WCO’s Concerts & Cuisine gala returns with over 25 competing chefs

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The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) announced its annual gala event, Concerts & Cuisine, is scheduled to take place on June 2 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton. All proceeds support the mission of the WCO and the continuation of Concerts on the Square.

Featuring over 25 chefs competing for best signature appetizer, entrée, or dessert, the event promises an evening of music, ambiance, and community. In addition to the various food offerings, there will be both silent and live auction items, a wine pull, and performances by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Andrew Sewell.

Participating chefs and restaurants include:

  • Banzo — head chef Stephan May;

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  • Calliope Ice Cream — owner Staci Fritz;

  • Caracas Arepas & Caracas Empanadas — executive chef Luis Aguilar;

  • DelecTable — executive chef Benjamin Serum;

  • Double Cut Steak House;

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  • Draper Brothers Chophouse — executive chef Christopher Lund;

  • Fresh Mart — Saniya Tairov;

  • Heritage Tavern — executive chef Dan Fox;

  • Jardin — executive chef Juan Umaña;

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  • L’Etoile & Graze — executive chef Tory Miller;

  • La Mestiza — executive chef Antonio Negron;

  • Lola’s — executive chef Evan Dannells;

  • Marigold Kitchen — chef and owner Kristy Heine;

  • Monsoon Siam;

  • Nani — executive chef Justin Jiang;

  • RARE Steakhouse — manager and sommelier Owen Foxcroft;

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  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House — executive chef Juan Montes;

  • SASS — master chef Joe Perkins;

  • St. Charles Station — executive chef Dave Heide;

  • Tavernakaya — executive chef Kevin Kuo;

  • The Coopers Tavern — executive chef Tynan McCaffrey;

  • The Statehouse — executive chef Pedro Caldera;

  • Todofresco;

  • Uplands Cheese Company — co-owner Andy Hatch; and 

  • Willy Street Co-op Bakery.

Tables are available for sponsorship, and single tickets are available here. To donate, click here.

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