Apron Gala
May 17, 2008
Are you ready for Columbus’ favorite foodie party? Iron-up your finest apron or better yet, make one just for the occasion…the 12th Annual North Market Apron Gala! The tremendous tasting tour around the historic North Market will take place from 7 - 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 17.

Attendees enjoy an exclusive glimpse of the North Market in this after-hours affair. Guests are invited to meander around the market and enjoy an abundant array of specialty appetizer, entree and dessert samples representing the specialties of each North Market merchant. The menu offers something for everyone including: an assortment of cheeses and pates; homemade dips, salsas and hummus; meat, fish, poultry and vegetarian entrees; authentic ethnic cuisine; fresh baked breads, tortes, cheesecakes; hand-dipped chocolates; fresh ice creams and sorbets; micro-brewed beer from Columbus Brewing Company, a selection of wines, and gourmet coffees and teas.

The astonishing array of food is enhanced by several raffles, a silent auction, musical entertainment, fortune tellers and other surprises. The Dispatch Kitchen on the second floor at the North Market will host a jazz cabaret featuring the Eileen Howard trio, a champagne bar and canapés prepared by the Greener Grocer’s in-house chef, Matthew Mascaro.

An extraordinary silent auction continues to be one of the most popular features of the evening. Up for bid are various themed packages highlighting market merchants, neighborhoods (like Downtown, the Short North, Grandview and German Village), sporting events (Blue Jackets, Crew, golf), and getaways. Each bundle will contain a host of amenities from theatre tickets and restaurant gift certificates to spa services, gourmet products and hotel stays. Attendees are encouraged to bring their checkbooks to take advantage of the unique deals!

As the title of the event implies, all in attendance are encouraged to wear their favorite apron or create one in honor of the gala! Best male and female aprons will be selected and all guests wearing an apron will be entered into a drawing for a special prize. Commemorative aprons will be available on sale for $15 at the event.

Tickets to the North Market Apron Gala are $75 per person ($65 for registered Friends of the North Market) and include all food and beverage for the evening. Tickets are available at the Business Office on the 2nd Floor of the North Market or online at www.northmarket.com. For more information call (614) 463-9664.

The North Market Apron Gala is sponsored by The Columbus Dispatch, Bob Evans, The Limited, Master Clean, Live Technologies, Columbus Window Cleaning, Huntington National Bank, National City, Nationwide, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Schottenstein, Zox & Dunn, Wasserstrom, Yellow Tail Wines, Columbus Brewing Company, CD101, Coca Cola, EasyIT - Expert Technology services for business, Greiner Landscaping, Haslett Heating and Cooling, Oakland Park Nurseries and R Design and Printing, Thomas-Fenner-Woods Agency.

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