Don’t Miss: Signature Chef Auction Sept. 20

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Chef Jonathan Cambra headlines the March of Dimes Signature Chef 2012 dinner Sept. 20. Photo: The Boat House.

Don't miss a tremendous way to taste signature dishes from more than 25 local chefs next week, at the March of Dimes 2012 Signature Chef dinner on Thursday, September 20.

Headlining the event as the Signature Chef of the year is Jonathan Cambra, Executive Chef of Boat House Waterfront Dining restaurant in Tiverton. The event will combine the talents of the region’s leading chefs who prepare their signature dishes, and a silent and live auction.

“I’m honored to be named Signature Chef of this year’s Signature Chefs Auction for the March of Dimes Rhode Island,” said Chef Cambra. “As a father, I can empathize with parents who are grappling with any kind of health challenge facing their children. I’m happy to do anything I can to help families who are struggling with the health of their young babies.”

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Jonathan Cambra

Chef Cambra came to Boat House from Castle Hill Inn, a fellow Newport Restaurant Group property.  With a degree from the renowned New England Culinary Institute, Jon began his professional career at the Bourbon Street Grille in Burlington, VT, Raphael Bar Risto in Providence, RI, and the celebrated Canfield House in Newport. He's received acclaim for his work at both Castle Hill Inn and The Boat House.

Tickets are $150 each, and corporate tables and sponsorship is available. Contact March of Dimes at 401-454-1911 or go to www.marchofdimes.com/rhodeisland.

The Presenting Sponsor is UnitedHealthcare of New England, and Co-chairs are Ellen Gracyalny of Gracie’s and Annette Picerne.

March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at marchofdimes.com or its Spanish language Web site at nacersano.org.

 

 

 

 

 
 

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