Palm Island to host fourth annual Chef Off

The fourth annual Chef Off to Benefit Alzheimer’s Family Center, this year themed “Cruise on the Mediterranean,” will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Palm Island Senior Apartment Homes.

The fundraising event will feature five chefs from local senior assisted living homes who will serve Mediterranean-inspired gourmet dishes to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Family Center.

Cost is $20.

Guests will be able to vote for their favorite dishes among the following:

Greece: (Chef Mark Gagnon from Newport Beach Plaza) Braised Lamb Shank with Fennel Dill Salad, Feta Cheese Sauce and Garlic Pita Crisp and Greek Mountain Ice Tea

Italy: (Chef Gabriel Reyes from Westminster Terrace) Shrimp with Penne Pasta, Caprese Salad Skewers, Peach Bellini drink.

France: (Chef from Ricardo Lopez The Groves of Tustin) Coq Au Vin, Pommes Boulangère and Orange Juliette

Morocco: (Chef Erwin Lazaro from Sunrise Senior Living) Moroccan Meatballs, Couscous, Cucumber and Mint Tea

Spain: (Chef Rafael Bello from Merrill Gardens) Halibut Fillet Navarra, Gourmet Mushroom Risotto and Sangria

Palm Island Senior Apartment Homes are at 11300 Warner Ave. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Amanda Urrutia at (714) 546-5404 or email piaactivities@rentpalmisland.com.