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Fourth Annual Dessert First
February 22, 2004
Project Open Hand's Fourth Annual Dessert First held at Kokkari Estiatorio on February 22, 2004 was an overwhelming success.
Over 300 guests enjoyed decadent desserts prepared by 8 of the finest pastry chefs in the Bay Area, and the event raised almost $14,000 for
Project Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.
The event also featured a live dessert auction.
Here are some images from the event. Click on any image for a larger version.
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Dessert First founder Salina Rubio (center) auctioning off her "Triple Jewel Box" with Executive Director Tom Nolan and Director of Special Events Joy Iwasa watching. |
A view of some of the lovely desserts that were auctioned off at the event. |
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Celine Plano (right) from the Ritz Carlton Hotel with her Panna Cottas. |
Marika Shimamoto Doob from Hawthorne Lane Restaurant putting the final
touches to "A Trio of Petit Fours;the flavors of Spain, Italy & France". |
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Mimi Young (right) from Scala's Bistro auctions off her "Mediterranean Gift Basket"
with Director of Special Events Joy Iwasa. |
Elizabeth Falkner of Citizen Cake prepares her "Vanilla-Almond-Raisin Risotto". |
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Claire Legus (left) from Palio D'Asti auctions off "The Neopolitan" with Salina Rubio. |
A belly dancer performs in front of the gorgeous display
provided by host restaurant and event sponsor Kokkari Estiatorio. |
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"Fig and Raspberry Jam - filled Phyllo Triangles" from Postrio Restaurant. |
Sarah Cox from Rubicon Restaurant with her "Semolina-Olive Oil Torte". |
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Jazz vocalist Jenna Mammina performing at the event. |
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For more information or if interested in hosting an event, please call Jared Scherer,
Director of Special Events, at (415) 447-2416 or email events@openhand.org.
