Local chef serves up more than just good food
“I’ve been fortunate enough to have been involved with many
fun and exciting ventures in my life,” said Chef Scott Howell,
owner Nana’s Restaurant. “But this event is one of the most
special experiences for me.”
The event he is referring to is the annual Nana’s Dinner to
Benefit the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. Held at
Howell’s Nana’s restaurant, one hundred percent of the proceeds
from the event support the Duke Cancer Patient Support
Program.
Scott donates every morsel of food and every glass of wine,
in addition to his staff, for an entire evening. It’s a fun
evening with a wonderful purpose,” said Rachel Schanberg,
director of the Support Program. “Everyone has a great time,
but this event really accomplishes something. The money raised
will enable us to continue to reach out to cancer patients, and
make them feel comforted and cared for during this devastating
time in their lives.”
The event at Nana’s includes a champagne reception, followed
by a five-course dinner including fine wines. The event is open
to the public, but reservations are required.
Space is limited to the first 95 people. Reservations can be
made by calling 919-684-4497. The cost per ticket is $150; $100
of which is tax-deductible.
Watch for announcement of the date for Nana’s Dinner
2008.
About Scott Howell and Nana’s Restaurant
Nationally renowned Chef Scott Howell can boast many
accolades. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America,
Howell has worked with some of America's premiere chefs
including Karen and Ben Barker of Magnolia Grill and at
renowned restaurants including David Bouley’s, one of only a
few restaurants to receive four stars from the New York Times.
Howell and his recipes have been featured in Food & Wine
magazine and on the Travel Channel. His restaurant, Nana's, has
been recognized by Esquire magazine as one of the best new
restaurants in the country, and Bon Appetit magazine named his
other Durham restaurant, Pop's Trattoria, to their "Best of the
Year's Hot-Spot" list.
“My mother is a Hodgkin’s disease survivor,” said Howell.
“She has dedicated herself to providing assistance and
encouragement to others facing cancer. This is just a nice way
for me and for everyone at Nana’s to do something that
hopefully will make a difference to a lot of people.”
