2nd Annual Gourmet Dinner
October 4th, 2011

Kendall College Charitable Trust Annual Dinner Raises Scholarship Funds for Kendall College Students

The Kendall College Charitable Trust (KCCT) held its annual gourmet dinner fundraising event on Tuesday, October 4 at Kendall College, raising more than $50,000 in scholarship funds for Kendall students who are in need of financial aid to complete their studies.

The well-attended event included a silent auction and delicious four-course dinner prepared by distinguished School of Culinary Arts alumni, including executive chef Shawn McClain of Sage at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and owner of Chicago restaurant Green Zebra; executive chef Ryan Pitts of RL Restaurant; executive chef Kristine Subido of Wave at the W Hotel Chicago; and pastry chef Jennifer Jones of Frontera Grill, Topolobampo and XOCO.

The silent auction was specially tailored to food and wine lovers, including the opportunity to bid on a private 10-course dinner for six, hosted by Kendall alumnus and Food Network “Iron Chef” Jose Garces at his acclaimed Chicago restaurant, Mercat a la Planxa.

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