The Smithtown Community Rallies around the SCF Community TableAfter a two-year Covid hiatus, The Smithtown Children's Foundation Community Table grand tasting event returns to the Watermill Caterers on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.
By: Smithtown Children's Foundation Christine Fitzgerald, Co-Founder of the Smithtown Children's Foundation, reports, "We are overwhelmed by the generosity of businesses from every hamlet located within the Town of Smithtown. To date, we have over two dozen culinary businesses putting their best food forward at the Community Table event." Local donations for prizing at the SCF Community Table include a diamond ring donated by Markar Jewelers retailing at $3,850. Smithtown residents Vincenzo Saulle and Rich Albano contributed a wine-making session at Wine U Design (Hicksville) The Community Table will have over 60 baskets donated by local businesses, including La Vida of Smithtown, Uncle Giuseppe's of Smithtown, Mannino's (Commack) The featured silent auction includes TRAVEL! 3 – 5 day/ 2 – 4 night stays in Palm Harbor, FL; Palmetto Bluff, SC; Savannah, GA; Pebble Beach, Sonoma, and Los Cabos, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Boston, MA; and NYC. Also, sports memorabilia will be available for bidding. "One of our goals this year is to help every business lending a hand in making the Community Table grand tasting a success. This year a significant effort is driven by SCF to build awareness of those businesses through promotion and introducing them to Smithtown high school's Industry Advisory Board for potential internship and hiring needs. It's a win for the entire community!" states Nancy Vallarella, SCF board member and event coordinator. Osteria Umbra, Nosh, Blue Beans Café, Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine, Big Belly Que, Mema's Little Italian Kitchen, Pace's Steak House, The Fresh Market, The Trattoria, Legends Bar & Grill, Chicken Chicken, Q Sushi & Hibachi, Florie's Finales, Elegant Eating, Athenian Greek Taverna, Duck Donuts, Feline Vodka, Alpine Bakery, O Sole Mio, Mickey's Ice Cream, The Whisk Bakery, Husk and Vine, Smiling Chef Catering and Watermill Caterers will be providing tastings. Musicology Performance Center will furnish the entertainment along with In the Mood DJ Productions (photo booth). Tickets are available online until midnight Saturday, 11/12, for $100pp. After that, availability will continue online until midnight on 11/14 and at the door for $125pp. Discounts are available for tables of ten. Ticket Link: https://www.smithtownchildrensfoundation.com/ End
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