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Benefit by Chef David Linville raise money for Surfrider

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 27 June, 2008 : - - The Shore Restaurant's Chef David Linville and Co-Owners, Jason Baran and Dr. Rainer Beck, along with South Bay Professional Connection Founder, Joy A. Kennelly, co–hosted a tasting party benefiting Surfrider Foundation during an evening of networking, music, internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine, environmentalism and beauty in Hermosa Beach, CA at The Shore Restaurant on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

TV Land's She's Got the Look Model Finalist, Melissa Todd, hosted the evening and interviewed attendees, Chef David Linville, Surfrider Environmental Coordinator, Alan Walti, and others on camera, and announced winners of the evening's raffle prizes which included a $50 Dinner for Two to The Shore Restaurant, a designer dress donated by Luna G's Stylist, Greycie, and Spyder beach chairs donated by Surfrider Foundation.

Chef David Linville served numerous internationally inspired CA comfort cuisine appetizers during the tasting party with the Parmesan crusted New Zealand lollipop lamb chops in port wine reduction as the hands down favorite, and the Crab Cakes served with Dijon cream sauce a close second. Guitarist James McKenna played acoustically throughout the evening.

Surfrider Foundation South Bay Chapter Environmental Coordinators, Craig Cadellwader and Alan Walti, explained Surfrider's mission and encouraged guests to speak out in favor of banning the use of plastic bags due to the negative environmental impact. $500 was raised from entry fees and t-shirt sales for the charity.

Curly Hair and Color Specialist, Kym Chartrand of Maximus Salon in Hermosa Beach, sponsored the networking contest's goody bag prize which guests: Singer Joy Rushing; Independent Producer Ed Sanders; Senior VP Wachovia Securities, Mike Girardi; Easy Reader/Peninsula People/Beach Magazine Advertising Representative, Caron Carus; Paige & Coleman Interior Designer, Miriam Paige; Chiropractor, Chris Ullman, Skychick Ramona Cox, and Strong Project Sales Manager, Mike Pochepan, among others enjoyed.

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