by Crave Staff
We just receieed word there are a few seats available for this amazing cooking class to be held at The Mercury by chef Chris Ward
Celebrated Executive Chef Chris Ward celebrates the “Dog Days of Summer” Saturday, September 10 (2-5pm) with a magical afternoon of food, fun and a silent auction at The Mercury benefiting The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT).
Cost is $65 for per person. VIP seats (only 7 available) get a front row seat at Chef Ward’s cooking bar are available for $125. Ticket price includes 1 drink ticket (additional beverages at cash bar), cooking demonstration and tastings with Chris Ward, souvenir recipe book of demonstrated recipes, and a doggy bag of special canine treats for your pampered pooch.
Chris Ward is executive chef/partner for Dallas’ award-winning restaurant, The Mercury, a multi-million dollar restaurant acclaimed nationally for Ward’s imaginative culinary flair. Serving from a changing menu, Chef Ward uses influences from French and Mediterranean cooking to present award winning new American cuisine. The Mercury offers a sophisticated atmosphere nestled within the comfort of a neighborhood favorite and is part of M Crowd Restaurant Group.
“We are so excited to have Chef Ward with us again this year,” say John and Susie McQuade, GALT co-founders. “The proceeds from the cooking demonstration will help provide for the growing needs of GALT and the growing number of greyhounds we currently have in foster care.”
GALT is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit all-volunteer group dedicated to placing all greyhounds, primarily those that competed and trained for racing, into loving homes. GALT facilitates the adoption of greyhounds by providing kennel services and foster homes along with their medical needs, including spay and neuter, assisting them in the transition from track-life to home-life, and educating the public about why the greyhound has been a favored companion dog for more than 4,000 years.
The Mercury is located at 11909 Preston Road (Preston and Forest), 972-960-7774. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets online www.galtx.org or 972-503-GALT.
