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Video: Culinary Delights 'Back by Popular Demand'
The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce and the Brookville Country Club hosted a night of fine food and wine on Thursday.
There was a plate for ever palate at this year's event hosted on by the on Thursday night. From Indian to BBQ to Italian ices, the cuisine reflected the region's culinary and ethnic diversity.
Held at the Brookville Country Club – a member of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce – the event was also attended by Celebrity Chef and Chopped Champion Chef Marc Anthony Bynum, who was present to show off his new line of spices. Bynum also donated a ticket for one of his home-cooking services via Chinese Auction.
"I'm here because I like to do charity events, and I like to bring awareness to different situations," Bynum said. "Im just a local long island guy; I made it it."
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A portion of the proceeds from the night of food and wine went to the Chamber's Future Business Leader Scholarship Award.
Event coordinators Mary Stanco, Phyllis Gorham, and Dr. Maxine Mayreis were very pleased with the event and its turnout. They say they look forward to next year's event, along with the Chamber's June 9 event, which will be an antique roadshow at Webb Institute.
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"Back by popular demand, it's the biggest food fest in town," Mayreis said. "We started it 14 years ago as a small little thing and look at the size and the proportions it's grown to. It’s unbelievable. We have 40 restaurants serving food, having you fall in love with them so you will come back and patronize them."
For more information on the Chamber of Commerce and upcoming events, visit the Chamber website or call 516-676-6666.
