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Food, wine, heart health: 2010 Côtes du Coeur Gala to draw Dallas' top chefs
By media release
Apr 6, 2010
Annual gala to draw thousands of people, has raised $11.7 million to date to combat heart disease
DALLAS, TX – – Dallas certainly knows its food, and this event is “the” annual event for foodies. Tickets are available now for Dallas’ premier food and wine event, 19th Annual Cotes Du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction & Celebrity Chef Dinner, which takes place April 10, 2010 at the Hilton Anatole. Guests will enjoy dinner from Dallas’ top chefs and wine pairings directed by 10 master sommeliers.
Côtes du Coeur has raised $11.7 million since 1992 to combat heart disease via research and education. The gala features the largest charity wine auction in the Southwest and is one of the top three galas nationally in raising funds for the American Heart Association.
Guests at Côtes du Coeur will enjoy a superlative dinner and wine pairing coordinated by local celebrity chef Richard Chamberlain and a committee of Dallas’ top chefs, including: Anthony Bombaci, Nana; Kent Rathbun, Abacus, Jasper’s, Rathbun’s Blue Plate; Scott Romano, Charlie Palmer at the Joule Hotel; Kevin Garvin and Anita Hirsch, Neiman Marcus; Jim Severson, Sevvy’s; Gerard Thompson, Rough Creek Lodge; Bruno Davaillon, The Mansion; Scott Gottlich, Bijoux; Jeffery Hobbs, Suze; David Holben, Del Frisco; James Johnson, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse; Kerry Simon, Marcus Strietzel, The Adolphus Hotel; and more.
The chefs are joined by ten of the nation’s leading wine sommeliers presenting wines from 30 world-renowned wineries. Among these are eight Master Sommeliers who will be on-hand during the gala to guide guests through the wine auction and offer invaluable insights into all things wine-related.
Tickets for Côtes du Coeur are still available, and all proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. For more information, please contact Nancy Wolff at 214.748.7212 or via email at Nancy.Wolff@heart.org. General event information can be found at www.dallaswineauction.com.
Côtes du Coeur was founded by members of the medical community 19 years ago as a unique way to support the American Heart Association’s fight against heart disease and stroke. Since 1992, Côtes du Coeur has attracted more than 15,000 people and raised more than $11.7 million for cardiovascular research and heart-health education. Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the number one and number three killers of all Americans, claiming close to 870,000 Americans lives each year.
WHAT: 2010 Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction & Celebrity Chef Dinner
WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010
WHERE: Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Frwy., Dallas, TX 75207
WHO: Anyone interested in food, wine, or raising money for heart health
HOW: Tickets still available, with all proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association. Call Nancy Wolff at 214.748.7212 or email Nancy.Wolff@heart.org.
MORE INFO: General event information can be found at www.dallaswineauction.com.
CHAIR: Timothy R. Wallace, chairman, CEO and president of Trinity Industries, Inc.
AWARDS: The One-in-a-Million Award, honoring the volunteer service and impact of outstanding American Heart Association volunteers, will be presented to Ron Haddock, heart disease survivor and chairman of three companies, AEI Services, L.L.C., Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. and Rubicon Offshore International – and former Chairman and CEO of FINA.
About the American Heart Association:
Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association today is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart diseases and stroke. These diseases, America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, and all other cardiovascular diseases, claim nearly 870,000 lives a year.
Each year, the American Heart Association invests millions in research, professional and public education, advocacy and community service programs to help all Americans live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit www.americanheart.org.