Van Andel Institute's Winterfest Celebration hosted by Tony and Kathleen Asselta and John and Therese Rowerdink benefits Parkinson's research at Van Andel Institute. Enjoy cuisine prepared by chefs from the finest restaurants in Grand Rapids, and bid on a gourmet meal prepared by one of these chefs at your home. The evening will also include a cocktail reception, silent auction, raffle, and live entertainment.
Business attire is recommended. Please contact Sarah Lamb at Van Andel Institute at 616-234-5712 or via email if you have any questions.
Enjoy fine wines and cuisine from:
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Amway Grand Plaza
Potato ravioli with crispy double-smoked bacon, mint, sage, and beet-cured Scottish salmon
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Bar Divani
Lamb sliders with pickled carrot and pistachio butter; Moroccan-style garbanzo and golden raisin salad
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The Chop House
Lobster bisque; mini desserts
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CitySēn
Sweet tenderloin - red wine marinated beef accompanied by kimchee; Indian eggplant Punjabi - roasted tomatoes, garlic, and eggplant with naan
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Kitchen Sinc
Assorted desserts – upscale sweets and treats bar
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Rockwell / Republic
Vietnamese chicken in romaine lettuce cups with rice noodles and peanuts
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Six.One.Six
House smoked salmon tartare, potato gaufrette, lemon crème fraîche, steelhead trout roe, chives
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Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Prime rib crostini - shaved prime rib with roasted red pepper and horseradish sauce served atop grilled crostinis; walleye and salmon cakes; Thousand Oaks famous cheesecake lollipops
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Tre Cugini

Rigatoni à la Bolognese - rigatoni in a meat Bolognese sauce; Cannoli à la Siciliana - cannoli stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese
Thank you to our sponsors and participating restaurants!
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Winter Sponsors
Attallah & Mimi Amash
Mike & Sue Jandernoa
Raffle Sponsor
Tony & Kathleen Asselta