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Press Release

Gourmet Gala to Benefit People with Developmental Disabilities

[PRESS ADVISORY]

WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK, October 12, 2005 — Eighteen of Westchester County’s top restaurants will join the Westchester Arc Foundation at the Westchester Country Club on Wednesday, November 2, for “A Matter of Taste 2,” a gourmet event benefiting people with developmental disabilities. From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. , guests will sample mascarpone polenta with wild mushroom ragu, mallard duck spring rolls and much more. Over 40 wines from around the world will complement these specialties, and a “chocolate dipping fountain” will provide dessert highlights. A champagne reception, beginning at 6:00 p.m. , will offer a “sneak preview” of the evening’s fare. A souvenir journal will feature recipes for many of the evening’s favorites. There will be dancing and the opportunity to bid on dinner at the Culinary Institute of America, cultural events and luxury personal services.

All food, wine and culinary talent are being donated by members of the business community committed to helping children and adults with developmental disabilities lead lives characterized by dignity and opportunity.  Last year’s event, the first of its kind for the Westchester Arc Foundation, attracted over 300 diners and raised more than $84,000. This year’s goal is $100,000. Westchester Arc is the largest agency in the county serving people of all ages who have disabilities such as autistic spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, mental retardation, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities.

The evening’s guests of honor will be William and Esther Frishman of Scarsdale. Dr. “Bill” Frishman is the Rosenthal Professor and Chairman of Medicine at New York Medical College and Chief of Medicine at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla. An internationally recognized clinical cardiologist and researcher, he has published over 800 articles and co-authored 12 books. He currently edits the American Journal of Medicine and serves on the board of directors for the Westchester Institute for Human Development.

Esther Frishman has had a distinguished nursing career and is Vice President of the Westchester Medical Center Auxiliary & Friends. She was formerly on the board of the Scarsdale League of Women Voters.

Participating restaurants will be An American Bistro, Tuckahoe; Club Chefs of Westchester, Mount Vernon; Eastchester Fish Gourmet, Scarsdale; Emilio Ristorante, Harrison; Equus, Tarrytown; First Class Catering, White Plains; Frontiere Ristorante, Ardsley; Great American Barbeque, White Plains; Harry’s of Hartsdale; Longford’s Own-Made Ice Cream, Port Chester; MacMenamin’s Grill & ChefWorks, New Rochelle; RG Catering, Greenwich, Connecticut; Riveria Bakehouse, Ardsley; Solera on Hudson, Irvington; Underhill’s Crossing, Bronxville; Zuppa Restaurant and Lounge, Yonkers, Tramonto Restaurant, Hawthorne, and Chocolate Fountain Desserts, Port Chester. Zachy’s, Scarsdale, is donating all wine.

People with disabilities will play an active role in guaranteeing the evening’s success. Works by an artist with developmental disabilities will be auctioned and waiters with disabilities will help with the serving. Volunteers with developmental disabilities have already helped to sell raffle tickets for a $1000 cash prize, flat screen tv and digital camera.

Established over 55 years ago, Westchester Arc has long advocated educational and social inclusion for people with disabilities. To signal a deepening desire by people with disabilities and their families for community involvement, Westchester Arc recently revised its name.  As Westchester “Arc” (rather than “ARC”), the agency name symbolizes its work to bridge gaps and build supportive connections between people with developmental disabilities and the community. The agency is funded through both public and private means.

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