11-23-13 empty bowls fundraiser

It’s time for soup!  The chilly weather seems to be asking for it and a look at the calendar tells us that soup is certainly in the forecast.  And on Wednesday, December 4th the Fond du Lac community will be in luck as the 2013 Empty Bowls Fundraiser will be taking place – for all to attend and enjoy!  The event benefits local food pantries and people in Fond du Lac that deal with hunger.  One of the many best parts of this event is that there is almost an endless amount of choices of soup – thanks to the generous businesses making and donating delicious selections for the event. And you can try them all!  Boda’s Restaurant and Catering, Fat Joe’s Bar & Grill, Red Cabin at Green Acres, Salty’s Seafood & Spirits, Sunset on the Water Grill & Bar, Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar are all generously donating delicious soups, ensuring that the bowls are filled with delectable cuisine.  

Attendees to this year’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser will be able to sample six soups:

• Chicken noodle soup made by Boda’s Restaurant and Catering.
• Chicken and dumpling soup made by Fat Joe’s Bar & Grill.
• Sweet carrot soup made by Red Cabin at Green Acres. 
• Beef vegetable soup made by Sunset on the Water Grill & Bar.
• Cheesy seafood soup made by Salty’s Seafood & Spirits.
• Chili made by Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar.

Past attendance anticipates that over 400 people will attend this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser on December 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Retlaw Plaza Hotel – 1 North Main Street in Fond du Lac.  Tickets for the luncheon are $15.00, which includes a hearty lunch of soups, dessert, breads, milk and coffee.  Additional food items have been donated by Aramark, Baker’s Pride, Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts & Cakes, Festival Foods, Lake Breeze Dairy, Linstrom’s Catering and Schreiner’s Restaurant.   Tickets are available at the Association of Commerce prior to the event and can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Reservations can be made for six or more individuals (pre-payment required); to do so or for more information call (920) 921-9500.  For ticket information contact the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce at (920) 921-9500.  Presenting sponsors for the 2013 Empty Bowls fundraiser are Associated Bank and Consultants Laboratory of Wisconsin.