Hyde Park, NY 鈥 The
senior class of The Culinary Institute of America presents Cheers to the Beers
at the college鈥檚 campus in Hyde Park, NY
on Saturday, November 14, beginning at 6 p.m. The evening is a benefit supporting
and CIA student scholarships.
Cheers to the Beers will
include a cocktail hour and silent auction followed by a four-course meal
complete with beer pairings. During the dinner, guest speaker Adam Dulye, a 1997 CIA graduate and executive chef of the
Brewers Association, will talk about the pairing of craft beer and fine cuisine.
A guitarist and violinist will provide live music throughout the evening.
Tickets are $95 per person, including tax and service. A portion of the ticket
price is tax deductible.
For this capstone project of their Foodservice Management
course, the class conceived the event鈥檚 theme and is completely managing Cheers
to the Beers through planning and execution. Putting together everything they
have learned in their four years of education at the CIA, the students are working
in finance, marketing, food, and service teams to create a memorable evening
for two good causes.
For questions,
please call 845-905-4672. Please note that CIA gift cards and gift certificates
are not redeemable for this charity event.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
A senior class charity dinner at The Culinary Institute of America. (Photo
credit: CIA/Joey Barilla)
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Manager
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier
culinary college. Dedicated to driving leadership development for the
foodservice and hospitality industry, the independent, not-for-profit CIA
offers associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts;
bachelor鈥檚 degree majors in management, culinary science, and applied food studies;
and executive education through its Food Business School. Its conferences and
consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry in
the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, world cuisines &
cultures, and professional excellence & innovation. The college also offers
certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its
worldwide network of 48,000 alumni includes leaders in every area of
foodservice and hospitality. The CIA has campuses in New York, California,
Texas, and Singapore.
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