Otsego 2000 will showcase the bounty of the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market and the talent of area chefs at the Local Foods Local Spirits party on Sunday, October 18 from 5pm – 7pm. This fundraiser for the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market showcases local chefs who will be creating savory and sweet tapas-style tasting bites made with local meat, dairy, and produce from Cooperstown Farmers’ Market vendors. The event will be held at the Market, 101 Main Street in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. All proceeds benefit the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, which is open year-round on Saturdays.
Restaurants and chefs participating include: Alexandra Gunther and Brian Wrubleski from Mel’s at 22, Anthony Leberto from Brimstone Bakery, Gordon Delpit from Danny’s Market, Isaac Senchyshyn from Local Affairs Café, Tim Searles from Doubleday Café, Chris Rajkaran from the Busy Bee Mobile Cafe, and Dana Leonard Sanders and Kristen Leonard from Origins Café. In addition, four chefs are also Market vendors: Antoinette King from King’s Rustic, Chrissy Chiacchia from Gaia’s Breath Farm, Richard Lercari from Culinary Hive, and Jesse Pascale from Rock Hill Farm.