Serving up a visual and epicurean feast for kitchen design and gourmet appetites alike, the 2010 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk returns on October 1. The 2010 collection presents eight eclectic kitchens, including a double award-winning kitchen by Drury Design. After touring the kitchens, ticket holders are invited to gather at a gourmet reception hosted by the event’s presenting sponsor, Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio, located at 512 N. Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn. For more information about the 2010 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk or to purchase tickets, visit http://kitchenwalk.org and and at these locations Baird & Warner Real Estate, 543 Pennsylvania Avenue and Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio, 512 N. Main Street.
“The Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk is so important to the families served by Bridge Communities. This event will provide the funding needed to house a homeless family for one year. We are deeply grateful,” said Joyce Hothan, executive director of Bridge Communities.
Mitch Williams, a Baird & Warner realtor and Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk event chair, talked about the 2010 collection, “This year’s mix is unusual and full of variety. Whether you’re looking to remodel a tiny kitchen, create a dramatic entertaining area or design a special space to collect family memories, you’ll find inspiration in our 2010 collection.” Williams says silent auction items include a Chicago Blackhawk #81 Marian Hossa autographed jersey. Donated by W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, the red home jersey is fully embroidered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Team.
Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk 2010 Collection Includes National NKBA and Regional Wolf SubZero Award Winning Kitchen by Drury Design
Guided Kitchen Tour Hours: noon – 6:00 p.m.
Glen Ellyn Kitchen,Walk’s 2010 collection features a custom designed kitchen by Tina Muller for Drury Design. In the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2010 competition, Mrs. Muller’s design was selected as one of the top three large kitchen designs in the nation. The top regional contender in Wolf Sub-Zero’s Design Contest, Mrs. Muller’s design won out of over hundreds entries. Described as “a small kitchen within a large kitchen” the crisp, white design replaced the homeowner’s original French country kitchen and is a classic case study in the best of custom cabinetry and optimal efficiency, and the latest in cooking technology and refrigeration options. For more information about this national award winning custom kitchen
Multi-Course Gourmet Reception Celebrates National Kitchen and Bath Month
Gourmet Reception Hours: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Drury Design is proud to be the event’s presenting sponsor as well as the AfterWalk Gourmet Reception host. SubZero and Wolf Corporate Chef, Craig Bell, will present an early fall harvest flavors menu featuring burnt tomato crostini, spicy bacon brittle, pumpkin ravioli and herb and panko encrusted steak bites. Chef Bell brings a broad range of culinary experience and insight to the kitchen. Becoming a master of the art of barbequing from the legendary BBQ pit masters of Memphis Tennesee, Chef Bell carries his Southern influence in his delicious dishes.
About the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk
An annual event, the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk is Baird & Warner of Glen Ellyn’s GoodWill Network project. The mission of the Baird & Warner GoodWill Network is to help the homeless and those in need in the communities in which we work and live. Since 2003, all Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk ticket sales and silent auction proceeds have benefited Bridge Communities’ mission to help transition families from homelessness to independence. Tickets are $25.00 before, and $35.00 the day of and may be purchased at Drury Design Studio, located at 512 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn. For more information about the 2010 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk, contact Mitch Williams, Baird & Warner at 630.942.6956 or visit http://www.kitchenwalk.org.
About Bridge Communities
From the sponsorship of one family in 1988, Bridge Communities’ network includes program partnerships with churches and community groups in locations throughout DuPage County. Joyce Hothan, executive director of Bridge Communities, “The homeless families served through Bridge learn the skills needed to break the cycle of poverty. The family begins a new path that leads to permanent housing and self sufficiency.”
Program partners assist in supporting nearly 100 homeless families annually in the Bridge Transitional Housing Program. One gift to Bridge Communities goes to work on six levels providing housing, mentoring, tutoring, employment counseling, career and financial planning assistance. For more information about Bridge Communities, visit www.bridgecommunities.org or call 630.545.0610.
About Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio
About Drury Design, Chicago Area Kitchen and Bath Studio. . .
Client-focused design is the key to Drury Design’s success. Founded by Gail Drury, CMKBD, a pioneering mompreneur in 1987, the studio is a nationally recognized kitchen and interior design center. Located at 512 N. Main Street in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the award-winning studio is one of the largest in the Midwest. With over 1,000 completed projects, Drury Design’s team is dedicated to delivering complete client satisfaction. To interview Gail Drury, CMKBD, about kitchen, bath and home design trends or to request permission to use an image, contact Jim Drury at 630.469.4980. View Drury Design’s online custom kitchen and bath design portfolio at http://drurydesigns.com.
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