Save the Date: Putnam's Best Chefs and Fine Wines Event

From Peter West

The region’s best culinary experts will demonstrate their talents and provide mouth-watering dishes at United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s annual Putnam Best Chefs and Fine Wines event. The event will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 at Mahopac’s Putnam County Golf Course from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Proceeds will help United Way achieve its goals of improving Putnam children’s lives, educating the community on healthy lifestyle choices, building community gardens and steering teens away from dangerous behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse.

The event draws food and wine lovers from all over the region, who come to enjoy samples from the area’s best restaurants and take in the beautiful scenery. This year, Garrison composer and keyboardist Art Labriola and his group will be providing live music.

“This event celebrates the tremendous culinary quality and diversity of Putnam County,” said Alana Sweeny, President and CEO of United Way of Westchester and Putnam. “We’re lucky to have so many talented chefs in our county. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is exciting, and Best Chefs is a great opportunity to have fun while really making a difference in Putnam.”

At this year’s event, United Way will honor Putnam Hospital Center for its 50-year commitment to the health and well-being of Putnam residents.

Event attendees will enjoy cuisine from some of the county’s finest food establishments, including: b.bakery!; Clocktower Grill Kitchen & Bar; Chloe Madison Creations; Gino’s Trattoria; and many more. Offerings will be paired with tastings of fine wines from around the world provided by Depot Wine & Liquors of Brewster, and great beers from Yonkers Brewing Co. and Brewster’s Bull & Barrel Brew Pub.

There will also be a silent auction, with the proceeds to benefit programs in Putnam.

Featured sponsors providing support for the culinary evening include AkzoNobel, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Ace Endico, Putnam County Tourism and the Pulte Group.

Putnam County Golf Course is located at 187 Hill Street in Mahopac. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Sponsorship opportunities start at $275. To purchase tickets or to learn about sponsorships, please visit www.uwwp.org/bestchefs or contact Peter West at 914-997-6700 x732 or pwest@uwwp.org.

About United Way of Westchester and Putnam United Way of Westchester and Putnam operates with the fundamental belief that all people deserve a quality education, enough income to support a family, and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. The not-for-profit organization works with agency partners, government, businesses and community leaders to solve problems that are too complex for any one entity alone. United Way’s 2-1-1, which covers Putnam as well as Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, answers thousands of online inquiries and calls per day ranging from tax, heating, and mortgage questions to childcare, basic needs, natural disaster and crisis calls. United Way of Westchester and Putnam is located at 336 Central Park Ave., White Plains, NY 10606.

They can be reached at 914-997-6700 or by visiting www.uwwp.org. Follow United Way on Facebook (www.facebook.com/UnitedWayWP) and Twitter (@UnitedWayWP) for the latest news and updates.