{"id":8754,"date":"2023-06-27T16:07:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T20:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/?page_id=8754"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:24:41","slug":"2023-chefs-take-a-stand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/index.php\/2023-chefs-take-a-stand.html","title":{"rendered":"2023 Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Presented by Coffee Mania<\/a> and M&T Bank<\/a> | Hosted by<\/span> Greek Peak Mountain Resort<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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An event to benefit the Aid to Victims of Violence program<\/span>
\nTuesday, October 3, 2023 \/ 6:00 – 8:00 pm
\n<\/strong>The Lookout at Hope Lake \/ 2000 NYS Rt. 392 <\/span>Cortland, NY 13045<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to the incredible support of our chefs, our members, and our community,\u00a0we have officially sold out of all 250 tickets for the 2023 Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence Event!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you wanted a ticket and didn\u2019t get one, don\u2019t worry; you may still have the chance to join us! Depending on the weather, we will be selling an extra 50 tickets at the door for $55 each. Those on the waitlist will be notified via email the day before the event, but all sales will be open to the public.<\/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 and permanent supportive housing at Grace Brown House, where women victims of domestic violence and their children can stay while they re-establish their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who will win the purple apron and take the trophy from 2022 Winner Ty Marshal? You decide! <\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets are discounted to $45 each until September 26. After that, the price will rise to $55 each. <\/strong><\/span>Sales begin online on Monday, September 4th, at 10 am. Front desk sales will begin the following day, the 5th, as we will be closed on the 4th. We sold out of all tickets last year, so grab them fast!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our 2023 Chefs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tim Alger <\/span><\/h4>\n
Associate Broker \/ Yaman Real Estate\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Pumpkin Pudding<\/p>\n

Cris Donovan<\/span><\/h4>\n
Executive Director \/ Racker<\/span><\/h6>\n

Lemon Bars<\/p>\n

Jim Durkee\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
Executive Chef \/ Cayuga Medical Center<\/span><\/h6>\n

Pancette Wrapped Diver Scallops with Asiago and Roasted Garlic<\/p>\n

Mike Eves <\/span><\/h4>\n
Vice President \/ X101 Always Classic<\/span><\/h6>\n

Mike’s Not Yet Famous Meatballs<\/p>\n

Evan Geibel<\/span><\/h4>\n
Publisher \/ Cortland Standard<\/span><\/h6>\n

Everything Bagel Cheese Puffs<\/p>\n

Charles Glover<\/span><\/h4>\n
Retired Fire Chief \/ Cortland Fire Department<\/span><\/h6>\n

Cranberry Meatballs<\/p>\n

Linda Glover<\/span><\/h4>\n
Owner & Operator \/ Shakin’ the Tree and<\/span> Retired AVV Program Director \/ YWCA Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Shakin’s Bakin’ Beans<\/p>\n

Tara Larrabee\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
The Glen Haven & Greak Peak Mountain Resort Restaurants <\/span>and <\/span><\/span>Former Office Manager \/ YWCA Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Roast Beef Sliders<\/p>\n

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

Grandpa Sacco’s Sausage Rolls<\/p>\n

Hal McCabe<\/span><\/h4>\n
Mayor \/ Village of Homer\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span><\/span>Executive Director \/ Cannabis Association of New York<\/span><\/h6>\n

Crawfish (or Shrimp) Monica<\/p>\n

Rob Newman<\/span><\/h4>\n
Chef \/ Benn Conger Inn<\/span><\/h6>\n

Crab and Shrimp Cakes with Lemon-Chive Aioli<\/p>\n

Robert Pitman<\/span><\/h4>\n
Chief of Police \/ Village of Homer Police Department<\/span><\/h6>\n

Chili<\/p>\n

Executive Chef<\/span><\/h4>\n
Elephant and the Dove<\/span><\/h6>\n

Sweet Chili\u00a0 Carnitas Tostadas<\/p>\n

Kevin Pristash<\/span><\/h4>\n
Corey Union Director \/ SUNY Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Jalape\u00f1o Poppers<\/p>\n

David Rutherford<\/span><\/h4>\n
Executive Director \/ Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County<\/span><\/h6>\n

Glazed Tofu Bites with Peanuts and Ginger<\/p>\n

Scott Steve\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
Mayor \/ City of Cortland<\/span><\/h6>\n

Queso Bocados {Cheese Balls}<\/p>\n

Cosimo Summa<\/span><\/h4>\n
Executive Chef, Catering \/ Greek Peak Mountain Resort\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Scallop Crostini with Jalape\u00f1o-Bacon Jam<\/p>\n

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

Sweet Corn and Marscarpone Ravioli with Corn Liasion, Agrodulce, Basil Oil<\/p>\n

Tammy Timmerman<\/span><\/h4>\n
Co-Owner \/ Willowbrook Golf Club <\/span>and <\/span><\/span>President \/ New York State Tavern Association<\/span><\/h6>\n

The Boozy Beachbum<\/p>\n

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

Bacon Bourbon Pulled Pork Chili with Sweet Potato Chili Corn Muffins<\/p>\n

Kuukua Dzigbordi Yomekpe<\/span><\/h4>\n
Chef- Owner \/ Asempe Kitchen LLC<\/span><\/h6>\n

West African Red Red {Ghanaian Bean Stew}<\/p>\n

Our 2023 Food Truck<\/span><\/h2>\n

Brad Eckert<\/span><\/h4>\n
Executive Chef \/ Trax Pub & Grill @ Greek Peak Mountain Resort<\/span><\/h6>\n

Tuscan Meatballs<\/p>\n

Our 2023 Wine & Beer Samples<\/span><\/h2>\n

Homer Hops Brewing<\/span><\/h4>\n
Jason Kristof \/ Owner\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

“Cries of the Carrots” Seasonal Beer 9
\n“Lot 42” Pilsner
\n“Yard Games” NEIPA<\/p>\n

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

White –\u00a0 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, 2023 Chefs Take a Stand Event Sponsors!<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

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

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

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Stiles Contracting of Central NY LLC<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

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

Asempe Kitchen<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Cayuga Health<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Cortland Hearing Aids<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Crown Construction<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Josie’s Journey<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Lily’s Rose Hill Farm<\/span><\/h3>\n

Seven Valleys Health Coalition<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Thoma Development Consultants<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Bronze Sponsors<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nDryden Mutual Insurance<\/span>
\nFamily Health Network<\/span>
\nLeach’s Custom Trash Service<\/span>
\nMeldrim’s Paint Center<\/span>
\nPremier Property Service<\/span>
\nTompkin’s Community Bank<\/span>
\nWall Street on Court Street<\/span><\/p>\n

YWCA Cortland\u2019s <\/b>2023 Persimmon Partners:<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

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