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Announcing Nickel City Chef Season Four!

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Duck Egg Ravioli
Prepared by Nickel City Chef Adam Goetz of Sample during our 16th
challenge which featured the secret ingredient of duck eggs from
Pained Meadows Farm in Franklinville, New York.

Beer Battle
Nickel City chef JJ Richert of Torches uses liquid nitrogen in the
preparation of one of his dishes for our 15th challenge which
featured two craft beers from Flying Bison Brewery.

A Packed House
Every year the show becomes more exciting as WNYers catch Nickel City
fever. We expect this year to be no exception. We love it when a
chef’s fans where customized t-shirts or wave posters and banners
supporting their favorite!

Nickel City Chef Season Four Tickets & Schedule

Nickel City Chef’s production company, Feed Your Soul -
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judges and challengers for our fourth season of cooking competitions
which will feature celebrity judges, WNY’s top chefs, and homegrown
ingredients.

Following on the heels of Western New York’s hottest selling holiday
release, Nickel City Chef: Buffalo’s Finest Chefs & Ingredients -
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36 hours.

Taking place in the stunning loft showroom of Buffalo’s Artisan
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2012 season go on sale at noon Friday, January 6th. Tickets are $38
each and include catered gourmet snacks and access to a cash bar
during the event. We do not recommend this event for children under
16.

Links to online ticketing will be available on our website at
NickelCityChef.com -
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Many thanks to our sponsors: Wegmans, D’Avolio, Mansion on Delaware
Avenue, Cutco, Independent Health, the Buffalo chapter of the Chaine
des Rotisseurs, and our partners, Buffalo Spree, Artisan Kitchens &
Baths, and Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops.

Below we have noted the 2012 schedule. Each show is hosted by WBFO’s
Bert Gambini and Buffalo’s top chef, Chef Mike Andrzejewski of Sea
Bar.

February 19thNickel City Chef Krista Van Wagner of Curly’s -
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Challenging Chef Frank Mercado -
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March 4thNickel City Chef Brian Mietus of Bacchus -
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Challenging Chef Dunbar Berdine of Black Rock Kitchen & Bar -
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March 25thNickel City Chef Adam Goetz of Sample -
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Challenging Chef Christopher Daigler of Encore -
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April 15thNickel City Chef JJ Richert of Torches -
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Challenging Chef Chris Dorsaneo of Lloyd -
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WNY’s Newest Cookbook

We are pleased to announce that “Nickel City Chef: Buffalo’s Finest
Chefs & Ingredients,” published by Buffalo Heritage Unlimited and
written by NCC founder Christa Glennie Seychew, has been selling
swiftly throughout the holidays.

This book features 32 recipes, farm profiles, chef biographies,
competition insights, and more. PLUS each copy includes a DVD by Nate
Peracciny which features several challenge videos and the film, Food
for Change, starring Western New York chefs and farmers.If you
haven’t already picked up your copy, don’t fret. We will have them
available for purchase all season long at Nickel City Chef. You can
also find them in local bookstores, boutiques, and shops.

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Book Launch Invite & New Season

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Join the Nickel City Chefs on October 25th for the launch of their
new book, “Nickel City Chef: Buffalo”s Finest Chefs & Ingredients,”
published by Buffalo Heritage Unlimited and written by founder
Christa Glennie Seychew with a foreword by Regina Schrambling -
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free and open to the public. Join us for light snacks, a cash bar,
and the chance to meet some of WNY”s finest chefs and farmers.All
guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to
the Food Bank of WNY. The official invitation can be viewed by -
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Baker Kevin Gardner of Five Points Bakery speaks to our farmers
market tour guests about hand milling flour

Stew Ritchie of Native Offerings explains to tour guests how the CSA
model works to benefit farmers and consumers

Nickel City Chef’s Book Launch
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Applications for Challengers Now Being Accepted

Only four chefs will be chosen to compete during Nickel City Chef’s
Fourth Season, slated to being in February 2012! Applications are due
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restaurants, hotel, private or public club may apply. After 16
successful competitions, we are really looking forward to Season
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ONLY AVAILABLE TO NICKEL CITY CHEF FACEBOOK FANS. Tickets for
individual challenges will go on sale online January 6th, 2012.

Tour Buffalo’s Award Winning Farmers Market

Join us for an insider’s look at one of Buffalo’s most exciting
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of WNY’s burgeoning local food scene.
Tour guests will have the unique opportunity to meet a selection of
the market’s farmers and artisan food makers, while hearing about
WNY’s exciting farm-to-table movement and agricultural bounty.
Discover these growing methods used by these talented vendors, sample
some of the market’s most interesting edibles, and hear the
personal stories of these dedicated taste makers.
Whether you’re a veteran cook or just learning your way around the
kitchen, this experience will help you develop your knowledge and
skills—and you’ll have a great time doing it! See the ticketing
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Our annual Foodie-to-Farm Tour & more!

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Tour guests will visit three top-notch area farms, enjoy farmer-led field walks, sample amazing local foods, and much, much more. This year’s tour will visit farms located in southern Erie County and Cattaraugus County, including - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/6f90bc5273 Native Offerings CSA and the much-lauded - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/cca4a2d8cd White Cow Dairy, whose one-of-a-kind dairy products were recently featured in - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/4d7d691fe4 Saveur magazine and the - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/8bc46dcaac New York Times. In addition to three remarkable farm visits, guests will enjoy a local-centric lunch prepared by - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/93994558f3 Chef Bruce Wieszala at the stunning Scoby Dam - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/ba2b3f27ef/v=hQ2gjNs-_9E site.Foodie-to-Farm is made possible through the support of Buffalo’s own - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/35b9ca2733 Lexington Co-op and - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/d8a5e823d6 Buffalo Spree magazine. - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/2e850c35aa TICKETS: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/9e579a72d1 - # Pre-order the new Nickel City Chef Cookbook at a discount! Nickel City Chef - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/b0fb6f6319 is unique to Buffalo. No other city hosts a similar challenge featuring local chefs and local ingredients before a live audience. Chefs, farms, and challengers from all three successful seasons are featured in this full color cookbook that is so beautiful you’ll want a second copy for your coffee table. Chef profiles, local ingredient resources and stunning photographs showcase the best of Western New York. Best of all, the book includes more than 30 easy-to-follow recipes from past challenges—with WNY ingredients from shiitake mushrooms to pasture-raised heritage pork. The one-hour companion DVD documentary features interviews with farmers, insider looks at Buffalo’s best restaurant kitchens and technique demonstrations by the pros. Order this book & DVD set by August 15, 2011 for a $5 discount off the cover price and the privilege of an early ship date! This book will be in stores in October, 2011. Buy yours at Buffalo Heritage Unlimited Press today! - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/a3af2db7af **The above image reflects a temporary cover used for pre-sales. Tour Buffalo’s Award Winning Farmer’s Market Join us for an insider’s look at one of Buffalo’s most exciting urban treasures, the bustling Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/c9b297f473 . On this tour led by experts, you’ll learn the delicious secrets of WNY’s burgeoning local food scene. Tour guests will have the unique opportunity to meet a selection of the market’s farmers and artisan food makers, while hearing about WNY’s exciting farm-to-table movement and agricultural bounty. Discover these growing methods used by these talented vendors, sample some of the market’s most interesting edibles, and hear the personal stories of these dedicated taste makers. Whether you’re a veteran cook or just learning your way around the kitchen, this experience will help you develop your knowledge and skills—and you’ll have a great time doing it! See the ticketing link for a look at Tour dates and the special guest chefs who will join us! - TICKETS:%20http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/509d95da6c TICKETS: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/5f0a100341 Don’t forget to “Like” Us on Facebook - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/41be637f75/sk=wall&filter=2 All the latest news (and early ticket sales) happen on our Facebook page. - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/52b41dcd47/sk=wall&filter=2 Please join us there for up-to-date details on our latest culinary adventures! Facebook not your thing? Follow us on Twitter - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/b2f4ba4d47 , or stay tuned to EatLocalBuffalo.com - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/02a0523408 ! Upcoming Events Sunday, November 6th - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/c60bbb2117 Nickel City Cake Challenge III will take place in the stunning showroom loft at - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/31f1bb558f Artisan Kitchens & Baths. Each year this event sells out so quickly, we ask you to join Nickel City Chef on Facebook - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/24f349baaf/eed622295a/4899de536e if you wish to stay on top of ticket sales. Two talented cake decorators from the WNY region will compete before an audience of 200 guests who will enjoy light snacks and fun cake decorating demonstrations during the competition. Our panel of judges will decide which cake best represents this year’s theme: A Day at the Zoo! Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on this fun event! And remember! Tickets for Nickel City Chef will go on sale the first week of January. 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Tour & Taste the Market this summer with FYS!

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Season Three is here!

Announcing Season Three of Buffalo’s Most Exciting Culinary Event! Season Three: Dates Announced & A Call for Challengers Nickel City Chef takes place in one of the city’s best kept secrets-a fully restored turn-of-the-century warehouse - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/886883ca56 on Buffalo’s West Side (home to Artisan Kitchens & Baths). Completely outfitted with two competition-worthy kitchens, this unique setting is the ideal location for guests to enjoy snacks and drinks while experiencing this one-of-a-kind cooking competition first hand. The audience watches as the Nickel City Chefs - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/9277fde14f and their challengers attempt to create the three best dishes in under an hour! Each chef employs classic and modern techniques in order to showcase their skills and the secret ingredient. All of Nickel City Chef’s secret ingredients come from farms and small manufacturers right here in Western New York! Guest judges and local food professionals determine which chef has prepared the most technically perfect, creative and delicious cuisine. As a member of the audience, you’ll even have a say by voting for your favorite! No other city in the U.S. offers an ongoing competitive food series as finely-tuned, as audience-friendly or as ambitious as Nickel City Chef. Challenging Chefs After two seasons of sold out shows, Feed Your Soul - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/1a0061f47a , the production company behind Nickel City Chef, is calling for Challengers for its third season. Details and the downloadable application can be found at NickelCityChef.com - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/2e8feca1cc . All applications must be submitted by December 6th. Each season, dozens of chefs apply for the opportunity to compete in our Iron Chef-style competition. In the past, the pool of applicants had to represent chefs of local, independent restaurants from the eight counties of WNY. This year, Feed Your Soul - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/d60750cc1e is opening the playing field to include applications from the Rochester area, as well as from chefs who own catering companies or are employed by private clubs and hotels. We are also pleased to announce that Nickel City Chef has caught the attention of the outside media and several of the judges for this series will be coming in from Epicurious.com, Food Network and Food Network Canada. Season Three Dates Tickets for Season Three will go on sale at noon on January 7th. They will be sold through the NickelCityChef.com - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/05e07ba11e website. A limited number of season tickets will go on sale December 3rd—just in time for the holidays! Nickel City Chef’s 2011 dates are: Sunday, February 20th Sunday, March 6th Sunday, March 27th Sunday, April 8th Also coming in 2011: *Nickel City Pastry Chef on May 1st *Nickel City Cake Challenge on November 6th *Plus, Feed Your Soul’s - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/1401e559c0 summer and fall roster is always full of foodie farm tours and chef experiences! Introducing our newest Nickel City Chef: Brian Mietus of - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/a1170cd9cc Bacchus Chef Brian joins the NCC team of: Chef Adam Goetz of - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/08fd71f273 Sample Chef JJ Richert of - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/6a3c59da16 Torches Chef Krista Van Wagner of - http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/4f0a603ed8/eed622295a/5b3996a7c4 Curly’s ~ Artisan Kitchens & Baths is the host of Nickel City Chef! At Artisan, through the month of December, Sub Zero/Wolf is offering up to $2,500 back on your dream kitchen Also, purchase of 2 or more eligible GE Monogram kitchen appliances and receive up to $2000 off (This offer is good through March 31, 2011 and requires both applicances to be purchased at the same time.) 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Feed Your Soul was founded on the firm belief that agritourism and culinary tourism should not only be a major aspect of living and traveling in WNY, but are a fundamental component of Buffalo’s renaissance. Feed Your Soul’s events focus on showcasing the bounty that is Western New York’s legacy.

Feed Your Soul’s Upcoming WNY Foodie Event Schedule

Email not displaying correctly? [1]View it in your browser. Feed Your Soul’s Summer Schedule Links: 1. http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=bb22bc25cbf0fd06916d59a2d&id=ec26646083&e=d03881f11f Feed Your Soul, (the producers of the hit series, [2]Nickel City Chef) are pleased to present you with a summer of fun programming which focuses on the magnificent agriculture and talented chefs of our region. Journey to some of our area’s most unique farms with our very popular [3]Foodie-to-Farm series, or stay in the city and experience one of our best food markets, learning to prepare a tasty and seasonal meal at the side of a top chef with our new [4]Chef & Market Lunches! Links: 2. http://nickelcitychef.com 3. http://feedyoursoul-buffalo.com/2010/06/03/2010-foodie-farm-tours-chef-market-lunches 4. http://feedyoursoul-buffalo.com/2010/06/03/summertime-chef-market-lunches Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market A Hog at T-Meadow Farm Arrowhead Spring Vineyards Chef & Market Lunches start each adventure by meeting at the [5]Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market, where we will take a tour led by food writer [6]Christa Glennie Seychew and one of her chef friends. During the tour we will meet some of the farmers and vendors, talk about their growing methods and seasonal offerings and sample some of their wares. The chef will be able to answer questions you may have about some of the more unique vegetables and fruits sold at the market, offering tips for both storing and preparing them. Links: 5. http://www.elmwoodmarket.org 6. http://christaglennieseychew.com/writing Throughout the tour, the group, with the guidance of our chef, will gather the freshest of what’s in season (and maybe a few extra treats) before we make our way down the street to [7]Delish, Elmwood’s favorite cooking demonstration school and bakery. At Delish, our chef for the day will then lead us through a simple and impromptu lunch preparation using all of our market purchases. Finally, we will sit with cold lemonade and our fresh, farmers market meal and enjoy one another’s company. Links: 7. http://www.delishelmwood.com/school.php _Foodie-to-Farm Tours _ Our farm tours sell out every summer. We love that what started three summers ago as a way to connect chefs to our local harvest has become an annual series not only well-attended by our region’s top chefs, but also by foodies, health practitioners, nutritionists, culinary students and everyday people interested in seeing another side of WNY. With our unique and remarkable climate and prime soil ratings, it is no surprise that our 8,50 farms (most of which are small and family-owned) are a major contributor to our country’s food supply. In addition to a large dairy, maple and produce industry, we also are home to two wine trails, talented artisan foodmakers and a variety of farmers raising livestock. [8]Join us this summer for one of our three farm tours, where great meals prepared by chefs, farmer-led field walks, sampling and information about sustainability and our agrarian bounty will be discovered. Links: 8. http://feedyoursoul-buffalo.com/2010/06/03/2010-foodie-farm-tours-chef-market-lunches

Cocktail Party To Go!

Click to view this email in a browser http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/529639/b52b452d81/1668001653/eed622295a/ Looking for an affordable and elegant holiday party solution? ********************************************************************** http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/b52b452d81/eed622295a/c234b73c8d ********************************************************************** A Movable Feast from SAMPLE ********************************************************************** Chef Adam Goetz prides himself on using the freshest ingredients, and has partnered with local farmers using sustainable growing methods to insure this. Being a family man, he also knows how busy everyone is around the holidays, and so he developed this unique idea for you and yours—a Cocktail Party To Go . This new menu option makes festive gatherings simple and affordable for busy people. The concept is simple—with a mix and match menu, you and your party of 10 or more guests will enjoy a variety of offerings. First, select from a group of signature platters, including the carefully prepared Mediterranean platter with specialties like fresh hummus, spicy eggplant, pickled red onion and housemade black olive tapenade, or a similarly delicious but more traditional platter of artisan cheeses or fruit. Each of these is offered with crackers and good, crusty bread. You will be pleased to find that an assortment of handheld canapés and hors d’oeuvresalso accompany your movable feast. Offerings vary based on which package you select, but they include playful and tasty treats, some of which aren’t found on SAMPLE’s Current menu. Examples include: “Rice & Beans”, which is a mushroom risotto cake topped with a baby white bean salad, “Veal Oscar”, made of seared veal with a mini crab cake augmented with fried spinach and tomato confit, or the classic “Shrimp Cocktail”, modernized with a presentation which places tender baby shrimp in cucumber boats along with a mousse cocktail sauce. Finally, one of SAMPLE’s signature culinary cocktail mixers made from fresh and flavorful ingredients tops off the menu—you simply add the liquor! SAMPLE’s award-winning Honey Lavender Martini is available, as is the Autumn Martini (a fruity combination of apples and pears), the Pumpkin Martini (made with local pumpkins) or the refined and elegant fresh fruit puree, ideal for making bellinis with champagne or prosecco. SAMPLE’s Cocktail Party To Go starts at only $160 for 10 people and requires only a 48 hour notice. All of your party snacks will be wrapped and packaged with care, and anything that needs to be warmed in the oven comes with implicit and simple instructions anyone can follow. Perfect for holiday office parties, small intimate gatherings or full-scale formal cocktail parties, SAMPLE’s Cocktail Party To Go option is a winner. ********************************************************************** Details and full Party To Go menu available on SAMPLE’s website: www.sampleourrestaurant.com

2010 Farmer-Chef Conference Announced

Click to view this email in a browser http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/529639/298e869431/1668001639/eed622295a/ ********************************************************************** http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FeedYourSoul/298e869431/eed622295a/5ee8447b53 ********************************************************************** Field & Fork Network Announce the 2nd Annual Farmer-Chef Conference at Beaver Hollow Conference Center ********************************************************************** “I think this networking opens up all new doors to people you’d never get to meet except at an event like this. You can knock on doors forever and never get to meet all the restaurateurs or farmers in other counties.” ~Pat LaPoint, Hill-n-Hollow Inc., Pavilion—2009 Conference Attendee “The bottom line is these farmers are producing a fantastic product, and they are pricing it very competitively to what you’d be paying if you used a big distributor. It’s a better product, it’s competitively priced and it’s fresher. It’s a win-win for everybody and I think all these restaurants are learning that now.” ~Adam Goetz, SAMPLE Restaurant, Buffalo—2009 Conference Attendee

Upcoming WNY Food Events

Having trouble seeing this? Click here to view an online version. http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/529639/4c65ad00c2/1668001639/eed622295a/ Hello Foodies! Today we are excited to share details with you about a number of exciting food events planned for October and beyond. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** VOTE FOR NICKEL CITY Nickel City Chef’s first season was such an amazing success! Thank you to all of you who supported us by attending one or more of our first four competitions at Artisan Kitchens & Baths. We are hard at work on Season 2, but in the interim, we’re pleased to be in the finals for winning People’s Choice Outstanding Event of 2009 through the Buffalo Niagara Event Professionals organization. If you feel that Nickel City Chef’s first season was a unique, exciting and creative event, please support us by taking one minute to vote for us. We’re thrilled to be in the running and appreciate your support! Vote Here!

Farm Tours, Nickel City Chef & More

Click to view this email in a browser [http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/529639/ef758b8dc1/1668001639/eed622295a/] Feed Your Soul is pleased to announce three upcoming events! Foodie-to-Farm~ Sunday, Sept.13th Chef-to-Farm~ Monday, Sept. 14th Nickel City Chef’s Taste of Autumn~ Thursday, Oct. 15th