The annual Chocolate! event to benefit the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was held last Thursday at Villa Christina. I was delighted to see many philanthropic Atlantans who came to support the CFF who has been in the forefront in finding a cure since 1955. Part of the festivities was a silent auction, a dinner buffet, and a chocolate buffet.
There were literally hundreds of items up for grabs including cheesy Coca-cola apparel, travel getaways, dinners, concerts, and many more. The dinner buffet was simple yet elegant. There were several carving stations strategically located on the grounds and upstairs. There was also a cheese spread. And a cash bar.
But the highlight of the evening, of course, and without a doubt, was the chocolate buffet. It was like being in heaven — surrounded by chocolate everywhere you looked. I was completely blown away by Pano’s & Paul’s Double Chocolate Panna Cotta. I could not (would not) remove myself from their table. I declare it the winner of the evening.
Celebrity sighting: Chef Richard Blais who came later in the evening (I had a very brief yet extremely meaningful interview with him which I’ll write about later on). Home was there playing with liquid nitrogen.
Almost everything was good. Other notables include spreads from Rathbun’s, Villa Christina (who had the most elaborate display), City Grill (with a yet-to-be named concoction which I christened Hawaiian Paradise), Steel (with their sushi-looking dessert — very inventive), a chocolate tower from Bill Rhodes Bakery, and many, many more.
It was a fun evening overall. It was really refreshing to see Atlantans come together for a good cause. See you again next year!
For more information and/or to volunteer or make a donation, visit the CFF’s website: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
More pictures on my FlickR account here.
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1 Seasons 52 // Aug 27, 2008 at 1:17 am
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