(SAVANNAH, GA) 4 Savannah Charities Chosen for Chef's Fundraisers "Cooking For Charity" Winners Selected

(SAVANNAH, GA) Chef Matt Cohen announced today the 4 charities chosen for the next 4 months for the "Cooking for Charity' fundraising series. "Our restaurant has been blessed and this is our way of giving back to local Savannah people in need." stated Chef Matt Cohen, 5th generation Savannah native and owner of The New South Cafe & Catering. Over 30 nonprofits applied for the Cooking for Charity fundraisers hosted at The New South Cafe. All profits go directly to each charity. Previous charities have included: AWWIN, Inc, Old Savannah City Mission and the Horizons program of Savannah Country Day School. Here is the Fall Calendar, please mark your calendars.

Fall 2007 Calendar of Events
July 30 Greenbriar Orphanage Shrimp & Grits
Aug 27 Rambam School Gourmet Kosher (JEA)
Sept 24 Senior Citizens, Inc. BBQ
Oct 29 USO Stuffed Quail

DAY: All events are on MONDAY at 11 AM - 1 PM
WHERE: At the restaurant, 2601 Skidaway Rd, 1 block North of VIctory Dr.
(except the Aug 27 event - being held at JEA on Abercorn at Derenne)
COST: $100 tax deductible ticket per person, Includes Cooking Lesson & VIP Lunch
RSVP: Scott West 912-443-0977
FORMAT: Come into the classroom as Chef/Owner Matt Cohen & Executive Chef Scott Gordon share their experience and talent while cooking for a good cause. Guests at the event for charity will receive private cooking instruction from top ranking Culinary Institute of America (CIA) grads: Chef Matt Cohen & Chef Scott Gordon of The New South Cafe. Guests are treated to a full private VIP Lunch, ending with the signature dessert: "DeepFried Cheesecake ". Unique recipes are taken straight from the chefÂ’s kitchen while proper cooking techniques, & cooking basics are taught.

ABOUT The New South Cafe & Catering: " COME, LET US FEED YOU! "
The New South Café & Catering is located at 2601 Skidaway Road in Savannah, 1 block north of Victory Drive. The restaurant features gourmet versions of classic southern cuisine. The innovative menu uses regional Georgia products such as Georgia Wild Shrimp, & Vidalia Onions to create signature dishes. The restaurant is open Tue-Sat, 11Am - 10PM, for Lunch & Dinner, closed on Sunday and Monday. Upscale catering services for corporate events, conventions, executive lunches, private parties, weddings, receptions and bar mitzvahs are also available For more information visit www.thenewsouthcafe.com or call 912-233-7558.

For complete PRESS KIT, biographies, or to schedule Speaking Engagements, interviews with the Chefs or Charity officials, or to apply for next year's "Cooking for Charity" series, please contact: CarriageTradePR.com; Marjorie Young/ Scott West at 912-443-0977.
- final approved July 6, 2007 at 12:30 pm -