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Third Annual Dessert First
February 13, 2003
Project Open Hand's Third Annual Dessert First -- Dive In was held February 13, 2003 at the W San Francisco Hotel and featured the culinary talents of some of the Bay Area's finest pastry chefs including Elizabeth Falkner from Citizen Cake, Eric Shelton from Fifth Floor, Mia Ponce from Restaurant Elisabeth-Daniel, Ryan Wells from Azie, Mimi Young from Scala's Bistro and Nancy Kajiyama from XYZ Restaurant.
The event raised over $15,000 for Project Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.
Here are some images from the event. Click on any image for a larger version.
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Treats galore from Elizabeth Falkner (left) of Citizen Cake. |
Project Open Hand Deputy Executive Director Thom Lynch
auctioning off the dessert creation by Mimi Young from Scala's Bistro in the live auction at the event. |
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Delicious chocolate desserts from Citizen Cake. |
The hors'd'oeuvres provided by the W San Francisco Hotel. |
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Elizabeth Falkner holds Citizen Cake Classic as auctioneer Thom Lynch solicits bids from the guests
during the live auction. |
Mimi Young (left) from Scala's Bistro was one of the participating chefs at the event. |
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Guests enjoyed champagne by Champagne Veuve Clicquot. |
Project Open Hand Executive Director Tom Nolan (right)
along with partner Larry Friesen at the event. |
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Director of Special Events, at (415) 447-2416 or email events@openhand.org.
