Who's Little Rhody's Top Chef? Cook-Off to Benefit Alzheimer's Foundation Brings Out Assisted Living Chefs

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Dig in for a night of fun and great food when the chefs at Rhode Island's assisted living centers battle it out for "Top Chef" honors.

The "Culinary Challenge for a Cause" is put on annually by the Alzheimer's Association, Rhode Island Chapter. The chefs represent South County Nursing and Rehab, Village House, Greenwich Bay, Bayberry Commons, Coventry Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Elderwood Scallop Shell, Bethany Home, and Capitol Ridge.

This year, the event's Nov. 30 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Sample delectable gourmet cuisine, take part in a silent auction, and cast a ballot for your favorite chef along with a panel of celebrity judges, such as WPRI12's Mike Montecalvo, Johnson & Wales Chef Terranova, and local artist Paul Cote.

The cocktail reception starts at 5:30 p.m. Then at 6:15 p.m. the chef stations open for sampling by the general public, and visual display judging. Later that evening, the award presentation will take place when the celebrity judges determine the "Top Chef," based on presentation, taste, and creativity.

Tickets are $35 per person in advance, $30 for parties of 10 or more or $50 at the door. RSVP by November 23 to 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/ri.

The Rhode Island Chapter provides programs and services that include a 24/7 Helpline, Support Groups, Trainings for Families and Professionals, Early Stage Social Engagements Programs, Newsletters, Advocacy, Resource Library, Conferences, Lectures, and special fundraising events. The office is located at 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906. Phone: 1-800-272-3900, Fax: 401-421-0115, Website: www.alz.org/ri, Facebook @alzassocri.