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Join the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild at the 10th Annual Chef Fest

For immediate release, March 3, 2010

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Chris Doucet, Public Relations Coordinator, 630-993-5819

ELMHURST – Treat yourself to dozens of delicious dishes prepared by the western suburbs’ most celebrated chefs at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild’s Chef Fest 2010. This annual culinary event takes place on Thursday, March 25, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, from 5:30 – 9 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare projects and programs.

Currently, 30 chefs from local restaurants, bakeries and caterers will be generously providing the food for this annual fundraising event. “We are thrilled to celebrate our 10th year with such wonderful support from these chefs,” said Byron Spencer, Co-Chairman of the 2010 Chef Fest. “Thanks to them, this event grows larger every year.”

Sarah Diamond, Co-Chairman, echoed this, noting, “Chef Fest has become an annual tradition for so many people. This event provides a unique opportunity for attendees to enjoy their favorite area restaurants, try new ones and at the same time support Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare.”

The evening will also include a cash raffle and cookbook sale. A donation of $60 per person is required. Tables of 10 for $600 are available in advance; individual tickets may be purchased at the door. To purchase tickets for Chef Fest, or for more information, please call Carol Finan at (630) 832-4972.

The current list of Chef Fest 2010 participants includes:

  • Andresen’s Bakery, Bensenville
  • Anthony’s – The Doubletree Hotel, Oak Brook
  • Braxton Seafood Grill, Oak Brook
  • Brio Tuscan Grill, Lombard
  • Café Amano, Elmhurst
  • Capital Grille, Lombard
  • CHOW, Elmhurst
  • Ditka’s Restaurant, Oak Brook
  • Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
  • Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare cafés, Elmhurst
  • Flight 112, Elmhurst
  • Francesca’s Amici, Elmhurst
  • The Grotto Italian Steakhouse, Oak Brook
  • Gulliver’s Pizza and Pub, Oakbrook Terrace
  • Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, Lombard
  • Holy Mackerel!, Lombard
  • Jade Dragon, Bensenville
  • Miller’s Ale House, Lombard
  • Mon Ami Gabi, Oak Brook
  • RA Sushi, Lombard
  • Red Dragon, Elmhurst
  • The Reel Club, Oak Brook
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Elmhurst
  • Silverado Grill, Elmhurst
  • Two Chef's Café & Catering, Bensenville
  • Weber Grill, Lombard
  • Wildfire, Oak Brook
  • Wine & Vine, Elmhurst

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild was founded in 1929 and today has more than 500 members. Guild members help to support Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare through volunteer services, fundraising and public relations. Funds raised by members of the Guild have provided Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare with state-of-the-art medical equipment, scholarships to teen volunteers planning health careers and subsidies to valuable community services, such as those in need of counseling or hospice to those facing terminal illness. To join the Guild or for more information, please click here or call (630) 833-1400 Ext. 41095.

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Network

This site is part of the Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare network of Web sites, which covers a variety of topics using the same philosophy: When it comes to medical care, we know that you have a lot of options. And we want you to know that you’re more than a patient to us. You’re an individual. We would appreciate the opportunity to provide you with state-of-the-art medical care and down-to-earth, personalized attention.