Recent Events...
Chef Dana Takes Over the Kitchen For a Night at Banchetto Feast, Westwood NJ
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Fans and foodies enjoyed Chef Dana's exciting seasonal menu when she took over the kitchen for the night at Banchetto Feast. Her menu featured a Pan Seared Shrimp Cake over Roasted Corn & Sweet Potato Hash, Avocado Puree, and Sweet Chili Aioli as the first course. The entrees included Pan Roasted Striped Bass over Asparagus & Wild Mushroom Farrotto in a Citrus Saffron Beurre Blanc and Grilled Spice Rubbed Hanger Steak with a Roasted Garlic Potato-Parsnip Puree, Pancetta Ale Brasied Swiss Chard, Shoestring Vidalias & Romesco Sauce. For dessert, guests raved about Chef Dana's Pecan Coconut Granola with Balsamic Strawberries, Cannoli Cream, Dark Chocolate & Spiced Rum Caramel.
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"Taste of Westwood" Fundraising Event at the Westwood Public Library, NJ
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This popular Bergen County, New Jersey fundraiser benefiting the Westwood Public Library featured signature samplings from many of the area's best restaurants, live music, craft beer and wine tasting, a silent auction, raffles and much more. In its 5th year, Taste of Westwood brought out a huge crowd from the community and showcased what the town of Westwood has to offer.
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"Menus for the Mind" Fundraising Luncheon at the P.G. Chambers School, Cedar Knolls NJ
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Each year, P.G. Chambers School provides services for more than 700 children and their families in a ten-county area of northern New Jersey. “Discovering the unique potential within every child” is at the heart of its mission, inspiring the school to provide the best, most comprehensive special education and therapy programs for children with disabilities and developmental delays. The PGCS Menus for the Mind sample.experience.discover. fundraiser welcomed over 170 guests for a morning that included school tours, tasting samples, and an amazing silent auction. Chef Dana answered questions from guests and encouraged them to get in their kitchens and make fresh fun meals.
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Mystery Basket Cooking Competition at the River Vale Jewish Home Assisted Living, NJ
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Getting involved in the community, Chef Dana entertained the residents of a local assisted living home with a surprise visit, where she hosted their first annual "RVJHAL Mystery Basket Cooking Competition". While the judges pictured below were tough critics, a fun time was had by all!
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Exclusive Cocktail Reception with Chef Dana at the Ramsey Golf & Country Club, NJ
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At this sold out event, Chef Dana partnered with the Ramsey Golf & Country Club for a one time special appearance, where guests experienced live, interactive cooking demonstrations and tasted some of the culinary delights that have made Chef Dana such a popular contestant on Hell's Kitchen. Passed hors d'oeuvres such as Pan Seared Scallops and Foie Gras were enjoyed, along with live action stations, paired wines and a jazz band.
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Food & Wine Event at Celebration Exotic Car Festival, Orlando FL
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Chef Dana was featured at the Portofino Food & Wine Event at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal. 100% of the proceeds of this spectacular event were donated to children's charities such as Make-a-Wish and Special Olympics. Part of the Celebration Exotic Car Festival, this event was held harborside, where local restaurants and renowned celebrity chefs joined to prepare a world-class culinary extravaganza. Highlighting the evening was a display of exotic cars, live music, performance artists, silent and live auctions, and much more!
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2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
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Haier, the world's #1 appliance brand, featured a live kitchen where Chef Dana highlighted new products slated for late 2013, including induction cooktops, ovens, and the world's first cordless blender. Dana drew a crowd at the Haier booth, sharing cooking techniques for her Shrimp & Bacon Fritters, interacting with consumers and discussing Haier's innovative "Smart Living" technology.
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Chicago Food & Wine Festival
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Chef Dana took on the main stage this November at the Chicago Food & Wine Festival, engaging the audience as she demonstrated her Pan Seared Scallops over Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Roasted Butternut Squash Puree and Pomegranate Glaze. Her fans had a blast asking questions, taking photos and tasting her food!
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TASTE of Bergen, Restaurant Week Kickoff Party
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At this chic cocktail reception, Chef Dana hosted the table for The Record, northern New Jersey's daily newspaper, signing autographs for guests and sharing her recipe for Sweet Potato Kale Chowder with Pumpernickel Croutons.
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NASDAQ Closing Bell
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Live at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York's Time Square, Dana had the honor of representing FOX Network in ringing the NASDAQ closing bell. The ceremony was seen on networks such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News and many others - reaching millions of viewers worldwide.
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New Jersey Meadowlands Racetrack
After a VIP guest appearance at the Meadowlands' Craft Beer Festival, Chef Dana was interviewed live on stage, which was simulcast all over the world. She even had fans commenting from Australia to let her know they loved seeing her on their sports channel in Sydney! Dana finished the evening in the Winner's Circle, where she presented the trophy to that night's big winner.