August 25, 2004

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STAR CHEFS OF SAN ANTONIO COOK WITH THE SEASONS

March of Dimes Gala Returns with New Chefs, New Flavors and a New Venue at the Gunter  

SAN ANTONIO – Once again the March of Dimes has rounded up San Antonio’s culinary stars for an evening of food, fabulous prizes and more food. 21 of San Antonio’s finest chefs will reunite at The Sheraton Gunter Hotel on Sunday, November 7th for the annual March of Dimes gala, Star Chefs of San Antonio 2004.

This year’s theme, Four Seasons, challenges each chef to create dishes that reflect winter, spring, summer and fall culinary delights. Hosted by Ed Tijerina of the San Antonio Express-News, the evening opens with a tour of the chef’s stations. Guests can sample the chef’s creations while enjoying live music and perusing the silent auction selections of fine art, rare wines, exciting getaways and more. From there, the real party begins when guests are invited to bid on unbelievable live auction packages designed by the chefs themselves. All funds raised during the Star Chefs of San Antonio 2004 gala will go towards supporting the March of Dimes mission of saving babies from birth defects and infant mortality.

No other event highlights San Antonio’s culinary scene like Star Chefs of San Antonio 2004. Just check out some of the chefs who will be joining us this year:

Host Chef: Armando Lopez, The Sheraton Gunter Hotel Chef: Tan Nguygen, Central Market - Chef Advisor: Ric Rosser, Canyon Café - Jose Garcia, Morton’s Steak House - Mike Bomberg, The Dominion Country Club - Donald Hoffman, Marriott Rivercenter Riverwalk - Nelson Gonzales, Boudro’s on the Riverwalk - Jonathan Niese, The Palm - Bill Trevino, Roy’s in Austin - Thomas Lopez, Bohanan’s - Jason Dady, The Lodge - Lou Lambert, Marriott Plaza San Antonio - Guy Famelli, The Club at Sonterra - Gus Ortiz, Silo Elevated Cuisine -  Mike Smith, Thomas Avenue Beverage Company - Rene Fernandez, Azuca -  Craig Ognoskie, Craig’s Sauté & Grill - Jessie Perez, Francesca’s at Sunset, Westin La Cantera - Steve Howard, Buffalo River Cuisine - Tim Banks, The Laurel Tree -  Lyn Lackey, Cooking Connection

Tickets for Star Chefs of San Antonio 2004 gala event are $150 per person.  To purchase tickets and for more information, call the March of Dimes at 210-696-1030.

Star Chefs of San Antonio 2004 is co-chaired by Chris and Nancy Price.

            EVENT:  Star Chefs of San Antonio 2004
            PLACE:  The Sheraton Gunther Hotel
            DATE:    Sunday, November 7, 2004
            TIME:     6 p.m.

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. More information is available on the March of Dimes Web sites at http://www.marchofdimes.com/ and in Spanish at http://www.nacersano.org/.