DINE 4 A DIFFERENCE

On the evening of Thursday, November 9, 2017, Verona hosted a special dinner in honor of Dan Cooney and Vanya Citrano, two beautiful young people that we lost much too early to suicide.

As part of Verona’s commitment to suicide prevention and promotion of mental health and following on the heels of the Out of the Darkness Walk on October 22nd in Verona Park, we brought together four renowned chefs to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Nationally and internationally recognized local chefs Floyd Cardoz, Ariane Duarte, Amanda Freitag and Carmen Quagliata pooled their culinary talents to create an unforgettable menu for a great cause.

The American Foundation for Suicide Awareness

AFSP is the leading national non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education & advocacy. The money raised will be directed back into resources for our community.

Dine 4 A Difference: To Promote Mental Health and Suicide Awareness.

THE SCHEDULE

6:00pm Doors Open
6:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktail Hour
7:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner

THE MENU

  • Anson Mills Polenta, Kale Pesto, Mushroom Trifolati — Carmen Quagliata
  • Slow Cooked Halibut, Crispy Rice Flakes, Sun Dried Ginger Broth — Floyd Cardoz
  • Braised Short Rib, Parsnip Puree, Greens, Crispy Shallots — Ariane Duarte
  • Pumpkin Panna Cotta Cranberry Compote — Amanda Freitag
Wine and Beer will be served. A cash bar is available for all other liquor.

THE CHEFS

Floyd Cardoz

Floyd Cardoz

Ariane Duarte

Ariane Duarte

Amanda Freitag

Amanda Freitag

Carmen Quagliata

Carmen Quagliata

Check out the Event Details page for more on these amazing, nationally and internationally recognized local chefs!!