Pioneer Bank is inviting amateur bakers in the Capital Region to sign up for an apple pie contest on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The event will take place at Bowman Orchards on Sugar Hill Road in Rexford.
Judging by a panel made up of Bobby Mallozzi, proprietor of Villa Italia and Mallozzi’s Banquet Hall, along with media members, will begin at 10:15 a.m.
Pies will be awarded points based on flavor, consistency of filling, doneness, moistness, color, texture and overall appearance and presentation of pie.
The pie judged worthy of the grand prize will earn its amateur baker $450.
Fine food and spirits
“It’s going to be a great night for people who love fine food and spirits,” predicted Michele McClave, executive director of the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York.
She was talking about the 15th annual Beaujolais Noveau Wine Celebration, a fundraiser for the AIDS Council scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, at Michael’s Banquet House, 1019 New Loudon Road, Latham.
Here is the lineup of food and drink providers for the event, all of whom provide goods and services free for the fundraiser:
BBU/Freihofer’s, BFS Restaurant & Catering, Café Madison, The Century House Restaurant, Classé Catering, Coccadotts Cake Shop, Crystal Rock/Vermont Pure Spring Water, Dakota Steakhouse, Dutch Desserts, El Loco Mexican Café, Franklin Plaza Ballroom, Glen Sanders Mansion, Hattie’s Restaurant, Healthy Café Catering Co., Lake Ridge Restaurant, Michael’s Banquet House, New World Bistro Bar, Nicole’s Restaurant & Catering, Old Daley Inn Catering Company, Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary, Quintessence, The “New” Salty’s Pub & Bistro, Vin Santo Wine Bar, and We Do Fondue.
W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd. will provide the Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 vintage, and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly will provide other wines and sparkling wines. P3 Vodka, a Lake Placid distillery, will also provide a vodka bar at the event.
Tickets are $75 if purchased by Nov. 18 and can be obtained by calling 434-4686, ext. 2415 or by visiting the AIDS Council’s Web site which you can find here.
Honorary Committee tickets are available for $110 and include admission to the pre-event VIP reception. Tickets also can be purchased at the door on Nov. 19 for $85.
