On October 13, Omaha’s Ramada Plaza was the place to be! Attended by over 450 individuals and sponsored by Honorary Chairs Jon and Denise Meyers, KMTV, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, and SKAR Advertising, Ted E. Bear Hollow’s 7th Annual Comfort Food Classic was bustling with excitement as the best chefs in the metro area gathered, armed with their unique casserole creations. Additionally, and for the first time in event history, students from The Institute for the Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College baked gourmet cupcakes and competed in a second competition.
Mike DiGiacomo and Mary Nelson of the Morning Blend emceed the evening as those in attendance scored each dish according to taste, presentation, and entrée uniqueness. At the end of the night it was Chef Abdallah Meghzaze’s delicious chicken pot pie that stole the show.
The talented cast of chefs included:
Chef Joel Mahr, Head of Kitchen, Lot 2
Chef Victor Cabriales, Executive Chef, Anthony’s Steakhouse
Chef Glenn Wheeler, Executive Chef, Spencer’s for Steaks & Chops
Chef Jennifer Coco, Owner and Executive Chef, J. Coco
Chef Abdallah Meghzaze, Executive Chef, Ryan’s Bistro and Twisted Fork
Chef Nait Akers, Executive Chef, The Claim House
Ted E. Bear Hollow, an Omaha non-profit, began in 2001 and offers a variety of free grief support services for children, teens, and adults, including support groups, day camps, and retreats. For more information about Ted E. Bear Hollow, please visit www.tedebearhollow.org.