CHESTERLAND, Ohio – Cleveland’s Top Chef fundraiser brought together some of the region’s best culinary talent to showcase their work in small bites. The indoor/outdoor event sold more than 200 tickets to the gathering at the International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute in Chesterland.
The fundraiser supports a scholarship fund for chefs. Chefs get involved because they know that ICASI is a source of trained and talented kitchen staff.
The chefs’ list included Dante Boccuzzi (Dante); Matt Mytro (Flour); Sam Lesniak (Cru Uncorked) Vinnie Cimino (Cordelia); Richie Cunningham (Sara’s Place); Brad Race (The Last Page); Eric Wells (Skye LaRae’s Culinary Services); Mia Humphrey (Culinary by Design); Adam DiLauro (DiLauro’s Pizzeria & Retro Burger); Sara Martin (The Vegan Chef); Molly Cheraso (Verbena Free-Spirited); Emily Tanski (Fleurish); Kristen Barnes (Sweet Bean Chocolates); Kevin Keough (Kevin Is Always Mixing) and many more. Laurello Winery of Geneva poured wine and the Bourbon Brothers offered a wide variety of bourbon samples.
Inspired guests were able to purchase fresh produce from Farmer Bart of Eddy Fruit Farm in Chesterland as they left the event.
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