
Casa D’Angelo’s 15th Annual ‘A Taste of Italy’ Dinner and Wine Auction Raises $127,000 for PACE Center for Girls Broward
On Tuesday, June 6, Casa D’Angelo’s Founder and Chef Angelo Elia, hostedthe15thAnnual ‘A Taste of Italy’ benefitting PACE Center for Girls Broward.
More than 125 guests attended the event, co-chaired by Thomas and Lynne Coon, which raised $127,000 to help fund year-round academic, counseling and life skills services for girls enrolled at PACE Center for Girls Broward.
The evening’s festivities began with a reception followed by a fast-paced auction of premium wines and vacation/entertainment packages. After the auction, guests dined on a four-course Tuscan dinner prepared by Chef Angelo. Additionally, philanthropist Rose Miniaci was honored for her generous contributions to the community.
Since its inception, ‘A Taste of Italy’, has raised more than $900,000 with the mission to build better futuresfor young women through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
About Casa D’Angelo
Casa D’Angelo is located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and is the perfect setting for your next special dinner or private party. Chef Angelo Elia is widely recognized as a culinary star and one of the best Italian chefs in South Florida. His flagship Italian restaurant, Casa D’Angelo, is in Fort Lauderdale and the Boca Raton location is on Palmetto Park Blvd. near Mizner Park. Come experience our Italian Tuscan-style cuisine in a romantic setting. Check out our nightly specials paired with one of the largest wine selections in South Florida. Casa D’Angelo plays host to a number of charitable and special dining events throughout the year, so be sure to check their website – www.casa-d-angelo.com – for the most up- to-date information. Chef Angelo Elia has also opened Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar, Tapas in Ft. Lauderdale, Weston, Coral Springs and Delray Beach. Angelo Elia Pizza is an upscale Italian eatery and wine bar which offers a modern take on traditional Tuscan pizzas, tapas and paninis in a chic, spacious setting. Chef Angelo’s newest dining concept to open is Angelo Elia The Bakery Bar in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, please visit www.angeloeliapizza.com.
About PACE Center for Girls Broward
PACE Center for Girls Broward is a year round nonprofit, gender responsive program for girls raging from age 11 to age 17. Established in 1992, PACE Broward has served over 6,000 girls since its inception. PACE Broward is one of the 19 PACE Centers across the state of Florida that collectively serve 900 girls a day. For more information on PACE Broward’s services call 954.561.6939 ext. 3827 or visit www.pacecenter.org/broward.
- Auction
- Sponsors
- Joe & Wini Amaturo
- Frederico Paciotta
- Chef Angelo Elia
- Jamie Finizio Bascombe
- Rich Wagenheim, Barbara Wagner, Sharon Littlejohn & Christine Axel
- Becky & Bobbi DiMattina
- Joey Epstein, Kip Hunter, Allison & Andy Cagnetta
- Thomas & Lynne Coon – Event Chairs
- Lynne Coon, Mary Sanchea & Thomas Coon
- Linday & Judge Bill Haury
- Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson & Peter Anderson
- Pattyy & Miles McGrane
- Rob & Trish Cravaritis
- Hon Giuseppina Miranda & Hon Stacy Ross
- Carol Suss & Marty Foyer
- Mindy Drath, Joanne & Mark Snead & Penelope Blair
- Jerry & Lucy Weber
- Jenna & tom McManus
- Sonali & Chris Garver
- Renee & James LaBonte
- Jane Werton & Marvin Pickhelz
- Jena Kapela & Mary Sanchez
- Jene Kapela & Konrad Korzeniowski
- Christine & Mark Swensen
- Jamie Finizio Bascombe & Chef Angelo
- Jamie Finizio Bascombe & Chef Angelo
- Jamie Finizio Bascombe & Chef Angelo
- Chef Angelo
- Ginny Fujino & Chef Angelo Elia
- Vitello Tonnato – Chilled thin veal with creamy Italian Tuna & caper sauce
- Vitello Tonnato – Chilled thin veal with creamy Italian Tuna & caper sauce
- Vitello Tonnato – Chilled thin veal with creamy Italian Tuna & caper sauce
- Vitello Tonnato – Chilled thin veal with creamy Italian Tuna & caper sauce
- Vitello Tonnato – Chilled thin veal with creamy Italian Tuna & caper sauce
- Risotto Al Funchi Porcini – Acquerello Carnaroli Risotto w/Porcini mushrooms & Alba Truffle oil
- Risotto Al Funchi Porcini – Acquerello Carnaroli Risotto w/Porcini mushrooms & Alba Truffle oil
- Jamie Finizio Bascombe, Joanne Snead, Aggie Pappas w/Rose Miniaci
- Jamie Finizio Bascombe, Joanne Snead, Aggie Pappas w/Rose Miniaci
- Brasato Di Manzo – Beef Short Ribs braised with Brunello Wine andSan Marzana Tomatoes
- Casa
- Casa D’Angel
- Brasato Di Manzo – Beef Short Ribs braised with Brunello Wine andSan Marzana Tomatoes
- Brasato Di Manzo – Beef Short Ribs braised with Brunello Wine andSan Marzana Tomatoes
- Brasato Di Manzo – Beef Short Ribs braised with Brunello Wine andSan Marzana Tomatoes
- Torta Di Ricotta E Pere – Poached Pears & Ricotta Millefoglie Cake
- Torta Di Ricotta E Pere – Poached Pears & Ricotta Millefoglie Cake
- Allison Cagnetta, Aggie Pappas & Penelope Blair
- Denise & Chef Angelo Elia
- Denise & Chef Angelo Elia
- Denise & Chef Angelo Elia & staff members
- Denise & Chef Angelo Elia