{"id":13102,"date":"2025-06-10T14:53:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/?page_id=13102"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:25:25","slug":"6th-annual-chefs-take-a-stand-against-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/index.php\/6th-annual-chefs-take-a-stand-against-domestic-violence.html","title":{"rendered":"6th Annual Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Presented by Beginnings Credit Union<\/a><\/span> &\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Coffee Mania<\/a><\/span> | <\/em>Hosted by Greek Peak Mountain Resort<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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An event to benefit the Aid to Victims of Violence program\"\"<\/a><\/span>
\nWednesday, October 1, 2025 \/ 6:00 – 8:00 pm
\n<\/strong>The Lookout at Hope Lake \/ 2177 Clute Rd, Cortland, NY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Join us to sample delicious and creative dishes from 20-30 local leaders competing for the title of Best Chef! While there, enjoy samples of local brews from Homer Hops and signature wine from Thirsty Owl. Eat, drink, and dance to groovy tunes courtesy of Tribal Revival.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>While this unique event raises fun, it also raises funds for Cortland County’s ONLY comprehensive domestic violence program, YWCA Cortland’s Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV). The event, held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlights the incredible work of our AVV staff and the crucial need for their services, such as assisting clients in obtaining orders of protection and accompanying them to the hospital or courtroom. AVV offers both off-site emergency housing as well as permanent supportive housing at Grace Brown House, where women victims of domestic violence and their children reside while they re-establish their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who will win the purple apron and take home the win? You decide!<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, August 20!<\/a><\/span> They are available online through Eventbrite<\/a> ($50 + platform fees\/ticket) <\/span><\/span>and in person at the YWCA front desk ($50\/ticket). If you would like to avoid processing fees imposed by Eventbrite, please stop by the front desk to purchase tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grab yours before September 22 to pay a discounted price of $50. After that, the price goes up to $60.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our 2025 Chefs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tim Alger <\/span><\/h4>\n
Realtor \/ Yaman Real Estate and<\/span> Sales Manager \/ Gibbons Construction Services<\/span><\/h6>\n

Whipped Ricotta Crostini<\/p>\n

Kristopher Balser <\/span><\/h4>\n
Director of Operations \/ JM Murray<\/span><\/h6>\n

Hickory Smoked Porkbelly Bites<\/p>\n

Patrick Clune <\/span><\/h4>\n
Mayor \/ Village of Homer<\/span><\/h6>\n

Beef Stroganoff<\/p>\n

Matthew Diamond <\/span><\/h4>\n
Chef & Owner \/ Gorgers Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Citrus Pickled Tiger Shrimp with Black Garlic Cherry Cocktail Sauce<\/p>\n

Dominick Duncan <\/span><\/h4>\n
Chef \/ Carver’s Steakhouse @ Greek Peak Mountain Resort<\/span><\/h6>\n

Autumn Duck Confit and Squash on Edible Spoon<\/p>\n

Mike Eves <\/span><\/h4>\n
General Manager & Co-Owner \/ X101 Always Classic<\/span><\/h6>\n

Cuban Sliders<\/p>\n

David M. Guerrera <\/span><\/h4>\n
Chief of Police \/ City of Cortland Police Department<\/span><\/h6>\n

Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese<\/p>\n

Melissa Keelhar & Lisa Matijas <\/span><\/h4>\n
Investigator & School Socail Worker \/ SUNY Cortland University Police Department & Homer Central School District<\/span><\/h6>\n

Chocolate Caramel Brownie Trifle<\/p>\n

Mindy Lawrence <\/span><\/h4>\n
Publisher \/ Cortland Standard<\/span><\/h6>\n

Traditional Chili<\/p>\n

Lorraine Lopez-Janove <\/span><\/h4>\n
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Title VI Coordinator \/ SUNY Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Pernil y Arroz con Gandules {Pork with Rice and Pigeon Peas}<\/p>\n

Ty Marshal <\/span><\/h4>\n
Executive Director \/ Center for the Arts of Homer<\/span><\/h6>\n

Gnocchi Pesto Carbonara<\/p>\n

Hal McCabe<\/span><\/h4>\n
Deputy County Executive \/ Broome County Government\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Hal’s World Famous Pasta Sauce<\/p>\n

Tim Perfetti <\/span><\/h4>\n
Friend of YWCA<\/span><\/h6>\n

Homemade Pasta<\/p>\n

Jessica Smith <\/span><\/h4>\n
Aid to Victims of Violence Program Director \/ YWCA Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Apple Crisp<\/p>\n

Scott Steve & Roy Everett <\/span><\/h4>\n
Mayor & Fire Department Captain \/ City of Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Crown City Greens {a local take on a CNY classic!}<\/p>\n

Luke Szabo <\/span><\/h4>\n
Chef & Owner \/ Scratch Farmhouse Catering<\/span><\/h6>\n

Fall Cannelloni<\/p>\n

Tammy Timmerman <\/span><\/h4>\n
Co-Owner \/ Willowbrook Golf Club\u00a0<\/span> and <\/span><\/span>President \/ Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association<\/span><\/h6>\n

Mini Mudslide Cupcakes<\/p>\n

Diane Timmons-Shaffer <\/span><\/h4>\n
Executive Chef \/ Guthrie Cortland Medical Center<\/span><\/h6>\n

Brisket Nacho Dip
\nPumpkin Cheesecake with White Chocolate Macadamia crust<\/p>\n

Mary Turturro <\/span><\/h4>\n
Baker \/ Mary Cakes\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span><\/span>Account Support \/ Bailey Place Insurance<\/span><\/h6>\n

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cheesecake<\/p>\n

Our 2025 Wine & Beer Samples<\/span><\/h2>\n

Homer Hops Brewing<\/span><\/h4>\n
Shawn Potts \/ Co-Owner & Head Brewer\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

“Apple Sauced” Seasonal Ale
\n“Exit 12” Pale Ale<\/p>\n

Thirsty Owl Wine Company<\/span><\/h4>\n
Holly Doe \/ Tasting Consultant\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

White – Chardonnay, Diamond, Pinto Gris, Dry Riesling
\nRed – Lot 99<\/p>\n

Check out the winners of each category HERE<\/a>!<\/h2>\n
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Thank You, 2025 Chefs Take a Stand Event Sponsors!<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

Platinum Sponsors<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Gold Sponsor<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Silver Sponsors<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Centralus Health<\/a><\/span>
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Christopher Community, Inc.<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Cortland Hearing Aids, a member of the Timeless Hearing Network<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Dryden Mutual Insurance<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Bronze Sponsors<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nCortland County Board of Realtors<\/span>
\nDuVall Law Offices PC<\/span>
\nKiwanis Club of Cortland<\/span>
\nLeach’s Custom Trash Service<\/span>
\nLily\u2019s Rose Hill Farm<\/span>
\nMeldrim’s Paint<\/span>
\nSeven Valley Dental<\/span>
\nSeven Valleys Health Coalition<\/span>
\nLaw Offices of S. Francis Williams<\/span><\/p>\n

YWCA Cortland\u2019s\u00a0<\/b>2025 Empower Partners:<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

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YWCA Cortland\u2019s\u00a0<\/b>2025 Persimmon Partners:<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

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