It is clear that Staten Island is a place with camaraderie and love for the community especially our small businesses and organizations which benefit the populace. On March 22, 2022, the 17th Annual Chef’s Extravaganza | Cuisine From The Heart was a fundraiser hosted by the Staten Island Heart Society whose mission is to promote Healthy Hearts on Staten Island through educational activities, programs, events, enhancement of the public access defibrillation programs & to reduce the rate of death & disability from heart disease & stroke.
The guests had an experience unlike any other. The activities consisted of a sampling of the best dishes from several different restaurants and eateries, dancing, a major raffle, and live entertainment. The following businesses and organizations that participated in this event included:
- Chez Vous Caterers
- Harvest Cafe
- Max’s Es-Ca
- Canlon’s Restaurant
- Beyar’s Market
- Violette’s Cellar
- Sofia’s Taqueria
- Stone House at Clove Lakes
- Sally’s Southern
- Vino DiVino
- Chef Mike DiLeo
- Italianissimo Ristorante
- Lorenzo’s Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret
- Snug Harbor Cultural Center
- A Taste of Honey
- Nucci’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Cake Chef’s Cookie Jar
- Aunt Butchie’s of Brooklyn
- Grand Oaks Country Club
- Port Richmond High School Culinary Arts Academy
- Rab’s Country Lanes
- Philips Candy
- Flagship Brewery
- Rustic Pizza
- Lessons with Laura
- Gio’s
- Tottenville High School Culinary Arts
Events like this beautiful extravaganza represent a microcosm of the real Staten Island demonstrating the support our neighbors have for each other. We share a common goal to improve the community.
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