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TOP CHEF OF THE YEAR TAMPA BAY 2012

(Chef Andrew Basch - Pelagia Trattoria) (*2 different auction packages)

*Package 1: Signed baseball from CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees ($125), Signed picture of Carl Crawford of the Boston Red Sox ($135), Two Club Level Tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets on 3/31/12 ($140), A two night stay at the Renaissance Orlando Sea World ($400), A one night stay at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza and breakfast for two ($250), Renaissance bathrode ($65), One bottle of Pelagia white wine ($55), Free one hour massage from Margie Wiss at the Family Massage Center ($100) and a $100 giftcard to any of the OSI restaurants (Outback, Fleming's, Carrabba's or Bonefish.) VALUE: $1,270.00

*Package #2: Two tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets on 3/31/12 ($100), 5 Bottles of Fine Wines ($250), Imported Italian foods to include: pastas, extra virgin olive oil, aged Saba, aged Balsamic, bread sticks, marinated tomatoes and fig spread ($200) and a six course dinner prepared and served by Chef Andrew Basch and Brett Gardiner at the award winning Pelagia Trattoria with wine pairings for 6 people ($1200). VALUE: $1,750.00

(Caesar Castro – Publix Greenwise) “Romantic Weekend Getaway” 3 day/2 night stay at Sirata Beach Resort in St. Petersburg, magnum bottle of J. Lohr 2008 Seven Oaks Estates Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and a cheese & cracker basket. VALUE: $550.00

(Ben Guggenmos - Hillsborough County Schools, Student Nutrition Services) "Chef's Creation" for four at Mitchell's Fish Market ($350.00 value), 6 piece triple riveted, forged knife set by Mercer ($299), 3" Birds Beak Peeler by F. Dick ($45) and a 5" Utility Knife by F. Dick ($60). VALUE: $754.00

(Gerard Jamgotchain – L’Eden) “Night on the Town” One night weekend stay at Hyatt Regency Downtown Tampa and a dining experience for up to 4 guests at L’Eden in Downtown Tampa. VALUE: $580.00

(Rene Marquis – Special Operation Command, MacDill AFB) Dinner for 4 at your home, to include wines paired with the dinner. VALUE: $250.00

(Rich Mathis – Tampa Bay Times Forum)  (*4 different auction packages)

*Package #1: (4) Club Level Tickets to the Neil Diamond Concert on 6.3.12 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum ($360) - concert includes dinner at the Firestick Grill Restaurant prior to the concert ($250), Silver Oak Wine Gift Set ($125), A bottle of 2007 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon etched with the Tampa Bay Lightning logo and a pair of etched wine glasses. VALUE: $735.00

*Package #2: (4) Lowel level tickets to a 2012-2013 Tampa Bay Lightning Home Game ($450) with a pre-game Zamboni ride on our Fan Zam. (game to be mutually agreed upon between winner and Tampa Bay Lightning organization), Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey autographed by Steven Stamkos ($500), Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey autographed by Vinny Lecavalier ($500), Tampa Bay Lightning jersey autographed by Martin St. Louis ($500), Tampa Bay Lightning pennant autographed by 2012 Team ($150). VALUE: $2100.00

*Package #3: Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey autographed by 2012 Team ($2000), Tampa Bay Lightning Gift Card ($300), Tampa Bay Lightning Hat, Tampa Bay Lightning Puck. VALUE: $2300.00

*Package #4: (4) Upper reserve tickets for 2012 Tampa Bay Rays Tickets (any Monday thru Thursday home game excluding opening day, and series against the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox or New York Mets) ($192), autographed Tampa Bay Jeff Niemann ball. VALUE: $242.00

(Ryan Mitchell – Flemings) (*5 different auction packages)

Package #1:Wine and hors d’oeuvres party for up to 30 guests in a private dining room. Event will last for 2 hours. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon by Chef Ryan Mitchell and the winning bidder. Expires March 26, 2013. VALUE: $2000.00

Package #2: 2 Tickets to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Italian Wine Dinner (5 course dinner paired with wine.) - Friday, May 18, 2012, 6:30 pm and 1 night stay at the Residence Inn Westshore Airport. (4312 W. Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607) VALUE: $350.00

Package #3: "Dine Out Tampa Bay" Package: Gift certificates for restaurants around the Tampa Bay area including restaurants: Fleming's $100, Roy's $100, Carmel Cafe $100, Ocean Prime $100, Grill Smith $100, Lee Roy Selmon's $70, Bonefish $100, Carrabbas $100, Outback $50. VALUE: $820.00

Package #4: Private Low Country Boil for up to 20 guests with Chef Partner Ryan Mitchell. Chef Ryan will come prepare a seafood feast for 20 guests at your home. VALUE: $1,500.00

Package#5: Round of golf for 4 at the Bayou Club (7979 Bayou Club Blvd, Largo, FL 33777): Good Sunday-Thursday, includes green fees and cart fees and a signed Championship hole flag by Gary Woodland - 2011 Transitions Winner. VALUE: $450.00

(Chef Parker Stafford - Blue Water Grill at the Wyndham Westshore) 3 days/2 night stay at the Wyndham Rio Mar in Puerto Rico including a $500 American Express giftcard for airfare and a beach goodie bag. VALUE: $ 1,200.00

(Chef Richard Preston - SHOR American Seafood Grill) A two night stay in a one bedroom suite at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa with breakfast for two each morning. VALUE: $1600.00

(Chef Mike Von Burg - Armani's) One night stay at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay and a six-course chef's dinner for two at Armani's with pairings. VALUE: $600.00

(Dave West – Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium) Enjoy a private party for 8 at Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium.  Executive Chef, Dave West will prepare a fabulous menu especially for you and your guests in our state-of-the-art culinary center. VALUE: $500.00

(Keith Williamson – Jackson’s) "Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi-Downtown Extravaganza!" Experience Downtown Tampa, Harbour Island & surrounding areas beginning with a One night stay at Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa with complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly Manager’s reception(Value $450), 2 tickets to Lightning/Jets game-Sat March 31st 7PM(Value $250-plus a signed TB hat by Dave Andreychuk!), Two tickets to the BRAND NEW FL Photographic Museum (Grand Opening March 10th) along with merchandise discount!(Value $50 + discounts),Dinner for Two at Jackson’s Bistro Bar & Sushi(Value $150), Full day rental for Two-City Bike Tampa(Value $65), One Hour Massage with Sam Belyea (Licensed Massage Therapist of Massage Redefined-Value $70) & Magnum bottle of Planeta Merlot with Wine glasses (Value $150)   VALUE: $1200.00