CYC's 2013 Culinary Inspirations Event

This year CYC celebrates our 25th Anniversary and the impact foster youth voice has had in California over the past 25 years. We invite you to join us for CYC's 4th Annual Culinary Inspirations Event. Come and sample and savor cuisines from local chefs and restaurants. In addition, guests will also have the opportunity to indulge in tasting unique wines, beer and spirits from all around California.

Our team of renowned chefs, who have volunteered their time and talent, will be paired with a current or former foster youth to create dishes inspired by this unique collaboration. Our Culinary Inspiration Teams will be on hand to share with guests what inspired their creative collaboration.

In addition to the incredible food and beverages and the opportunity to meet successful young leaders from the foster care system, California Youth Connection will be presenting the “Inspiration” award to two individuals that have inspired great change in the state of California. In addition, CYC will be presenting a CYC Legend award to an individual that helped lay the foundation for youth voice 25 years ago.

There will be a silent auction as well as a raffle at the event.

(List as of 9/27/2013- More to Come!)

Chefs/Restaurant Sponsors Include:

* Chef Sarah Germany, Taste and Texture
* Chef Sudhir Popat
* Chef Adam Hinojosa, Noir Lounge
* Chef Arlene Hylton, Jamaica West
* Chef Akiko Hisa, 151A
* Chef Som Saengsourith, Tendergreens
* Chef Kevin Tucker, Chef Kevin's Gourmet Catering
* Chef Francisco Javier Martinez
* Chef Jerrell KeyAuthor, Rebecca Jean Catering
* Chef Cindy Gershen, Sunrise Catering
* Chef Jacki Rosen
* Chef Mike Jones, Smokin' Teachers BBQ
* Chef Taryn Smith
* Chef Erick Balvaqz, Musical Offering Cafe
* Chef Cameron Major, CJ Place

Beverage Sponsors Include:

Spirits
* St. George Spirits
* Bombay Sapphire
* Savile Rum Punch
* VeeV

Wines
* Jazz Cellars
* Entwine (Wente Wines/Food Network)
* Joseph Carr Wines
* Beringer
* Be Wines
* Sledgehammer Wines
* Mumms
* Sutter
* Brassfield

Breweries
* 21st Amendment
* Lagunitas Brewery
* Peak Organic Brewery
* Widmer Brothers (Portland, Ore)
* Omission Brewing Co. (Portland, Ore)
* Pyramid Brewery

Other
* Nestle Water/Perrier Water

Silent Auction and Raffle Items Include:

Restaurant Related
* Little Star Gift Certificate
* Bi-Rite Gift Certificates
* Farm Fresh to You Vouchers

Wineries
* Francis Ford Coppola Wines
* Imagery Winery Tour and Tasting

For the Adventureous
* Zoo Passes
* Sea of Love Sailing Adventures for 3 people!
* Half Moon Bay Kayaking

Educational
* City Lights Publishers Book Collection
* Membership to the Commonwealth Club

Cultural Activities
* Opera Passes
* Beach Blanket Babylon
* Gold Star Gift Certificate

Merchandise
* Oliver Peoples Sunglasses
* Sports collectibles!
* Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Gift Baskets
* Indosole Shoes

Vacations
* One Week Stay in Coronado
* AirBnB Gift Certificate

THERE IS SO MUCH MORE!!!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!!

If you have questions please contact Angela directly at 415-857-9871 or email her at angela@calyouthconn.org

To avoid processing fees you can purchase tickets or sponsor the event by calling Angela or Jacque at 415-442-5060.