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July 9, 2021Colonie Senior Service Centers Announces 3rd Annual Chefs in Motion Competition
Colonie Senior Service Centers’ 3rd Annual Chefs in Motion will take place on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Beltrone Living Center. Chefs in Motion is collaboration among CSSC, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Times Union. This year’s event will be hybrid so; attendees can attend both virtually and/or in person. Participating Chefs/restaurants are provided a “shopping cart” of locally sourced seasonal-produce and products from which they create a signature dish. These creations are judged by both a panel of distinguished-area culinary judges who present the Judges’ Choice Award, as well as event attendees vote for their favorite (People’s Choice). This year’s culinary judges are Chef Yono Purnomo, Chef Harold Qualters and Chef Joan Dembinski.
To date, the following chefs/restaurants will be participating: Chef Joan Porambo & Chef Kyle MacPhersen, Mazzone Hospitality, Honest Weight Food Coop., Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen (Chef Kizzy Johnson), Navona, and Patrick’s Pub.
Additionally, the Saratoga County Dairy Princess and her Court will be scooping NYS ice cream, Nothing Bundt Cakes will be providing samples of their wonderful confections and Rare Form Brewery out of Troy will be on hand with their beers.
Proceeds from the event go towards CSSC’s Transportation Department, which allows seniors to stay active and independent.
Tickets:
$65 General Admission
$75 VIP
$30 Seniors
$30 Professionals under 35
To make a reservation, call 518.459.2857 ext. 302
