Capital District Community Gardens’ 8th Annual ‘Autumn Evening in the Garden’

A Farm to Chef Extravaganza Unites 17 Chefs, 40 Local Farmers and 300 Guests

WHEN: Thursday, September 11, 6:00 PM

WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy.

DESCRIPTION: Capital District Community Gardens will raise $60,000 at their 8^th annual Autumn Evening in the Garden, a 15% increase from the amount raised at last year’s gala. Nearly 300 guests will sample culinary fare, featuring fresh meat, produce and dairy donated by 40 local farmers and prepared by 17 of the region’s top chefs. The event also features live music provided by The Neil Brown Jazz Quartet and beverage samples supplied by local beverage purveyors, including The Albany Distilling Company, The Altamont Vineyard and Winery, Brookview Station, Brown’s Brewing Company, Chatham Brewery, Harvest Spirits, Nine Pin Cider and Spilln’ the Beans. Proceeds benefit CDCG’s programs, including 50 Community Gardens, The Veggie Mobile, The Produce Project, The Healthy Stores Project, Squash Hunger and more.

PARTICIPATING CHEFS:

Chef Jackie Baldwin, Hospitality Services at Rensselaer

Chef Brian Bowden, Mingle on the Avenue

Chef Un Hui Filomeno, Mingle

Chef James Gavin, Nicole's

Chef Mark Graham, Taste

Chef Ryan Huneau, Treviso

Chef Michael Kennedy, Hilton Garden Inn

Chef Mike Niccoli, The Century House

Chef Ian O'Leary, The Ginger Man

Chef Ric Orlando, New World Bistro Bar

Chef Marla Ortega, The Illium Café

Chef Jamie Ortiz, Angelo's 677 Prime

Chef Michael Pallozzi, Carney's Tavern

Chef Kenneth Ruud, Grille One Six Five

Chef Dan Smith, Jake Moon

Chef Brad Stevens, B-rads Bistro & Catering

Chef Adryana Washock, Jose Malones

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Capital District Community Gardens is a 39 year old nonprofit organization that nourishes healthy communities with 50 Community Gardens, The Veggie Mobile, The Healthy Stores Project, The Produce Project, Squash Hunger and more.