Mama’s Day Attracts Top San Diego Chefs
70 restaurants unite to offer an evening of incredible tasting
San Diego – Mama’s Kitchen , a non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritional meals to clients with HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses throughout San Diego County, will hold its 17 th annual Mama’s Day event on Friday, May 9, 2008 .
Presented by Sycuan Resort & Casino, Mama’s Day is the organization’s signature fundraising event to raise awareness for the organization that makes a measurable difference in the lives of so many local residents each day. Hundreds of guests will sample fare from 70 of San Diego’s hottest restaurants, including recently opened Red Marlin, Jade Theater and Blanca. Many local favorites return, including Rice, Extaordinary Desserts, and Café Japango. Guests will also enjoy fabulous desserts, cocktails and music by DJ Tim Altbaum.
Event Details:
Mama’s Day 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
3777 La Jolla Village Drive,?San Diego, CA 92122?
Tickets: $125 each. Proceeds benefit Mama’s Kitchen
Purchase: Online or by phone www.mamaskitchen.org or by calling 619-233-6262. http://www.mamaskitchen.org/events/mamasday.php
Participating restaurants:
Adobe El Restaurante
Addison
A R. Valentien
Atoll
Authentic Flavors Custom Catering
Azul La Jolla
Baja Betty's
Behind the Scenes Catering
Blanca
Blue Coral
Blue Lotus Lounge
Bondi
Café Japengo
ChileCo Catering
Chive
El Bizcocho
Elizabethan Desserts
Extraordinary Desserts
Festivities Catering & Special Events
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
The French Gourmet
Georges at the Cove
Gringo’s Cocina Y Cantina
Harry's Bar and American Grill
Hash House A Go Go
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Jade Theater
Jake's Del Mar
Java Jive
JRDN
Juice Evolution
Kensington Grill
Laurel Restaurant & Bar
Maderas Clubhouse Grille
Napa Valley Grille
Nine -Ten
Ono Sushi
Pacifica Del Mar
Parallel 33
Piatti Ristorante
Rancho La Puerta
Red Marlin
Rice
Roppongi Restaurant
Sally's Seafood on the Water
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
Sbicca American Bistro
Soleil @ K,
St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro
Sycuan Resort & Casino
Tastes Restaurant
The Chocolate Guy
The Marine Room
The Sky Room
The Tractor Room
Café Champagne
TK& A Custom Catering
Thornton Winery
Torreyanna Grille
Trellises Garden Grille
Urban Mo's Bar & Grill
Vagabond Restaurant
Vigilucci's
Waters Fine Catering
Whisknladle
Mama’s Day is an important fundraiser for the tax-exempt non-profit organization that provides free nutritious meal delivery to hundreds of clients throughout San Diego County. “Nearly ten percent of our annual budget comes from this event,” explains Alberto Cortes, the organization’s executive director. “With our recent expansion of our mission to serve clients who have critical illnesses in addition to those who are affected by AIDS/HIV, this is a crucial night for us.” This year, Mama’s Kitchen expects to lose an additional five percent of their federal funding from the Ryan White CARE Act. It’s a trend many organizations like Mama’s Kitchen across the United States will experience. With the elimination of this funding, many individuals suffering from chronic and life-threatening illnesses will be unable to receive the food and personal care products they need to stay alive and healthy. “Nutrition is critical to managing illness, reducing its complications, extending quality years of life and ultimately reducing healthcare expenses,” explains Cortes. “We provide one year of home delivered meals to a client for less than four nights in the hospital.” Mama’s Kitchen relies on funding and donations from private foundations and individuals, which makes Mama’s Day a critical event for the organization.
About Mama’s Kitchen:
In 2007, Mama’s Kitchen provided over 319,000 home-delivered meals to its clients, a 24% increase from 2006 – 61,000 more meals in 2007 than 2006.
In February of 2006, Mama’s Kitchen expanded its mission to serve people with illnesses other than HIV/AIDS, while also reaffirming its commitment to the nutritional needs of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Mama’s Kitchen also provides over 1,300 grocery bags to families affected by HIV/AIDS on an annual basis. Mama’s Pantry has had over 12,000 client visits since being established in February 2004.
Mama’s Kitchen is a volunteer-driven organization with over 700 volunteers who donate over 32,000 hours annually. They are involved in every level of operation – from food preparation, packaging and delivery of food. Over 150,000 miles were driven in 2007 to deliver food throughout San Diego County.
Media Contact:
Liz Newman
Bailey Gardiner
619-295-8232