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.

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.

Nana’s Dinner 2011 is coming soon!

Date: September 25, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Nana’s Restaurant
2514 University Drive
Durham, NC 27707

Space is limited to the first 95 people. Reservations can be made by calling 919-684-4497.

The cost per ticket is $125, $75 of which is tax-deductible.

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.”