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4th annual Men Who Cook


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 10:00 p.m. May 4, 2014
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4th annual Men Who Cook
John Albritton, Mary McAndrews-Albritton and Doug Bradbury
John Albritton, Mary McAndrews-Albritton and Doug Bradbury
Jim Alexander, Ellen Alexander, Steve Wirtz, Lynn Alexander, Lannie Alexander and Sara Alexander
Jim Alexander, Ellen Alexander, Steve Wirtz, Lynn Alexander, Lannie Alexander and Sara Alexander
James Amato, Sherry Koski, Terry McKee and Tom Koski
James Amato, Sherry Koski, Terry McKee and Tom Koski
Walton and Deborah Beacham
Walton and Deborah Beacham
Tony Becich, Tami Prince and Elsie Merrill
Tony Becich, Tami Prince and Elsie Merrill
Susan Beck, Dennis Stover and Carol Phillips
Susan Beck, Dennis Stover and Carol Phillips
Fran Blum and Alan Shapiro
Fran Blum and Alan Shapiro
Larry and Marie Bowman with Susan Brooks
Larry and Marie Bowman with Susan Brooks
Frank and Terry Buzan with Rick and Julie Howard
Frank and Terry Buzan with Rick and Julie Howard
More than $23,000 was raised at the 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in the cake live auction.
More than $23,000 was raised at the 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in the cake live auction.
More than $23,000 was raised at the 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in the cake live auction.
More than $23,000 was raised at the 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in the cake live auction.
More than $23,000 was raised at the 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in the cake live auction.
More than $23,000 was raised at the 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser in the cake live auction.
Aimee Cogan, Jill Ramsey and Ariane Dart
Aimee Cogan, Jill Ramsey and Ariane Dart
Aimee Cogan, Jill Ramsey and Ariane Dart
Aimee Cogan, Jill Ramsey and Ariane Dart
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
The tables at Men Who Cook were decorated by each table chef, to the theme of their meal
Linda DiGabriele, Gary Sweetman and Ann Logan
Linda DiGabriele, Gary Sweetman and Ann Logan
Bill Evans, Jodi Froug and Brittani Froug
Bill Evans, Jodi Froug and Brittani Froug
Wendy Feinstein and Luis Pena
Wendy Feinstein and Luis Pena
Wendy Feinstein and Luis Pena
Wendy Feinstein and Luis Pena
Men Who Cook chef Jerry Feinstein
Men Who Cook chef Jerry Feinstein
Barry Fireman, Cindy Lyons, Frank Buzan and Page Lyons
Barry Fireman, Cindy Lyons, Frank Buzan and Page Lyons
Co-Chairs Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
Co-Chairs Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
Co-Chairs Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
Co-Chairs Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
Jenni Hudson, Heather Clark, Christian Hershman and Victoria Snyder
Jenni Hudson, Heather Clark, Christian Hershman and Victoria Snyder
Danica Killelea, Alex Suczweski and Kathryn Moroney
Danica Killelea, Alex Suczweski and Kathryn Moroney
Phil King and Dennis Stover
Phil King and Dennis Stover
Phil King and Dennis Stover
Phil King and Dennis Stover
Marj Kirchnel and Alfred Eunice
Marj Kirchnel and Alfred Eunice
Beth and Jack Littman-Quinn with Steve and Gail Ludmerer
Beth and Jack Littman-Quinn with Steve and Gail Ludmerer
Cheryl MacLauchlan, Glo Reber and Stephanie Shaw
Cheryl MacLauchlan, Glo Reber and Stephanie Shaw
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Guests attended Asolo Rep’s 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser Sunday, May 4, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Guests attended Asolo Rep’s 4th annual Men Who Cook fundraiser Sunday, May 4, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Lisa and Bob Morris with Chicky Drost
Lisa and Bob Morris with Chicky Drost
Michael and Coral Pleas with Michael Krempel
Michael and Coral Pleas with Michael Krempel
Mark Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Mark Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Mark Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Mark Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Sandra Rios and Suzette Jones
Sandra Rios and Suzette Jones
Sandra Rios and Suzette Jones
Sandra Rios and Suzette Jones
Steve and Sandy Sabato with JoAnn and Jack Dillon
Steve and Sandy Sabato with JoAnn and Jack Dillon
Angela and Robert Smithson, Claire Speir, Tal Spier, Eddie Speir, Brady Speir, Sam Speir, Kendall Pheasant and John Bowman
Angela and Robert Smithson, Claire Speir, Tal Spier, Eddie Speir, Brady Speir, Sam Speir, Kendall Pheasant and John Bowman
Jon Thaxton and Teri Hansen
Jon Thaxton and Teri Hansen
Kirk and Chris Voelker
Kirk and Chris Voelker
Kirk and Chris Voelker
Kirk and Chris Voelker

 

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