Get ready for the 19th annual Red & White on Thursday Night event – presented by Cleveland Clinic Akron General – Akron’s signature social and culinary evening!
Enjoy delicious signature samplings from the area’s finest restaurants and tastings from international wineries. Along with the chef-inspired food, highlights of the event include the VIP Lounge, silent and live auctions, raffles and more! Event proceeds support the Arthritis Foundation's mission to find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s #1 cause of disability.

On Thursday, January 28, 2016 you could join me and more than 750 guests at the 19th Annual Red & White on Thursday Night, a wine and food event presented by Cleveland Clinic Akron General, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.




The event, voted one of the best in Akron by AkronLife Magazine, is expected to raise more than $82,000. I went last year and it was So.Much.Fun. All proceeds support critical local Arthritis Foundation initiatives including advocacy and access, help and support and research.

In addition to delicious dishes from Akron’s top chefs and a variety of wines from domestic and international wineries, Red & White on Thursday Night also features an exciting silent and live auction.

An exclusive VIP Lounge experience is also planned that will give VIP ticket holders access to special fare from Chef Dante Boccuzzi of DBA, specialty desserts and high-end wine pairings. Special features and other surprises are planned. VIP Lounge tickets are $125 in advance, or $135 at the door. General admission tickets are $85 in advance, or $95 at the door. Free valet parking is a great bonus too. Purchase tickets online atwww.akronredandwhite.com or call 216-285-2822.

Participating restaurants include: 

• Chef Dante Boccuzzi of DBA
• Barmacy Bar & Grill
• Bistro on Main
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
• Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant
• Chocolates by Erin
• Chowder House Café
• Hudson’s Restaurant & Catering
• Melt Bar and Grilled – Akron
• Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar
• Panera Bread
• Saffron Patch in the Valley
• Silver Lake Country Club
• The Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center
• The Pierogi Lady
• The Taverne of Richfield
• Thorpe’s Market Avenue Grill & Pub
• West Side Bakery

Hudson's was my personal favorite last year. Dante, Cilantro, Chowder House and Nuevo are always favorites of mine so I can't wait to see what they bring to the table. I really hope Melt makes the cereal treat again this year! And I'm especially looking forward to trying Barmacy after always seeing it along the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Hudson's Sriracha Shrimp Over Grilled Chive Polenta with Thai Cashew Brittle from 2015

Want to try them all? Use the Rafflecopter below to enter to win two General Admission tickets! 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Entries will be checked for completion so be sure to actually complete each task for credit. Winners will have 24 hours to claim their prize by providing their name, email and phone # to facilitate electronic check in. If the winner does not respond in that time, a new winner will be randomly selected.


To find out more head to the website,  Facebook or Twitter.
*Disclosure: I was provided tickets for myself and a guest and to giveaway in exchange for helping to promote this event. As always, opinions are my own.*

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