PHILADELPHIA — Forty professional bakers, pastry chefs and students present their finest fondant creations during the 9th “Let Them Eat Cake: A Night at the Movies” on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Marion (1301 Route 130 South, Cinnaminson, New Jersey). Dessert lovers, food fanatics and brides/grooms-to-be will converge for the 9th annual competition featuring the best of the best. Guests will enjoy samplings of the area’s finest pastry decorated in movie themes, complimentary Korbel champagne, fabulous sounds from Back 2 Life by Brandywine Valley Talent, and the opportunity to meet celebrity judge Ron Ben-Israel, host of cooking competition TV show Sweet Genius. All proceeds benefit cancer research & treatment at City of Hope. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. For tickets, contact Harry Giordano at 215-985-0869. Parking is free.
display of this year’s theme of “A Night at the Movies”. Guests can also vote in the "People Choice" category. The roster of celebrity judges includes Ron Ben-Israel, host of cooking competition TV show Sweet Genius, as well as:
** Anne-Michelle Alberston, Chef Alberstons Cooking School
** Charlotte Albertson, Chef Alberstons Cooking School
** Mary Bigham, Town Dish and What's Cooking with Mary on WCHE
** Laura Burkhardt, Where Magazine
** Natanya DiBona, Co-CHair Diner en Blanc Philadelphia
** Tracey DeShaine, Chef/ Owner of Dixie Picnic
** Kathy Gold, President of Les Dames D'Escoffier & Chef/ Owner of In the Kitchen Cooking Company &
** George Kryatas, Owner/TV Chef Sweetwater Grille
** Lari Robling, Food Journalist/ Producer WHYY (nominated for James Beard Award)
** Marilyn Russell, BENFM
A partial list of bakeries and chefs signed up for 2013’s “Cake” event include:
** Granny Schmidt's
** The Merion
** Piece 'a Cake
** Classic Cake
** The Master's Baker
** Adelaides Cakes
** Artisserie Bakery
** The Sweet Life Bakery
** Good Foods to Go
** Art Institute of Philadelphia (Eric Boerner)
** Sweet T's Bakeshop
** The Ambler Bake Shop LLC
** Davio's Restaurant
** Truly Custom Cakery
** Restaurant School of Walnut Hill
** Art Institute of Philadelphia (Eric Boerner)
** Restaurant School of Walnut Hill
Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. For tickets, contact Harry Giordano at 215-985-0869. Tickets are also available online at:
http://www.cityofhope.org/
About City of Hope:
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network,