- Wildfire, Oak Brook
- Wine & Vine, Elmhurst
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild was founded in 1929 and toady has more than 500 members. Guild members help to support Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare through volunteer services, fundraising and public relations. Funds raised by members of the Guild have provided Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare with state-of-the-art medical equipment, scholarships to teen volunteers planning health careers and subsidies to valuable community services, such as those in need of counseling or hospice to those facing terminal illness. To join the Guild or for more information, click here or call 630-833-1400 Ext. 41095.