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Battle of the Chefs helps United Way

Prepare to “pig out”! The finest chefs in Winnipeg are coming together to create an evening full of bacon-inspired dishes, great music and awesome bacon-inspired prizes, with all proceeds going to United Way.

Radio host Ace Burpee and HOT 103 present the first-ever Baconfest at The University of Winnipeg’s Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex.

BACONFEST DETAILS:

WHERE: Power Corporation Atrium, Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex
599 Portage Avenue

WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Generous participants include:

Diversity Catering, University of Winnipeg
Elements – The Restaurant, University of Winnipeg
Bistro 7 1/4
Brooklynn’s Bistro
Cakeology
Chef Rob Thomas
Deseo Bistro
Half Pints Brewing Co.
Jonnies Sticky Buns
Pelee Island Winery – Premier Consulting & Distribution Services
Pizzeria Gusto
Segovia Tapas Bar & Restaurant
The Tallest Poppy
Chocolatier Constance Popp

Tickets are $75 and are available now at Elements (599 Portage Avenue), HOT 103 (3-177 Lombard Avenue), Bistro 7 1/4 (725 Osborne Street) & Cakeology (85 Arthur Street). Cash or cheques (made to United Way) accepted.

Special thanks to prize sponsors: Tenderloin Meat & Sausage, Chapters Polo Festival. Music will be provided by the talented DJ D-Lo.

MEDIA CONTACT
Diane Poulin, Communications Officer, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988.7135, E: d.poulin@uwinnipeg.ca