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NOLA Chefs\u2019 Aid for the Philippines\xa0brings together \u2013 here in our great city of New Orleans \u2013 our love of good food and our equally strong love of family and community.

We know what it is like to suffer. After eight years parts of our city are still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Our suffering helps us to keep focused on what is most important in life, and it urges us to reach out with a helping hand to those who also suffer.

In response to the devastation wrought on the Philippines by Super Typhoon Haiyan, New Orleans chefs are banding together for an evening of food and fun, with all proceeds going directly to the Philippines where it is most needed.

Nina Camacho has assembled a fantastic team to help make this event a reality. Susan Ford, Publisher of\xa0Louisiana Kitchen & Culture Magazine,\xa0 Ewell Smith, former Executive Director of the\xa0Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, and Wendy Waren, VP Communications for the\xa0Louisiana Restaurant Association\xa0are working tirelessly to make this event a success.

In addition, the Executive Board of the\xa0American Culinary Federation of New Orleans\xa0(ACFNO),\xa0Philippine American United Council of Louisiana\xa0(PAUCLA),\xa0Filipino American Lions Club of LA, and\xa0Vice District Governor, 8-S, Lions Clubs International, Robert Romero and more will be volunteering their time, talent, and treasure for this event.

Ralph Brennan,\xa0Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group,\xa0GW Fins Executive Chef/Owner Tenney Flynn, and\xa0Brigtsen\u2019s Executive Chef/Owner Frank Brigtsen\xa0will be Co-Chef Chairs and over 30 chefs from around the state will be participating, lending their talents and spins on popular Filipino dishes.

Entertainment and Music for the evening will be headlined by Jazz Trumpeter\xa0Duke Heitger and Friends.\xa0 A bit of Filipino culture will be included with cultural dance and costumes by all Filipinos present.

The\xa0Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel\xa0is a Platinum level sponsor and the event will be held in its Grand Ballrooms on\xa0December 16, 2013. Many have stepped up to donate food and spirits, and the event will have an extensive Silent Auction with something for everyone.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 26 at\xa0http://NOLAChefsAid.com.\xa0Donations will be accepted there as well. Donations can also be made online to our partner\xa0http://NAFCONUSA.org.

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