Cleveland's Finest Hors D'oeuvre Contest celebrates its 25th anniversary

Cleveland's Finest Hors D'oeuvre Contest celebrates its 25th anniversary on Apr. 11 at Progressive Field's Terrace Club.

This fantastic culinary competition, hosted by Star 102's Jen Tooey, Tim Richards and Desiray Cross, lets you choose the winner. Guests will have the opportunity sample hors d'oeuvres from 14 Cleveland chefs, then vote for their favorite dish.

This year's line-up of chefs and restaurants include: A Taste of Excellence (Chef Adam Quick), Berea Depot (Chef Scott Ita), Carrie Cerino's (Chef James Bartko), Cleveland Chop (Chef Dave Gutfranski), Corleone's Ristorante & Bar (Chef Marlon Mayorga), Hilton Garden Inn (Chef Joseph Novak), Mallorca (Chef Eleazar), Progressive Field/Delaware North Companies (Chef Todd Brazel), Punch Bowl Social (Chef Billy Crompton), Sodexo at University Hospitals (Chef John Selick), Tartine Bistro (Chef Michael Grieve), Tree House/Clifton Barn (Chef Genevieve Larson), The Woods (Chef to be announced) and Zack Bruell Events (Chef Al Ives).

The $80 admission includes two floors of fine wine selections from Amicone, Bacio Della Luna Rose, Clara C Pinot Grigio, Grand Louis Bordeaux Rose, In Domita Reserva Pinot Noir, Masso Antico Italian Zinfandel, Moletto Prosecco--Dolce Amore and Sobon Estates Old Vine Zinfandel. Beer samplings will be provided by Saucy Brew Works. There will be bakery selections from Cupcake Cravings (Chef Brenda Bals) and Simply Elegant Catering (Chef Stacey Stoudemire).

Entertainment will be provided by local singer/songwriter Shetler Jones and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Progressive Field Terrace Club, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland. Visit www.thewayside.org for ticket information. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of the Wayside, which provides residential, transportation and day program services for more than 950 children and adults with developmental disabilities.