Burlingame High School Announces Twenty-Fourth Annual Taste of the Town Fundraiser

Burlingame High School Announces Twenty-Fourth Annual Taste of the Town Fundraiser BURLINGAME, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Burlingame High School today announced its 24th annual Taste of the Town fundraiser will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2005 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the San Francisco Airport Marriott hotel. In addition to samplings from thirty-six restaurants and beverage purveyors, the afternoon will feature a silent auction, live entertainment and a raffle. Taste of the Town is the public high school's biggest fundraiser, netting almost $100,000 in 2004, all of which goes directly to the classroom to enhance academic programs. "It is our pleasure to donate the use of the San Francisco Airport Marriott hotel for the 20th consecutive year," said Stan Moore, the hotel's general manager. "Taste of the Town is not only a worthwhile event, raising much-needed funds for the local public high school, it's also a lot of fun. With live music, great food, great people and a wide variety of quality beverages, it's the kind of event that we're proud to host." "Burlingame High School's excellence rests on strong community support. The Taste of the Town exemplifies our community's commitment to the students of Burlingame High School," said the school's principal, Matt Biggar. "The proceeds from this fun and exciting event make it possible for us to offer our students a better learning experience. Please come and enjoy fine food and beverages at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel. Your support of Burlingame High School is needed and appreciated." Participating restaurants include: Alana's Cafe, Allie's American Grille, Benihana, Butterfly Cakes, Cafe La Scala, Chicken!Chicken!, Coconut Bay, Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe, Ecco, Fandorin, GrandView, Gulliver's, Hola!, House of Coffee, Il Fornaio, Kincaid's Bayhouse, Kuleto's Trattoria, Max's Opera Cafe, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Piazza Italia Cafe, Pisces, Preston's Candy & Ice Cream, Ramen Club, Roti, Rings, Sapore Italiano, Steelhead Brewing, Towle's Seafood Cafe, and Trapeze European Cuisine. Participating beverage firms include: J. Lohr Winery, Korbel Champagne Cellars, Rutherford Ranch Wine Company, Safeway of Burlingame, 7-UP, Spaten USA, and Steelhead Brewing Company. Auction items include jewelry from Kern's Fine Jewelry, travel, sports and fitness, home and garden, entertainment and gourmet packages, and much more. The raffle offers a $5,000 grand prize. Taste of the Town is underwritten by the San Francisco Airport Marriott, Putnam Automotive Family, and RMC Painting and Restoration Inc. The 2005 Burlingame Taste of the Town Co-Chairs are Nancy Batchelor and Kathryn Howe. Reservations are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. For reservations or more information call 650-342-7817. For information about Burlingame High School, visit http://bhs.smuhsd.org/ Media Contact: Kimberly McDonald Baker Project Partners LLC 650-712-6227 kbaker@projectp.com Source: Project Partners LLC CONTACT: Kimberly McDonald Baker of Project Partners LLC, +1-650-712-6227, or kbaker@projectp.com Web site: http://bhs.smuhsd.org/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment