The excitement is growing for our Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off on Saturday, February 1, with 20 restaurants and chefs on board to participate and compete for the “People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award.” The latest restaurants to sign up are Bahay Kubo, Barrels, Bonterra Market, Carluccio’s, Charlie’s, TacocaT, and The Cheese Board. For one ticket price, attendees will enjoy tasting a variety of hot, delicious soups and can vote for their favorite to receive the “People’s Choice Golden Spoon Award.” Bread, beverages, and desserts will also be provided. The evening will also include a Student Talent Show and a Silent Auction.
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FM 94.3 and various radio shows on WOND AM 1400 are helping ACS promote the event and doing ticket give-aways, including “Off the Press with Scott Cronick,” “Shore Local Live,” and “Joe’s Table for Two.”
On Tuesday, January 21, ACS Development and Communications Director Carole Karabashian, and ACS parent Amanda Wyzen-Gregory and ACS grandparent Greg Gregory of Gregory’s Restaurant in Somers Point, were the featured guests on “Off the Press with Scott Cronick” show. Gregory’s Restaurant was the 2019 recipient of the Bowls of Hope Golden Spoon Award for its shrimp and lobster bisque.
Mrs. Karabashian appeared on Friday, January 24 from 7:00-7:30 p.m. on “Shore Local Live” and on Saturday, January 25 on “Joe’s Table for Two” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., joined by Chef Nicole of Eat Clean Organization, who will be participating in the Bowls of Hope with a coconut lobster bisque.
The prices of the Bowls of Hope tickets, which are considered a charitable, tax-deductible gift, are: Adults-$20; Students-$10; Children (6-10)-$5; Children under 5-Free. Tickets can be purchased online and in the ACS school office. Tickets will also be sold at the door that night.
The themes for the auction gift baskets include “Football Party,” “Baker’s Delight,” and “Family Game Night,” and “Ice Cream Social” donated by our PreK4-8th grade classes. Parents, please note that the collection deadline for all Silent Auction baskets has been extended to Monday, January 27.
