Savory Singles with Chef Dan Leff May 8, 2008

Do you have a love for great food, but no special someone to share it with? If so, this event is for you! LocalDatingEvents.com introduces "Savory Singles" - A special evening of cooking & dinning with 10 select singles.

What to expect from this night out?.... Be prepared for a private, intimate evening with good company, great food and a whole lot of fun! This exclusive, special event is being brought to you as the first in a new series of high-end events for the discerning dater.

The event will start with everybody sharing some wine and a little about themselves. Following the introductions, Chef Dan will lead the night of cooking with participants switching partners in a round-robin fashion as they assist one another in preparing and cooking various dishes throughout the first half of the event.

As the prep work begins to conclude, the knives go away, and we wait for the food to cook, we'll delve into more wine, appetizers and conversation. In addition there will be some small games to be played and some prizes to be won.

Finally, dinner time arrives and we'll conclude our evening with a cozy group dinner in the lounge/bar area.

Inteligent, food-loving Men and women in their 40's and 50's are encouraged to sign up while there is still room. This is a unique and rare opportunity to meet singles similar to your self in a truly enjoyable evening of conversation, culinary education, and food appreciation!

We welcome you to be part of this very special night!
The evening will be hosted by Josh Sauberman and our very special guest - Chef Dan Leff.

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ABOUT CHEF DAN LEFF

Dan Leff first began his love affair with food and cooking at his grandmother's Seder table when he was 3. (A Seder is the Jewish celebration of Passover, with many foods designated for both ceremonial and celebratory purposes.) "There was something about Grandma's potato kugel," he recalled, "It was rich and substantial, solid and wonderful." He was later inspired to take out kids' cookbooks from the library, seeking his own abilities to make this rich and wonderful magic with food.

Dan notes that for centuries, food has been linked with love as parents and grandparents provide for their families. It was the inverse that gave him the inspiration to become a chef. During a visit from his parents, Dan had taken the day off from work to prepare a sumptuous Mexican dinner completely from scratch. "Suddenly I realized as I was cooking, that creating this food this was giving me so much more joy than my 9-to-5 job." His path was immediate and unwavering.

Dan enrolled in the California Culinary Academy and graduated in 1995. He went to work for the San Francisco Marriott, first in their Fourth Street Deli and then in their banquet kitchen. Over the years, he has worked in many venues, including with celebrated chef Bradley Ogden at his flagship Lark Creek Inn. "I was working with the best people, the best ingredients, and we produced world-class results."

Turning his focus to small events and private cheffing in people's homes was a natural for Dan. "Food is the easiest way to share happiness among people. You can get together and sit around talking or drinking, but when you can really taste the care and attention that someone has put into high-quality food, it turns the occasion into something that's unforgettable. You'll talk about it with warm memories even years later. My job is to make that magic happen."
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Tickets are $79.

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