Photo Caption: Signature Chef, Donny King, accepting award for 2011 Dish of the Outer Banks. (Photo courtesy of Sarah D’ Ambra Photography)
For the 11th year, the Outer Banks hosted the Annual Signature Chef’s Auction. The event took place on November 20th from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk.
Twelve local restaurants donated their time, energy and food. Participating Chefs included Ocean Boulevard, Left Bank, Bad Bean Taqueria, The Hilton, Coastal Provisions, Black Pelican, Mike Diana’s Grill Room, Cakes by Robin, The Blue Point, Argyles, Atlantic Shores, and Metropolis Martini & Tapas Restaurant.
The evening was in honor of Carl Curnutte and Philip Foreman for their longtime support, dedication, time and generosity over the years to the March of Dimes. Both Curnutte and Foreman were previous Chairs of the event. Live music was provided by The Wilders. Bill Rea served as EMCEE of the event for the third year. Judging was provided by the talented taste buds of John Bone, Holly Williams, and Commissioner, Warren Judge.
Starting off the evening two big wins was The Blue Point, taking home an award for Outstanding Culinary Presentation and The Best Decorated Booth. Metropolis Martini & Tapas won the Outstanding Dessert Dish award, followed by Bad Bean Taqueria, who took home the Chef’s Choice Award. Ocean Boulevard wrapped up the evening with two big wins- taking home the People’s Choice Award and, most competitive award, the 2011 Dish of the Outer Banks.
The Signature Chef’s Auction was sponsored by Village Realty, The Hilton Garden Inn, Towne Bank of Currituck, Stellar Properties, and State Farm Agent Steven Gillis.
For more information on The Outer Banks Signature Chefs Auction or to make a donation, please visit http://www.facebook.com/OBXSignatureChefsAuction or contact event chair, Kelly Nettnin at 252-216-0300 or March of Dimes Community Director, Jackie Moseley at 1-800-732-7097.
Photo Caption: Signature Chef, Donny King, accepting award for 2011 Dish of the Outer Banks. (Photo courtesy of Sarah D’ Ambra Photography)
