Signature Chefs Gourmet Gala Celebrates 75th Anniversary with North New Jersey’s Top Restaurants

The March of Dimes held its new Signature Chefs Gourmet Gala on October 21, 2013 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey. The event, which was attended by over 300, raised money to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Top chefs offered attendees an opportunity to enjoy a great night out while raising funds, making friends and increasing awareness of the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies, along with anelegant, upscale evening of fine dining, dancing, a silent auction and enjoying  top of  the line as well as the newest wines, spirits and liqueurs. Bud Maltin and his orchestra provided music for the evening along with Roz Brown and Her Soul Sisters trio, and world class professional dancers Anna Trukhan, Michael Choi, Jevgeni Davidov and Akiko Kudo from Hudson Dance Studio presented professional ballroom dance demonstrations.

Restaurants and establishments that participated included Axia Taverna, Ben & Jerry’s, Chart House, Dino’s Restaurant, Escape, Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, Goya, Heavenly Treats, Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, L’Arte,  Liberty House Restaurant, Restaurant Latour at Crystal Springs, Ridgewood Culinary Studio, Ridgewood Fare Dining and Catering, Rob’s Bistro, R&R Marketing and Wine Country Stores, Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, The Bernards Inn, The Manor, The Ryland Inn and Two Men And an Appetite.

“It was a very special evening and an opportunity to share our mission and celebrate our 75th anniversary.  The March of Dimes was grateful to all of the volunteers who made this event possible and it was a privilege to have all of the chefs masterfully plating food for us during the event,” said Addy Bonet, State Director, March of Dimes, New Jersey chapter.

The evening, which honored Judith L. Roman, president and CEO of AmeriHealth New Jersey, was sponsored by AmeriHealth New Jersey, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Investors Bank, KPMG, UnitedHealthcare, Goya, CB Richard Ellis, Altamira, Ivy Equities, PSEG, Sovereign Bank, United Water, Wainscot Media and R&R Marketing in conjunction with Wine Country Stores.

Premature birth is the most serious infant health problem in the United States today. It affects more than half a million babies each year nationwide and over 12,000 right here in New Jersey. Babies born too soon are more likely to die or have lifelong disabilities. Funds raised from this event will help support prenatal wellness programs, research grants, advocacy efforts, Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait and a Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Family Support program, all for stronger, healthier babies.