51勛圖厙

Event Details:

  • Sunday, September 21 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

  • Located at The GlassHouse in downtown San Jose

 

Star Chefs and the Wines & Spirits They Love features an exceptional lineup of top local chefs who donate their time and talent to make this soir矇e a memorable and delicious eventhelping our community in the process. Each chef (representing a variety of well-known restaurants across the Bay Area) will prepare an exquisite small plate paired with a specific pour of wine, beer, or spirit. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided. Also, witness a lively chef competition with three awards: Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice (your vote counts!), and Chef’s Choice.

Relive the Flavor of Star Chefs 2024

Take a look back at last years unforgettable eventfeaturing standout chefs, award winners, and highlights from an incredible evening. Some of your favorite restaurants are returning for 2025dont miss the excitement.

Participating Restaurants & Beverage Partners

Interested in participating in our chef or beverage partner lineup?

We are looking for more restaurants and beverage partners to join us for 2025! Please reach out to Brenda Hammond at brendahammond0@gmail.com for more information.

 

 

This Event Made Possible by Our Generous Sponsors:

Meet the Chefs

  • Chef Jackie Jackson, Jackie's Place (2024 Peoples Choice Winner)

    Chef Jackie runs the show at Jackie's Place: soul food at its finest in downtown San Jose. Jackie has been cooking since the age of 8, taught by her mother who was a chef most of her adult life. Jackie's business and clientele roster includes catering for companies like Google, Apple, The San Francisco 49ers, the City of San Jose, and TiVo. Jackie's Place opened in Japantown in 2018 to great success, but a devastating fire and the pandemic destroyed the restaurant. Jackie's prayers were answered when she was able to reopen in a new location in 2021. Three years after reopening her doors, Jackie is continuing her dreams serving great food in a place that creates memories for the community. Additionally, Jackie and her family are in the process of launching The Big Love Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addressing food insecurity.

    Photo credit: Trisha Leeper

  • Chef Patrick Capurro, Be.Steak.A (2024 Judges Choice Winner)

    Chef Patrick Capurro began his culinary journey in the kitchens of Spiaggia, a renowned Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Chicago. He continued his training at Michelin star recipient Longman & Eagle and then two-Michelin starred Sixteen. He spent three years as Sous Chef for Chef Sarah Grueneberg in opening Monteverde in Chicago. Upon moving to San Jose, he began working with Chef Jeffrey Stout as Sous Chef at Orchard City Kitchen, while supporting the development and creation of Be.Steak.A. Today, under the guidance of chef and owner Jeffrey Stout, he strives to engage the Be.Steak.A team to execute at their very best, while providing diners in the South Bay area a unique and memorable fine dining experience.

    Photo credit: Be.Steak.A

  • Chef Marcelino Hernandez, ASA Los Gatos

    For the past thirty years, Marcelino Hernandez has been cooking here in the Bay Area. Currently the executive chef of ASA Los Gatos, his resume also includes The Basin and Casa de Cobre in Saratoga, CA. Born in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoac獺n, Mexico, his passion for cooking stems from his family roots. Naturally soft-spoken, his food speaks volumes with rustic flavors and simple, yet carefully sourced, ingredients. Chef Hernandez has been working in tandem with Andrew Welch, the proprietor of ASA Restaurant, for the better part of 25 years, and their collaboration has inspired many signature dishes. Humble and kind, you can always find Hernandez in his brightly colored chef pants, smiling as he cooks. Simply put, Chef Hernandez's food tastes like love.

    Photo credit: ASA Los Gatos

  • Chefs are still being announcedstay tuned!

Why Attend?

Attendee Benefits:

  • Make a Difference:Your ticket directly supports 51勛圖厙’s vital mission of providing essential behavioral health services in Santa Clara County.
  • Enjoy Great Food & Beverages:Indulge in a curated tasting experience featuring an array of delectable small plates crafted by renowned Bay Area chefs.
  • Cast Your Vote:Witness culinary mastery unfold and cast your vote for your favorite creation in the exciting People’s Choice Award.
  • Be Inspired:Hear a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of 51勛圖厙’s services.
  • Raise Your Paddle: Participate in a fun live auction and Raise the Paddle activity to advance 51勛圖厙’s mission.

 

Sponsor Benefits:

  • Invest in Behavioral Health: Partner with us and make a significant contribution to behavioral health initiatives in our community.
  • Premium Exposure:Showcase your brand to hundreds of prominent business leaders and thousands of engaged community members.
  • Prominent Recognition: Gain prominent recognition through logo placement on all event materials, our website, and social media platforms.

 

View our sponsorship packet for more information!

 

Can’t Attend? Consider Making a Gift!

While we’d love to see you this September, there are other ways you can support 51勛圖厙’s mission to help our community achieve mental and emotional health, discover their potential, and fully participate in life.

Consider making a gift of any amount today and help ensure everyone who needs access to essential behavioral health services receives them. Your contribution, no matter the size, has a powerful impact.

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