Chew On This: Global Street Eats!

BOSTON - Feb. 3, 2016 - PRLog -- WHAT:          On Thursday, March 10^th, 2016 from 5:30PM-9:30PM the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will hold its fifth annual fundraiser—raising forks and funds to benefit the BCAE and support its nonprofit mission to make lifelong learning accessible to everyone. “Chew On This: Global Street Eats” will feature eleven of Boston’s premier chefs as they showcase unique takes on globally influenced dishes with their own signature twist. Forjust $85 general admission or $135 VIP admission, guests will get to rub elbows with some of Boston’s biggest celebrity chefs while enjoying deliciously original dishes, signature drinks, and the opportunity to bid on a standout variety of items in live and silent auctions led by Billy Costa & Jenny Johnson of NESN’s Dining Playbook.

Featured chefs will include: Karen Akunowicz of Myers + Chang, Tiffani Faison of Sweet Cheeks Q and Tiger Mama, Andy Husbands of Tremont 647 and The Smoke Shop,Matt Jennings of Townsman, Mei Mei Street Kitchen & Food Truck, Tony Messina of Clio and Uni, Kevin O’Donnell & Mike Lombardi of SRV, Steve “Nookie” Postal of Commonwealth, Michael Schlow of Doretta Taverna & Raw Bar, Tico, and Alta Strada and Joshua Smith of Moody’s Delicatessen & Provisions, The Backroom, and New England Charcuterie.

For more than 80 years, the BCAE has been serving up an amazing range of creative and engaging classes to more than 10,000 students annually who want to sharpen a skill or learn something new at affordable prices. The BCAE also offers tuition assistance through the Jordan S. Ruboy, M.D. Scholarship Fund for students who could otherwise not afford to take classes.  Adults of all ages and backgrounds come from all around Boston to experience hands-on learning in art, food and wine, computers, languages, and much more. Proceeds from this one-night-only fundraising event makes the year-round work of the BCAE possible, so the BCAE encourages one and all to eat, drink, and be merry!

Ticket Price:   VIP Admission - $135
·        5:30PM - VIP reception and early admission
·        Wüsthof sponsored Gift bag
·        Includes all food, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages

General Admission - $85
·        6:45pm – Doors open
·        Includes all food, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages

* A portion of each ticket price is tax deductible. Proceeds benefit both the Jordan S. Ruboy, M.D. Scholarship Fund and the BCAE.

WHERE:          Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116.

WHEN:          Thursday March 10^th, 2016.
VIP Reception: 5:30PM-6:45PM. General Admission: 6:45PM-9:30PM.

SPONSORS:    Northeast Family Farms, Dole & Bailey, Edible Boston, Northeast Oceans, Peak Organic Brewing Company,  90+ Cellars, Polar Seltzer, Deep Eddy Vodka, Accardi Foods, Espresso Plus, Victoria Gourmet, Filippo Berio Olive Oil, Wüsthof, Hunt’s Photo & Video, Nolas Fresh Foods, Downeast Cider, and Taza Chocolate.

RSVP:          To purchase tickets, go to education.bcae.org/chewonthis2016.html or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430.