Since the late 50s, the fall harvest has been celebrated annually with Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October; however, for numerous youths in Ottawa, this occasion doesn’t present a cause for celebration.
Whether it be gangs, problems with the law or behavioural and emotional challenges, YouTurn Youth Support Services plays a vital role in helping young people from 12- to 24 years and their families in the national capital region, giving them a path and the support to achieve success.
Youturn relies on donations to provide its unique, client-centred service. It takes a village to raise a child and the resources of a community to support youth in need as they transition into productive adults.
Harvest: A Feast of Fall, in support of Youturn Youth Support Services, represents the convergence of autumn, harvest, and community philanthropy. It’s a one-night, all-star Farm to Table-inspired food extravaganza where 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to charity.
The Wednesday, September 18th event is a paradise for food enthusiasts who will have a unique opportunity to meet chefs, get to know their cuisine, and discover local distillers, brewers and winemakers.
Each participating chef will craft a special small plate that is an homage to the bounty of the fall season. These dishes are not just a delight for the palate; they are presented as small works of art, which is appropriate given that the event takes place at the beautiful Ottawa Art Gallery.
The chefs taking part in Harvest: A Feast of Fall 2024 are:
Tracy Metcalfe-Coe – Chef at large
Raghav Chaudhary – Aiana Restaurant Collective
David Godsoe – Restaurant 18
Simon Beaudry – Les Fougères
David Vinoya – Hilton Garden Inn
Brenden Johnstone – Eurest Catering
Ben Baird – Pelican Seafood Market and Grill
Devin Marhue – Thyme & Again Catering
Ryan Edwards – Le St. Laurent
Ric Watson – Chef Ric’s / Ottawa Mission
Joe Thottungal – Coconut Lagoon / Thali
Derick Cotnam – My Catering Group
Tickets for this multi-chef food and beverage experience celebrating Ottawa’s amazing culinary community are $125 — including all food and beverages! Funds from every ticket go directly to help Ottawa’s most at-risk youth stay on the right path and turn their lives around.
To purchase tickets for the Harvest: A Feast of Fall on Wednesday, September 18th, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., click here.
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