🚨 It’s time to give back to an industry that has given so much to me 🙏🏾 I am beyond thrilled to get to cook alongside all of these talented local & national chefs for a really great cause! @craftmadeaprons @project_black_and_blue presents the 🖤 BLACK & BLUE BALL 💙 at @radissonblumoa on the evening of October 16th! Get your tickets NOW or live with serious regrets. Trust me - no one will be eating better & having more fun that night! I will be MCing the event which will include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres stations by local wonders @chef.nettie.rhg @chefraspberry @gustavo_romero_veytia @dinesh.jayawardena @aaroncave1 , cocktails & silent auction. That will be followed by a stellar 6-course meal with wine crafted by former Top Chef contestants from around the country @chef.joe.sasto @kevinscharpf @chefbrianyoung @ewkonrad , plus some of us locals @jorgeguzman1 and @christinanguyenmpls ! Guest Chef Speakers @jdfratzke @chef.nettie.rhg @chefbrianingram @mikesolomonov will speak to the importance of Project Black & Blue’s mission to offer support to those in the industry dealing with mental, physical & financial stresses. This will be an evening of fun & celebration of our resilient & badass Restaurant Industry! Black & blue cocktail attire is highly encouraged, but not necessary. ⚫️🔵 Special thanks to our sponsors @bushelboyfarms & @radissonblumoa TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Regular Tickets for $150 include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres stations , then a 6-course dinner with wine by these truly spectacular chefs. VIP tix for $300 include all of the above and entry to the event 30 mins early to meet the event chefs before the rush. VIPs also enjoy upfront seating, swag bags & an unlimited beverage wristband for the evening. INDUSTRY FRIENDS! We’ve set aside 50 industry only tix at $75 (50% off) just for you! We want to see our service industry folks represented since this event is all about our F&B community!