Special Event

Thursday, 2 September 2010
09:41PM

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Chefs in the City logo from WOSU    Chefs in the City is a unique, one-of-a-kind event and television program presented by WOSU Public Media. Now in its fourth year, Chefs is the only televised culinary event of its kind in central Ohio. In addition to the signature fundraising event, you will find a culinary-themed Chefs in the City Online Auction and other community events throughout the year under the moniker. Proceeds from this year's Chefs in the City will directly fund WOSU's educational children's programming.

“This was the best run event of it's kind we've done. ” – Chef Rick Bayless, Chefs in the City 2010

“What a great event and TV show. I had a great time in Columbus.” – Chef Ming Tsai, Chefs in the City 2009

“I will come back and do Chefs in the City again anytime. What a blast!” – Chef Joanne Weir, Chefs in the City 2008


Click here to go to our online auction



The Chefs in the City 2010 Event


Held on Thursday April 15.
Master Chef Rick Bayless was our 2010 Chefs in the City celebrity chef! Chef Bayless is the winner of Bravo’s recent Top Chef Masters and host of public television’s Mexico: One Plate at a Time, seen on WOSU TV Saturdays at 2:00pm.

This year’s theme, Local Foods, focused on the commitment of Chef Bayless and all our featured central Ohio restaurants to sustainability.

  Rick Bayless, Chef, for WOSU's 2010 Chefs in the City

Our 2010 "Chefs in the City":


Chef Paul Yow at Barcelona Chef Richard Blondin at Refectory
Chef David Tetzloff at G.Michael's Bistro Chef Wilhelm Novak at The Westin Columbus
Jeni Britton at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Chef Travis Hyde at Z Cucina di Spirito
Chef Kent Rigsby at Rigsby's Kitchen  

Additional participation by:

DeepWood Dine Originals
Greener Grocer Wayward Seed
Local Matters Luck Brothers Coffee
Chile Verde Cafe Basi Italia

 



Click on the image above to download a .pdf containing the Chefs in the City 2010 recipes.



Donating to the WOSU online auction

is a win-win situation!

Chefs in the City
If you or your business would like to donate to our online auction ($75 minimum value per item, please), it’s as simple as filling out the donor form and getting the items to us. Remember, the value of your donation is fully tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Click here to download a PDF version of the donor form. Fill out the donor form completely and print an extra copy to include with your item.
  • Send the item(s) to: Chefs in the City – WOSU Public Media – 2400 Olentangy River Rd – Columbus OH 43210 and include a copy of your donor form.
  • Claim the total value of your donation on your 2010 taxes as an in-kind charitable gift. (We will send ou a receipt for your donations.)
  • For donations of a total value of $250 or more, you or your business will receive special recognition and business exposure. Please click here to email Chefs in the City for specific exposure opportunities.

Chefs in the City

Volunteering for WOSU is great fun

and highly appreciated!

There are a few volunteer opportunities for Chefs in the City as well as our pledge drives for radio and TV. As a volunteer, you would work closely with WOSU staff and charismatic like-minded individuals. Click here to contact Chefs in the City
 


Chefs in the City 2010 is sponsored by:


 
 


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