Tuesday, March 10
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Dinner & Program
Pfister Hotel
424 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Join us for the elegant Awards Dinner honoring the accomplishments of leading restaurateurs from throughout the state and support the activities of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation!
Join hundreds of industry colleagues for an evening of exceptional dining and celebration in the elegant Pfister Hotel's Grand Ballroom, which plays host to the perfect blend of spectacular atmosphere and culinary experience.
Fantastic dining will be served to the interactive theme "Milwaukee: A Hidden Culinary Gem." You'll enjoy "culinary sleuthing" with your table to discover a secret mystery ingredient in each of the four courses. Together you'll place a guess to win the prize of the night!
The event will culminate with the best kept industry secret, the revealing of the highly coveted Restaurateur of the Year winner. It's an experience you won't want to miss!
Formal attire recommended.
Tickets are $100 per person.
Advanced registration required.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation and promote your business through sponsoring the 2009 Awards Dinner. It's an ideal opportunity to reach the industry's most exclusive buyers. Join the who's who list of attendees at this formal evening of fine dining, where the state's top restaurateurs are celebrated. Contact Susan Quam for more information on tax-deductible sponsorship at what is sure to be the most spectacular Awards Dinner yet! |

2008 Restaurateur of the Year -
Steve Davis, Ardy & Ed's Drive-in |
Monday, March 9
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Join us for fun happy hour event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel - just a short skywalk away from the show floor. Enjoy music provided by a DJ as you mingle and unwind. A cash bar with happy hour prices and specialty drinks will be provided.
No admission fee.
Monday, March 9
5:00 – 8:00 pm
MATC Downtown Milwaukee at 7th and State, Sixth Floor Hospitality Center
An exciting evening of fantastic student-prepared food for a great cause. Sample exquisite cuisine at multiple food stations: Mediterranean Cold Buffet, Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Table, Tuscan Specialties, Italian, Asian, Latin American, Seafood, Carvery, and Assorted Sweet & Specialty Pastries. All proceeds raised support MATC Hospitality scholarships and continuing education opportunities.
Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 at the door.
RSVP by March 2, 2009. Space is limited to 500 guests.
For more information, visit http://fivestar.matc.edu. |

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