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Moores 'Bella Notte' Cancer Center Gala 2008

“This event just seems to get better every year… if that’s possible.  It’s for a wonderful cause and always reminds us what amazing chefs we have here in San Diego… and how many incredibly generous people live here!”

- Barbara-Lee Edwards, CBS 8 News Anchorwoman

 

It was a 'Bella' and 'Stellar' Notte as the 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala for the Moores UCSD Cancer Center took place April 12th, 2008. The elegantly themed 'Bella Notte' event took place at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina's Grand Ballroom.

But first it was a wine reception in the 'Cave' below the ballroom. Guests enjoyed a plethora of wine tastes and appetizers by some of the best chefs of this region and beyond. Among those contributing to the cause were Orion Ballet of Azul La Jolla, Jason Knibb of Nine-Ten La Jolla, Jeff Rossman of Terra Restaurant, Susan Sbicca of Sbicca's, Stephen Window of Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar, and Jean Michel Diot of Tapenade Restaurant.

More chefs offering tantalizing cuisine by the bite were Thomas Broder of Broders Cucina Italiana of Minneapolis, Jesus Gonzalez of Mexico's Rancho La Puerta, Giuseppe Ciuffa of Giuseppe Fine Catering, Damaso Lee of Trattoria Acqua, and Brian Malarkey of Oceanaire. All appetizers were offered with select pairings of wine.

Wine from Chalk Hill Estate, Chappellet Winery, Domeain Serene Winery, The Henry Wine Group, Maison Drouhin, Ramey Wine Cellars, and Flowers Vineyard were among the selections poured.

Pretty Chairwoman Sue Kalish was joined by a host of who's who including Co-Chairs Joy and Dr. Fred Frye, Lee and Frank Goldberg, Sheri and Dr. Stuart Jamieson, Carol and Dr. Jeffrey Chang, Katy and Mike Dessent, Carla and Rudy Rehm, Mac and Tim Canty, Marsha Chandler, Christy Walton and her son Lukas Walton, Hermeen Scharaga, Susan and Craig McClellan, Debbie and Chris Neils, Vicky and Chris Eddy, and Pat and Bob Whalen.

UCSD Chancellor Marye Anne Fox was there, along with Wanda Kaufman with Richard Levi, Renee and Duane Roth, Marilee and Stephen Warfield, Jeanne Jones and Don Breitenberg, Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky, and Sandy and Dr. Dennis Carson. Dennis is the Director of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Chugai Pharmaceutical Chair in Cancer, and Asscociate Dean for the UCSD Health Sciences.

Anne Otterson served as Honorary Chair for the event. Her son Eric Otterson attended the event.

For dinner, Chef Steve Black of the Sheraton served up a menu that included a roasted boneless duck leg with a white bean and porcini ragout.

Dancing followed to the ever popular Society Beat.

The evening net over $700,000 for the Moores UCSD Cancer Center's reseach programs.

Chairwoman Sue Kalish

Guests ** Marilee and Steve Warfield

Marilee Warfield ** Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa

Tim and Mac Canty

Lee and Frank Goldberg

Judi Freeman ** Jeanne Jones and Don Breitenberg ** Fred Applegate and Laura Bradley

Guest with Chef

Pretty Wine Purveyor ** Assistant with Susan Sbicca, Chef and Owner of Sbicca's

Dick and Judi Freeman ** Bob and Pat Whalen

Guests ** Pat Whalen and Elizabeth Santiago

Carol and Dr. Jeffrey Chang ** Elizabeth Santiago with Dr. John Alksne and Ofelia Alksne

Susan Sbicca of Sbicca's preparing a dish

Duane and Renee Roth ** Pat Whalen ** Guest

Jason Knibb of Nine-Ten Restaurant serving a dish for a Guest

Barbara-Lee Edwards ** Leslie Armstrong ** Tom Reed

Jeff Rossman of Terra Restaurant ** Jody

Curtis with his wife Barbara-Lee Edwards in Badgley Mischka

 

To learn more please visit celebritychefscook.org

 

reported by Scott Johnston in Ralph Lauren Polo Tuxedo and Margo Schwab, photographed here in turquoise with Barbara-Lee Edwards

 

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* Margo Schwab, formally known as Margaret E. Schwab, has produced, written, interviewed and photographed for various media organizations since 1989. Schwab attended Holton Arms School, La Jolla Country Day School and La Jolla High School. Schwab has a B.A. from Scripps College, spent a business internship with S.A.I.C., Science Applications International Corporation, and earned a Masters of Business degree, M.B.A., from the University of San Diego. Schwab volunteers for numerous charity organizations. She also continues to support animal organizations and the prevention of people and animal abuse. Schwab is the editor of The Social Diary.

 

 

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