Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging’s “Winterlicious” Returns for Valentine’s Day Weekend

Chef Mario Reyes will lead virtual cooking class in support of nonprofit’s community programs

CLEVELAND, Ohio (February 2, 2023) – If you haven’t yet made plans for the Valentine’s Day weekend, look no further than Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging’s “Winterlicious,” where a master chef will lead you in preparing a decadent three-course meal from the comfort of your home.

WHAT: A Winterlicious Dinner with Chef Mario
WHEN: Friday, February 10, 2023 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event live on Microsoft Teams
COST: $25 per household

Certified Master Chef Mario Reyes will guide participants through a curated menu while recommending wine pairings and offering professional cooking tips. Chef Reyes is the Corporate Executive Chef at TRIO Community Meals, where he oversees innovative menu and recipe development to provide quality meals to older adults. He has competed in international cooking competitions and managed culinary teams around the world.

New This Year: Exclusive in-person cooking class and tasting event with Chef Mario!
New to the event this year is an exclusive in-person cooking class and tasting, limited to 35 people, on Thursday, February 9 at the Benjamin Rose headquarters. Participants will sample four courses cooked by Chef Reyes, along with wine pairings and the chance to engage with a world-renowned chef.

WHAT: Cooking Class and Tasting with Chef Mario Reyes
WHEN: Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging: 11890 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120
COST: $125 per person; Cost also includes registration for the live-streamed event on February 10

Media is invited to attend the in-person cooking class and can RSVP to [email protected].

Event proceeds benefit the work of the Rose Centers for Aging Well and its Home-Delivered Meals program, which delivers daily, nutritious meals to food-insecure older adults in Greater Cleveland.

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About Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging: Founded in 1908, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging is a Cleveland-based nonprofit whose mission is to support caregivers and empower all people to age well through research, consumer-responsive services and client advocacy. Our work is accomplished by deepening the understanding of their evolving needs in a changing society; developing and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions; and promoting effective public policies. For more information, visit benrose.org.